Isle of Skye Tour of Dreams

GO OFF THE BEATEN TRACK AND LEAVE AN INDELIBLE MARK ON YOUR MEMORIES WITH YOUR CHARISMATIC KILTED STORYTELLER, LUKE SKYE-WALKER.

Your epic one day adventure will begin in Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands. Heading out of the city, I will immerse you in local folklore, suggest other places to visit during your stay and make suggestions about where you can discover the very best food, drink and entertainment that Inverness has to offer.

Day 1

First we are off to Loch Ness and to meet the hairy cows. You will not only get to meet and photograph them but I will also enhance the experience by bringing carrots so you can feed them. This is a unique bucket list experience for many people. You will hear all the stories of the world's most famous Loch and see the scenery change dramatically as we head out to the Isle of Skye.

On our way to Skye we will travel through spectacular glens, historical battlefields and ancient crofting communities where I will weave fascinating stories and personally curated historical narratives into the fabric of your journey that will help you understand the rich cultural heritage that saturates every corner of this land. I have also put together a soundtrack for this tour that enables you to form an ethereal connection between the music and the landscape.

We will then stop for a short coffee break around 1100 at an award winning chocolatier and you can even watch the chocolate being made on certain days through a viewing window.

It's then time to head off the beaten track on a non-tourist route to get photos from spectacular elevated views as we travel through the wilderness to experience one of the most unique aspects of our adventure, 'sailing over the Sea to Skye’, on the world's only working turntable ferry.

It's a 5 minute crossing and can only hold twelve people but what makes it extra special is that all the other tour operators use the Skye Bridge (because its quick and easy), however I wanted to include something magical that was a little more romantic. You will also get to see a remote part of Skye in the process. There will be a seal colony nearby, sometimes up to 300 seals can be spotted here at any one time and you might get a chance to meet Spot, the dog, who helps on the crossings.

Welcome to the Isle of Skye!

First we make a stop at the old cattle market town of Broadford to visit a hidden gem. This location is the conclusion to one of the stories I will tell you on the way to Skye. You will also get the opportunity to sample one of Skye's most famous drinks.

Then its on to Sligachan Old Bridge, the first of the Isle of Skye’s many otherworldly locations and the setting for my trademark 'bridge photo', taken on my drone. Get ready to strike a pose! You will also get the opportunity here to immerse yourself in a famous fairy legend.

We then make the short journey to Portree which is known as the 'Quaint Capital' of the island. Here you can grab some photos of the picturesque harbour with its pastel coloured houses. Next we will travel on to the Old Man of Storr for today's hike. This hike is rated easy to moderate.

The 'jewel in the crown' of this tour is the hike right up to The Old Man of Storr. This iconic towering landmark on the Isle of Skye is a spectacular 50 metre volcanic plug left behind after massive landslides swept the rest of the hillside away. It’s a steady climb and the rewards of this hike are truly magnificent.

The Old Man of Storr is just one element in an array of fantastic geological features located between the Trotternish Ridge and the sea. Awe inspiring and much photographed, you will without doubt feel like you have walked onto the film set of ‘The Lord of the Rings'.

Next there is time for a quick photo stop at Scotland's most famous waterfall, Kilt Rock.

Kilt Rock is a spectacular waterfall located between The Old Man of Storr and The Quiraing. It is made up of colourful layers of basalt rock columns, where the waterfall drops 90 metres onto the beach below. Sometimes on a wild day you can hear the cliffs whistle. Hold onto your hats!

As we leave Kilt Rock we will travel through Staffin on a single track road to my favourite Isle of Skye viewpoint, The Quiraing. Here you will stand in awe at iconic, beautiful and dramatic views that will stay with you forever. The Quiraing encapsulates the pure essence of what the Isle of Skye is all about - a photographers and hikers dream. I could stay here forever!

We will then head back into Portree for the night and a well earned rest. I will of course advise you on the very best places to eat, drink and other places that you might like to explore before dropping you at your accommodation to end a great day of exploring.

Day 2

Day 2 begins with a visit to Dunvegan Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland and home of the Mcleod clan.

We then head out through fields of heather and cotton to Neist Point, one of my favourite hikes on the Isle of Skye. It’s the most westerly point of the island where the road can go no further and is dubbed the 'end of the world'. The scenic hike around the jagged precipitous clifftops and then down to the lighthouse passes by some extraordinary landscape offering great hiking and once in a lifetime photo opportunities.

You may come across plenty of curiously friendly wild sheep and during the summer months possible sightings of whales, dolphins and basking shark here. It is often wild and windy at Neist Point but that just adds to the atmosphere of this desolate place and even on a misty dull day, the white lighthouse cuts an eerie figure through the haze, as sea birds soar from the cliffs beside it.

After a hike out to the foot of the Black Cuillins near Glenbrittle, the adventurers among us can take a dip in the crystal-clear cascading Fairy Pools. It’s a beautiful location on Skye even if the skies are grey and mysterious, plus there are also plenty of scenic paths through countryside that are home to red deer, rabbits, and sheep. The pools are home to many myths and legends, some even have natural arches to swim under the water. I will even immerse you in playlist of fairy music as our journey approaches this magical place!

We will make a quick stop at Broadford to grab refreshments and browse the gift shop.

Our final destination will be a quick photo stop at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, featured in the film Highlander starring Sean Connery. It was voted one of Instagram's most photographed castles in 2023. 

Then you can sit back, relax and enjoy yet more stunning scenery and music or maybe get editing all your photos as we return to Inverness.

Tour of Dreams will be one of the most enchanting and memorable experiences of your life, so grab your boots and BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.

I hope to see you in Inverness very soon.