Guided Tours

From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3-Day Guided Tour with Optional Stay Reservation

Duration

3 days

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Embark on a 3-day Scottish Highlands adventure, exploring iconic sights like Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, and the Isle of Skye.

Travel comfortably on a modern coach, with live commentary from an expert guide bringing Scotland's vibrant history and culture to life.

Delight in the scenic beauty of locales like Rannoch Moor and the Quiraing, and soak in the views of Britain's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis.

Gain exclusive insights into Scottish culture through guided tours of historical landmarks like Dunvegan Castle, Duntulm Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle.

Skip the hassle of planning your stay. Choose a B&B, hostel, or hotel, and we’ll reserve it for you—just bring cash or a card to pay the provider directly upon arrival!

3-day tour of the Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness

Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

Boarding from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

Expert English-speaking driver-guide

Digital translations in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin)

Small group of max. 19 people

Additional paid upgrades:

2-night accommodation in Portree harbour town (reservation only)

Bed in a shared room with shared bathroom facilities

Single room with private bathroom facilities or an ensuite in a Bed and Breakfast

Double room with private bathroom facilities or an ensuite in a hotel

Accommodation costs

Entry to attractions

Food & drinks

TOTAL DURATION72 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Castle Terrace
Get direction
1 hr 2 min by a/c bus
73.2 km
1. 19 Killermont Street
The tour heads west to pick up passengers in Glasgow before venturing into the Highlands.
51 min by a/c bus
51.7 km
2. Luss
Free Admission
1 hr 4 min by a/c bus
70.5 km
Passes By
Rannoch Moor
3. Glencoe
Free Admission
30 min by a/c bus
26.3 km
4. Fort William
Free Admission
Lunch
5 min by a/c bus
3.2 km
5. Ben Nevis
Tickets not included
1 hr 18 min by a/c bus
89.5 km
6. Five Sisters of Kintail
Tickets not included
1 hr 17 min by a/c bus
85.5 km
7. Portree
Free Admission
8. Dunvegan Castle
Tickets not included
9. Uig
21 min by a/c bus
14.3 km
10. Duntulm Castle
Tickets not included
22 min by a/c bus
16 km
11. Kilt Rock
6 min by a/c bus
5.6 km
12. Lealt Falls
Tickets not included
7 min by a/c bus
8 km
13. Old Man of Storr
Tickets not included
14 min by a/c bus
10.9 km
14. Portree
Free Admission
1 hr 2 min by a/c bus
68.9 km
15. Eilean Donan Castle
1 hr 2 min by a/c bus
78.7 km
16. Fort Augustus
Free Admission
1 hr 11 min by a/c bus
82.5 km
Passes By
Laggan
Grampian Mountains
17. Pitlochry
Free Admission
Refreshment break
1 hr 36 min by a/c bus
113 km
End point
Castle Terrace
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What to bring

Most accommodation providers only accept cash payments and will not accept debit/credit cards as methods of payment.

Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes and some sun-block or a hat for sunny days.

What's not allowed

Luggage is restricted to one medium-sized suitcase per person (60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width).

Children under the age of 4 are not allowed on this tour.

Additional information

The price of the 3-day Isle of Skye tour does not include accommodation, but it can be reserved for you. Approximate costs are per person per night:

Hostel: £30-£40 per person per night

B&B (Double/Twin/Family): £70-£110 per person per night

B&B (Single occupancy): £100-£150 per night

Hotel: From £90+ per person per night (based on two people sharing). Solo occupancy from £150+

If the 3-day Isle of Skye tour has no Glasgow pick-ups, it will travel from Edinburgh via Stirling and will not visit Loch Lomond, but will offer an alternative route.

Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive in this window as tours must depart on schedule.

This multi-day tour will return to Edinburgh, making an additional stop at Waverley Station for any passengers returning to Glasgow by train.

Children aged between 4 and 16 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of The Ensign Ewart.

Address: 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PE, United Kingdom.

Get directions to the meeting point

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