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!
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
Contact Us to Book Your Tour
Ready to explore Scotland? Contact us today to reserve your spot on this unforgettable tour!
Tripadvisor Reviews
Donald M2024-09-28 Do it! Fantastic tour, ridiculous value for money. Rob was a perfect host, knowledgeable and interesting, with some great dad jokes which we all loved. If you’re a Potterhead it’s a must, and a great way to see our capital too Laura S2024-09-19 Highlands and Isle of Skye 4 day tour My mum and I did the 4 day tour of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. It was incredible. From the moment we left, Rob entertained us with history, stories and dad jokes. We got to see castles, ruins and so much nature. Highlights were the Creag An Tuirc walk, Hagrid's hut, Dumbledore's grave, the steam train, Isle of Rum and the Quirang. I mentioned that I love birds and he made sure to point out any birds of prey especially that we saw. He was happy to adjust the tour based on our wants and needs. I have celiac disease and he worked hard to make sure we were eating in restaurants that served my needs. I am also a coffee person and he found great coffee shops for us to enjoy each day! On the day we did the boat trip we had to adjust our trip and visited the Isle of Rum instead of the Isle of Canna. It was so lovely and such an interesting trip to learn about the culture on that island. In the Isle of Skye we stayed in these beautiful pods on a large piece of land. Though Rob called it "glamping" it was much nicer in my opinion. The amount he was able to squeeze into 4 days is truly astounding. This was a once in a lifetime trip and I highly recommend using Rob for your tour. He is compassionate, attentive and a great listener as well as being quick to laugh. We truly had the best time and can't wait to return and hopefully go with him to see the puffins!! swifties012024-09-18 A great mix of old, new, and imaginary We had a great tour on a lovely, sunny day. The walk covered some very interesting spots in Edinburgh, and we learned a bunch about Edinburgh's current culture, in addition to some fascinating tidbits about the inspiration for some of the Harry Potter characters and settings. I can happily recommend this tour! Frances O2024-09-11 Wonderful 4 day Isle of Skye tour with Rob Carr tours What a wonderful trip, the scenery was breathtaking, the itinerary was well thought out and varied. The Jacobite ( Harry Potter) train ride is a must. I loved our cosy glamping pods. Nothing was too much trouble, Rob was professional and great fun, be prepared for terrible jokes. I would highly recommend Rob’s tours whether it’s a walking tour or a longer tour of the highlands. Loved it. Thank you Rob. AmyMMc2024-09-10 Wonderful tour! My daughter and I had such a fun time on this tour. Rob was knowledgeable and quite funny. He had a lot of dad jokes to share along the way. Not only was it a Harry Potter tour, but we learned more about the city as well. I highly recommend this tour with Rob! Mara2024-09-06 Definitely recommend it Such a fun and kind guy, easy to speak with. He knows a lot and loves to share it with you. Definitely recommend it! I really enjoyed it will be back to book another tour with Robert! Jim P2024-09-05 Great entertaining tour informative and fun Met Rob with my family and another couple, was great to be in a small intimate group. Rob was outstanding at his job, the tour was fun and informative. Robs personal knowledge of the area and of Harry Potter combined with his ability to entertain my teenage kids and us adults was terrific. I would definitely advise those looking for a great tour to book Rob. Thank you for your time, my kids loved it. Sian S2024-09-05 Really fun relaxed tour We had a really fun 2 hours on our tour with Rob seeing some amazing Harry Potter sights and learning some history about Edinburgh. Rob is a great guy and made everyone in the group feel at ease so lots of laughs were had and his knowledge was really vast. Really enjoyed our time and will definitely be booking more tours with Rob next time we're back in Scotland . Marta Ł2024-09-05 10/10 - I truly recommend tour with Rob! We were on a tour with my non-Potterhead boyfriend and despite of his fear that he will not derive as much fun from this tour as me, he claimed after, that he had much fun too. Rob is such a nice and funny person with a huge knowledge about not only HP and Edinbrugh/Scotland history but also cuisine. He has great advices on where you can taste unusual Scottish delights - such as donut inspired by traditional dessert. Rob's tour is very interactive, he not only lectures - he ask questions about our guesses about histories, he joke a lot and I see that he personalizes a bit the tour based on real-time feedback or tourist's reactions. I highly recommend. Moose7172024-08-28 Good mix of history and Harry Rob was a great guide. Knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh as well as Harry Potter. Adjusted focus of the tour stories based on our interests. Made museum and food recommendations as we walked. Nice tour - great guide.
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 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.
FAQs
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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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.