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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour
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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Max 19

Guides

English

Overview

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 the 1st November 2026 this tour will depart Edinburgh at 8:30am and pick-up in Glasgow at 9:30am.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Travel from Edinburgh to Portree⌄

    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.

    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.

    Lunch Break in the Fort William area, meal is not included

    We pause for photos at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis,

    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.

    end the day of exploring the Isle of Skye.

  2. 2Full day spent in Skye⌄

    Waterfall

    The Old Man is a large standing formation of rock part of the Trotternish ridge.

    Trotternish Ridge

    Summer only. Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.

    Waterfall

  3. 3Travel from Portree to Edinburgh⌄

    We commence our descent via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle, backdrop for the movie, ‘Highlander’;

    We will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.

    Highest Mountain in the UK

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

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks, unless specified
  • ✕Accommodation, unless chosen
  • ✕Attraction Tickets
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Restroom on board

Good to know

Starts: Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works

Ends: Drop off outside the Train Station

Cancellation: 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.

  • 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.

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