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

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(966 reviews)

3 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Timberbush Tours

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

End point
Edinburgh Waverley

Drop off outside the Train Station

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Travel from Edinburgh to Portree

    6 stops
  • 1
    Luss Pier

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Glencoe Lochan

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Old Fort of Fort William

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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ben Nevis

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Portree Harbour

    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 days Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Isle of Skye

    end the day of exploring the Isle of Skye.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Full day spent in Skye

    5 stops
  • 7
    Kilt Rock

    Waterfall

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    The Old Man of Storr

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

  • 9
    Quiraing

    Trotternish Ridge

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

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

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Lealt Falls

    Waterfall

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Travel from Portree to Edinburgh

    3 stops
  • 12
    Eilean Donan Castle

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

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Fort Augustus Abbey

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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Ben Nevis

    Highest Mountain in the UK

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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