Itinerary
Day 1: Edinburgh to Skye (Sample Itinerary)
Pass By: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry KY11 1HP Scotland
Travel over the famous Forth Road Bridge and hear all about this monolithic structure that connects Lothian to the Kingdom of Fife
Stop At: Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Stop off at this cute Highland town for a bit of lunch, to stretch your legs and to explore the old town centre
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Visit the Culloden Battlefield, sight of one of Scotland's most famous and important battles. Option to pay for visitor experience for £14 or explore the grounds for free.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Stop off on the banks of the infamous Loch Ness and hear all about the legend of Nessie
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
Stop off at one of Scotland's most photographed castles, Eilean Donan to snap a few pics of your own!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kyleakin, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
End your day in the cute fishing village of Kyleakin. Enjoy some scrumptious pub grub at the nearby bars or cook your own meal in our accommodation. Check out the nearby Castle Moil for a great sunset spot!
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Full Day on Skye (Sample Itinerary)
Stop At: Sligachan, Sligachan, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
At the foot of the Black Cuillins lies a small town and a mystical bridge. Some say if you can keep your face in its ice-cold waters for 60 seconds you'll attain eternal youth. But can you beat this challenge?
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Portree, Portree, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
Explore the colorful harbour of Portree and enjoy some tasty scran (Scottish for food) or buy some souvenirs to take back home. Make sure to go to the lookout point to see the harbor houses in all their multicolored glory before you hop back on the bus!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
Hike up the legendary Old Man of Storr, one of the Isle's most distinctive features, and enjoy stunning views over towards Rasaay and Wester Ross.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lealt Falls, Portree Scotland
Check out the beautiful Lealt Falls and stretch your legs to take some photos of one of our favorite waterfalls in Scotland
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Enjoy views of a waterfall flowing straight into the ocean from this scenic viewpoint. If you're lucky you'll be joined by a bagpiper playing Scotland's most famous instrument nearby
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quiraing Viewfield Road, Portree IV51 9ES Scotland
Hike the Quiraing, a landslip off the Trotternish Peninsula that has created an almost alien like landscape.
Please note this activity will only be done in certain conditions and according to the driver's discretion.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Duntulm Castle, Trotternish Peninsula, Duntulm Scotland
Visit the windiest place on the Winged Isle, Duntulm Castle, which looks out over the north of the Isle of Skye. Hop out and take a few pics of this castle ruin.
Please note this activity will only be done in certain conditions and according to the driver's discretion.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Uig, Uig, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
Cut through the town of Uig and learn about its importance to the history of the Isle of Skye and Jacobite Rebellion
Stop At: Kyleakin, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
Return to Kyleakin to rest your weary legs and enjoy the finer things in life as you reminisce about your day on Skye
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Skye to Edinburgh (Sample Itinerary)
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
If Eilean Donan Castle wasn't visited on day one because of bad conditions, tick it off this morning on your way out of Skye
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Stop off at Spean Bridge for a coffee and to peruse the many wears of this old Wool Mill
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Fort William, Fort William, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Head through the town of Fort William, which lies right below Britain's Highest Peak: Ben Nevis.
Stop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Hop out and explore the iconic Glencoe, an area so beautiful that it's been used in advertisements and movies for years. Take an obligatory group photo if the weather permits!
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Rannoch Moor Viewpoint, A82, Bridge of Orchy PA36 4AG, UK
Head through the peat bogs of Rannoch Moor as you leave Glencoe and learn all about how peat is and was used by the people of the Highlands
Stop At: Tyndrum, Tyndrum, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
Stop off at one of Scotland's most famous rest stops to refuel for the day ahead
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Trossachs, Trossachs, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
Wind your way through the Trossachs and enjoy the spectacular scenery
Stop At: Kilmahog, Callander FK17 8HA, UK
If you haven't had the chance to see a Highland Coo on your trip we will generally stop off at Kilmahog where you have the chance to feed these hairy beasties!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EA Scotland
Stop off at Doune Castle. Famously used for filming in the Outlander Series, Monty Python's Holy Grail and even Game of Thrones!
£9.50 entry or free to explore the grounds
Please note this activity will only be done in certain conditions and according to the driver's discretion.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland
Stop at one of the country's most important and famous monuments and learn about the legend of William Wallace
Please note this activity will only be done in certain conditions and according to the driver's discretion.
£8.75 entry to Monument if there is time.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castle Rock Hostel, 15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW, UK
Return to Castle Rock Hostel by 18:00 that evening and enjoy Edinburgh at your leisure. We highly recommend booking a few nights at our Edinburgh Hostels to get the most out of your trip to Scotland!
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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