3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

4.8 (1185)
Duration
3 days
Group Size
1 to 8 people
Ages
5 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip transport included. Drive through the magnificent Highlands, including Glencoe, and cross to the Isle of Skye for a free day to explore this rugged island. On the last day return to Edinburgh with a stop at Loch Ness to look for its legendary monster, "Nessie". Your small-group tour includes breakfast each morning, and personalized attention from your guide with numbers limited to 16 people.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
  • Departure from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
  • Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
  • Single rooms accommodate 1 person with 1 x UK Single / US Twin bed.
  • Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
  • Room preferences (e.g double room instead of twin room) should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
  • B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
  • In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
  • Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.

Pickup

Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ "Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure" - Time zone: Europe/London

• Minimum age is 5 years • Luggage: 14 kg (31lbs) of luggage per person (1 piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag approx. 55cm x 45cm x 25cm) plus a small bag. • This tour will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station (Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ) • Departure Time: 08:30 am. Please check-in 15 mins prior to departure. •B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.

What's included

Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation
Driver/guide
Gratuities
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Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh - Portree
You depart Edinburgh and travel west. This part of your journey is a history lover’s dream. You pass Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle, before stopping in Callander for refreshments.

Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye

Day 2: Flexible full day touring around Isle of Skye
Today is a flexible day on Skye; and your driver-guide ensures you take a unique route that suits the weather, the local events, and your group's interests. You can travel north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. Here you find the geological wonders like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle. You return from to Portree in the evening.

Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye

Day 3: Portree - Edinburgh
You visit Loch Ness for lunch and the chance to spot "Nessie"! Heading south through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as "Monarch of the Glen Country" before passing Dalwhinnie and onwards past Blair Castle.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 21 days: 100%
  • From 0 to 21 days: 0%
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Adult (16 - 99 years)
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 2
Children (5 - 15 years)
Minimum: 0, Maximum: 8
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