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

4.8(214)3 daysGlasgow
Eilean Donan Castle
From, per person$279
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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 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.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Travel from Glasgow to Portree⌄

    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

    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.

  2. 2Full day spent in Skye⌄

    Waterfall

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

    Trotternish Ridge

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

    Waterfalls

  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 & Drinks - unless specified
  • ✕Accommodation - unless chosen
  • ✕Attraction Tickets
  • ✕Restroom on board

Good to know

Starts: This is located outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and opposite Buchanan Bus Station. Glasgow start time: 10:15 am

Ends: We will provide pre paid train tickets

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 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.
  • This tour departs from Edinburgh at 9am and picks up in Glasgow at 10am.
  • From the 1st November 2026 this tour will depart Edinburgh at 8:30am and pick-up in Glasgow at 9:30am.

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