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.
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 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).
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).
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).
Reviews
1,303 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye with Rabbie's
Arne O,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent 3 day trip with Rabbie's around the beautiful Scottish highlands and not my whole day (2 nights) on the absolutely stunning Isle of Skye. Craig's tour driver and guide told live about nature, history, the adventurers and all the legends. All this told funny and with a lot of humor. "Craig you are simply the best"
Awesome experience: scenery & history & best travel guide
Betty W,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time in Scotland and visiting the Highlands and it was an amazing experience. The scenery was spectacular. Our travel guide, Kevin, was a wealth of information, a veritable walking encyclopedia of all things Scottish. And he was very pleasant with a keen sense of humor. Before, I knew very little of Scotland, but I came away from this 3 day adventure with a university download of history, culture, music, etc. It has whetted my appetite to learn more when I return home. It was well worth the time and money. While some of the stopping points were a bit challenging to climb, my oh my, the views were well worth it.
Best tour I’ve ever been...
Torey H,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour I’ve ever been on. 10/10 would recommend any Rabbie’s tour. Our guide Kenny was funny and informative.
Great three day bus tour...
Sherry D,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great three day bus tour of Isle of Skye. Beautiful scenery. A lot of time spent on the bus but it couldn’t be helped with the distance that had to be driven.
Small bus is better
BRADLEY O,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You have an opportunity to see a lot of places that a large tour bus can not go. We had a great experience getting time to explore and the length of time touring was ample.
Loved Rabbies Tour with Nathan!
Barbara H,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved the Rabbies tour with Nathan! He was accommodating and entertaining, regaling us with Scottish lore and playing all manner of Scottish music, much of which followed seamlessly after one of his entertaining historical tales. I also appreciate the smaller tour size that Rabbies offers — it’s much easier to herd 15 vs the 30 participants that larger tours accommodate, especially for wee loo breaks … especially if you’re a woman.
Amazing Adventure with Andrew!!
sherry1630,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible three days! We went to so many beautiful places and had an awesome guide! Andrew was entertaining, knowledgeable, and personable. I especially liked how he was able to connect with all 15 of the people on our tour. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a good time. He consistently gave great, realistic recommendations. Additionally, his playlist on each day was perfect and added to the enjoyment of each place we visited. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit the Isle of Skye. And, if Andrew is your guide, you're sure to have a wonderful experience!
As a first time traveler...
Indu A,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As a first time traveler to Scotland , I was blown away by the beauty of Highlands. Our driver / guide Andrew made it lovely , lively experience.
Incredible Tour Guide on Isle of Skye
Sara C,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible trip to Isle of Skye! I cannot imagine a better tour guide than David; he was a natural storyteller and had a wealth of knowledge of the area and its history. He was happy to answer all questions and was so kind to make sure everyone got their bucket list ticked off and stop at all the places we wanted. He truly went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and offered to take pictures too! Also an excellent driver!! Rabbie’s is truly a premium company and had all stops and parking well thought out. Cannot recommend them enough!!
Wonderful Tour
Tracy D,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first time touring with Rabbies and it did not disappoint. We had a wonderful time with Martin our tour guide. He was full of information and extremely funny! Will recommend to our friends!
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