Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour
Overview
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72 hours
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Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day small group tour to Skye from Glasgow. 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 Glasgow 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.
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 old.
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.
If booking your own accommodation, you must book 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.
The tour starts at 9am in Edinburgh and picks up Glasgow passengers at 10am.
Please note: from 22nd December to 1st February 2025, Eilean Donan Castle will be closed. We will still stop at the castle for photos and access to the bridge will be available. However, the Visitor Centre and toilet facilities will be closed.
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
2 nights accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
Small group tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable driver-guide
Food & Drinks - unless specified
Accommodation - unless chosen
Attraction Tickets
Restroom on board
What To Expect
Travel from Glasgow to Portree
Luss Pier
Departing Glasgow, our first stop on this Isle of Skye tour is 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.
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
Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
Lealt Falls
Waterfalls
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
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
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.
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 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 rooms will be in the same B&B.
Reviews
167 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
ChakRiya E,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jim our guide and driver is very knowledgeable and gives us enough information of history. We have enough time in each site to enjoy our trip to Isle of Skye. Jim also very respectful and has a real good sense of humour. He is also interact with us individually, as couple or family and involves us all asa group. It’s the best tour and strongly recommend to anyone who does not have a lot of time but like to see and get an insight to a bit of Scotland and its highlands.
Stunning Isle of Skye and Highlands tour
Linda W,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00An absolutely stunning trip with Jack W. Itinerary wasn’t strictly followed but we had some spectacular sites he took us to that we would not have otherwise seen. Jack was an awesome guide with great commentary, suggestions and funny stories. Weather was crazy sunny! Highly recommend!!! One note if you originate in Glasgow, the return train tickets were very unclear and were meant for cross country trains from Edinburgh back to Glasgow that run only twice a day. We asked someone at the train station and 4 of us almost got on the wrong train We had to book our own tickets or sit over 2 hours to wait for the original booking. Email with tickets not helpful. Would also let those originating in Glasgow that they have option of staying in Edinburgh upon their return as well.
It was a very pleasant...
Paco C,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a very pleasant and rewarding tour. Our guide, Neil, was detail-minded and had good time management. He gave us some really good insights (and interesting stories) of Isle of Skye and food recommendations. We will definitely recommend this tour and Timberbush to our friends and families.
Enjoyed the experience. ...
Elsie O,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Enjoyed the experience. Martin Shipley our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and shared his knowledge with us, making each site visited more meaningful
Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye
Camille L,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was excellent and Scot our guide was remarkable with an amazing knowledge of Scottish history. My only negative comment is that as the only solo participant, and as I was picked up in Glasgow so the Edinburgh people were already on the bus, and as the B&B that I was assigned was first drop off and therefore last pick up each morning, by the time I boarded the bus I had no choice of seats. Couples were sitting in single seats and no one was prepared to swap. On a recent trip this was avoided as it was part of the policy of the tour operator that people should move seats each day.
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