2-Day Fairy Pools & Eilean Donan Castle Tour from Inverness

Explore the Isle of Skye on a shared coach tour, pairing dramatic coastal scenery with an overnight stop in Portree. Options offer either a self-arranged stay or accommodation reserved for you. Accommodation costs and castle admission are not included in the listed price.

• Discover the Quiraing’s high cliffs and pinnacles, shaped by landslips
• Admire Kilt Rock’s distinctive cliff formation and sea views
• Explore the Fairy Pools, known for their clear waters
• Discover Eilean Donan Castle’s island setting

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Depart Inverness. Meet at Railway Terrace for departure at 08:00.
2. Explore the Isle of Skye. Take a guided tour through Loch Carron, Dunvegan Castle, Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, Old Man of Storr and Portree. In winter, visit Neist Point instead of Dunvegan Castle.
3. Stay overnight in Portree.

   Accommodation is not included in the listed price for any option.

   For the Join-in Tour without Accommodation option, arrange your own accommodation in central Portree.

   For the Join-in Tour with Reserved Single Bed and Breakfast option, the operator reserves a guesthouse room with 1 single bed. For the Join-in Tour with Reserved Double/Twin/Family Bed and Breakfast option, the operator reserves guesthouse accommodation.

   For the Join-in Tour with Reserved Hostel or Join-in Tour with Reserved Hotel option, the operator reserves the corresponding accommodation.

   With any reserved-accommodation option, you'll pay the accommodation provider directly at check-in.

4. Day 2: Continue exploring. Discover the Fairy Pools, Sligachan, Sconser, Broadford, Eilean Donan Castle, Fort Augustus and Loch Ness, in that order.
5. Return to Inverness. Arrive at Railway Terrace at 18:30.

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Round-trip transport in a modern air-conditioned coach
• Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Chinese
• Accommodation reservation service with reserved-stay options only

Important details

• Ages 4+ only. Children aged 4–16 require an accompanying paying adult.
• Student rates require valid student ID. Present it before departure.
• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing. The tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Castle admission costs extra, with tickets available to purchase on the day at Dunvegan Castle and Eilean Donan Castle.
• For reserved accommodation, you'll pay the accommodation provider directly at check-in. Estimated bed-and-breakfast rates are £70–£110 per person per night when sharing, or £110–£150 for solo occupancy. A single supplement may apply.
• Reserved hostel accommodation costs an estimated £30–£40 per person per night, paid directly at check-in. A single supplement may apply.
• Reserved hotel accommodation starts at an estimated £90 per person per night based on two sharing, or £150 for solo occupancy, paid directly at check-in.
• Bring cash for accommodation payments; most accommodation providers accept cash only. Meals and drinks are not included.
• For the option without accommodation, arrange your own stay in central Portree. Drop-off and pickup are unavailable outside central Portree.
• Luggage allowance: one standard-sized piece measuring 69 × 48 × 29 cm.
• If you appear intoxicated, you may be refused service without a refund.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Check-in closes 5 minutes before departure; late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.