Isle of Skye: Loch Coruisk Boat Trip and Fairy Pools Tour｜United Kingdom

Full day scenic tour featuring the best of Skye's mountain views with a private guide. Go on a boat trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk, in the heart of the Cuillin. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Skye, spot wildlife, & visit the Fairy Pools.

We pick you up from Portree or your Skye accommodation and then take you to Elgol, a small village on Skye’s rugged southwest coast, where you will join a 2.5hr boat trip to Loch Coruisk.

The boat passes rocky shores and small islands, with views stretching toward the Inner Hebrides. On clear days, the light on the water and mountains is extraordinary and the jagged outline of the Black Cuillin rises across the sea.

Wildlife is a big part of the experience. Look out for seals lounging on rocks near the shore, seabirds like razorbills, cormorants, and sometimes puffins, and occasional sightings of dolphins, porpoises, or even sea eagles.

The skipper often shares local stories about the landscape, the wildlife, and the beauty of life on Skye and your guide will be on hand to share his knowledge of the area.

You will have time ashore to explore and soak up the incredible views. Your guide will show you to the best spots, including the UK's shortest river and Loch Coruisk itself, a striking glacial bowl in a dramatic amphitheater of mountains. This must be one of the best spots in the world to have a picnic lunch!

After the boat trip, on our way to the next location, we will stop at Torrin. The presence of Blà Bheinn (Blaven), a black Cuillin, transforms the whole landscape. It sits alone, slightly apart from the main Black Cuillin ridge, which makes it stand out even more. From Torrin, you see it across Loch Slapin, its steep, pyramidal shape reflected in the water.

We stop at Sligachan Old Bridge. At Sligachan you’re right at the heart of Skye’s most dramatic mountain scenery. Sligachan sits at the meeting point of glens, with the jagged skyline of the Black Cuillin rising sharply to the west and the softer Red Cuillin to the east. The old stone bridge is part of the old drovers road crossing the river Sligachan and is a perfect vantage point to see the mountain views.

The walk to the Fairy Pools is one of the most accessible ways to experience the wild beauty of the Black Cuillin. The walk begins at the foot of the Cuillin. A gravel path leads you across open moorland until you meet the River Brittle, which becomes your companion for most of the walk. The path runs alongside and crosses it several times via stepping stones and small bridges. The water is incredibly clear, often tinted blue or green depending on the light and you will soon see a series of crystal-clear pools connected by waterfalls with the Black Cuillin rising steeply behind them.

We return to Portree or your Skye accommodation.