--- title: 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 589 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 1354 duration_minutes: 4320 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 36 of 71 (Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/3-day-isle-of-skye-and-scottish-highlands-from-edinburgh/ --- # 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Travel through Glencoe to the Isle of Skye for a free day to explore, returning via Loch Ness. Mini-coach travel, a driver-guide, two nights of en-suite accommodation and breakfasts are included; Eilean Donan Castle entry costs extra. 4.85 from 1354 reviews at €589 per person for 72h. ## Overview Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip transport included. Drive through the magnificent Highlands, including Glencoe, and cross to the Isle of Skye for a free day to explore this rugged island. On the last day return to Edinburgh with a stop at Loch Ness to look for its legendary monster, "Nessie". Your small-group tour includes breakfast each morning, and personalized attention from your guide with numbers limited to 16 people. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 16 people: shared group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Breakfast x 2 - Age 16+: We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children… ## Key facts - Price: from €589 per person for the B&B Double Room option; other options up to €811 - Duration: 72h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 1354 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rabbies Trail Burners - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | B&B Double Room | €589 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Sleeps 2 people in a double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x double bed). | | B&B Twin Room | €589 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Sleeps 2 people in a twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds). | | B&B Single Occupancy Room | €811 / person | English | Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x UK single bed). | ## What's included - Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach - Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation - Driver/guide - Breakfast x 2 ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Admission fees - Eilean Donan Castle (Adults £12.00) - Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ "Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure" Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeZKmDI7Hh0gRRgOrTbwvruk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding - Departure from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. - Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items. - Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour. - B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property. - In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers. - Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings. - Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will be closed from 23 December 2026 to 1 February 2027 (inclusive). During this period, the tour will include a photo stop overlooking the castle, but entry to the castle will not be possible. No alternative stop will be added; instead, more time will be spent at other locations on the tour. ## Compared with other Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #36 of 71** | €589 | 3 days | 4.85 (1354) | shared, max 16 | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/3-day-isle-of-skye-and-scottish-highlands-from-edinburgh-2/?format=md) | €446 | 3 days | 4.94 (1377) | shared | Ranked #36 of 71 in Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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