4-Day Isle of Skye & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Discover the beguiling beauty of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye on this 4-day small-group tour from Edinburgh. Explore Isle of Skye at a relaxed pace for views of dramatic sea cliffs, desolate moors and jagged peaks, like Trotternish Ridge, the Quiraing and Neist Point. With a knowledgeable guide at your side, admire castles on islets and craggy hilltops, and see picturesque villages including Glencoe. The experience includes your choice of 3-star accommodation in Lochalsh and Fort William. Numbers limited to 16, ensuring a personalized experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh - Glencoe - Fort William

Stop At: Glencoe Mountain, White Corries Kingshouse, Ballachulish PH49 4HZ Scotland
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Kelpies, Helix Park, Falkirk FK2 7ZT Scotland
On this route, you see one of Scotland’s most amazing modern marvels, The Kelpies. These massive steel horse heads are fantastic to photograph and intriguingly engineered. The largest pair of horse sculptures in the world are made from 300 tonnes of steel.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Fort William.

Day 2: Fort William - Mallaig - Armadale - Skye

Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Scotland
Admire the beautiful viaduct that the ‘Hogwarts Express’ runs along.

This is one of the most beautiful railway bends in Britain and featured in the Harry Potter movies. There’s also an iconic monument that commemorates the Jacobites who fought for Scottish independence.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Morar Beach, Morar, Mallaig Scotland
Also known as the White Sands of Morar - The famous white sands on this beach may make you think of more tropical destinations.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mallaig Heritage Centre, Station Road, Mallaig PH41 4PY Scotland
Short stop in Mallaig for lunch where passengers are free to wander about. After arriving in Mallaig, you take the ferry 'over the sea to Skye' to the southern area of the island.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kyle of Lochalsh / Kyleakin area.

End of October - end of March overnight in Portree instead.

Day 3: Full day touring around the Isle of Skye. Options and attractions are subject to group's interests.

Stop At: Portree Harbour, Quay St, Portree IV51 9DE, UK
Today is your opportunity to see some of the most famous wonders of Skye. The Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr, Neist Point: the options are endless.

Your guide will choose a unique itinerary to suit the weather and what’s happening on the island. And they’ll always ensure you get a chance to get off the beaten track and discover the best spots for photos.

In the late afternoon, you return to your overnight base.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kyle of Lochalsh / Kyleakin area.

End of October - end of March overnight in Portree instead.

Day 4: Isle of Skye - Eilean Donan Castle - Edinburgh

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
An iconic and gorgeous 13th-century castle that once warded off Viking invasions.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus Scotland
Lunch stop in Fort Augustus at the south banks of Loch Ness. Possibility for a Loch Ness boat cruise, subject to tour timings (boat trip fee not included).
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.