Skye Day Tour from Inverness with Fairy Pools & Dunvegan Castle
Overview
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12 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this memorable day tour from Inverness. Begin the journey with a visit to the scenic Rogie Falls and Loch Carron, then cross over to the enchanting Isle of Skye. Discover the breathtaking Fairy Pools, where crystal-clear waters and cascading waterfalls lie beneath the majestic Cuillin Mountains. Optional lunch at Dunvegan village and a chance to tour Dunvegan Castle, the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod, enriches the experience. Enjoy stops at Portree and iconic sights like Eilean Donan Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness on the way back.
- Visit the stunning Fairy Pools and the striking Cuillin Mountains
- Option to explore Dunvegan Castle and its beautiful gardens
- Capture memories in Portree and at Sligachan
- Full-day tour returns to Inverness in the evening
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Rogie Falls
Impressive waterfalls with a suspension bridge across Black Water river.
Fairy Pools
The Fairy Pools are a series of small waterfalls and turquoise pools, famed for their natural beauty and magical charm.
Options
Incl. Dunvegan Castle entry
Entrance to Dunvegan Castle
Excl. Dunvegan Castle entry
What‘s Included
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals
Tips
Hotel pick up and drop off
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 experience
l onoret2024,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today was absolutely amazing. Even though we encountered some problems with the roads, Emily managed to « DIY » us a wonderful day I’ll never forget. She was also really funny and a great guide! I highly recommend this tour!!
Day out with Emily
mehernoshg2026,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emily was fantastic. Was very pleasant to talk to and very knowledgeable.
Excellent day out in Skye!
TJ82,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emily was an excellent guide and made the day super enjoyable!
Lovely time
Crystalyn,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Very lovely guide and wonderful driver!
Best day trip from Inverness
sailig2025,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’d done a one-day tour before so we knew roughly what to expect, but this one stood out. The route from Inverness to the Fairy Pools and Dunvegan Castle is stunning, and our guide Martin made it even better. He’s a good driver on roads that aren’t always easy, knows his history and stories without overdoing it, and has decent taste in music for the long stretches. He pointed us in the right direction at each stop and didn’t rush us along, which made a real difference, you actually get to take things in. The Fairy Pools lived up to the hype and Dunvegan Castle was worth the visit. Solid day out. Thanks Martin.
Awesome!
B5289TSmaryb,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was such a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and went with the vibes of the bus! I would definitely use him as a tour guide again.
Amazing.
diegomI616DK,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin has been a top-notch guide. The tour is incredible and goes by quickly despite being 12 hours long. I would definitely recommend it.
Excellent experience!
Andrea F,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience. Friendly guide, knew a lot about the history of the places we visited and played an incredible soundtrack!!!!
The joy of the Highland with a great tour guide
463trishf,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great adventure with Martin! The fairy pools were gorgeous, Dunvegan castle and gardens were incredible, and Portree was so charming. Martin was an encyclopedia of information and a master of telling fairy tales. Mix it all with some humor and his charming personality he created a little “tour bus family” by the time the 13 hour adventure was over. Oh!!! And somehow we saved time and were able to get in a whisky tasting! Wonderful day exploring the Highlands.
A day full of fairy tales and fun.
OnAir49994226769,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Marten was wonderful - he is the best tour guide I have ever experienced. During the tour, it was clear that he loves his job, and he accompanied us throughout the day with a lot of humor and exciting stories about Scotland - just like the motto: Why should one be too old for fairy tales as an adult? The day was wonderful, and we even made a spontaneous stop at a bar. I felt safe at all times, and the group was great. Like a small family :)
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Operated by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd