3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
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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.
Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will be closed to visitors on the following dates: 14 February, 21 February, and 12–16 April. We won’t be able to visit the castle, but we will still be able to make a photo stop during this time.
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 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.
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)
Options
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).
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).
B&B Double Room
Sleeps 2 people in a double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x double 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
1,287 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful 3 day Highlands tour
Adventure68388296720,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just finished an incredible 3-day tour of the Highlands starting from Edinburgh and couldn't be happier. Our guide, Martin, was fantastic—incredibly friendly and went out of his way to make sure everyone in the group was accommodated and comfortable. What really made the trip special was Martin's storytelling. He shared deep history and local lore at every stop, and even taught us some Gaelic, which made the experience feel so authentic. He also shared personal stories from his own life, which made the history feel much more relatable and interesting. If you're looking for a tour that balances stunning scenery with a personal, educational touch, I highly recommend asking for Martin!
Great experience in the Highlands
Tracey W,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Overall it was a great experience. Nathan was our guide and provided a lot of information as we were driving to and from the Highlands which helped our journey go a bit faster. Overall it’s a good itinerary, you certainly get to see the highlights of the Highlands and Isle of the Sky. The coach was fairly comfortable but no place to set personal items down (phone, jacket, water bottle, etc.) so you had to have everything on your lap. There was a space above for small backpacks. Regarding our accommodations, we booked a B&B through the tour. Others on our tour did not book their hotels with Rabbies but did it on their own. Their accommodations were in town which was much more convenient to restaurants. We had a 12 min walk to the town, which is ok but we had horrible weather and walking in the cold rain was not fun. Before our trip, I had a few questions about our tour and they replied quickly. So, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to them.
Rainy Beauty
M197CYlindseyc,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! The 3 day trip to Isle of Skye for Edinburgh was so wonderful. Despite some heavy rain, Graeme took us to many, many sights with time to wander if we chose to. He gave lovely stories and details of all the sights we visited and passed on our journey. There were only about 13 of us on the tour so it made getting around very easy and timely. I cannot recommend Graeme enough, he was absolutely lovely.
We loved Graeme!!
830ivyh,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Graeme was FANTASTIC!! He was a jolly fellow who took us to fantastic sight-seeing spots. We were able to get off the bus and walk around areas of Skye for around 30-45 minutes. During the bus ride itself, he would give historical details and even folktales of the places we were visiting!!
Trip to Skye
E7546MKmichaell,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riding with Graeme was such an excellent experience. He’s a wonderful guide and resource to first-time visitors like ourselves, and I enjoyed talking with him about movies and obscure highland history.
Thank you Graeme!
682bibie,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Graeme did a wonderful job showing us beautiful natural scenic spots and providing history in an interesting way.
Amazing tour
L5556BGlauram,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was amazing, our tour guide Adam very knowledgeable, funny and made it so interesting. Me and my 2 friends thoughly enjoyed this tour, definitely booking more hopefully with Adam as our tour guide :) Highly recommended this tour!!!!!
Awesome encounters with stunning natural beauty and stirring human history.
frodolad,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was part of a sabbatical for me, and it exceeded my expectations. We had an exceptionally small group of four (being in the off-season), and our guide Stefan, made the trip a pilgrimage for me. As we drove through the Highlands and around the Isle of Skye, Stefan wove geographical highlights, Scottish history and legend, music (so cleverly), and quirky humor so that we not only saw the awesome sights before us but also felt some of the power and wonder of them. Much has happened on this mountainous land and breathtaking coastline that speaks of human nature, its goodness and sadness, perseverance and violence—and learning about all this enriched and deepened the experience. So it’s a tour but so much more. The weather is of course the biggest variable, but Stefan was ready and flexible with rain or sun. When we ended the tour at the bus station, I was holding off tears because we had shared what was for me a transformative experience, just three days, and I was sad to see it end. Thank you!
Highland Stories, Stunning Scenery, and a Guide Who Brought It All to Life
William M,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a fantastic experience on my 3-day Rabbie’s tour with Princess Kelly of Scotland. Her deep passion for Scottish history, paired with her acting background, brought the stories of the Highlands to life in a way that was both engaging and genuinely funny. The scenery across the Scottish Highlands was absolutely breathtaking, and the entire trip felt effortless — from the well-planned sightseeing stops to comfortable accommodations and great food and drink along the way. If you’re looking for a tour that blends history, humor, and stunning landscapes with seamless logistics, this one is hard to beat.
Breathtaking Scenery
895hanyr,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing tour. If you're in Edinburgh for about a week take 3 days and do this tour. You will not regret it. I saw such amazing and picturesque natural beauty I have never seen anywhere else. Also our tour guide "Queen Kelly of Scotland" was phenomenal. Her joy for her job and her love of her country truly showed across the 3 days. We saw tons of Lochs, mountains, castles, and visited multiple towns and stopped at numerous locations for pictures. Great time.
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