3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Overview
Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip transport included.
Drive through the magnificent Highlands, including Glencoe, and cross to the Isle of Skye for a free day to explore this rugged island.
On the last day return to Edinburgh with a stop at Loch Ness to look for its legendary monster, "Nessie".
Your small-group tour includes breakfast each morning, and personalized attention from your guide with numbers limited to 16 people.
What's Included
- Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation
- Breakfast x 2
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees - Eilean Donan Castle (Adults £12.00)
- Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)
Meeting Location
Edinburgh EH1 3AY
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Edinburgh - Portree
5 Stops
Flexible full day touring around Isle of Skye
4 Stops
Portree - Edinburgh
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Departure from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one 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 mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will be closed from 23 December 2026 to 1 February 2027 (inclusive). During this period, the tour will include a photo stop overlooking the castle, but entry to the castle will not be possible. No alternative stop will be added; instead, more time will be spent at other locations on the tour.
- Please note from 1-31 October, the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye will be inaccessible due to road works. Unfortunately, this means you won’t be able to visit the Quiraing during this time, but you may still be able to catch a glimpse of it from a distance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach.
- Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation.
- Breakfast x 2.
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Admission fees - Eilean Donan Castle (Adults £12.00).
- Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended).
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation
- Breakfast x 2
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees - Eilean Donan Castle (Adults £12.00)
- Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Departure from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one 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 mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will be closed from 23 December 2026 to 1 February 2027 (inclusive). During this period, the tour will include a photo stop overlooking the castle, but entry to the castle will not be possible. No alternative stop will be added; instead, more time will be spent at other locations on the tour.
- Please note from 1-31 October, the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye will be inaccessible due to road works. Unfortunately, this means you won’t be able to visit the Quiraing during this time, but you may still be able to catch a glimpse of it from a distance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
