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5-Day Best of Scotland Tour from Edinburgh

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Overview

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5 days

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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. Valid ID may be required at check in.

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

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
4

Mallaig

Enjoy free time in this picturesque fishing village on the west coast of Scotland before taking a ferry to the Isle of Skye.

45 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 Unknown
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
5

Isle of Skye

End your day of exploring the Isle of Skye.

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
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

B&B En-Suite Double Room

B&B En-Suite Double Room: Double room for 2 persons 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 Single Room

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

B&B En-Suite Twin Room

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

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

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

4.70

274 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great Taster of Scotland

    S1286TKcassiec,Jun 1, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    It was my first coach tour so I didn't know what to expect. I think it was an amazing taster of Scotland. I would love to go back to Scotland and have more time to do some hikes in some of the amazing places we visited. If you are unable to hike around then this tour is perfect. Our accommodation and guide Craig were both fab.

  • Most incredible experience! Highly recommended tour!

    jacquelinen878,May 25, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    My family of 6 adults did a 5 day tour leaving from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Everything about the tour was amazing! Planning was easy, our tour guide Anita was incredible and super accommodating. All aspects of the tour exceeded our expectations. We had constant communication, updates and assistance whenever it was needed. We were picked up and dropped off in Edinburgh, we had plenty of time at all the locations we went to and were able to see additional places not included that we really appreciated and enjoyed. All recommendations provided were fantastic, we loved all the hotels and restaurants we went to. They helped accommodate a golf outing for our group, just beyond helpful! Thank you so much for helping my family make incredible memories!

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  • Good tour with perfect guide!!!

    IraciF1,May 24, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    5-day Scottish Choice tour...the places were fantastic...Isle of Skye...the guide Catherine was perfect, enthusiastic about the place and her country...she provided us with a true immersion in Scottish culture and history...I highly recommend it!!

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  • Fantastic Solo

    25193,May 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Epic trip with an outstanding, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, humorous guide/driver. Thanks Graeme.

  • Unforgettable

    marilynmO7859CN,May 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had the most fabulous 5 day trip all around Scotland. Our tour guide, Katherine, not only was very personable, she was extremely knowlegable and a fantastic driver. We saw areas of Scotland we would have never seen on our own nor even known about! The Isle of Skye was a highlight, especially since Katherine once lived there. She took us to a lot of special places and timed our visits perfectly to beat the crowds. We highly recommend this tour!!!

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  • 5 day tour Scottish Tours/Highland Experience

    KathleenabcdOkelly,May 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    An amazing tour with our fantastic guide Chris who was very knowledgeable and managed the tour stops and the passengers extremely well. We saw so much and yet the visits didn’t seem at all rushed. The accommodation was all good and the hotel and the guest house on the mainland were excellent. Good value and well recommended. Kathleen and Dominic York

  • Wonderful 10/10

    sophiehO6431WO,May 16, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour was a marvel! First time doing a guided bus tour and this has set the bar way high for any coming after. We did the 5 day tour since we felt this was a good middle ground to see a bit and not get bored by too much driving. Chris was our tour guide and he is just such a cool guy he made the whole trip 3x the fun we would've had anyways. The group was mixed with many different ages and nationalities which made making friends a bit hard at first but after our stay on Skye I feel we all got a bit nearer to each other! As the youngest 2 we felt like we found quite a few adoptive parents on the trip :D The whiskey distillery was sadly not able to be toured- that would be kinda nice to update on the information of the tour since we did actually look forward to that :( we "only" went to the smol shop and bar at the beginning (which was still nice for a wee taste of whiskey and some shopping) The accomodations were all really nice with really friendly and open b&b hosts! Chris always gave us some recommendations for food in every city or village and we had enough comfort stops so nobody had to feel bad calling for a stop or sth! I would really really recommend the tour to learn about Scotland, see the Highlands and maybe even make some friends :) Many greetings from Team Germany, it was unforgettable!

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  • Great 5 day tour of Scotland

    P4285OBbrucem,May 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Must say this is a great way to see most of Scotland in 5 days!! Our tour with Highland Experience was exceptional and was made that much better with our guide John S! We loved all of the history, stories and bad jokes!! The scenery on Isle of Skye was just amazing!! Thanks again John!!

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  • 5 Days Goes Fast and You See a Lot!

    russellcB7791NR,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We covered a lot of ground in the Highlands with a great mix of culture, geography, history and so much more. Jamie was terrific. Experienced, flexible and very informative throughout the trip. All the program highlights were accomplished and there were so many more pleasant surprises along the way as well.

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  • This tour provided an...

    Kimberly G,Oct 28, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    This tour provided an excellent opportunity to see lots of different areas of Scotland. Our tour guide, Brodie, was fun and provided lots of information and stories to match the areas we visited. Accommodations booked by the tour company we comfortable but were not always an easy walk to dinner locations.

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