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North Skye Day Tour From Portree
Duration
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9 Hours
Location
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Isle of Skye
Tour Type
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Private
Group Size
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Up To 8
Language
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English
Description
This tour departs from Portree or the surrounding area and will cover the North of Skye with some iconic stops. We have the experience to understand that no two groups are the same and some may want to scale the Old Man of Storr, and some would rather view it from an iconic viewpoint.
Depending on the groups dynamics we will tailor the tour to suit your requirements and have below two examples of what would be possible in the time on tour. If you would like to adjust the tour you can inform us during the booking process or you may wish to plan around the weather conditions on the day and plan with your local guide on what would be the most suitable.
Itinerary Highlights
Total Duration: 9 Hours
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The Old Man of Storr, Lealt Falls, Kilt Rock, Dunvegan Castle, The Quiraing, Fairy Glen, Neist Point, Talisker Distillery, Museum of Island Life, Sligachan Old Bridge
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*Not all tour highlights are possible in 1 day and are just indicative of what is possible on tour. If there is something that we have not listed that you would like to visit, please just let us know.​
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This tour is priced depending on group size please indicate when booking how many will be coming on the tour.
Route Map
The map below is an illustration of the routes that can be chosen for this tour (not all possible in 1 day)
Tour Information
​Departure & return
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Tour will start at chosen pick up location (Please inform us when booking or let us know nearer to the time of the tour)
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*If you would like to start and end your tour at different locations please get in touch and we will try and accommodate where possible.
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Check In 0830
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Departs 0845
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End Time (1730) Approx
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*These can be changed by request although this is the recommended start time
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What to bring
​It is recommended to pack suitable footwear for hiking, waterproof clothing, umbrella, suncream and midge spray (insect repellent). We can get all 4 seasons in one day in Scotland!
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Child seat regulations
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Due to insurance policies we regret we do not carry children under the age of 2. Children must normally use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first.
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What's included​
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Experienced English-Speaking Driver/Guide (local to Skye)
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Exclusive use of our Luxury Mini Van
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Dual Air-Conditioned Vehicle
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Fuel/Parking
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Local Taxes (VAT 20%)
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Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off
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Bottled Scottish Water
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Dedicated Tour Planning Agent ​
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What's not included
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Entry to Visitor Attractions
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Meals
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Cancellation policy
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If you cancel your reservation 14 days before departure date a full refund will be given minus the 20% non-refundable deposit.
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Full T&C's can be found here
Tour Itinerary
The tour will start at your chosen pick-up location in Portree. We have two options below which indicate on what would be possible in the time we have on the tour around the North of Skye. Please inform us when booking what option you would prefer or ask about creating a bespoke option. We can factor in a hike up the Old Man of Storr or a tour of Talisker distillery and adjust the day accordingly to suit these activities. You may decide on the day you would like to change to suit weather conditions which is no problem, and your friendly guide will help make an alternative on the day. Option A 0830 Start Portree 0900Sligachan Old Bridge (20 Minute scenic stop and short walk) 0945Fairy Pools Hike (1.5H) 1145Talisker/Carbost Coffee Refreshment Stop (Distillery Tours Must Be Arranged Before) 1245 Portree (Pass through or grab and go lunch) 1330Old Man of Storr Viewpoint – Photos if hiking let us know to arrange adjustments 1400Lealt Falls (15 min) 1440 Kilt Rock (15min) 1500Staffin (Refreshment/Comfort Break Option) 1540Quiraing (20Min) 1620Fairy Glen or Museum of Island Life (30 Min) 1730 Portree Option B 0830 Start Portree 0900Old Man of Storr Viewpoint – Photos if hiking let us know to make tour adjustments 0930Lealt Falls (15 Min) 1010 Kilt Rock (15min) 1030Staffin (Refreshment/Comfort Break Option) 1115Quiraing (20Min) 1200Fairy Glen or Museum of Island Life (30 Min) 1330Dunvegan Castle or Neist Point (Time dependant both may be possible) 1730Portree
Attractions
Below we have added links to some of the attractions & sites that can be visited on this tour that have websites.
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Please visit attractions websites for up to date prices and availabilities.
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Castles can be booked on the day at the gate.
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Any whisky distillery tours must be booked in advance as these sell out far in advance although we can still visit distillery visitor centres for tastings and access distillery only release whiskies.
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Please Note: Some attractions will be closed through the winter months ( December - March)
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North Skye Day Tour FAQ's
Our FAQ's can be found here but FAQ's specific to this tour are below:
Is the tour flexible to change routes? - Yes of course, There is so many options and sites to stop at that not all are possible in a day, so we have given two options on popular routes. No two groups are the same so we like to keep this as flexible as possible and have a dedicated tour booking agent who can create the perfect tour for you.
Should we book attractions in advance? Most sites such as Dunvegan Castle can be booked on the day. The only attraction that we recommend booking in advance is whisky tours and any boat trips.
Will we do a whisky distillery? There are three whisky distilleries in the Skye & Lochalsh area, the oldest is Talisker and is popular to visit there if doing the Fairy Pools as they are very near each other, and you also have Toraphaig distillery in the Sleat Peninsula & Raasay distillery which is on the island of Raasay island that sits next to Skye.
Why don’t you include the cost of attractions in your price? We don’t include any entry tickets into attractions to give you the freedom to decide what attractions you’d like to visit. While some guests like to explore the area around the attractions, others choose to inside. Leaving this down to choice it gives better value to the tour. Any attractions that must be booked in advance we will advise and if preferred we can book this for you with a small administration fee. See here for more details
Where do we stop for lunch? There are many options to choose from which your guide will provide you with the details for at the start of your tour. On Skye some places are best to be booked in advance although this means it gives less flexibility for itinerary changes on the day. We find many groups on Skye tours would rather have a grab and go style lunch or make the choice whilst on tour. To make the most of your time on tour and to fit more stops in we recommend bringing some snacks on the tour although we are happy to make recommendations at the booking process if you would rather sit down in a nice cosy pub or visit a café or restaurant for dining.
How do we contact our guide before the tour? You can contact us at any time via our email or the number provided on our webpage. We will provide the guides contact details the night before the tour and they will be in touch no later than the morning of the tour to introduce themselves and to confirm all pick up details. We do this via WhatsApp. If you don’t use this app then please go through our main office number for any arrangements. +44 (0) 7737157607
Can I start and end the tour at different locations? Yes of course. You can start and end the tour at different locations but this MUST be pre-arranged beforehand and may incur an extra charge depending on the location you wish to start/end.