3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Overview
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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.
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
Edinburgh - Portree
Accommodations
Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye
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.
Glencoe
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
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.
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
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.
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
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 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 Twin Room
Sleeps 2 people in a twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
Reviews
1,235 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stunning!
Mandy M,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience!!! It rained almost the entire time but our guide made it fun with his stories and conversations. The bed and breakfast would get one star, but Rabbies hadn't used them before, and after I let them know how bad it was, I highly doubt they'd use them again. If you go to Isle of Skye, do not use Meadowbank guest house. They won't even make sure you have enough toilet paper. As far as Rabbies and the tour, it was the best!!!
Even with rain and...
Jennifer G,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Even with rain and overcast skies most of the time, this was a terrific trip.. Our guide Keith F. was very knowledgeable and shared the history of Scotland with us on our way up to Skye, and we made several stops along the way including Eileen Donan Castle, which was a great tour. We were a bit limited in terms of activities (longer hikes and such) due to rain, but there were plenty of beautiful sites and experiences to enjoy despite the rain. Important note: book your dinner reservations in Portree as early as possible! The best restaurants fill up very quickly!
Our 3-day Rabbies tour to Skye fully delivered
Scotland H,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Aside from the obvious - that Skye is totally beautiful and fully worth a trip to visit - this 3 day trip was the highlight of our England/Scotland vacation and totally worth the time and money. Our guide was incredibly knowledgable about the history and culture of Scotland, and he was very flexible with the day-to-day schedule and stops. There was plenty of downtime, but overall it was very full days, and we got to see a lot of the highlands and loved our time on Skye. The rest of the tour group was prompt and friendly and it was a lovely experience - even when we had a day with a fair amount of rain (to be expected on a trip to Scotland!). I would definitely do another trip through Rabbies tours.
Perfect visit to the...
Natalie F,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect visit to the highlands. Driver Kylie was excellent. Just the right balance of folklore music and chat.
We had a very good time...
Steve L,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a very good time on this tour. Ryse, the guide/driver, was very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent experience. The coach was comfortable and the choice of places we visited gave us a good sense of the highlands and Isle of Skye. At some locations we could have used a bit more time, but that is the nature of organised tours. All in all, a very enjoyable experience.
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