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Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen

5.0 (36 reviews) 10 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen

About this activity

The Isle of Skye is a Mystical and Magical place that has long been associated with Fairies. This day long tour from Inverness takes you to some of these places where you can spend time walking and soaking up the Atmosphere.

On our way to the Isle of Skye we will stop at Eilean Donan Castle for a photo opportunity.

The Fairy Pools at the foot of the Cuillin mountains where some visitors are tempted to swim and the war of the one eyed woman took place in 1601 , it is also said that Selkies used to shed their aquatic skin and take a human form and bathe in the pools by moonlight.

The Fairy Glen on the Trotternish peninsula is a lovely peaceful place with some magnificient views and beautiful walks.

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At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Skye Fairy Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees: Eilean Donan Castle

Itinerary

  1. Eilean Donan Castle

    30 min Admission not included

    We stop at Eilean Donan Castle on our way to Skye for a photo opportunity

  2. Skye Bridge

    10 min

    We cross the Skye bridge on our way to Skye and on a clear day there is some fantastic views of the Cuillin mountains in the background.

  3. Sligachan Old Bridge

    30 min

    We stop at Sligachan Old Bridge where the local legend is that if you wash your face in the river for 7 seconds you will have eternal beauty

  4. Fairy Pools

    2 hours

    The Fairy pools are situated at the foot of the cuillin mountains. Travellers can walk to the pools and spend some time in these beautiful surroundings. We stop here for 2 hours. Please come dressed and be prepared for wet and windy weather

  5. Portree

    one hour

    Portree is the main town on The Isle of Skye and we stop here for lunch and an opportunity for you to see the town and its very pretty harbour.

  6. Fairy Glen

    one hour

    Travellers can walk to the Fairy Glen , we spend 1 hour here.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Crown Hotel & Bar
  • Ness Walk
  • B&B HOTEL Inverness
  • The King’s Highway
  • Beaufort Hotel
  • River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
  • Mercure Inverness Hotel
  • The Heathmount Hotel
  • Premier Inn Inverness Centre River Ness
  • Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel
  • Columba Hotel

and 11 more pickup points

We will collect travellers from their accommodation in the Inverness area only , this tour does not operate from Invergordon port.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen

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