Our three day Isle of Skye tour from Glasgow enjoys the natural beauty and delights of one of Scotland’s favourite islands: The Isle of Skye.
Day 1
Departing Glasgow, our first stop on this Isle of Skye tour is at the picturesque conservation village of Luss, on the ‘Bonny, Bonny’ banks of Loch Lomond.
Travelling north via Tyndrum we pass over the atmospheric Rannoch Moor before enjoying time to admire the dramatic Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
After lunch in the Fort William area, we pause for photos at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, then stop to admire Glen Garry and the stunning Five Sisters of Kintail mountain range.
Day 1 of the Isle of Skye tour ends in the charming village of Portree, on the Isle of Skye, where we check into our accommodation.
Day 2
After breakfast our Isle of Skye tour will depart Portree for a full day’s touring Skye - options include a visit to Dunvegan Castle, or a trip to Uig and a stop to visit Flora MacDonald’s grave and the unique Black Houses, historic dwellings of the Scottish Highlanders.
We continue our journey where we can view Duntulm Castle, take photos of Kilt Rock and perhaps enjoy a walk at the Lealt Falls.
The 2nd day of our 3-day Isle of Skye tour ends with the opportunity to admire the Old Man of Storr, before we return to Portree.
Day 3
We commence our descent via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle*, backdrop for the movie ‘Highlander’ and 'Made of Honour', our Isle of Skye tour will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
Our journey south continues over Laggan and the Grampian mountains with our last stop for refreshments, in the pretty Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, before returning to Edinburgh, where the Isle of Skye tour terminates.
If continuing to Glasgow, your guide will take you to Edinburgh Waverley railway station for the 50 minute journey by train, courtesy of Timberbush.
Two night stay in Portree:
The price of our 3 day Isle of Skye tour from Glasgow does not include accommodation but we can reserve it for you. Approximate costs are per person per night: Youth Hostel: £25-35, Bed & Breakfast: £55-75 (shared), £65-£115 (solo), Hotel: £75+ (Low Season) £90+ (High Season). Single supplement may apply. Please be advised, most accommodation providers only accept cash payments, and will not accept debit/credit cards as methods of payment.
To save £10 on your tour, choose to book you own accommodation!
Please note: Luggage is restricted to one piece per person on the 3 day Isle of Skye tour.
Minimum ageTravellers need to be at least 4 years-old
Tour Highlight
Loch Ness
Kilt Rock
Portree
Glencoe
Eilean Donan Castle
Dunvegan Castle
Optional extras:
Dunvegan Castle, Eilean Donan Castle
Please Note: Due to wedding ceremonies taking place, Eilean Donan Castle will be closed on the following dates. You may still be able to get a photo.
November 18th
December 1st & 7th
A couple of things To know
Included
Digital translations
Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
Luxury Modern air-conditioned coach
Not Included
Accommodation
Entrance to attractions
Food and Drink
Breathtaking views and outstanding hospitality!
“This has been one of my best experiences!! Not just because Scotland is beautiful but also because of the way the entire trip had been organised by Timberbush. Extremely comfortable journey met some amazing people on the group which was absolutely the right size not small or crowded. Kenny our tour guide made the experience 5 star with his hospitality, warm nature and friendly approach. The Bed n Breakfast locations were amazing and had been carefully selected by the Timberbush team. The one in Isle of Skye needs to be called out as I haven't stayed in a more hospitable and beautiful cabin. The tour covers all you can in these 3 nights to see the beautiful and breathtaking Scottish Highlands. I would highly recommend this tour. Thanks Kenny and Timberbush for this beautiful experience. Kudos to you all!”
Konika_C, travelled December 2022 - Review from tripadvisor
Your tour from Glasgow departs from 19 Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NX. This is located outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and opposite Buchanan Bus Station.
Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive in this window as tours must depart on schedule.
Our multi-day tours return to Edinburgh Waverley Station and we will provide you with a free train ticket to return to Glasgow.
Coach departing from Royal Scottish National Orchestra
No, accommodation is not included in the tour price, as we prefer to let you choose the type of accommodation you want, depending on your budget.
The tour price includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide and transportation on one of our luxury modern air-conditioned coaches.
Accommodation rates do vary between providers and seasons. For this reason we are only able to give you an estimated rate until a booking has been made.
Estimated rates are as follows:
Youth Hostel: £25.00 - £35.00 per person per night
B&B (Shared): £55.00 - £75.00 per person per night.
B&B (Single occupancy): £65.00 - £115.00 per night.
Hotel: From £75.00+ per person per night
Accommodation is payable to the provider upon check-in. We recommend that you prepare £75 per person per night in cash to cover the cost of your accommodation.
All hotels require credit card information in order to secure a booking. If you wish us to reserve a hotel room for you, we will contact you for your budget and credit card details.
Hostels are budget accommodation. Many hostels have kitchen facilities where customers can prepare their own food.
B&B's are privately owned Guesthouses. Guests are given breakfast (continental or full, depending on the B&B) but cannot prepare their own food.
Hotels are the most expensive choice of accommodation. Rooms come with a full breakfast (unless stated) and guests are unable to prepare their own food.
Yes, you are free to make your own arrangements! We offer a £10 discount to those that choose to book their own accommodation.
This means that you have complete control over where you stay, and can take some time to research all of your options and pick the perfect accommodation for you and those you are travelling with!
Simply advise us at the time of booking that you will be reserving your own accommodation, and inform us at your earliest convenience of the name and address of the Guesthouse once it has been booked.
We kindly ask that your accommodation provider is located in central Portree, otherwise your Driver-Guide will be unable to drop you off and collect you.
Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person.
For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width.
If you have more luggage than this, you can store your surplus bags with Unbaggaged.
Unbaggaged will collect your bags at a time and place convenient to you! They then store them at a secure central location, and return them to you, again, wherever and whenever you like! We've negotiated 10% off all bookings for our passengers with code TIMBER10. Book here
No, you don't need to worry about pre-booking any of the optional extras.
All the optional extras can be booked on the day and your Driver-Guide will advise you of how to book. We negotiate discounted rates for you, ensuring you'll always get a great deal at Scotland's top visitor attractions.
Please note that many visitor attractions and accommodation providers may not accept card payments, so please ensure you have plenty of cash with you on the day. If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team on +44 (0)131 226 6066 - open 07.00 - 21.00 daily.
Your tour will be taken by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking Driver-Guide.
You'll find a digital translation of your tour through a link on your confirmation email.
Digital translations are available for this tour in the following languages:
As you’ll be spending two days on and off the coach with the opportunity for walks, we recommend bringing warm and/or waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes and some sun-block or a hat for sunny days.
And don’t forget your camera to capture all of the lovely scenery and wildlife you’ll encounter on your tour!
If you can’t find what you are looking for, don't worry! Just because it's not here, doesn't mean we can't do it. Have a look at our private tour page or contact us directly, and we will make it happen!
