--- title: 3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 531 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 4320 languages: [en] schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/3-day-lake-district-explorer-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # 3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Explore Lake District villages and stone circles on a three-day trip from Edinburgh in a sixteen-seat mini-coach. A driver-guide, two nights of en-suite accommodation with breakfast and a Lake Windermere cruise are included; children under five cannot join. 4.88 from 42 reviews at €531 per person for 72h. ## Overview Discover the beauty of England’s Lake District on this unforgettable 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh. Journey through rolling hills, dramatic mountains, and sparkling lakes as you explore charming villages, historic stone circles, and the landscapes that inspired Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Travel in comfort with a friendly driver-guide who brings the region’s stories to life. Enjoy free time to wander picturesque towns, cruise on Ullswater, and take in breathtaking views from Honister Pass. With intimate group sizes and carefully crafted itineraries, this tour offers a unique, personal experience of one of Britain’s most enchanting destinations. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 16+: We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children… ## Key facts - Price: from €531 per person for the B&B Twin Room option; other options up to €969 - Duration: 72h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 98% 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 Twin Room | €531 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds). | | B&B Double Occupancy Room | €531 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed). | | B&B Single Occupancy Room | €690 / person | English | Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed). | | Hotel Twin Room | €747 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds). | | Hotel Double Occupancy Room | €747 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed). | | Hotel Single Occupancy Room | €969 / person | English | Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed). | ## What's included - Cruise on Lake Windermere (45 minutes) included - Professional Driver Guide - 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast - Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks, unless specified - Admission fees: unless specified ## Schedule - Runs: Mon - Departures: 09:00 - 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 before 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 - 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. - When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section - Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items. - Lake Windemere Cruise (included) - We reserve tickets for you. - 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. - Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available. - 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 ## More in Edinburgh - All Edinburgh tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/3-day-lake-district-explorer-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/?date=2026-10-15&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.