The Isle of Skye is a truly magical place. The largest of the Inner Hebrides, its home to The Cuillin a rugged mountain range with fabulous hiking and climbing. On Skye we stay in the charming port town of Portree. We will hike the amazing Quiraing and Fairy Pools, MacLeods Tables and of course the Cuillin. We will also enjoy a fabulous walking tour of Edinburgh.
Tour Cost Includes: Accommodations at The Portree Hotel on Skye and the Hotel Scotsman in Edinburgh; breakfast and dinner; transportation between Edinburgh and Skye; two hiking guides; city tour of Edinburgh and all transportation while with the group.
Base Villages: Edinburgh & Portree (Isle of Skye), Scotland
Maximum group size is 14.
Hotels:
– Edinburgh, Scotland: Scotsman Hotel
– Isle of Skye, Scotland: The Portree Hotel
Highlights – Portee: the main town on Skye. Its name comes from the Gaelic Port-an-Righ,which translates as “King’s Port” and dates to a visit by King James V, plus a fleet of warships, in 1540, to persuade the island clans to support him. It had earlier been known as Kiltraglen. The centre of life in Portree is its harbor. This is in a superb natural setting, being surrounded by high ground and cliffs.
Highlights – Cuillin: a mountain range on the Isle of Skye. The true Cuillin is also known as the Black Cuillin to distinguish it from the Red Cuillin (na Beanntan Dearga, known locally as Red Hills). The space between these mountains is Glen Sligachan a large valley green and lush covered in heather. The glen viewed with the jagged ridges and peaks of the Cuillin is an amazing sight.
Highlights – MacLeod’s Tables: two impressive flat-topped mountains, Healabhal Beag and Healabhal Mor. They rise in gentle contrast to the jagged peaks of the Black Cuillin. The hike to the summit of Healabhal Beag is exhilarating and the views are breath-taking.
Highlights – Edinburgh: an amazing fun and beautiful city with a fascinating history. There are so many wonderful things to see that many guests like to arrive a few days before the trip to see the sights: Edinburgh Castle, National Galleries and National Museum and Rosslyn Chapel. Rosslyn Chapel is especially well worth the visit its simply amazing. The history and beauty together leave a moving & lasting impression.
Guides: Shannon Harris and Carrie Carlquist
