--- title: 3 Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 642 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 1271 duration_minutes: 4320 languages: [de, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Included steam train and B&B rank_in_category: 31 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-hogwarts-express-train-and-highlands-tour/ --- # 3 Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour **Guidekin's take:** Pair two nights on the Isle of Skye with Loch Ness and a steam train ride between Mallaig and Fort William. Accommodation, breakfast, guided coach travel and the train ride are included; children under five cannot join. 4.86 from 1271 reviews at €642 per person for 72h. ## Overview Experience the Highland beauty of the Isle of Skye on a 3-day excursion from Edinburgh. You'll spend two nights on the Isle of Skye, see legendary Loch Ness and ride one of the world's most famous steam trains, the Jacobite Steam Train, as seen in the Harry Potter films. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour will depart at 7:45 am from 60… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:45: one departure a day - Food included: Breakfast - Age 5+: Minimum age is 5 years, we are unable to… ## Key facts - Price: from €642 per person for the Guesthouse Twin Room option; other options up to €803 - Duration: 72h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 1271 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Highland Explorer Tours Ltd - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Guesthouse Twin Room | €642 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, German, Italian, English | 3-day Scottish Tour including 2 nights in 3-star twin guesthouse accommodation - 1 room with 2 single beds; suitable for 2 people in 1 bed each. | | Guesthouse Double | €803 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, German, Italian, English | 3-day Scottish Tour including 2 nights in 3-star double guesthouse accommodation - 1 room with 1 double bed; suitable for 2 people to share. | ## What's included - Steam Train between Mallaig and Fort William - Transport by air-conditioned midi-coach - 2 nights accommodation in 3-star B&B or hotels - Visit at the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre - Breakfast - Local English Speaking Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Sat - Departures: 07:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point This tour will depart at 7:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJu2Nt9YXHh0gRwRNOsSM8tBk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please select room type when booking. - Minimum age is 5 years, we are unable to accommodate children under this age - Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase weighing no more than 33lbs (15kg) and 1 carry-on bag - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark - It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. - Please note that most fellow travellers on your tour will be staying at B&B accommodation. - During April and October, this tour returns at 8pm. - Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train service may be subject to alterations and cancellations at short notice, outwith our control - Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities. - It is not possible to upgrade your Standard steam train ticket to a First Class ticket - If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset. Please note we only offer audio guide translations in the following languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese. These languages are not provided by a live guide. - Travel insurance is recommended. - Please note that itinerary order may change. - The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #31 of 71** | €642 | 3 days | 4.86 (1271) | shared | | [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 #31 of 71 in Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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