Overview
Discover one of Scotland's most beautiful islands, the Isle of Skye, on a fantastic 3-day tour. See Eilean Donan Castle, visit Loch Ness, traverse Glencoe and more with your guides as the tour lets you see the best Scotland has to offer. Choose between single, double, or no accommodation at time of booking and travel by air-conditioned coach throughout your journey.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
2 nights accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
In-vehicle air conditioning
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable driver-guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Accommodation, unless chosen
Attraction Tickets
Gratuities
On-board restrooms
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Pick up outside the Ensign Ewart Pub
End point
Drop off outside the Train Station
Good to know
• Minimum age is 4 years
• Each traveller is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag.
• Please arrive at 08:45 for a 09:00 departure.
There is currently a shortage of taxi and private hire cabs in Edinburgh, which may make it harder to get to the departure point if you're thinking of using a taxi. As part of our policy, we do not offer refunds for missed tours and so we urge you to allow for more time to reach the departure point in the morning and look into public transport options as a back up.
What to expect
Day 1 Travel from Edinburgh to Portree
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Luss Pier
30 min
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.
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Glencoe Lochan
15 min
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.
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Old Fort of Fort William
1 hour
Lunch Break in the Fort William area, meal is not included
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Ben Nevis
15 min
We pause for photos at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis,
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Portree Harbour
48 hours
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.
Day 2 Full day spent in Skye
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Kilt Rock
20 min
Waterfall
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The Old Man of Storr
20 min
The Old Man is a large standing formation of rock part of the Trotternish ridge.
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Quiraing
25 min
Trotternish Ridge
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Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
1 hour Admission ticket not included
Summer only. Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
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Lealt Falls
20 min
Waterfall
Day 3 Travel from Portree to Edinburgh
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Eilean Donan Castle
1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included
We commence our descent via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle, backdrop for the movie, ‘Highlander’;
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Fort Augustus Abbey
1 hour
We will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
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Ben Nevis
10 min
Highest Mountain in the UK
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour from Edinburgh
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Where does it start?
Pick up outside the Ensign Ewart Pub
What's included?
- 2 nights accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Accommodation, unless chosen
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
Which places does it visit?
It visits Luss Pier, Glencoe Lochan, Old Fort of Fort William, Ben Nevis, Portree Harbour, Kilt Rock, The Old Man of Storr, Quiraing.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Timberbush Tours
