Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour from Edinburgh
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This three-day bus tour from Edinburgh covers the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Skye, and Loch Ness. The group travels by air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable driver-guide who provides live commentary throughout the journey. On the first day, the tour passes through the Highlands en route to the Isle of Skye, where the group stays overnight. A full day is dedicated to exploring Skye’s key locations. On the final day, the route returns to Edinburgh, stopping at Eilean Donan Castle, known as the most photographed castle in Scotland. The tour includes two nights of accommodation unless the option without accommodation is selected. Accommodation choices include hostel, bed and breakfast, or hotel, all near Portree town centre if booked independently. Food, drinks, attraction tickets, and gratuities are not included. The coach does not have onboard restrooms. The tour runs in all weather conditions and requires appropriate clothing. Children under 4 are not permitted, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Wheelchair users with collapsible chairs can participate if assisted when boarding and disembarking. Digital translations are available in several languages on request. Departure is from NCP Castle Terrace, Edinburgh starting December 3, 2024.
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Itinerary
From Edinburgh our Isle of Skye tour will head west to collect our Glasgow passengers* and then make our first stop on this Skye tour at the picturesque conservation village of Luss, on the ‘Bonny, Bonny’ banks of Loch Lomond.
30 min
Travelling north via Tyndrum we pass over the atmospheric Rannoch Moor before enjoying time to walk and admire the dramatic Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
15 min
Lunch Break in the Fort William area, meal is not included
60 min
We pause for photos at Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis,
15 min
Day 1 of the Isle of Skye tour ends in the charming village of Portree, on the Isle of Skye, where we check into our accommodation.
2880 min
end the day of exploring the Isle of Skye.
Waterfall
20 min
The Old Man is a large standing formation of rock part of the Trotternish ridge.
Trotternish Ridge
25 min
Summer only. Home of the clan Macleod located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
60 min
Waterfall
20 min
We commence our descent via the much-admired Eilean Donan Castle, backdrop for the movie, ‘Highlander’;
90 min
We will then move on to the pretty loch-side village of Fort Augustus for lunch and views of Loch Ness.
60 min
Highest Mountain in the UK
10 min
Meeting point
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
End point
Drop off outside the Train Station
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Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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