Isle of Skye and the Highlands Weekend Trip

Isle of Skye and the Highlands Weekend Trip

Isle of Skye and the Highlands Weekend Trip

By International Student Tours Scotland (Glasgow)

Date and time

Sat, 8 Jun 2024 08:15 - Sun, 9 Jun 2024 19:30 GMT+1

Location

There are 2 pick up points a) Main Gate of Glasgow Uni and b) Strathclyde Business School

The Final Departure Point is at the Main Gate of Glasgow University, University Avenue, West End Glasgow G12 8QQ United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

  • MAKE AMAZING MEMORIES with International Student Tours; 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 Tour

  • 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: £139 and it includes:

  • A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and a toilet
  • Accommodation in the Isle of Skye with complementay tea and coffee
  • Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide and free time for sightseeing, hiking/walking, shopping and 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 local restaurants.

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Bring with you

  • A camera, warm clothes, proper walking/hiking shoes, a power bank, personal toiletries, an ID and cash/card for meals and souvenirs.

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Pick Up Points:

  • 08:15am, Glasgow University Main Gate, University Ave, Glasgow West End
  • 08:00am, Strathclyde Business School, 199 at Cathedral St, Glasgow City Centre
  • IMPORTANT: When you book your ticket, you will have the option to choose one of the above pick up points. Your pick up point will be saved in your e-ticket which will be sent to your email inbox by Eventbrite once the order is complete. You cannot change your pick up point unless you contact International Student Tours directly and we would be happy to help you with changing your pick up point if needed. You may not be picked up if you arrive at the wrong pick up point that is different from the one shown on your pdf e-ticket.

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Final Departure Point:

  • 08:15am, Glasgow University Main Gate, University Ave, Glasgow West End
  • NOTE: The final Departure Point may not be the same as your pick up point. You will be able to find the details of your pick up point in your e-ticket which will be sent to your email inbox by Eventbrite once your order is complete.

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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 local tour guide and transportation by a luxury coach.

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Reminder Email

  • You will receive a reminder email with details including your pick up point and updates a few days prior to departure. Please make sure you will check your junk and in case you have not received the reminder email by one day prior to departure, you must notify us on Instagram or by email.

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Notes and 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.
  • Book your next adventure on IST Eventbrite Page
  • Keep up to date on our Facebook Page and Instagram
  • Read more about other Terms & Conditions in our Website

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International Student Tours Scotland


  • Everyone is welcome to join; students, professionals and visitors.
  • Check our upcoming tours as listed below on IST Eventbrite Page


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Organised by

International Student Tours Scotland, recommended by international university students is the best and most popular Student Tours in Scotland, departing from Glasgow & Paisley. ISTS is a the best place to make friends and discover our Bonnie Scotland and its colourful history and culture. We are honoured and proud to have been welcoming internationals at University of Glasgow, Strathclyde University, GCU and UWS Paisley, Hamilton and Stirling for over a decade, with one aim to help students discover Scotland in our fantastic tours across Scotland - from our popular Isle of Skye Tours to magical Harry Potter & Loch Ness Tours in Scottish Highlands.

Visitors and non-students are also welcome to join International Student Tours Scotland.

Pick Up Points: Glasgow University, Strathclyde University & UWS Paisley.

Tickets are limitited and available to book on Eventbrite based on firstcome, first served.

£146.75