5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
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.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation in either a B&B or 3-star hotel (breakfast included)
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Meals and refreshments
- Admission fees
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
Dunkeld & Loch Ness
5 Stops
Achmelvich Bay and the fishing village of Lochinver
4 Stops
Corrieshalloch Gorge & Bealach na Ba
4 Stops
Exploring the Isle of Skye
1 Stop
Eilean Donan Castle & Glencoe
3 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
- 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.
- 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
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- Breakfast.
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation in either a B&B or 3-star hotel (breakfast included).
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers).
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach.
- Driver/guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Meals and refreshments.
- Admission fees.
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 5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour 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 5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation in either a B&B or 3-star hotel (breakfast included)
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Meals and refreshments
- Admission fees
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
- 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.
- 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
