



by Highland Explorer Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$1,458.20This three-day tour departs from Edinburgh and covers the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. The group travels by air-conditioned midi-coach and stays two nights at 3-star bed and breakfasts or hotels on the Isle of Skye. Each morning includes breakfast. A local English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the tour. Highlights include a visit to the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre and a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train between Mallaig and Fort William. This steam train is known as the 'Hogwarts Express' from the Harry Potter films. The itinerary also includes stops at notable Highland locations such as Loch Ness. The full tour lasts about 72 hours. Food and drinks other than breakfast are not included. Gratuities are not included. The schedule and itinerary may change depending on conditions. Travelers should allow extra time for onward travel connections after returning to Edinburgh.
We head north through the dramatic scenery of the Rannoch Moor before stopping at Highland gem Glen Coe.
15 min
We arrive at Fort William, where we embark the Jacobite Steam Train for an approximately 2-hour ride along the Scottish west coast.
10 min
During your ride on the Jacobite Steam Train, you will cross the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands.
Our train ride ends in the quaint fishing village of Mallaig with its beautiful harbour.
15 min
Our day ends in the colourful main town of the Isle of Skye, Portree. here, we have time to have a fine meal at one of the local restaurants or enjoy a drink at a traditional pub.
240 min
View the iconic Old Man of Storr
30 min
Visit Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall
30 min
A visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without learning the fascinating history and clan legend of Dunvegan Castle. Built during 13th and 14th centuries this Hebridean stronghold is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for the past 800 years
120 min
end your day of exploring the Isle of Skye
We visit the romantic Eilean Donan Castle perched atop a small island where two lochs meet. It's one-of-a-kind castle with its own intriguing history.
15 min
Visitthe Dundreggan Rewilding Centre where we delve into the admirable work of Trees for Life, a charity committed to the revival of Scotland's ancient Caledonian Pine Forest.
90 min
We get the chance to hunt for the elusive 'Nessie' at Loch Ness while exploring the shores of the Highland village of Fort Augustus.
30 min
We stop at the Commando Memorial and enjoy views of ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. (Views are weather depending)
15 min
We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay.
25 min
This tour will depart at 7:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
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This tour will depart at 7:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.