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

Duration3 days

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 19 travelers

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.

Options

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.

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.

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 all rooms will be in the same B&B.

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

What to expect

Day 1: Travel from Edinburgh to Portree

Luss Pier
30m

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.
Glencoe Lochan
15m

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
1h

Lunch Break in the Fort William area, meal is not included
Ben Nevis
15m

We pause for photos at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis,
Portree Harbour
2 days

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.
Isle of Skye
Pass by

end the day of exploring the Isle of Skye.

Day 2: Full day spent in Skye

Kilt Rock
20m

Waterfall
The Old Man of Storr
Pass by

The Old Man is a large standing formation of rock part of the Trotternish ridge.
Quiraing
25m

Trotternish Ridge
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
1h · Admission ticket not included

Summer only. Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
Lealt Falls
20m

Waterfall

Day 3: Travel from Portree to Edinburgh

Eilean Donan Castle
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

We commence our descent via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle, backdrop for the movie, ‘Highlander’;
Fort Augustus Abbey
1h

We will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
Ben Nevis
10m

Highest Mountain in the UK

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park.

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End point

Drop off outside the Train Station

Additional information

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.

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.

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