Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, & Highlands 5-Day Tour
ID: GYG414729-752221
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Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
4 days
Description
Embark on an adventure through the Highlands and the Isle of Skye, where stunning scenery, incredible history, and epic Scottish experiences await on this 5-day tour from Edinburgh.
Journey through the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye on this adventurous 5-day tour from Edinburgh. Go monster hunting on Loch Ness and explore ancient historical sites and scenic castles along the way.
Day 1: Edinburgh to Oban
Begin by visiting the impressive Kelpies statues before heading north past Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. Gaze at the scenic Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe, and take a walk through the beautiful fishing town of Oban in the late afternoon. (Overnight: Oban)
Day 2: Oban to Isle of Skye
Venture through some of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring landscapes on the way to Skye. Catch a glimpse of the mighty Glenfinnan Viaduct before passing the world-famous Eilean Donan Castle and spending the night on the Isle of Skye. (Overnight: Portree)
Day 3: Isle of Skye to Inverness
Explore the epic and magical scenery of the Isle of Skye and venture through stunning mountains, rugged coastlines, and local folklore before returning to the mainland. Head along the dramatic Great Glen to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands. (Overnight: Inverness)
Day 4: Inverness
Keep your camera ready as we hunt for the legendary monster ‘Nessie’ while driving along the banks of Loch Ness, where one pic can get you insta-fame! Visit the cute Highland town of Beauly, and stop at the historical Culloden Battlefield - made famous through the hit series Outlander. (Overnight: Inverness)
Day 5: Inverness to Edinburgh
Resume your adventure with a visit to the chamber cairns and the amazing standing stones of Clava Cairns. Learn to appreciate the rain when 'today's rain is tomorrow's whisky' at a Scottish whisky distillery, before returning to Edinburgh in the evening, leaving plenty of time to grab some food with your newly found friends from the trip!
Highlights
- Explore the magical Isle of Skye and its far-reaching mountains and cliffs
- Dip your feet in the refreshing river water of the Highlands
- Marvel at the jaw-dropping Eilean Donan Castle
- Search for the legendary monster 'Nessie' on the mysterious Loch Ness
- Taste local Whisky 'The Water of Life'
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The return time of this tour is 5:30pm.
The accommodation is in a mixed-gender multi-share hostel dorm, where minimum age to stay is 18 years old.
Please note that itinerary order may change.
Travel insurance is recommended.
We advise you to organise transport to the departure point in advance and make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals cannot be refunded and we cannot delay departure.
Return times are approximate and subject to weather/travel conditions - allow at least 3 hours for onward travel or reservations.
Each traveler may bring 1 suitcase (max 33lbs/15kg) and 1 carry-on.
Collapsible wheelchairs are allowed if you are accompanied by someone to assist with boarding.
The tour may operate with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.
If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.
Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in.
INCLUDED
- Four nights hostel accommodation
- Guide
- Whisky tasting
- Culloden Battlefield entry
- Clava Cairns entry
- Downloadable audio guides are available
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
