5 days tour

5 Day Skye & Highland Fling

5 Day Skye & Highland Fling

This tour includes:

Transport

Modern Mercedes or MAN coaches with air-con and sound systems!

Guide

Our guides, patriotic and passionate, will open up our amazing country to you, weaving together the rich fabric of Scottish history and culture as you travel along some of the most picturesque routes in Scotland

Not included:

Accommodation

Your accommodation is reserved for you - you just need to pay for it at the departure point (Castle Rock hostel reception). Weโ€™ll be staying one night in our hostel on the banks of Loch Ness, two on Skye in our cosy private hostel in the village of Kyleakin, and the last in our Oban backpacking hostel. The cost is ยฃ32 per person per night.

Optional

We try to keep our prices down for travellers and backpackers on a budget so we donโ€™t include any paid attractions in the price of the tour, however depending on availability and popularity, we may visit sites where youโ€™ll have the option to pay for a ticket to enter. Please let your guide know if youโ€™re keen to visit any paid attractions!

Meals

Meals are not included but all our hostels have fully equipped kitchens where you can whip up dinner on a budget or you can head out to one of the local pubs

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Day Skye & Highland Fling

  • Day 1 Day 1
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1

      PLEASE NOTE: UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER THE 1ST NIGHT WILL BE AT LOCHSIDE HOSTEL ON THE SHORES OF LOCH NESS NOT INVERNESS AS ADVERTISED. Setting out on your adventure we will cross the iconic Forth Bridges then get out for a magical forest walk before heading into the Highlands where youโ€™ll hear tales of clan rebellion and get your first glimpse of Highland life. Weโ€™ll round the day off with a balmy(?!) swim in Loch Ness while hunting for the elusive Nessie before heading to the Highland capital of Inverness. Forth Bridges. Dunkeld. Hermitage/Killiecrankie. Culloden. Clava Cairns. Loch Ness. Inverness

  • Day 2 Day 2
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2

      The adventure continues as we journey over to the West, walking over the Corrieshalloch Gorge and taking in the beautiful scenery and ancient mountains of Torridon before crossing the water to the Isle of Skye!. Rogie Falls. Corrieshalloch Gorge. Kinlochewe. Torridon. Eilean Donan Castle. Kyleakin

  • Day 3 Day 3
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3

      A full day on Skye! The incredible scenery provides a perfect backdrop while your guide fills you in with the local folklore. Spending more time off the bus than on, we will hike up to one of the islands more distinctive rock formations. The views will blow your mind away! An inspiring day on the Winged Isle. Sligachan. Cuillin Ridge. Portree. The Old Man of Storr. Kilt Rock. Quiraing. Faerie Pools. Kyleakin

  • Day 4 Day 4
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4

      Waving goodbye to Skye we take the ferry off the island (Summertime only) and journey down to the Glenfinnan viaduct (aka the Harry Potter bridge) and the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument on a stunning trip towards Fort William. Weโ€™ll re-visit one of Scotlandโ€™s darkest moments as we take in the haunting landscape of Glen Coe before heading to Oban. Armadale. Sands of Morar. Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter). Fort William. Glencoe. Oban (April - October). Please note: During the winter months (November - March) this tour will spend the final night in Fort William and will not visit Oban.

  • Day 5 Day 5
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5

      On our final day we make our way through Argyll and into the Trossachs National Park with the odd Hairy Coo or two! Weโ€™ll travel right through the heart of William Wallace country where youโ€™ll hear about Scotlandโ€™s fight for independence before heading back to Edinburgh to say some fond farewells. St. Conanโ€™s Kirk. Kilchurn Castle (Summer months only). Callander. Doune Castle or. Wallace Monument or. Bannockburn Battlefield. The above itinerary is not set in stone! Your guide may use their knowledge to modify the itinerary to best suit the Scottish weather & to maximise your experience.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 39

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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