--- title: 5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 1215 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 92 duration_minutes: 7200 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 14 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-iona-mull-and-the-isle-of-skye-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # 5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Explore Mull, Iona and Isle of Skye, staying in Oban and Plockton along the way. Four nights of en-suite accommodation, breakfast, guided transport and ferry crossings are included; the optional Staffa trip and attraction admissions cost extra. 4.82 from 92 reviews at €1215 per person for 120h. ## Overview Visit four romantic Scottish islands in five days on a small group excursion from Edinburgh. You'll explore some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery on Scotland's rugged west coast, and visit the fabled islands of Mull, Iona, Staffa and Isle of Skye. ## 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 €1215 per person for the B&B Twin Room option; other options up to €2018 - Duration: 120h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 92 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 96% 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 | €1215 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Stay in twin room (2 x single beds) guesthouse accommodation. If you require multiple rooms, please add these to the basket separately. | | B&B Double Room | €1215 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed). | | Hotel Double Room | €1533 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed). | | Hotel Twin Room | €1533 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Stay in twin room (2 x single beds) hotel accommodation. If you require multiple rooms, please add these to the basket separately. | | B&B Single Occupancy Room | €1569 / person | English | Stay in single room (1 x single bed) guesthouse accommodation. | | Hotel Single Occupancy Room | €2018 / person | English | Stay in single room (1 x single bed) hotel accommodation. | ## What's included - 4 nights en-suite accommodation in either Bed and Breakfast or 3-star Hotel. - Breakfast - Professional driver/guide - All ferry crossings, except optional trip to Staffa - Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop off - Meals and refreshments - Admission fees ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, 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 Oban and two nights in Plockton. - 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. - Staffa Boat Trip – You may choose to join a boat trip to Staffa. This departs at 1.45pm and returns at 5pm. We reserve tickets for you, so please purchase your ticket whilst on tour. - Iona Abbey – You have free time on Iona between 12:00pm and 16:30pm. If you'd like to visit the Abbey, we recommend you book in advance to avoid disappointment, using the link on your voucher. - 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. ## Compared with other Isle of Skye from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 22** | €1215 | 5 days | 4.82 (92) | 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 #14 of 22 in Isle of Skye from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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