5-Day Tour to the Isle of Skye, Oban and the Highlands

Departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow, travel through Scotland’s Central Belt and head north to the village of Luss on the shores of Loch Lomond. Next, cross the steep pass of 'Rest and Be Thankful' in the village of Inveraray, a town famed for its oysters and seafood. Next to Dunadd Iron Age Fort, the coronation site of kings and queens of Dalriada, the ancient Gaelic speaking kingdom. After a stop at Kilmartin, drive through the stunning Argyll scenery to the bustling fishing town of Oban, the location of your first night’s stay.

In the morning discover the beautiful Glencoe, one of the most impressive glens in Scotland, through a short hike and photograph stop. Travel to Glenfinnan Viaduct, offering scenic views over Loch Shiel. Your route then takes you into some of the most spectacular scenery in all the Highlands as we pass through Glenshiel and the iconic Five Sisters of Kintail to the meeting point of 3 lochs – Loch Duich, Loch Long & Loch Alsh – the stunning setting for Eilean Donan Castle. Stop at Sligachan Bridge and perhaps dip your face in the water, before arriving in Portree in the late afternoon.

Day 3, explore the sights of the Trotternish Peninsula to the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and the Quiraing, while listening to the local folklore of how the landscape was created. Next, visit the Museum of Island Life, and then loop around north Skye to take in magnificent views, east to the Torridon Mountains and west to the Outer Hebrides. Stop by Dunvegan Castle for an optional visit, and return to Portree for another evening exploring the town.

On Day 4, travel through Kyle of Lochalsh to the pretty village of Plockton. Join an optional seal spotting cruise along the coast of palm-tree lined Plockton on Loch Carron. Yes, you read correctly – palm trees! Journey into the North Highlands and visit the pretty fishing town of Ullapool. Stop at Corrieshalloch Gorge, Scotland’s deepest gorge before travelling on to Rogie Falls. Explore cascading water and gentle trails among the forest, and arrive in Inverness in the evening.

Our last day begins with a stop to visit our beloved Hairy Coos, followed by a visit to Clava Cairns, the site of incredible standing stones and burial chambers dating back 4,000 years. Next is Culloden Battlefield, the location of the last battle fought on British soil. Travel through Cairngorms National Park to our final stop at the conservation village of Falkland. In the evening it's time to start winding your way through Fife, across the Forth Road Bridge.

Please note that the tour will conclude in Edinburgh. Accommodation not included, you will need 1 night in Oban (night 1), 2 nights in Portree (nights 2 & 3) and 1 night in Inverness (night 4).

Not suitable for

• Children under 7 years
• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Estimated arrival in Edinburgh on day 5 is 6:30 PM. Please allow a minimum of 2 hours past planned arrival time for any onward travel in case of delays
• If you would like to research other places to stay, we recommend using our city/town centre drop-off/pick-up points to check how far away your choice will be
• Inverness - Inverness Cathedral on Ardross Street, IV3 5NN (night 4)
• Oban – Station Road, PA34 4LN (night 1)
• Portree - Somerled Square, IV51 9BS (nights 2 & 3)
• We are more than happy to help with recommendations for accommodation please contact us after booking, and we can share a list of recommendations. We recommend you book places to stay early as accommodation does get booked up quickly
• We do not allow bookings for groups over 8 passengers
• We strongly recommend that you make a dinner reservation in Portree if you would like to dine in a pub or restaurant as it can be very busy (you will arrive in Portree at approximately 6:30 PM)