Highlands & Isle of Skye: Scenic 3-Day Tour

Explore Eilean Donan Castle, Culloden Battlefield, and Isle of Skye on a 3-day tour from Edinburgh. Optional Loch Ness cruise included.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Embarking on a Journey of Discovery

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful banks of Loch Lomond.
Luss - Take a break here to explore this charming village and stroll down to the loch’s edge.
Glencoe - Listen to tales of historical events and admire the breathtaking waterfalls in this…

What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Breakfast
  • 2 nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Leave Edinburgh at 8:30 am and embark on an adventure to explore the highlights of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, wander through the Highlands and Culloden Battlefield, opt for a cruise on Loch Ness, tour Urquhart Castle, and soak in the stunning landscapes of the picturesque Isle of Skye. This tour features a…

Location
1 Parliament Square
Parliament Square
Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 8.15am
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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A2957izgiuliab
Apr 11, 2026
Breathtaking and enjoyable - This trip was the best choice I could make to really enjoy this time and relax. Iain was an amazing guide and he really knows how to make all the group feel at ease, plus he knows a lot about the history and the highland landscape. We all enjoyed his company. The highlands are mesmerizing and the views breathtaking. I loved hiking around and it helped me overcome my fears and anxiety having to step a little further. Thanks Iain and the group for that. He also did a great job squeezing in a few unplanned stops on the way that really made everything absolutely perfect and beyond! Hopefully I’ll be back!
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Martinhj8311wv
Apr 10, 2026
Great fun, great views, great guide - Me and my mother had a lovely time on our 3 day experience from Edinburgh to isle of Skye. Dougie was knowledgeable, funny and a good time to be around. Lots of photo opportunities, lots of great views. The highlight was the Ben Nevis for me but going up to kilt rock and further was also lovely. The only downside i can think of is that it would have been nice to see the old man of storr up close. The bed and breakfast was also very good. Hearty breakfast and soft beds which is what you need after a long day.
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M4385vhbrianw
Apr 7, 2026
Fun trip and good memories in Skye and the Highlands. - We had a great trip to the highlands and Isle of Skye. Hugh was a great guide. Fun, engaging, and knowledgeable, not to mention a great piper! I would highly recommend this tour with Hugh leading the tour! The B&B was also good in Inverness.
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Stormy_f
Apr 6, 2026
John was the best on this tour - John S. was an excellent driver and guide! He is so very knowledgeable and humorous. He really loves what he does and he made a great connection with our group. This was one of the best tours I have ever been on and we travel a lot! Would highly recommend
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Debbiebt7069gb
Mar 29, 2026
Amazing Trip - I highly recommend the 3-day Highlands & Isle of Skye tour led by Iain. He created a warm, welcoming atmosphere from the very start, added light humour throughout, and shared a wealth of detail, repeating key points so we could really take it in. He blended facts and myths beautifully, bringing each place to life. He adapted our stops seamlessly to the ever-changing weather, hello Scotland, sun, rain, snow and wind in 20 minutes, making sure we still experienced incredible sights. He kept everything on track without it ever feeling rushed, which is a real skill. The tour was an amazing overview and left me inspired to return and explore more deeply. A heartfelt thank you!
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Mansoor_s
Mar 23, 2026
Excellent Trip! - The trip with highland experience tours was amazing. Tour guide John was funny, thoughtful and helpful. He managed to strike a good balance between Scottish history, music and quieter times. He added quite a few photo stops based on the weather conditions. I appreciate him going above the itinerary to make it a memorable experience. Couple of things to note though is that as with any long tours, some of the sights had to be rushed up a bit. Time in Portree could easily be extended by another 30 mins to relax. Another major point that I wish they consider is that of picking up people from different stays. They have put our group on 3 stays across Inverness. The pickup on both the days started from the same stay which unfairly disadvantaged us who were on stay 2 and 3. Sadly, the 1st stay had more people and hence we were left with the few seats in the last and couldn’t sit together which is not right as all of us pay the same price. To avoid this, they should either put everyone on the same place of stay or pick up everyone from the same spot or start from the stay where less people are staying. Anyways, we managed to check with the guide and walked over to the 1st pickup point on day 3 to ensure at-least we sit together. Apart from this, everything was great!
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Adrienne_f
Mar 16, 2026
Alex was an informative... - Alex was an informative and thoughtful guide. He shared historical stories and recommended various sports along our journey. The tour took us to diverse and beautiful sites.
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Joycec1944
Mar 2, 2026
Perfect choice for highland tours - We had a marvellous time on our 3-day Highlands tour in a small group of 9 (originally 10). Our guide Stefan was amazing - super friendly and helpful through out the trip and very knowledgeable about Scottish culture, history and local food/shops recommendations. The stopping time at each attraction may be a tiny bit limited but that's what you get on most guided tours so I'm not complaining. Still a perfect choice for those visiting highlands for the first time and not able to drive.
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Breanna_l
Mar 2, 2026
It was absolutely... - It was absolutely amazing! The scenery was breathtaking. The tour effectively allowed as so many stops to take photos and just enjoy the beautiful views. And our Guide Sam was so incredibly informative. He was really down to earth and always made us laugh. He loved to give you fun facts, and what I respected most was if there was something he didn’t know, he made sure he would know it next time. Cannot thank him enough for making this a once in a lifetime trip
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Angelique_b
Feb 22, 2026
I had an amazing 3 days... - I had an amazing 3 days exploring the isle of sky and highlands. The sceneries were breathtaking and our tour guide Dejan knew exactly where to go and lead the way with some great dad jokes. It was magical and seeing snow for the first time will be an experience I’ll never forget. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit these places.
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up to 10 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience (local time).