--- title: 5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 1087 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 176 duration_minutes: 7200 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 17 of 22 (Isle of Skye from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/5-day-highland-explorer-and-isle-of-skye-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # 5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** 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 120h. ## Overview 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. ## 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: Breakfast - Age 16+: We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children… ## Key facts - Price: from €1087 per person for the B&B Twin Room option; other options up to €1528 - Duration: 120h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 176 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 95% 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 | €1087 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Stay in an en-suite twin room (2 x separate single beds) guesthouse accommodation. | | B&B Double Room | €1087 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed). | | B&B Single Occupancy Room | €1528 / person | English | Stay in single room (1 x single bed) guesthouse accommodation. | ## 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 ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - Meals and refreshments - Admission fees ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat - 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 - 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. ## Compared with other Isle of Skye from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 22** | €1087 | 5 days | 4.8 (176) | 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 | | [6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct](/uk/edinburgh/tours/6-day-outer-hebrides-isle-of-skye-glenfinnan-viaduct/?format=md) | €1450 | 6 days | 4.97 (238) | shared | | [Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools and Highlands 3 Day Tour from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/isle-of-skye-fairy-pools-and-highlands-3-day-tour-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €260 | 3 days | 4.97 (167) | shared | Ranked #17 of 22 in Isle of Skye from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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