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

4.8 (217 reviews) Glasgow, Scotland
Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 19 travelers

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.

Options

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.

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

What to expect

Day 1: Travel from Glasgow to Portree
  1. Luss Pier
    30m
    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
  2. 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.
  3. Old Fort of Fort William
    1h
    Lunch Break in the Fort William area, meal is not included
  4. Ben Nevis
    15m
    We pause for photos at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis,
  5. 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.
Day 2: Full day spent in Skye
  1. Kilt Rock
    20m
    Waterfall
  2. The Old Man of Storr
    Pass by
    The Old Man is a large standing formation of rock part of the Trotternish ridge.
  3. Quiraing
    25m
    Trotternish Ridge
  4. Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
  5. Lealt Falls
    20m
    Waterfalls
Day 3: Travel from Portree to Edinburgh
  1. 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’;
  2. Fort Augustus
    1h
    We will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
  3. Ben Nevis
    10m
    Highest Mountain in the UK

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is located outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and opposite Buchanan Bus Station.

Glasgow start time: 10:15 am

End point

We will provide pre paid train tickets

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 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.

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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