Overview
Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip transport included. Drive through the magnificent Highlands, including Glencoe, and cross to the Isle of Skye for a free day to explore this rugged island.
On the last day return to Edinburgh with a stop at Loch Ness to look for its legendary monster, "Nessie". Your small-group tour includes breakfast each morning, and personalized attention from your guide with numbers limited to 16 people.
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- Free cancellation up to 21 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation
Driver/guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission fees - Eilean Donan Castle (Adults £12.00)
Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
"Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure"
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Minimum age is 5 years
• Luggage: 14 kg (31lbs) of luggage per person (1 piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag approx. 55cm x 45cm x 25cm) plus a small bag.
• This tour will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station (Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ)
• Departure Time: 08:30 am. Please check-in 15 mins prior to departure.
•B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
What to expect
Day 1 Edinburgh - Portree
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Callander
15 min
You depart Edinburgh and travel west. This part of your journey is a history lover’s dream. You pass Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle, before stopping in Callander for refreshments.
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Glencoe
15 min
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
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Ben Nevis
15 min
And after lunch we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and head into the Great Glen. Travelling west, you head past the Five Sisters of Kintail.
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Eilean Donan Castle
15 min Admission ticket not included
You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles.
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Isle of Skye
2 hours
Crossing over the bridge to Skye, you follow the dramatic coastline, towards the island’s capital, Portree. And after all this breath-taking beauty, you’re dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening with enough time to go out and explore the town.
Day 2 Flexible full day touring around Isle of Skye
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Quiraing
2 hours
Today is a flexible day on Skye; and your driver-guide ensures you take a unique route that suits the weather, the local events, and your group's interests.
You can travel north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. Here you find the geological wonders like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle.
You return from to Portree in the evening. -
The Old Man of Storr
15 min
Great photo stop at this iconic rock formation. This sharp pinnacle of rock bursts out the land and can be seen for miles around.
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Kilt Rock
15 min
Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea.
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Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
30 min Admission ticket not included
Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle.
Day 3 Portree - Edinburgh
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Loch Ness
1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included
You visit Loch Ness for lunch and the chance to spot "Nessie"! Heading south through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as "Monarch of the Glen Country" before passing Dalwhinnie and onwards past Blair Castle.
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Pitlochry
20 min
We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 21 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 21 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
How long does 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh take?
It takes about 3 days.
Where does it start?
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ "Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure"
What's included?
- Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation
- Driver/guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees - Eilean Donan Castle (Adults £12.00)
- Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Callander, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Eilean Donan Castle, Isle of Skye, Quiraing, The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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