Explore the Highlands & Isle of Skye on this 3-day tour from Edinburgh. See Eilean Donan Castle, cruise Loch Ness, visit Culloden Battlefield, standing stones & tour Urquhart Castle.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 14 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 3 days: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Lynda – United States

I really enjoyed seeing all the sites. Chloe did a great job navigating and sharing stories/legends of the area.

Siera – United States

Louise was an excellent guide, she adjusted well to weather conditions and also gave us options for what we wanted to do. A small tour of 8 in a sprinter bus, I got to know everyone and learned a lot about Scotland’s history. Beautiful places and I took hundreds of pictures. I think my favorite was probably Duntulm castle ruins and feeding the hairy coo. I did choose to pay for the extra excursion with the boat to Urquhart castle for £30 which while worth while felt like to should have been included in the price of the trip. I highly recommend doing this trip, or even a longer one like 4-5 days so you get more time at certain stops.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Depart from Edinburgh and travel north

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Discover Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Discover Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Depart Edinburgh and travel north through the Trossachs National Park. Visit a charming local village and take in the fantastic views of the UK’s largest expanse of freshwater, Loch Lomond.
Journey across Rannoch Moor and through Glen Coe
Continue the across the brooding expanse of Rannoch Moor, and through Glen Coe. Learn the brutal story of the MacDonald Clan massacre and take in the weeping waterfalls that inhabit this incredible glen.
Explore Fort William and stay overnight in Inverness
Visit the highland town of Fort William, which marks the end of one of Scotland’s oldest and most popular long-distance walks, The West Highland Way. Stay overnight in Inverness and enjoy free time in the evening.

Day 2

Explore the Isle of Skye

Day 3

Monster spotting on Loch Ness and return to Edinburgh

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

See Eilean Donan Castle, which appeared in the movie “Highlander”
Spend a day exploring the Isle of Skye
Do a bit of monster spotting from the shores of Loch Ness
Explore the picturesque town of Pitlochry

Includes

Transportation
Bed and Breakfast accommodation
English-speaking guide

Entrance fees
Lunch

Not suitable for

Children under 3 years

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

Children policy: We do not accept children under the age of 3 on any of our tours. We do accept children of 3 years old and above on all tours, providing valid proof of age, such as passport or birth certificate
Please note that during the winter months it may not be possible to take a cruise and visit the castle, but you will still get the opportunity to take in views of the loch
We reserve the right to change the tour itinerary at any time due to weather, acts of God, and events out with our control
Luggage:
Please note the luggage restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg, maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
Accommodation:
If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 358 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5

Customer photos

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Response from provider

May 1, 2025

Hello Sierra, Thank you for your 5 star review and I am delighted you had an excellent time on our tour and had the opportunity of taking many photos. Kind regards, Scott Highland Experience Tours

This was an unforgettable experience. Brodie, our tour guide was personable articulate and knowledgeable about EVERYTHING! We covered so much ground in Scotland and the day on the ISLE OF SKY was a once in a lifetime experience.

From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye & Highlands 3-Day Guided Tour