Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

13 hours

Mobile ticket

Our Skye Explorer Tour is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the island’s breathtaking landscapes. You’ll enjoy four unforgettable hikes: the dramatic Cuillin Mountains, the enchanting Fairy Glen, the iconic Old Man of Storr, and the awe-inspiring Quiraing. Along the way, we’ll pause for lunch in the charming village of Portree and stop for photos at the legendary Eilean Donan Castle.

Our experienced local tour guide, who is also an experienced hiking guide, will keep you entertained and offer expert advice throughout the day.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 10

Tour duration includes the travel time

Tour check in closes at 7.40am and the tour departs promptly at 7.45am. We are unable to wait for latecomers.

This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility aids

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local tour guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

No hotel pick-up/drop-off

What To Expect

1

Loch Ness

Leaving Inverness behind, we follow the mysterious shores of Loch Ness — so keep your eyes peeled, you never know when Nessie might make an appearance! As the road winds between rugged hills, past shadowy lochans and across wild, windswept glens, your guide will bring the landscape to life with tales of tragedy, resilience, and rebellion. You’ll discover how centuries of turbulent history shaped not just the people of the Highlands, but also the hauntingly beautiful, empty landscapes spread out before you today. After passing the 5 Sisters of Kintail we will soon see Loch Duich which welcomes us, after 2 hours driving, to Scotland’s wonderful west coast.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Eilean Donan Castle

We’ll stop at one of the world’s most photographed castles — the iconic Eilean Donan. You’ll recognise it from films like Highlander and even James Bond, yet nothing compares to seeing its fairytale silhouette in person. We’ll pause for around 10 minutes at the classic viewpoint to soak up the romance (and, of course, snap that all-important photo!). From here, it’s just a short drive to the Skye Bridge. Please note that we don’t have time to go inside the castle.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

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Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

Reviews

4.99

85 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • The guide Tim is...

    Petronella S,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The guide Tim is professional and very friendly. The program is complete with some short sights and beautiful walks in a fantastic setting.

  • Fabulous Adventure

    Oksana G,

    Aug 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a great tour! Our tour guide was Murdoch and he was Mr. Fabulous. Amazing adventure and great tour guide with wonderful stories to tell. Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!

  • Mr. Fabulous.

    David M,

    Jun 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Plan for the weather! Don't blame the guide for bad weather. Murdock was awesome and told amazing stories. His history lessons were enjoyable.

  • What a treat this tour...

    Hannah G,

    May 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a treat this tour company is! We booked the “Skye explorer hiking day tour” and Murdoch was our guide extraordinaire. His passion for the region and story telling were amazing and inspiring. The buses are comfortable, and I appreciate that they take smaller, more intimate groups out. They make it easy to get lunch in Portree- shoutout to Lisa at Skye baking for her amazing food! She also has an amazing gallery with her original works, which were beautiful. I would 100% recommend this company, it was our favorite day of our trip.

  • Outstanding tour

    Landon S,

    Oct 5, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Murdoch was an excellent tour guide. Not only were the hikes breathtaking and tons of fun, but his storytelling is out of this world. The drive up to skye from inverness was a long trek but his outstanding stories made the trip go by very quickly.

From £139.00

4.99
85 reviews