Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour
Overview
Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving on the mystical Isle of Skye. Enjoy a full day exploring the island's most beautiful spots, before travelling back down to Edinburgh via the most photographed castle in Scotland, Eilean Donan.
Choose between single, double, or no accommodation at time of booking and travel by air-conditioned coach throughout your journey.
This tour can be booked with accommodation included or without. Accommodation options include: hostel, B&B, or hotel. If choosing to book your own accommodation, please ensure it is within 2km of Portree town centre.
• PLEASE NOTE: From the 1st November 2026 this tour will depart Edinburgh at 8:30am and pick-up in Glasgow at 9:30am.
What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
- Small group tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Accommodation, unless chosen
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
Meeting Location
Castle Terrace
outside the, NCP Castle Terrace Car Park, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Edinburgh EH1 3EG
UK
Drop off outside the Train Station
What To Expect
Travel from Edinburgh to Portree
6 Stops
Full day spent in Skye
5 Stops
Travel from Portree to Edinburgh
3 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum age is 4 years.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- This tour can be booked with accommodation included or without. If booking your own accommodation, it must be within 2km of Portree town centre.
- Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person. For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width. Luggage storage facilities operated by a third-party are available in Edinburgh.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6898P19
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 2 nights accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected).
- Small group tour.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Live commentary on board.
- Knowledgeable driver-guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Accommodation, unless chosen.
- Attraction Tickets.
- Gratuities.
- Restroom on board.
The minimum age to participate is 4. 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour 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
- 2 nights accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
- Small group tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Accommodation, unless chosen
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum age is 4 years.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- This tour can be booked with accommodation included or without. If booking your own accommodation, it must be within 2km of Portree town centre.
- Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person. For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width. Luggage storage facilities operated by a third-party are available in Edinburgh.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
