Isle of Skye Puffin Tour
Get ready for an unforgettable 4-day tour to the Isle of Skye from Edinburgh complete with a trip to see the Isle of Canna puffins! This immersive tour promises an exhilarating blend of historical sights, outdoor adventure and cultural discovery, all expertly guided for an experience that will linger in your memory forever. This meticulously crafted small group or private trip (max. 8 people) also includes 3 nights of accommodation, breakfast, ferry crossings and a wildlife boat trip to the Isle of Canna. Make sure to book your place today!
Skye Tour Overview
- Starting Point: Edinburgh
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Dates: 1st April to 7th August
- Group Size: Maximum of 8 People
- Transportation: Comfortable minivan
- Price: Twin / double room – £825 per person, single room – £1,020.
Isle of Skye Tour Highlights
- Isle of Canna Puffin Boat Trip – spot the wonderful nesting seabirds like puffins, kittiwakes and razor bills as well as learning about the incredible geology of the Inner Hebrides
- Optional trip on the Jacobite Steam Train – with enough notice you can board the real life Hogwarts Express you will go over the Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Eilean Donan, Dunvegan, Kilchurn and Doune Castle – explore incredible Scottish castles
- Portree and Oban – visit the charming seaside towns
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Isle of Skye Puffin Tour Itinerary
Day 1: The Highlands of Scotland
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.
Day 2: Jacobite Steam Train
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 3: Isle of Canna Puffin Boat Tour
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!
Day 4: Eilean Donan Castle and The Hermitage of Dunkeld
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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Start – All guests will be picked up from accommodation between 6.45-7.40am
Finish – Approximately 6-8pm drop at accommodation
Mandatory: Photo ID
Recommended: Travel insurance, waterproof jacket, trousers, hiking boots, second pair of socks, insect repellent, gloves, hat, warm clothing, any snacks for the bus or hike, reusable water bottle and power bank
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Booking Process
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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):-
- cancellation more than 30 days before the tour date: 20% of the tour price;
- cancellation between 14 days and 30 days before the tour date: 50% of the tour price;
- cancellation less than 14 days before the tour date: 100% of the tour price;
- 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.