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5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

4.8 Excellent 176 reviews
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5 days
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English
Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore the Highlands and Isle of Skye, staying in Ullapool and Portree and crossing the Quiraing mountain pass. Four nights of en-suite accommodation, breakfast and guided mini-coach travel are included for up to sixteen; hotel pickup and admissions are excluded. 4.8 from 176 reviews at €1087 per person for 5 days.

From the guide

Discover the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye on this 5-day tour from Edinburgh. Traveling in a luxury minivan with a knowledgeable guide, see some of Scotland’s most iconic sights. Visit quintessential villages such as Dunkeld and Lochinver, and explore beauty spots like Cairngorms National Park, Loch Ness and Glencoe. You’ll also travel along the scenic Quiraing mountain pass for jaw-dropping views of rural Scotland. Relax with 2 nights’ accommodation in Ullapool and a 2-night stay in Portree in the Isle of Skye. Numbers limited to 16, ensuring a small-group experience.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

B&B Twin Room

from €1087 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Stay in an en-suite twin room (2 x separate single beds) guesthouse accommodation.

B&B Double Room

from €1087 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed).

B&B Single Occupancy Room

from €1528 / person
Guide: English

Stay in single room (1 x single bed) guesthouse accommodation.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Tue, Thu, Sat
Departs: 09:00
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs Tue, Thu, Sat, departing at 09:00. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Driver/guide
4 nights en-suite accommodation in either a B&B or 3-star hotel (breakfast included)
Breakfast
Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meals and refreshments
Admission fees

Departure & Return

Start 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)

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End 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)

Additional Information

  • 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
  • You stay two nights in the fishing village of Ullapool and two nights in the harbour town of Portree, on the Isle of Skye
  • Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star bed and breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking
  • Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
  • 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.
  • 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 let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

21+ daysFull refund
0-21 daysNo refund

Compared with other Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #17 of 22€10875 days4.8 (176)shared
3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh€4463 days4.94 (1377)shared
6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct€14506 days4.97 (238)shared
Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools and Highlands 3 Day Tour from Edinburgh€2603 days4.97 (167)shared

Ranked #17 of 22 in Isle of Skye from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €214 to €1873, median €654; typical length 3 days. 2 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 22 Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

From € 1087 / person