We are super excited about this trip and we pride ourselves in offering a way of travel with a balanced mix between supporting a recognised Scottish charity and sightseeing on the Isle of Skye.

We believe that it gives our passengers an easily accessed but genuine opportunity to explore the destination while being active outdoors, connecting with the island and its community, and make a positive impact for generations to come.

The tour price is substantially lower than our other Scottish trips and covers being guided by one of our awesome local guides, a 4-night stay at our super cosy B&B The Skye Inn, with a full range of freshly cooked breakfast options each morning, as well as a tutoring session at the Gaelic college Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – an experience that our passengers loved last year.

The tour is divided into two parts:

The volunteering activities in Tormore Forest - free of charge:

These take place during the morning hours each day and are, of course, free of charge. The project is coordinated by our mates the Sleat Community Trust, a local charity that supports the sustainable economic, environmental and social development in the Sleat Peninsula on the Isle of Skye.

Exploring and sightseeing on Isle of Skye – reflected in tour price:

After our morning of volunteering, we have time in the afternoon to experience the richness of Isle of Skye – nature, culture, local cuisine, and all-round island hospitality. The trip is fully guided by one of our legendary HAGGiS driver guides who has been trained by us to ensure a safe, comfortable, and inclusive journey throughout. The guided exploring and activities form an essential part of the service we offer and is reflected in the tour price.

Like for any of our trips in Scotland, there are basic costs involved in running a guided tour. Some of these include:

• Transport and fuel cost
• Vehicle maintenance
• Insurances
• Staff wages (driver guide, catering, housekeeping, reservations, operations, etc)
• Accommodation
• Heating and electricity
• Food

If you have any questions about the price and costs involved in this trip, feel free to reach out to us via email or give us a ring!

Your 5-Day Wild Skye Volunteer Adventure tour departs from Inverness city centre. Check out our departure info page for more details on your pick-up location.

The tour departs on the following dates:

• October 28th 2024
• March 17th 2025

Come and join us!

Yes, twin-share B&B accommodation and a traditional Scottish cooked breakfast each morning is included in the tour price. Solo adventurers will be allocated to share with another member of the group.

You will be staying at HAGGiS Adventures’ very own deluxe B&B The Skye Inn, renowned as the coziest spot in Portree, Isle of Skye's capital town.

The Skye Inn offers a warm Highland welcome, creating a relaxed, homely atmosphere. Optional fine dinners and a cosy Grand Room bar await you in the evenings. In colder weather, a crackling open fire adds to the inviting ambiance after a busy day of exploring and volunteering.

Note: The Skye Inn is pet-friendly. While pets aren't allowed on our tours, other guests may have dogs in shared areas like the reception and Grand Room during your stay.

A range of cooked and fresh breakfast options are included in this tour and will be provided at your accommodation. Lunch and dinner are not included in the tour, but you have the option of a discounted dinner that is freshly prepared for your group each day. We make lunch stops at different places throughout the week that offer you a variety of meal options to buy.

For this trip, we travel on a comfy 16-seater mini bus, – just the right size for a small-group adventure!

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences offered on our tours. They are chosen with great care based on the positive environmental or social impact they have on Scotland's communities and those who experience them.

The 5 Day Wild Skye Volunteer Adventure includes two MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences:

The Sleat Communty Trust Volunteer Experience: We are partnering with the Sleat Community Trust to help transform Tormore Forest and make it more accessible to the local residents and future visitors. The Sleat Community Trust is a recognised Scottish charity supporting sustainable economic, environmental and social development in the Sleat Peninsula on the Isle of Skye.

Gaelic tutoring session at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig: Gaelic was spoken in most of Scotland until the 11th century, but a gradual decline in the language means that today, only 1.1% of the population is Gaelic speaking, making it an endangered language. The Gaelic tutoring session at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig offers us a way to support the revitalisation of the Gaelic language and culture.

Using our Make Travel Matter E-Assessment, travel experiences will be rated against a set of robust criteria, selected from the Global Indicator Framework for the Global Goals, in order to identify the ways in which they advance the 11 Global Goals that our sustainability strategy prioritises.

The tour offers a good split between some physical work in the morning and time to explore the island in the afternoon; therefore, a reasonable degree of physical fitness is required. The morning activity on each day would include one of the following*:

• Step building on paths
• Boardwalk construction
• Bridge construction
• Brash & bracken clearing
• Path marking along the Carn Beag Track
• Tree planting in Tormore Forest
• Beach cleans

* Some activities might have two groups operating at the same time. All activities may be affected by the weather. Beach cleanings will also need to take into account the tidal state.

While all working tools are available on-site, workwear and waterproofs are not provided. To make the most out of your time on the Isle of Skye and stay comfortable and safe during the volunteering activities, it is essential that you bring with you the following:

• Pair of wellies
• Wind and waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers
• Working gloves
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Warm clothing

It's always good to bring a change of waterproofs with you.

Absolutely. All our tours are perfectly suitable to those of you travelling solo. You’ll be part of a small group, so it’s a great way to meet others and make new connections. You may be travelling with fellow-adventurers from our sister company Highland Explorer Tours, creating a good mix between solo travellers, couples, and friends.

While our coaches do not have onboard toilets, our itineraries are designed in such way that allows for frequent comfort stops, ensuring access to restroom facilities.

Our guides are unable to assist with wheelchairs or offer physical assistance when embarking or disembarking from the bus. Passengers should be able to board and disembark the coach themselves using the access stairs or with the assistance of a travelling companion. Wheelchairs should be foldable so that they can be stored away in our luggage storage onboard while driving.

Please be aware that some of the stops on our tours may be on rough terrain or be only accessible by steps. 

Hostels have limited access for wheelchair users, please contact us to find out about specific hostel's access.

Absolutely! Our routes integrate stops where you can grab a wee bite or replenish your energy with a drink*. Sometimes we stop at shops that offer local souvenirs, too. It’s always best to ask your Guide about the specifics regarding times and stops.

*Vegetarian snack and meal options are available in most places in the Highlands.

While our tours have a set plan with main stops, the beauty lies in the unique twists! Due to factors like weather, traffic, and preferences of our Driver Guides, we refrain from offering more details than the ones outlined here. Rest assured you’ll have an adventure beyond the expected.

If you need to cancel your tour, you will need to inform us in writing by sending an email to info@haggisadventures.com. Our cancellation and refunds policy varies based on the type of tour:

Standard 1-Day Tours

• Full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours prior to departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to departure time.

1-Day Harry Potter & Hogwarts Express / 1-Day Magical Highlands & Hogwarts Express

• Full refund if cancelled more than 48 hours prior to departure time.
• If cancelled 48 hours or less prior to departure time.

 Standard Multi-Day Tours

• Non-refundable flexi-deposit (defined in 3.2 in Terms and Conditions) if cancelled more than 45 days before departure time.
• 75% refund if cancelled between 45 and 22 full days before departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 21 days or less prior to departure time.

 Special Festival & Event Tours
(defined in 3.5 in Terms and Conditions)

• Non-refundable flexi-deposit (defined in 3.2 in Terms and Conditions) if cancelled more than 45 days before departure time.
• 50% refund if cancelled between 45 and 22 full days before departure time.
• No refund if cancelled 21 days or less prior to departure time.

You can head over to our general Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us for assistance.