Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour leaving from Portree
Description
Experience the Magic of the Isle of Skye in a day with a small group, a local guide and a separate driver! Allow our knowledgeable guide to focus on you and interact in a way that driver-guides can't, and get ready for the experience of a lifetime! This tour leaves from Portree and is the easiest way for you to see the best sights in Skye during your time there. Skye is our favourite place in the whole world. With magical pools, spectacular mountains, unrivalled landscapes, and folklore aplenty, Skye really does have it all. We can’t wait to share it all with you! Our Isle of Skye tour endeavours to show you the very best of Skye and Lochalsh including An Corran Beach, the Old Man of Storr, The Quiaraing, and the world-famous Fairy Pools!! This intensive day tour prioritises the very best of the Isle of Skye including Scottish history, spectacular scenery, breath-taking water features and hidden gem locations.
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Our first stop will take us to the world-famous Fairy Pools. We aim to get her earlier than the crowds so that you can have a more enjoyable experience. These crystal-clear rock pools are fed and connected by a series of waterfalls, originating from the nearby Black Cuillin Mountains. We will allow around 90 minutes to explore the fairy pools. The initial walk is up hill and of moderate intensity, so this part of the trip will not be suitable for those with mobility issues. It will take around 15-20 minutes to walk to the first of the fairy pools from the carpark. There are more pools to explore further up the path. If you don’t feel that the fairy pool walk is for you, then our driver will take you to an alternative location not far away!
Our next stop on the Isle of Skye will take us to an area filled with folklore and natural beauty. Wash your face in the magical water at Sligachan bridge or simply marvel at the imposing Cuillin Mountain Ridge behind. We will also show you some of the best angles for getting an unbelievable photo. (That’s if the misty isle doesn’t live up to its name and swallow the mountains!)
Our next stop will be Portree where we will stop for lunch. We will aim to get to Portree around 12pm in an attempt to get lunch before the majority of the crowds descend! Our guide will give recommendations of where to go for lunch.
Highland Coo time!! We are going to get up close and personal to some lovely Highland Cows and their calves. Always a favourite stop with our visitors!
Lealt Falls is a breathtaking stop that often surprises our guests. This dramatic waterfall tumbles from the hills into a deep gorge below, set against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and sweeping coastal views. A short walk from the car park leads to viewing platforms where you can take in the raw beauty of the falls and, on a clear day, catch glimpses of the sea beyond.
Kilt Rock As we head up the east coast of Skye, we will stop at the awe-inspiring Kilt Rock and Mealt falls. The magnificent 90 metre cliff resembles a traditional pleated kilt and is home to a spectacular waterfall fed by the nearby Mealt Loch. It really is a sight to behold!
We will then visit An Corran beach and go hunting for the dinosaur footprints together! Please note we will time this stop with the tide in order to have the best chance of seeing the footprints!
We will next visit the spectacular Quiraing. You will have time to walk a little way on the path so you can truly immerse yourself in the breath-taking landscape around you. The Quiraing is the result of a series of landslips that occurred over the last 15,000 years, including the largest mass movement slide in Britain, which covers more than three square miles and is still active. Our guide will give you background on this magical place and then give you time to experience it for yourself.
After lunch we will visit one of Skye’s most iconic landmarks- The Old Man of Storr. The “Old Man” is a large pinnacle of rock that can be seen from miles around. We will stop at a great viewpoint and learn about some of the folklore of this impressive rock formation.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Suitable for children over 6 years old only
Reviews(63)
Amazing tour! Fin and Michelle were fantastic guides, full of knowledge and very welcoming. This tour is perfect for exploring some of the best spots of the Isle of Skye while learning about Highland history and culture. Highly recommended
Fabulous day trip. Fin and Michelle were awesome - funny and informative. Was so happy I didn’t have to drive all over the island and could enjoy the scenery and sites. 100% would book another tour with them!
Awesome tour of Skye. Fin & Michelle were funny and super knowledgeable. The tour was just the right amount of walking without being exhausting (I am in my 50’s). The girls kept things moving and never felt rushed or bored. They bring along Scottish snacks and really immerse you in the culture. Thank you for a wonderful day that won’t be forgotten!
It was an amazing day. Pick up was easy lots of parking in Portree greeted by Finella and Michelle. Spent lots of time explaining the history and folk lore in the area. We were able to spend ample time at each location, tour was 9-5 but with so much to see it was well worth it. Michelle worked wonders as the driver, driving through some pretty tight spots and Finella was a great tour guide. Can’t wait to book another tour when we are back in Scotland.
Finella and Michelle were so lovely and took great care of us for the whole day traveling around the Isle of Skye. We were unfortunate in that the weather made the highlights of the landscape impossible to see, but they helped us make the most of the day any way. Michelle navigates the tricky roads like an expert and we were so grateful not to have had to drive ourselves. The tour hits the highlights of the island so you don't have to think about it. They are lovely and we always love supporting a women-owned business!
This tour checked off everything on our Isle of Skye bucket list and more! Absolutely the best tour we have ever been on in all of our travels! Michelle and Finn thought of everything to accommodate all our needs. We had plenty of time at every stop. The music and stories between stops were fun and entertaining. Definitely worth every penny! We would do this tour again just to hang out with Michelle and Finn again! Memorable and priceless!
Great tour, saw the highlights of the island. Was fun and informative. Highly recommended
These ladies are amazing!!! They definitely made the trip an experience!!! So much information as well as taking us to the best sites to see and embrace in their land!! They are so friendly and welcoming!! It definitely made the trip more than we could have asked for!!! When you go, be brave swim in the fairy pools! Thank you again ladies!!!!!
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She was willing to answer questions specifically about the tour as well as other things we experienced elsewhere in Scotland. She did her best to make sure we could see everything possible, despite the weather. Would definitely recommend.
It was the perfect day with a unique, thoughtfull and knowledgable guide. The stops were beautiful and we had the best time.
