Secret Skye Itinerary
This tour can start from just about anywhere in Scotland. The example of the tour below is from Glasgow but would also be very similar if from Edinburgh.
Day 1 (example from Glasgow)
Your transportation—be it a car or minibus—will arrive promptly at your accommodation, signaling the beginning of an exceptional day brimming with adventure. Embark on an incredible tour that unfurls the beauty of Loch Lomond, where we'll pause en route, allowing you to savor the breathtaking scenery and capture timeless photographs.
While journeying towards Glencoe, we'll make several stops, unveiling hidden gems and offering moments to absorb the panoramic vistas.
Transitioning from Glencoe, your path leads through Fort William to the Aonach Mor mountain cable car, granting you access to the Mountain restaurant. Indulge in a delightful lunch while relishing the awe-inspiring views that surround you.
As the late afternoon descends, our travels bring us to Fort Augustus, nestled at Loch Ness's southern tip. Here, you'll settle into your hotel accommodation before immersing yourself in the vibrant energy of this charming town for an unforgettable evening.
Day2
On this second day we embark upon on an exhilarating journey traversing the less-traveled roads, winding through mountain passes, notably the "Mam Ratigen," offering scenic stops to stretch and absorb the breathtaking panoramas.
Next, we delve into history at the ruins of Glen Elg Hanovarian Barracks, a testament to the past housing Red Coats tasked with pacifying Highland clans.
Situated in Glenelg, overlooking the strategic crossing to Skye, these barracks housed the Red Coats, soldiers deployed to quell any resistance from the Highland clans. Their presence symbolized the authority of the British government and aimed to suppress the clans' independence and rebellious spirit. The barracks' ruins today offer a glimpse into this turbulent past, evoking a sense of historical significance amid the stunning Highland scenery. Visitors can explore the remains, imagining the barracks' role in shaping the region's history and the conflicts that unfolded amidst these rugged landscapes
Then we board the Glenelg Skye Ferry, navigating the narrow yet formidable passage to the Isle of Skye, pausing for a delightful lunch at Broadford.
Afternoon highlights include a stop at Sligachan, offering stunning views of the Cuillins, before reaching Portree, Skye's principal town. Revel in an overnight stay, relishing a myriad of dining choices for an enchanting evening.
Day3
Today starts with a tour up the north of the island to the geological formation known as the Quirrang. A gaelic word with norse roots. The view point is probably one of the best known views in Scotland.
After this we head to Dunvegan Castle where some time is spent explorig this famous castle and its grounds as well as getting a lite lunch.
Dunvegan castle is the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod and has been inhabited continuosly for more than 800 years.
The afternoon boasts many viewpoints on our way to Ardvaasar hotel or the isle Oransay hotel as well as a quick stop at the gaelic college.
Prices
Prices for this trip will vary depending upon where we pick you up from.
Accommodation assuming just 2 people sharing is £480
Historic tours per person is approx £40
Maximum Passengers = 8
Day4
This morning after a hearty breakfast we will board the Armadale ferry which will take you to the mainland port of Mallaig. After a short stop here wewill continue on passing Loch Morar and the silver sands to the Glenfinnan Viaduct where if we are lucky we will witnesss the Jacobite Steam train crossing this victorian engineering marvel.
There is a visitor centre here and we will stop to allow you to explore the history of the area and visit the Glenfinnan monument which honours the dead from the jacobite struggle for independence,
Later in the morning we will stop at Neptune staircase at the start of the Caledonian Canal and also take a break for lunch. The canal is a shortcut for boats going from west Scotland to East Scotland and is used for both commercial and pleasure craft to this day.
The route back to our starting point takes us again through glencoe and back along Loch Lomond.