Isle of Skye and the Highlands Weekend Tour
Isle of Skye and the Highlands Weekend Tour
Date and time
Location
University of Edinburgh
22 Buccleuch Place Edinburgh EH8 9LN United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
MAKE AMAZING MEMORIES with International Student Tour; highly recommended by International & Exchange students and visitors.
- Everyone is welcome to join: students, professionals and visitors.
- Find out more on Instagram: #ISTourScotland
- Make new friends from all over the world as you discover Scotland and its colourful history and culture.
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Isle of Skye and the Highlands Weekend Trip
Isle of Skye is a Paradise on Earth and A-MUST-SEE Scottish Island. Skye Tour is the most popular tour every year and tickets sell out very fast. This fantastic Weekend Tour will take you on a journey through the majestic Highlands of Scotland to the magical Isle of Skye. The natural beauty with stunning scenery, velvet moors, jagged mountains, sparkling lochs, rivers, waterfalls and towering sea cliffs and historic castles are the highlights of Skye Tour and the scenery will leave you speechless.
Skye Tickets are limited and sell out very fast. `Book yours soon to avoid disappointment!
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Ticket £149
Ticket includes:
- A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and toilet
- Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide, hiking/walking and free time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting attractions
Places we explore:
- Old Man of Storr: Enjoy hiking Skye's best landmark featured in Harry Styles' Sign of the Times' and admire the dramatic scenery
- Eilean Donan Castle: Photo stop at the most photographed 13 century castle in the Highlands. It features in Made of Honour, James Bond The World Is Not Enough.
- Portree: Explore the Capital of Skye and visit Portree Loch and its Coloured Houses
- Mealt Fall: Be amazed by one the few waterfalls in the world that falls directly into the sea
- Cuillins: Admire the views overlooking the highest peak in the island
- Kilt Rock: Enjoy Skye's outstanding sea-cliff resembling a kilt and sea views
- Lealt Gorge and Leat Falls: Discover Skye's most impressive gorge and its waterfalls
- Skye Bridge: Admire the majestic views as we driver on Skye Bridge 'Over the sea to Skye'
- Sligachan River and historic Sligachan Bridge: Walk across a historic 3 arches bridge over River Sligachan and learn the legends of Isle of Skye on one of the most popular spot in the island
- Five Sisters of Kintail: Keep calm and enjoy 5 breathtaking mountains as we drive through
- 3 Sisters of Glencoe & River Coe: Be amazed and impressed by Scotland’s most famous landscape and learn about one of the darkest tales in Scottish history
- Glen Etive & Buachaille Etive Mor: Admire the Highland's most photographed mountain as we drive through the heart of the Highlands
- Fort William: Take a stroll in this popular Highland town, have lunch and enjoy the views overlooking Loch Linnhe and the ruins of Fort William
- Ben Nevis and Glen Garry: See the highest peak in the UK
- Lochs and Glens: Enjoy the stops at lots of lochs and glens including Loch Lomond, Loch Tulla, Loch Alsh, Loch Duich, Loch Leathan and picturesque places in the heart of Scottish Highlands
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About the Tour - Isle of Skye is a 2 Day Tour
This fantastic 2 Days Tour in Isle of Skye offers a memorable weekend as we spend plenty of time to admire and appreciate the natural beauty of Skye and venture through breathtaking landscapes, lovely villages and epic castles in Isle of Skye, known as the ’4th Best Island in the World' according to the National Geographic. You will enjoy hiking, walking and visiting some of the most picturesque places in Skye and the Highlands, petting Highland coos and making long lasting friendships with wonderful internationals from all over the world!
Isle of Skye Tour is the most popular of all Student Tours Scotland and tickets always sell out very fast. Due to high demand, we always have many students on the waiting list on this tour. So, we strongly advise you to book your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.
No words can describe these places and no photos can capture these sights.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included in your ticket. We will stay overnight in a lovely standard hostel situated in the heart of Isle of Skye. On the day of departure, you can choose a room that suits you best with your friends or other guests in the group such as a shared female-only room or a shared male-only room or a shared mixed room.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
There will be complimentary tea and coffee at our accommodation in the morning on Day 2 and you can buy things you need for your breakfast at the supermarket in Skye. You will have plenty of time for lunch and dinner in restaurants on both days and your Tour Guide will also recommend some great local restaurants.
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Bring with you
There will be time for a lunch break in restaurants, however, you can also bring your own packed lunch. Bring with you lots of smiles, warm clothes, proper walking / hiking shoes, an ID, personal toiletries, a bottle of water and snacks. We will also have tea/coffee and toilet breaks throughout the journey.
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Pick Up Point and Departure
- Pick Up Time: 07:00am, University of Edinburgh, 22 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9LN
- Departure Time: 07:00am SHARP
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🔘 Tour Highlights
Isle of Skye landmarks and the Highlands, hiking/walking, castles, lochs, glens, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, Highlands coos, overnight stay in a lovely accommodation in Isle of Skye, a friendly knowledgeable tour guide and transportation by a luxury coach.
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Notes & Terms
- Tickets are very limited and available based on first come, first served.
- Tickets are non-refundable if you miss the tour for any reason.
- If you can no longer attend, you may sell your ticket to others, however, you must notify International Student Tours in advance for check in purposes.
- You will receive a reminder email with details and updates a few days prior to departure.
- Book your next adventure on IST Eventbrite Page
- Keep up to date on our Facebook Page & Instagram
- Read more about other Terms & Conditions in our Website
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Spring - Summer Student Tours Scotland - 2025
See below the schedule of our fantastic Student Tours in 2025. Everyone is welcome to join: students, professionals and visitors.
- Isle of Skye Weekend (2 Days) Trip: 03-04.05.25
- Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe & the Highlands Day Trip: 03.05.25
- Harry Potter Castle and Bamburgh Day Trip: 04.05.25
- Isle of Skye Weekend (2 Days) Trip: 07-08.06.25
- Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe & the Highlands Day Trip: 07.06.25
- Loch Ness and Inverness Day Trip: 08.06.25
- Isle of Skye Weekend (2 Days) Trip: 05-06.07.25
- Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe & the Highlands Day Trip: 05.07.25
- Harry Potter Castle and Bamburgh Day Trip: 06.07.25
- Isle of Skye Weekend (2 Days) Trip: 02-03.08.25
- Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe & the Highlands Day Trip: 02.08.25
- Loch Ness and Inverness Day Trip: 03.08.25
Book your next adventure on IST Eventbrite Page
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International Student Tours (IST) {Departing from Edinburgh} offers the most affordable and efficient yet fun-filled travel experiences for international students to help discover Scotland and its colourful history and culture from the majestic Isle of Skye to magical Harry Potter Tours and legends of Loch Ness in Scottish Highlands. We welcome all visitors and students at University of Edinburgh, Napier University, Queen Margaret University & Heriot Watt University.
Visitors and non-students are also very welcome to join International Student Tours Scotland.
IST also offers Pick Up and Drop Off in Edinburgh City Centre.
Tickets are aavailable to Book Online in Eventbrite based on firstcome, first served.