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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

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Overview

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English

72 hours

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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. 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 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. 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 a small bag for onboard personal items.

Single rooms accommodate 1 person with 1 x UK Single

Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.

Room preferences (e.g double room instead of twin room) should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section

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.

*Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will be closed from 21–24 October 2025, and we will be unable to include a visit during this period. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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.

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

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)

What To Expect

Day 1

Edinburgh - Portree

Accommodations

Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye

1

Callander

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Glencoe

Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Ben Nevis

And after lunch we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and head into the Great Glen. Travelling west, you head past the Five Sisters of Kintail.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Eilean Donan Castle

You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included
5

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Flexible full day touring around Isle of Skye

Accommodations

Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye

1

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.

Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Kilt Rock

Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
Day 3

Portree - Edinburgh

1

Loch Ness

You visit Loch Ness for lunch and the chance to spot "Nessie"! Heading south through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as "Monarch of the Glen Country" before passing Dalwhinnie and onwards past Blair Castle.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Pitlochry

We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

B&B Single Occupancy Room

Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).

B&B Double Room

Sleeps 2 people in a double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x double 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 Single Occupancy Room

Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).

Hotel Twin Room

Sleeps 2 people in a twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).

Reviews

4.85

1,255 reviews

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  • Delightful trip to Skye

    Meg O,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Cameron was a fabulous guide and made our trip to Skye delightful. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture and best places to visit based on ever changing weather conditions.

  • We had a pleasant time...

    Thang N,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a pleasant time during this trip. Our guide and driver Rhys was amazing and knowledgeable, he guided us to the beautiful spots for photo and also recommended us the restaurants/cafe for lunch and dinner.

  • Excellent Tour!

    Courtney R,

    Aug 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was fantastic! Bruce was an amazing guide - he was knowledgeable and kind! I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the highlands!

  • Beautiful tour in Skye, but no food available

    Nino C,

    Aug 20, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The experience with Rabbies was excellent. The driver/guide Penny was very professional and fully available with the participants to the tour. The only comment is that has been very difficult have dinner in Skye because all restauranrs full or fully booked. It should be organized better by informing Customers of this serious issue. They inform in their emails but it should be done with bigger emphasys.

  • 3-day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands

    Tricia W,

    Aug 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Friendly mix of nationalities on our bus with Michael our informative historic storyteller and driver. He adapted activities to the weather and we managed to see everything we wanted to see on the trip without getting soaked. So glad he had to deal with the driving and parking so that we could relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. My son and I were assigned a B&B which was quiet and just a 10 minutes walk into busy Portree.

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4.85
1,255 reviews
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