Multi-day trip

From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness

Activity provider:Timberbush Tours
Multi-day trip

From Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness

Activity provider:Timberbush Tours
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From US$ 216.22 per person

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Enjoy a 3-day tour experiencing the dramatic scenery the Scottish Highlands has to offer. Spend time in Glencoe, explore the Isle of Skye, the Eilean Donan Castle and mysterious Loch Ness.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Edinburgh

  • Luss

  • Glencoe

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    Fort William

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    Portree

    Dunvegan Castle

    Optional, Extra fee

    Duntulm Castle

    Optional, Extra fee

    Kilt Rock

    Optional

    Old Man of Storr

    Optional

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    Eilean Donan Castle

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    Loch Ness

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    Fort Augustus

  • Pitlochry

  • Arrive back at:

    Edinburgh

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Stay overnight in the picturesque seaside village of Portree.
  • Pass through the haunting and dramatic Glencoe valley.
  • Enjoy lunch in the seaside town of Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis.
  • See Skye's highlights like Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr and Lealt Falls.
Full description

Embark on a 3-day guided trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. See the Glencoe Valley and the Eilean Donan Castle. Admire the rolling pastures of the Isle of Skye and visit lake Loch Ness.

Day 1

From Edinburgh, you will head west where your first stop will be at the picturesque conservation village of Luss, on the ‘Bonny, Bonny’ banks of Loch Lomond. Traveling north via Tyndrum you will pass over the atmospheric Rannoch Moor before enjoying time to walk and admire the dramatic Glencoe valley, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan. After lunch in the Fort William area, your tour will pause for photos at Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, then stop to admire Glen Garry and the stunning Five Sisters of Kintail mountain range. Your first day ends in the charming village of Portree, on the Isle of Skye.

Day 2

After breakfast, your will depart Portree for a full day’s touring - options include Dunvegan Castle, a trip to Uig, and a visit to Flora MacDonald’s grave and the unique Black Houses, ancient dwellings of the Scottish Highlanders. Other options include viewing Duntulum Castle, enjoying breathtaking views of Kilt Rock, or perhaps a bracing walk at the Lealt Falls. The day will end with the opportunity to admire the Old Man of Storr, before returning to Portree.

Day 3

You will commence your final day of the tour via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle, the backdrop for the movie, ‘Highlander’; (interior closed in winter) then move on to the pretty lochside village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness. The tour continues south over Laggan and the Grampian mountains with the last stop, for refreshments, in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, before returning to Edinburgh, where the tour will end.

Includes
  • Travel on a modern, comfortable coach
  • Live commentary from your expert driver-guide
  • Accommodation (if option selected)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Entry to attractions
Not suitable for
  • Children under 4 years

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Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Rain gear

Know before you go

  • You will be contacted by the activity provider via email regarding accomodation (if option selected)
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 267 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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This was absolutely great! Loved everything about it. Our guide John from Isle of Skye taught me so much about the history of Scotland and all kinds of fun facts. Even taught us some Scottish! He knew all the right places and has a good sense of humor!

May 27, 2023

- Tom, our guide, made everyone feel very comfortable and welcomed. From his incredible knowledge of everywhere we went, to his awesome taste in music to keep everyone going. - B&B in the evening in Portree - I stayed at The Croft run by the lovely Rosie, had a continental breakfast in the mornings, and an amazing shower in the evenings. I wasn’t there long because of the later starts and earlier finishes though! - Very hard to find somewhere to sit in and eat in Portree, so had takeaway and sat at the harbour which was beautiful - Landscape is very dramatic, there is no way you can photograph it to capture the full grandeur of your surroundings. - I travelled as a solo female, along with three others on the bus. Everyone was very friendly and I had a great time! - For info: there are bathroom stops every 1 - 2 hours at least, often more frequently. You need to budget an extra £50ish for entrance fees.

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May 25, 2023

Neil was a wonderful guide and our trip was terrific. He was humorous and very well versed in the history and legends of Scotland and Skye. It was truly an interesting and entertaining 3 days. Neil provided insightful info about this beautiful country without being didactic. Thank you Neil, thank you Timberbush.

May 23, 2023

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