3-day tour to the Isle of Skye, the Highlands and Loch Ness
Excursions & day trips

3-day tour to the Isle of Skye, the Highlands and Loch Ness


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£295.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 72 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover Isle of Skye, the Highlands and Loch Ness on this 3-day tour
  • Visit locations of historical meaning such as Glencoe valley
  • Admire beautiful landscapes and get the chance of incredible picture opportunities
What to expect

The tour starts in Edinburgh, with a stop in Glasgow to collect other passengers if required. You'll then travel to Loch Lomond to visit the conservation village of Luss, before continuing north through Tyndrum and across Rannoch Moor. The route includes time to admire the Glencoe valley, linked to the 1692 MacDonald Clan massacre, followed by a lunch break in the Fort William area. Photo stops are planned at Ben Nevis, Glen Garry and the Five Sisters of Kintail, before arriving in Portree to check in.

On day two, you'll join a full-day tour of the Isle of Skye. You can choose between visiting Dunvegan Castle, with admission not included, or travelling to Uig, with stops at Flora MacDonald's grave and the traditional Black Houses. The day also includes an outside view of Duntulm Castle, photo stops at Kilt Rock and Lealt Falls, and time to see the Old Man of Storr, before returning to Portree.

The final day takes you south, stopping at Eilean Donan Castle, where entry is not included. After lunch and views of Loch Ness in Fort Augustus, you'll cross Laggan and the Grampian Mountains, with a final stop in Pitlochry before returning to Edinburgh.

When booking, you can choose between youth hostels, B&Bs and hotels, depending on your budget. You can also select a tour-only option and arrange accommodation independently.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Driver guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included 2-night accommodation
Where
Meeting point:
From Edinburgh, the coach departs at 9:00 from Castle Terrace, outside the NCP Car Park, EH1 2EW. From Glasgow, the coach departs at 10:15 from 19 Killermont Street, G2 3NX. Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. It's recommended that all passengers arrive within this time window, as tours must depart on schedule. The tour will return to Edinburgh Waverley Station at 19:30, about a 15-minute walk from the original departure point.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Entrances and visits to attractions are optional. Eilean Donan Castle: Adult: £13.00, Senior: £12.00, Child: £6.50; Dunvegan Castle: (Castle & Gardens): Adult: £17.50, Senior: £15.00, Child: £12.00; Dunvegan Castle: (Gardens Only): Adult: £15.50, Senior: £13.00, Child: £10.00; Loch Ness Cruise (time permitting): Adult: £22.00, Children: £15.00

Know in advance:

  • You can choose the accommodation option you prefer upon booking; the local partner will contact you to book the chosen accommodation. Please note, in order to secure your booking, they will require your credit card information
  • Upon booking, you can also choose to book the accommodation on your own (tour only). Please note that the accommodation has to be in central Portree, in order to allow your driver-guide to drop you off and collect you. Please inform the tour organiser of your accommodation name and address at your earliest convenience. Local partner contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
  • Please note that the luggage must be restricted to one piece per person. For guidance: a medium-sized suitcase is considered 60-69 cm high, and roughly 45 cm wide
  • There is also the option for a Glasgow pickup. If there is no passenger to collect in Glasgow, the tour will take a different route from Edinburgh via Stirling and will not visit Loch Lomond, but offer an alternative route
  • It's recommended to book tables at restaurants in Portree, if you would like a sit-down meal in the evening
  • The driver-guide will conduct the tour in English, but written translations of the commentary are available in: French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese; you can request it to the local partner. Contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
  • The total travel distance of the tour is 640 miles
  • The minimum age to attend the tour is 4

Remember to bring:

  • Warm and/or waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun-block or a hat for sunny days, and a camera
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Provider
Timberbush Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

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