3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Overview
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3 days
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Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip transport included.
Drive through the magnificent Highlands, including Glencoe, and cross to the Isle of Skye for a free day to explore this rugged island.
On the last day return to Edinburgh with a stop at Loch Ness to look for its legendary monster, "Nessie".
Your small-group tour includes breakfast each morning, and personalized attention from your guide with numbers limited to 16 people.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
Departure from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
What To Expect
Edinburgh - Portree
Accommodations
Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
You depart Edinburgh and travel west. This part of your journey is a history lover’s dream. You pass Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle, before stopping in Callander for refreshments.
Glencoe
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
Fort William
You've got time for lunch and exploration, so you can decide what you want to do. Sample local cuisine, wander the streets of the town centre, or visit a local museum to learn more about the area's rich history.
Eilean Donan Castle
You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles.
Isle of Skye
Crossing over the bridge to Skye, you follow the dramatic coastline, towards the island’s capital, Portree. And after all this breath-taking beauty, you’re dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening with enough time to go out and explore the town.
Flexible full day touring around Isle of Skye
Accommodations
Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye
Quiraing
Today is a flexible day on Skye; and your driver-guide ensures you take a unique route that suits the weather, the local events, and your group's interests. You can travel north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. Here you find the geological wonders like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle. You return from to Portree in the evening.
The Old Man of Storr
Great photo stop at this iconic rock formation. This sharp pinnacle of rock bursts out the land and can be seen for miles around.
Kilt Rock
Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea.
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle.
Portree - Edinburgh
Fort Augustus
We stop for lunch in Fort Augustus, giving you the freedom to decide how to spend your time. You can stroll along the Caledonian Canal and watch the boats navigate its locks, enjoy Scottish specialties in one of the cozy cafés or restaurants, or wander to the banks of the legendary loch in hopes of catching a glimpse of the elusive monster.
Pitlochry
We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.
Options
B&B Double Room
Sleeps 2 people in a double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x double bed).
Hotel Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).
B&B Twin Room
Sleeps 2 people in a twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds).
Hotel Twin Room
Sleeps 2 people in a twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
B&B Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x UK single bed).
What‘s Included
Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation
Driver/guide
Breakfast x 2
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission fees - Eilean Donan Castle (Adults £12.00)
Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
1,317 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Rowena S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This tour is ruggedly scenic and Portree was beautiful. We enjoyed our accommodations and local sights. However, the distance is too far for a three day trip with very short breaks. Additionally, there wasn’t anything included in the package so each stop presented cues and additional costs. So while the driver was knowledgeable, overall it was just a mediocre trip. Finally, we inadvertently booked this trip through Viator rather than the tour company directly. While on the trip Viator sent out advertising the trip for a cheaper rate than we had paid months in advance. When I brought this issue to Viator’s attention, they were politely dismissive. Book directly with the tour company.
Best tour and best tour guide!!
B3045PBlaurae,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the BEST time! Our driver Shay really brought the past to life with her stories. She knew all of the best places for us to see and photograph the beautiful landscape and historical sites. Not sure if it was fairy magic or just that she was so good at her job but we arrived ahead of crowds and the rain would magically stop for photo ops!! We loved our time in Scotland and would take a tour with Rabbies again!!
The Highlight of Our Trip
amandamZ1995JA,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Isle of Skye is not to be missed, and it was so convenient not having to drive ourselves! We had a great experience with Rabbie’s and really enjoyed the group we were with. The views were stunning, the B&Bs were comfortable, and the Rabbie’s team was very communicative throughout. Our guide Graeme especially went out of his way to make sure everyone was having a good time. He was flexible with what we saw and did, shared so much interesting knowledge along the way, and brought a wonderful energy to the whole experience. Would recommend it to anyone!
Isle of Skye is...
Kevin C,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Isle of Skye is definitely worth the trip. It is stunning! Our accommodations were perfect and the hosts at our B&B were lovely.
Definitely an experience to remember.
dnash008,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was such a great experience. I'll start by giving our guide Graem an applaud on his knowledge of Scotland, and the history of this amazing country. We were delighted to spend our time with a lovely group of others for this trip. We captured some of the most amazing sights, and enjoyed all of the history we we're able to learn about.
A wonderful time in the Highlands!
Heather B,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our trip with Chaz was the best part of our vacation. The Isle of Skye was truly breathtaking. We saw the most incredible sights, and the whole group was lovely. Chaz was incredibly knowledgeable, told a great story, was an excellent driver, and funny to boot. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!!
great 3 days of nature
Richard M,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00great trip, wonderful guide, i would recommend this to anyone Jammie our tour guide was great. We will use your company again
Be prepared for a drive...
Lauren D,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared for a drive through stunning Scottish scenery with an experienced, knowledgeable driver. The roads may be bumpy or curvy and long, but our driver, Dave R. was able to handle any driving situation with skill and lots of humor and consideration. We learned many things about the areas traveled and saw some sights that were most unique and well explained to us.
Dave R was absolutely...
Neil J,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave R was absolutely amazing, super friendly and made our trip that much better! I’d definitely recommend going with him!
Expect limited time at...
Debbie O,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Expect limited time at stops - as is noted in agenda so may not be able spend as much time as you would like. There was some confusion about reservations for meals in Portree as B&B host told us they don’t take reservations which I think is true for some but not all places. Stewart was great!
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