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5-Day Best of Scotland Tour from Edinburgh

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Overview

Available languages

English

120 hours

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Experience the natural beauty of Scotland on a 5-day tour through the Lowlands, Northern Highlands, West Coast and the magical Isle of Skye. Focusing on the breathtaking Scottish countryside, your route explores a diverse range of landscapes and the classic sights of Loch Ness, Glencoe and more. Relax with an expert guide and overnight accommodation in Oban, Skye and near the banks of Loch Ness.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Luggage restriction: 1 suitcase 55x40x20cm - 15 kg & 1 backpack/handbag per person

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 3 years old

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

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.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

4 nights of accommodation

Transport by air-conditioned mini-bus (up to 35 seats)

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop off at the beginning and end of the tour

What To Expect

Day 1

On the road

Accommodations

Overnight: Oban

1

Loch Lomond

One of the most stunning location in Scotland. Drive along the bonnie, bonnie banks.

40 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Inveraray Castle & Gardens

Time to explore the quaint little town of Inveraray

1 hour•Admission Not Included
3

Kilmartin Glen

Step back to Scotland's ancient past.

40 minutes•Admission Not Included
Day 2

Over the sea to Skye

Accommodations

Overnight; Skye

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Glencoe National Nature Reserve

The haunting majesty of this stunning glen will astound you. Hear stories of murder and massacre.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Ben Nevis

The UK's highest mountain towers above our lunch stop in Fort William

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

The stunning Cuillin Hills on Skye

•Admission Not Applicable
2

The Old Man of Storr

See this strange rock formation

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
3

Kilt Rock

Watche the waterfall tumbling over the cliff face

20 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
4

Portree Harbour

Enjoy a stroll around this charmng little town

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Back to the mainland

Accommodations

Overnight: Inverness

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Eilean Donan Castle

The most photographed castle in Scotland awaits this morning

1 hour•Admission Not Included
2

Loch Ness

Time for some monster hunting. There will be the chance to enjoy a cruise on the loch to try and find "Nessie".

1 hour•Admission Not Included
3

Urquhart Castle

Explore the ruins overlooking Loch Ness. Entrance to the castle can be arranged by your driver, combined with a Loch Ness cruise.

1 hour•Admission Not Included
Day 5

End of the trip

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Culloden Battlefield

Walk the battlefield or explore the exhibition of the last battle fought on British soil

1 hour•Admission Not Included
2

Clava Cairns

For Outlander fans this is a must see. It is here that the inspiration came for Clare's trip through the stones.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

B&B En-Suite Single Room

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

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 Double Room

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

B&B En-Suite Twin Room

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

Reviews

4.71

243 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing experience with Kenny!!

    Jennifer G,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Kenny was our guide on our five day tour and he was exceptional! Kenny was knowledgeable, energetic, informative, professional, and hilarious. I would recommend highland experiences and specifically Kenny to anyone.

  • Incredible experience of the trip

    Bryce S,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Chris was a fantastic guide. His knowledge and humor really kept everyone entertained the whole time. Our accommodations and bnb hosts were the sweetest people. Definitely worth doing a 5 day tour to add the Isle of Sky!

  • bad busses and lost time

    Dan R,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    buses are unreliable and much of tour was rushed and of poor quality. we lost a great deal of time waiting for bus repairs or replacement busses, the result was a very hurried tour with much time lost.

  • The tour good but accommodation problematic 🥲

    AGNETA S,

    Jun 17, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The accommodation was not very good, the first in Oban was very good, but the last was very disappointing, to small, not proper bathroom

  • Must be physically fit to...

    Hannes P,

    May 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Must be physically fit to gain full advantage of opportunies offered during the tour. The prior arrangements were excellent with prompt responses from your operator. Iain, our guide was excellent. His knowledge impressed me. He has the ability to read the group and focus activities accordingly.

From GBP 895

4.71
243 reviews
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