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5-Day Best of Scotland Experience from Glasgow

4.71
4.7(24 reviews)
5 days
English
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Overview

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English

5 days

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This tour takes you to Loch Lomond, Kilmartin Glen, the west coast in Oban, See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, over to Skye, through the Highlands, Glen Coe, Culloden and Loch Ness. Visit Culloden, Eilean Donan Castle, do a Loch Ness cruise and learn about whisky and Scotland's rich history in this unforgettable 5 day tour from Glasgow.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 3 years old. Valid ID for children may be required at check in.

Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on

If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking

Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person

What To Expect

Day 1

Start of the adventure

Accommodations

Overnight: Oban

1

Loch Lomond

Enjoy a stroll down to the waters edge of teh "bonnie bonnie banks"

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Inveraray Castle & Gardens

Time to explore this quaint little town where we stop for lunch

1 hour • Admission Not Included
3

Kilmartin Glen

Step back in time to Scotland's ancient past.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included
Day 2

Over the sea to Skye

Accommodations

Overnight: Skye

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Glencoe National Nature Reserve

Learn the tales of murder and mystery in these majestic mountains

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Ben Nevis

Enjoy lunch under the shadow of the UK's highest peak

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
3

Glenfinnan Viaduct

You will continue west from Fort William on board your bus, making a stop to view the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films. We will also be able to see Glenfinnan Monument - and the gorgeous scenery that surrounds it.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

The Misty Isle of Skye

Accommodations

Overnight: Skye

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Black Cuillin

Admire the stunning Cuillin Hills as we explore the island

Admission Unknown
2

Kilt Rock

Watch the waterfall tumble over the cliff edge

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

The Old Man of Storr

Marvel at this strange rock formation.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Portree Harbour

Enjoy a stroll around the island capital Portree

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Back to the mainland

Accommodations

Overnight: Inverness

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Eilean Donan Castle

There will be time to explore the most photographed castle in Scotland

1 hour • Admission Not Included
2

Urquhart Castle

Scramble over the ruins perched over looking Loch Ness. Entrance to the castle can be arranged by your driver, combined with a Loch Ness cruise.

1 hour • Admission Not Included
3

Loch Ness

Stroll to the shores of the loch, or you could opt to enjoy a cruise on the loch for some monster hunting

1 hour • Admission Not Included
Day 5

The end of the adventure

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Culloden Battlefield

Enjoy walking the battlefield or exploring the exhibition

1 hour • Admission Not Included
2

Clava Cairns

A mus see for all those Outlander fans. This was the inspiration for Clare's journey through the stones

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Discover how the water of life is made and taste the finished product. It may not be Dalwhinnie Distillery that you visit, your driver guide will let you know!

1 hour • Admission Not Included
4

Pitlochry

Enjoy a scenic stop in the charming Victorian town of Pitlochry, known for its picturesque setting and welcoming atmosphere. Stroll through quaint shops, sample local treats, or take in views of the River Tummel and surrounding hills.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Family Room for 3

Family room for 3 people: Room for 3 with a double bed, single bed and private bathroom

B&B En-Suite Single

B&B En-Suite Single room: Single room for 1 person with private bathroom

B&B En-Suite - double

B&B En-Suite double room: Double room for 2 persons with private bathroom

B&B En-Suite Twin

B&B En-Suite Twin room: Twin room for 2 persons with private bathroom

What‘s Included

4 nights accommodation as per selected

Driver/guide

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Optional: Combined Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle Ticket

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Reviews

4.71

24 reviews

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  • Great experience 😃

    beac871,Apr 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Jaimie was great! 10/10 storytelling , music, & knowledgeable driver, specially around Isle of Skye. We had an amazing time, mixed group of nationalities and ages. Loved it !

  • Natural Beauty & History Comes Alive!

    796tonik,Aug 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We recently returned from one of your tours: From Edinburgh & Glasgow: 5-day Highland Experience's Scottish Choice. What an incredible way to experience the highlands of Scotland from Glasgow to Skye and all in between. The beauty of the area surpassed our expectations. All of this was made even more memorable by our talented guide, Hugh. He was extremely knowledgeable, a great storyteller, top-notch bagpipe player and quite humorous! The scenery and history of the Highlands is stupendous, but Hugh made it come alive for us!

  • Highlands

    A6567VIrons,Aug 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great tour! Hugh was a great guide with lot’s of information about the area. Absolutely beautiful area. It was quick paced but needed to be so we could see everything.

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  • Chris was brilliant

    641kirkp,Aug 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Chris our guide was brilliant. He was patient and funny and made sure we had a good time and learned about Scotland and the Highlands

  • Fantastic Highland Experience with Hugh

    missimogen2018,Jun 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This tour far exceeded my expectations. Hugh was the best driver, guide and friend for our highland adventure. Everyday was jammed packed with great experiences and Hugh imparting his considerable knowledge of his homeland. And he plays the bagpipes too! You can't beat that for added authenticity.

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  • Excellent Scottish off season adventure.

    judithlN8370IT,Feb 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thoroughly enjoyed this off season private adventure lead by the indomitable Alan Gillespie. Happy chappy, informative and despite lots of rain and cold our trio had freedom and flexibilty to brave the elements and see and explore as much of West Scotland and the Isle of Skye.

  • A Honey Moon in the Highlands❤️

    haydonm123,Aug 27, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The 5 day tour was amazing, it was just what we were looking for to end our honeymoon in Scotland! It showcased the most beautiful views and interesting places to visit and learn about in the highlands. Hugh MacKay was the best tour guide we could have asked for! He was quick witted and had a great sense of humor, his in-sites and knowledge of the highlands was always enlightening. He was so flexible and fun if there was something we wanted to do he tried his best to make it happen, I had always wanted to visit dunvegan castle on Skye. Now it wasn’t scheduled in the tour but Hugh squeezed it in. I was absolutely thrilled! Hugh is also a great entertainer and story teller, giving us opportunities to immerse ourselves into the myths and culture of the highlands. It’s also a real treat if he happens to play the bagpipes.hearing him play was on of the highlights of the tour! Overall a 10/10 experience. If I had one word of advice for Hugh it would be to try and give every group the opportunity to hear a real Highlander play his pipes. Thanks for all the fun I would love to come back and do it again!y

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  • Absolutely fantastic

    Desislava B,Jun 17, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Everyone on the bus was raving about the whole trip. The accommodations were great, and our guide JR was incredible, so thoughtful, knowledgeable, and entertaining. You have frequent stops throughout the day and see so many things. The only issue (if you can call it that) is that you are always in a rush but this is the price to pay for getting to see many incredible gems-historical, nature, and popular culture-related. My 12-year-old son enjoyed it tremendously and never even had his phone out throughout the day, unbelievable. If you want to see Scotland outside of the big cities, I recommend this trip, 5 days is just enough! Isle of Skye was our family favorite but everything was worth visiting.

  • Great commentary from our...

    Cathy M,Jun 3, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great commentary from our tour guide, Alex, and great music when he wasn’t talking. Weather cooperated. Comfortable accommodations. Visit to Culloden Battlefield needs to be longer, not enuf time to view it all. Only boring bit was the Loch Ness cruise, didn’t care for the commentary.

  • Discovering Scotland

    anneL8912UY,Sep 29, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fabulous trip! Our guide, Wee Andy is an outstanding ambassador for tour guides in Scotland. His genuine love of nature, both wildlife and the land, sense of fun, & ability to clearly explain the logistics of each day, made for a very enjoyable & informative 5 days. Ann

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