Edinburgh: 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands, and Loch Ness Tour
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before the experience starts.
- Driver-guide
- Transportation in modern air-conditioned bus
- Accommodation (if option selected)
- Digital written translations
- Live commentary
- Cruise Loch Ness (optional extra available if time permits)
- Entry to Castle & Gardens (optional extra – available in summer only)
- Entry to Eilean Donan Castle (optional extra)
- Food and drinks
- Restrooms on board
- Tips
- Driver-guide
- Transportation in modern air-conditioned bus
- Accommodation (if option selected)
- Digital written translations
- Live commentary
- Cruise Loch Ness (optional extra available if time permits)
- Entry to Castle & Gardens (optional extra – available in summer only)
- Entry to Eilean Donan Castle (optional extra)
- Food and drinks
- Restrooms on board
- Tips
Embark on a 3-day small group tour 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 Small Group
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.
- Enjoy lunch in the seaside town of Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis.
- Pass through the haunting and dramatic Glencoe valley.
- See Skye's highlights and magnificent beauty on a small group tour.
- Stay overnight in the picturesque seaside village of Portree.
- Visit the Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland's most photographed castles.
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Know before you go
- Collapsible, lightweight wheelchairs with removable wheels may be accommodated, subject to availability. Passengers must be accompanied by someone who can assist with boarding and disembarking.
- PLEASE NOTE: From the 1st November 2026 this tour will depart Edinburgh at 8:30am and pick-up in Glasgow at 9:30am.
- Restaurants in Portree can get very busy. It is recommended to book a table for both nights before your tour
- The tour starts at 9:00am in Edinburgh and picks up Glasgow passengers at 10:00am.
- Unfortunately, children under 4 years old are not permitted on this tour
- You are allowed to bring one medium-sized suitcase (63–67 cm/ 25–26 in). Slightly larger luggage may be accepted, subject to available space.
