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4 Day Isle of Skye Puffin Tour from Edinburgh

Private Tour available during puffin season between 1st April to 31st JUly

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Isle of Skye Puffin Tour

Witness the magic of the Inner Hebrides on an exclusive, private 4-day tour from Edinburgh. Combining the legendary landscapes of Skye with a step off the beaten path to truly experience Scotland’s raw beauty and extraordinary wildlife.

 

The transport has room for up to eight guests, you’ll enjoy a bespoke itinerary and the undivided attention of your expert guide. Your adventure includes three nights of cosy accommodation with breakfast, and a wildlife boat trip touring the Small Isles and a special visit to the puffins of the Isle of Canna.

Isle of Skye Tour Highlights

✔ Isle of Canna Puffin Boat Trip – travel around the Small Isles spotting the wonderful nesting seabirds like puffins, kittiwakes and razor bills as well as learning about the incredible geology of the Inner Hebrides

✔ Harry Potter Filming Locations & Jacobite Steam Train – with enough notice you can board the real life Hogwarts Express which travels  over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct

✔ Eilean Donan, Dunvegan, Kilchurn and Doune Castle – explore incredible Scottish castles

✔ Stunning Waterfalls – Steall, Black Linn, Mealt Falls and more

✔ Portree and Oban – visit the charming seaside towns 

Pricing, Deposit & Cancellation

To book, simply enquire through the contact form on the right-hand side of this page.
Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll get back to you to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

Pricing & Deposit
🏰 Total price is from £1,800 per group. Pay a 20% deposit (£360) today to secure your place.
🏰 All tours of one day or more require a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation.
🏰 The remaining 80% balance (£1,440) must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled tour date.
Cancellation & Changes
🏰 You can make changes or cancel your tour up to 30 days before departure without losing your deposit.
🏰 For full details, please read the terms and conditions in the FAQs below this page.

Enquire today

From £1,800 Per Group

Start Location: Edinburgh Accommodation

Duration: 4 Days/ 3 Nights

Availability: 1st April to 31st July

Group Size: Max 7 People


Isle of Skye Puffin Tour

Witness the magic of the Inner Hebrides on an exclusive, private 4-day tour from Edinburgh. Combining the legendary landscapes of Skye with a step off the beaten path to truly experience Scotland’s raw beauty and extraordinary wildlife.

The transport has room for up to eight guests, you’ll enjoy a bespoke itinerary and the undivided attention of your expert guide. Your adventure includes three nights of cosy accommodation with breakfast, and a wildlife boat trip touring the Small Isles and a special visit to the puffins of the Isle of Canna.

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Full Isle of Skye Puffin Tour Itinerary

The adventure begins travelling north west into the Trossachs National Park for breakfast where we will prepare ourselves for a day of exploring some of Scotland’s most enchanting castle ruins: Doune, Finlarig, and Kilchurn. Then drive through Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes, locally known as ‘the valley of the weeping’ for its brutal history. Our final stop for the day will be the vibrant coastal town of Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland, where we will spend the night.

On the second day, wake up in the beautiful seaside town of Oban, enjoying incredible views over the Inner Hebrides, including the Isles of Mull and Kerrera. Our first stop is Fort William, where if requested we will board the Jacobite Steam Train, the real-life Hogwarts Express, and take the iconic route over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, finishing up at Mallaig.

Rather than taking a return journey to Fort William we will take the scenic ferry over to the stunning Isle of Skye. Our adventure on Skye begins as we head towards the enchanting landscapes of Sligachan and the charming town of Portree. We’ll then continue our exploration before spending a restful night in the quaint village of Uig looking to spot Northern Lights. 

Day three starts with an exhilarating 4 hour boat tour, cruising around the Small Isles learning about the geology of the Cuillins, the Isle of Rum shipwreck and the local wildlife as well as landing on the Isle of Canna for lunch. Keeping watch for minke whales, dolphins, basking sharks, and sea eagles. When spotted, the crew will ensure that we stop by to enjoy their company.

 

The day isn’t finished yet though! We will visit Dunvegan Castle, Fairy Glen and Rha Falls!

On our final day, we start at the old Sligachan bridge to view the Black Cuillins before waving goodbye to the island and returning to the mainland. Whilst driving through the region of Kyle of Lochalsh we will take the opportunity to visit the most photographed castle in Scotland, Eilean Donan. As well as savouring some unique treats at Manuela’s Wee Bakery before making our way towards the charming town of Dunkeld. Here we finish off the trip  with a bang at The Hermitage walking through the huge Douglas Fir Trees to the Black Linn falls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To book, simply enquire through the contact form on the right-hand side of this page.
Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll get back to you to confirm availability and guide you through the next steps.

Pricing & Deposit
🏰 Total price is from £1,800 per group. Pay a 20% deposit (£360) today to secure your place.
🏰 All tours of one day or more require a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation.
🏰 The remaining 80% balance (£1,440) must be paid no later than 30 days before your scheduled tour date.
Cancellation & Changes
🏰 You can make changes or cancel your tour up to 30 days before departure without losing your deposit.
🏰 For full details, please read the terms and conditions in the FAQs below this page.

Fully guided, transport in 9 seater van, hotel pickup and drop off, fuel, planning time, and all parking fees.

Accommodation is included. We have different accommodation options for different preferences. Usually we use the beautiful cosy and comfortable glamping pods up near the town of Uig. 

Fitness level: Moderate / Active

Hike Walking distances: 5km

Ascent: Both between 340m (1,100 feet)

Terrain: Hill paths, uneven ground

Pick-up is from is arranged from your hotel in Edinburgh. If needed pick-up can be arranged from Glasgow, Stirling, or accommodation within an hour of Edinburgh. Drop-off is flexible too.

Start – All guests will be picked up from accommodation between 6.40-7.20am

Finish – Approximately 6-7pm drop at accommodation

Luggage Allowance: For 1-5 passengers 1 large suitcase plus day rucksack. For 6-8 passengers in the booking luggage restriction is implemented. Small suitcase of 65 x 50 x 30cm and day rucksack. 

 

Recommended: Travel insurance, waterproof jacket, trousers, hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes, second pair of socks, insect repellent (not in winter), gloves, hat, warm clothing, any snacks for the bus or hike, reusable water bottle and power bank

Private tours in peak months (May–September) can book out quickly, so earlier is better. For off-season dates, the sooner the better but flexible or day before bookings are usually more likely.

Yes — Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, and all major cruise ports including Leith & South Queensferry

A comfortable and modern Renault Trafic 9 Seater, suitable for Scottish roads. Plenty of space for luggage and camera gear. 

These terms and conditions, together with any other written information brought to your attention before we confirm your booking, shall form the basis of your contract with Rob Carr Tours. Please read these terms and conditions thoroughly and if you have any further questions contact us immediately.

Booking Process

Bookings can be made via our website contact form at by telephone, by email or contact form. Our online booking system can process payments via Stripe, PayPal and we are also able to take direct bank transfer. We will not issue your booking confirmation until the payment has been processed. For all walking tours full payment will be required at the time of booking (unless agreed otherwise) and for all other bookings a 20% non-refundable deposit. Note that we cannot be held responsible if any tour in which you are interested in becomes fully booked or unavailable prior to full payment being received from you.

Cancellation by You

If you wish to cancel or make any amendments to the tour, please notify us immediately in writing as cancellation charges may apply. Note the date the written communication is sent will be the effective date of cancellation. In the event of cancellation by you, cancellation charges may be payable, as set out below.

Extended Tours

For all extended scheduled tours (tours of one day or more [excluding walking tours]) have a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of confirmation. The outstanding 80% balance of the tour price must be paid by no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled and confirmed tour departure date. Receipts for all payments will be provided after successful payment has been made. For any cancellations the charges shall apply (depending on the effective date of cancellation):-

  1. cancellation more than 30 days before the tour date: 20% of the tour price;
  2. cancellation between 14 days and 30 days before the tour date: 50% of the tour price;
  3. cancellation less than 14 days before the tour date: 100% of the tour price;
  4. in the event of a ‘no show’ you will be charged 100% of the tour price.

Cancellation by us

Rob Carr Tours reserves the right to cancel tours which experience unavoidable and unanticipated circumstances beyond our control. If we cancel then we will always refund the total amount received from the customer.

Change to itinerary

The itinerary must be taken as an indication of what each Group should accomplish and not as a contractual obligation on the part of Rob Carr Tours. Any changes in itinerary may be caused by local political conditions, delays, mechanical breakdown, weather, border restrictions, sickness or other unforeseeable circumstances. It is a fundamental condition when booking the tour described that you accept flexibility of the itinerary and acknowledge that delays and alterations with resulting consequences, comfort or disappointments are possible.

Insurance

There is no travel insurance cover provided as part any of the products sold by Rob Carr Tours. We do not accept responsibility for lost personal possessions and/or luggage on any point of the tour as well as any additional expenses experienced through delays, sickness, weather or other grounds out with our control. Additionally, we strongly recommend to purchase a travel insurance policy covering personal possessions, medical, travel, cancellation etc.

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From £1,800 Per Group

Start Location: Edinburgh Accommodation

Duration: 4 Days/ 3 Nights

Availability: 1st April to 31st July

Group Size: Max 7 People


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