Skye High Tour (3 Day)
Probably the most popular backpacker adventure in Scotland! Three days in the magnificent Highlands and Isle of Skye.
To book call us on 0845 859 1006 or email info@visitscotland.com
Highlights:
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-Isle of Skye’s myths, legends and stunning scenery |
-Search Loch Ness’ inky depths for the monster… |
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-Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre |
-Culloden Battlefield, site of the last major battle on British soil |
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-Taste the ‘water of life’ at a Highland whisky distillery |
-Eilean Donan Castle |
Tour Includes:
* 2 nights shared dormitory accommodation
* All taxes and ferries (where applicable)
* Transport on one of the famous yellow HAGGiS buses
* Your legendary local guide
* FREE Lonely Planet guidebook
Free time:
* Hire bikes from Morag’s lodge, Loch Ness and go exploring
* Go on a Loch Ness boat cruise and hunt for Nessie (summer only)
* Party the night away in Morags Lodge
* Tuck into some haggis (just don’t ask what it’s made from!)
Tour Excludes:
* Meals
* Entrance fees
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Edinburgh to Loch Ness
We leave Scotland's capital and head to historic Stirling, home to legends such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce and scene of many of Scotland’s most famous and bloody battles during the Wars of Independence. We continue north through dramatic Glencoe, site of the infamous massacre of 1692, and past Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, before making our way along the Great Glen fault line to Loch Ness
Day 2: Isle of Skye
Today we explore the ‘winged isle’ or ‘isle of mist’ with its ruined castles, awesome scenery and home to the legendary MacLeod and MacDonald Clans. Immersed in Celtic myths and Viking legends, tales abound with faeries and the selkies while we explore the windswept landscape and brooding Black Cuillin Mountain range. There is also the chance for a hike through this stunning environment before we return to the mainland on to Fort Augustus by the shores of mighty Loch Ness.
Day 3: Loch Ness to Edinburgh
We follow the entire length of Loch Ness, searching for a glimpse of the legendary beast and past Urquhart castle dramatically poised on its shores. Journeying on through Inverness, capital of the Highlands, we head for the sweeping and eerie Culloden Moor, sight of the defeat of Bonne Prince Charlie’s Jacobite uprising. Heading south we make our way to Dunkeld with its mighty Cathedral and through Macbeth country before crossing the Forth Road Bridge and our return to Edinburgh at approx 5pm.
Additional Information:
Passengers must be 18 years and over to go on this tour. There is no upper age restriction.
This can be at the discretion of Haggis Adventures
Average age group 18-35
Edinburgh Departure: Haggis Office, 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB - 8.45am
Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure time to check in for tour
Haggis Adventures Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy – minimum 28 days (working days Mon- Fri) 40% will be retained by VisitScotland.com. Less than 28 days 100% will be retained and no refund will apply.
To book call us on 0845 859 1006 or email info@visitscotland.com
| Open All Year |
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| Departs from Edinburgh 8.45am Mondays & Fridays (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013) |
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| Departs from Edinburgh 8.45am Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays (01/04/2013 - 30/10/2013) |
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* Departs from 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
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| Adult | £160.00 per ticket | |
| Also available as: | ||
| Student | £155.00 per ticket | |
* Price is per person on dorm accommodations on 3 or 4* VisitScotland graded hostel accommodation
**To qualify for student rate a valid ISIC, ISE or ITIC card must be provided when checking in for the tour. Without this, standard rate will be applicable
***Passengers must be 18 years and over to go on this tour.
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Closed on Saturday & Sunday
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