Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour
Overview
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3 days
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Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving on the mystical Isle of Skye. Enjoy a full day exploring the island's most beautiful spots, before travelling back down to Edinburgh via the most photographed castle in Scotland, Eilean Donan.
Choose between single, double, or no accommodation at time of booking and travel by air-conditioned coach throughout your journey.
This tour can be booked with accommodation included or without. Accommodation options include: hostel, B&B, or hotel. If choosing to book your own accommodation, please ensure it is within 2km of Portree town centre.
• Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum age is 4 years.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
This tour can be booked with accommodation included or without. If booking your own accommodation, it must be within 2km of Portree town centre.
Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person. For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width. Luggage storage facilities operated by a third-party are available in Edinburgh.
What To Expect
Travel from Edinburgh to Portree
Luss Pier
From Edinburgh our Isle of Skye tour will head west to collect our Glasgow passengers* and then make our first stop on this Skye tour at the picturesque conservation village of Luss, on the ‘Bonny, Bonny’ banks of Loch Lomond.
Glencoe Lochan
Travelling north via Tyndrum we pass over the atmospheric Rannoch Moor before enjoying time to walk and admire the dramatic Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
Old Fort of Fort William
Lunch Break in the Fort William area, meal is not included
Ben Nevis
We pause for photos at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis,
Portree Harbour
Day 1 of the Isle of Skye tour ends in the charming village of Portree, on the Isle of Skye, where we check into our accommodation.
Isle of Skye
end the day of exploring the Isle of Skye.
Full day spent in Skye
Kilt Rock
Waterfall
The Old Man of Storr
The Old Man is a large standing formation of rock part of the Trotternish ridge.
Quiraing
Trotternish Ridge
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
Summer only. Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
Lealt Falls
Waterfall
Travel from Portree to Edinburgh
Eilean Donan Castle
We commence our descent via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle, backdrop for the movie, ‘Highlander’;
Fort Augustus Abbey
We will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
Ben Nevis
Highest Mountain in the UK
Options
Double/Twin/Family B&B
Double/Twin/Family B&B: Double (1 bed that sleeps 2), twin (2 single beds in one room) or family room accommodation at a bed & breakfast is included.
Tour Excluding Accommodation
Your 3 day tour will not include accommodation. You must book this yourself. We kindly ask you to ensure the accommodation is located in the centre of Portree, Skye.
Tour with Single B&B
Our 3 day Skye tour including accommodation in a single room at a Bed and Breakfast. Please note if booking more than one person, we cannot guarantee all rooms will be in the same B&B.
What‘s Included
2 nights accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
Small group tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable driver-guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Accommodation, unless chosen
Attraction Tickets
Gratuities
Restroom on board
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
1,104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time
rifate810,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent three day tour, organized well, great guide, very nice B&B, enjoyable atmosphere and great time
No separate guide for tour
Prabhat S,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This was not a guided tour This is a basically drive to isle of skye where there is no guide You need to buy a electronic guide in Ellen donan castle And every where else The guide and driver both are one person So it is hard for her to do job of two people Recommend to have a separate person for guide
Memorable trip!
Sharon A,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience! We had fun touring the highlands and boating on the lochness. Accommodations and breakfasts were good. The driver was excellent.
Highlands
Christine A,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide was incredible. The hotel was not great. More like a hostel the weather was so bad we didn’t leave the van
Highland hospitality at its best!
Rebecca W,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The beauty of Isle of Skye speaks for itself, but it definitely helped to have someone like our guide, Jim, who gave depth and meaning to so many of the sights and overall history of Scotland. He was funny, insightful, and very patient. The accommodations were also top-notch and the best I’ve experienced in Scotland with the most spectacular view of Portree. Definitely Highland hospitality at its best. It was an exceptional tour!
Such a unique, amazing experience
P3766VNjohnr,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott absolutely crushed it. He was the most engaging, most accommodating, most interesting tour guide I’ve ever had on a multi-day tour! We were able to see so many amazing sights, learn so much interesting and quirky Scottish history, and listen to such an eclectic Scottish music playlist for the entire trip. He was genuinely the best part of this entire tour. Our room accommodations were excellent, and so cozy, and all within a short walk to Portree city center. The bus was very comfortable and personal, and we were able to keep our devices charged for the entire day. We’re only in the middle of our total Scotland trip, but I can easily say that this will be my favorite part of the entire thing. Run, don’t walk, to book your tickets for this tour, and see if you can snag a tour with Scott before his spots fill up!
Great way to see the countryside outside of Edinburgh!
Kay L,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a first-rate experience! Mark, our guide, was super-friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. He put everyone instantly at ease. He brought us to a number of breath-taking locations, and the accommodations in the Isle of Skye were perfect for what I needed. If I had to identify one area for improvement, it would be the van - the seats were comfortable but the legroom was very tight (and I'm only 5'4"). Placing even a small backpack at my feet meant my legs were partway in the aisle for much of the ride.
Seumas for the win!
sommerc393,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible time with our guide Seumas from Timberbush Tours. We spent three days in the Scottish highlands including the Isle of Skye. He was kind, welcoming, punctual and very knowledgeable. You could tell how much he loves to share about Scottish culture with others. Highly recommended.
Seumas was a wonderful...
Ru M,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Seumas was a wonderful guide! He was very knowledgeable. There was also rest stops in between to stretch your legs and explore the area. Highly recommend this tour!
Stunning views, excellent guide but room for improvement.
T8760XFdavidr,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Had a great time in on the tour , the views were amazing and our Guide (Jim) did an excellent Job was quite funny knowledgeable and warm, i couldn't ask for more from the landscape or the guide. Areas needing improvement- The Buss , i am not an overly tall person but at 5'11 my knees were jammed into the back of the chair in front of my for three days and became quite painful in that time , i did my best to angle my legs diagonally but it was a tight space for me and quite a few others on the tour - More lef room would be appreciated. Time we stayed in certain spots, many o Spots we were given a strict 15 minute time limit when we would have loved 20 or 25 , to spend all day on a buss and then feel rushed when you get to your destination doesn't feel very luxurious we would have liked more time in most of the stops , even some the lunchs were very hastened.
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