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 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.
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.
Reviews
148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful trip....
VICTORIA M,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful trip. Lorna, our guide and driver, has a gift for storytelling. Her positivity and attention to our needs made the trip enjoyable--even with a couple alterations in itinerary due to issues beyond her control (e.g. a traffic accident). If you want to see the Isle of Skye and the way to and from the Isle, this is the way to do it.
100 percent perfect
Cindy C,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was incredible. Our driver Neil was fantastic. So knowledgeable. He was funny and had great history and knowledge. He took us on extra experiences as well. Loved every thing about this tour. Was so worth every penny. Would do it again and recommend to anyone questioning. I always read reviews and go on what people say. 100 percent this was amazing
That’s what Science tells us
Stephen B,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a brilliant trip with some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. Our driver/guide Neil was as good as it gets. Great stories and a lovely fella. We had a lovely group of travellers with us from all over the globe
Andrew T was absolutely...
Angela G,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Andrew T was absolutely lovely. He was so knowledgable, and informative throughout the entire 3 day tour. Regardless of the wee bit of rain and cold, we made the best of it. The B&B that we stayed at was also sooooooo wonderful. I would recommended this tour to everyone and anyone.
A great tour, but do some homework first...
Chet P,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00The itinerary and pacing of the trip was great. Lots to see and Mary the tour guide did an excellent job of describing the areas we were visiting. Five stars to her. The accomodation booking was handled well, and we appreciated having information about making dinner reservations in Portree prior to traveling. Whether I would recommend this particular trip to a friend is a trickier question. The Timberbush Tour van that we traveled in was a 16 passenger Mercedes Transit, configured with four rows of 3 seats across and four seats across the back row. There is not sufficient room for four average adults in that back row, so we spent two of the three days (almost 20 hours riding time) crammed in like sardines in that space. My advice to Timberbush is to cap bookings at 15 bodies on vans configured in that fashion. The alternative is to have a quarter of your customers walk away from an otherwise pleasant experience with memories of an uncomfortable drive. My advice to potential customers is to directly contact the tour operator and confirm their booking policies before spending a significant amount of money on a tour like this. For example, we also traveled on a tour booked through Viator with another company (Rabbie's Tours) who used the same style Mercedes Transit van, but it was configured with only three seats across the back row, and there were no comments among the travelers about an uncomfortable journey. If you are going to spend multiple days and many hours traveling in this fashion it is worth some up front research to make your trip the best it can be.
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