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SKYE
North Skye
Skye is one of Scotlands most iconic destinations. Our 11hr tour starts from your Inverness pick up point or your Inverness accommodation. Choosing to explore the north of the island enables you to explore all of the must-see sights on Skye. En route to the island is some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery including the renowned Five Sisters of Kintail. We arrive at one of Scotland's most photographed castles; Eilean Donan Castle where time is provided for a visit. We cross the Skye Bridge providing opportunities for a picnic lunch en route or in the picturesque town of Portree. After Portree we skirt some cliff scenery, seeing the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock. Then we can choose from the fabulous mountain road over the Quiraing with its stunning views. Alternatively, we can travel around the very tip of Skye where Flora MacDonald is buried. Near Flora MacDonald's grave, you can (depending on the time of year) visit the Museum of Island Life housed in a crofting community of blackhouses. The scenery changes again and, if time, a trip will be made into the Fairy Glen which carries some interesting geological features from the last ice age. Finally, we take a relaxing and beautiful trip back to your accommodation in Inverness.
Our Skye Day Tour for up to 11 hours is £680
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you'd like to pay a deposit of 25% to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
SKYE
south Skye
Skye is one of Scotland's most iconic destinations. Our 11hr tour starts from your Inverness pick up point or your Inverness accommodation. Choosing to explore the north of the island enables you to explore all of the must-see sights on Skye. En route to the island is some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery including the renowned Five Sisters of Kintail. We arrive at one of Scotland's most photographed castles; Eilean Donan Castle where time is provided for a visit. We cross the Skye Bridge providing opportunities for a picnic lunch en route. We cut across the island from east to west before arriving for a tasting at the famous Talisker Malt Whisky Distillery. Here you are guided around the distillery by the staff and finish with a dram of the amber nectar. After the distillery we drive back down the island, viewing the jagged Cuillin Hills which can sometimes be spectacular. Alternatively, if whisky is not your thing, we can take the winding Glen Brittal road towards the Fairy Pools. The Fairy Pools are a natural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle, on the Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh river. The vivid blues and greens of the pools suggest an unnatural origin, hence their name. A wonderful place to spend the afternoon walking and making memories.
Our Skye Day Tour for up to 11 hours is £680
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you'd like to pay a deposit of 25% to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
Orkney islands
2 day tour
DAY ONE
Your day starts early in Inverness. We head north on a 3hr scenic adventure to the top of Scotland. There is a choice of ferry route depending on scheduling times. Lunchtime is usually spent either in John o' Groats or Thurso. We then cross the Pentland Firth (sometimes passing clouds of Puffins - during their season between April and August) to Orkney. You are taken to prehistoric sites, historic sites and introduced to the islands' scenery and, perhaps, some wildlife.
You will see and visit a combination of the following attractions - the famous naval base Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and the town of Kirkwall. There might be an opportunity to visit Highland Park Distillery, the Bishop's Palace, the Earl's Palace, and Saint Magnus Cathedral. No trip to Orkney would be complete without seeing the standing Stones o Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar. We overnight in Kirkwall giving you time to yourselves and perhaps the opportunity to experience some of the finest seafood in Scotland.
Day two sees us leaving the Orkneys either mid morning or evening to catch the ferry and then back to Inverness.
Our rate for this two day Orkney Tour would be £.1180 There would also be one night accommodation and subsistence for the guide totalling £150 and the cost of the ferry, which we can advise on when you enquire.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you'd like to pay a 25% deposit to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
Orkney islands
3 day tour
Your Tour
Your day starts early in Inverness and then we head north on a 3 hr scenic adventure to the top of Scotland. There is a choice of ferry route depending on scheduling times. Lunchtime is usually spent either in John o' Groats or Thurso. We then cross the Pentland Firth (sometimes passing clouds of Puffins - during their season between April and August) to Orkney. You are taken to prehistoric sites, historic sites and introduced to the islands' scenery and, perhaps, some wildlife.
You will see and visit a combination of the following attractions: the famous naval base
We spend the afternoon exploring a combination of Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and in the city of Kirkwall. Perhaps a visit to Highland Park Distillery before getting to Kirkwall where there may be time to visit the Bishop's Palace, the Earl's Palace, and Saint Magnus Cathedral. We overnight in Kirkwall giving you time to yourselves and perhaps the opportunity to experience some of the finest seafood in Scotland.
On day two of our time on the island, we are able to explore the world Unesco Heritage Sites - The Neolithic Highway. You will visit a combination of: the Neolithic Chambered Cairn at Maeshowe, the Hill Of Cuween or Unstan, the Neolithic Stones of Stenness, the Barnhouse Village, Brodgar, and Skara Brae. Lunch at Orkney Brewery is followed with a visit to the Broch of Gurness or perhaps the sensational cliffs at Yesneby. Day three sees us leaving the Orkneys mid morning to catch the ferry and then back to Inverness.
Our rate for this three day Orkney Tour would be £1770. There would also be two nights accommodation and subsistence for the guide totalling £300 and the cost of the ferry of which er can price out for you when you enquire
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you'd like to pay a 25% deposit to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
