Itinerary
Day 1: Edinburgh - Portree
Stop At: Callander, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
You depart Edinburgh and travel west. This part of your journey is a history lover’s dream. You pass Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Doune Castle, before stopping in Callander for refreshments.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
And after lunch we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and head into the Great Glen. Travelling west, you head past the Five Sisters of Kintail.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
You then stop at the famous Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most photographed castles.
*Please note that Eilean Donan Castle has reduced opening hours between 1st October and 22nd December, which may affect some tours. The castle is fully closed from 22nd December 2023 until 1st February 2024. The castle will have reduced opening hourse between 1st Feb 2024 - 24th March 2024 (open 10am until 3pm).
*Eilean Donan Castle will also be closed due to weddings on the following dates: 14th, 22nd and 29th February 2024.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, The Hebrides, Scotland
Crossing over the bridge to Skye, you follow the dramatic coastline, towards the island’s capital, Portree. And after all this breath-taking beauty, you’re dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening with enough time to go out and explore the town.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye
Day 2: Flexible full day touring around Isle of Skye
Pass By: Quiraing Viewfield Road, Portree IV51 9ES Scotland
Today is a flexible day on Skye; and your driver-guide ensures you take a unique route that suits the weather, the local events, and your group's interests.
You can travel north to the Trotternish Ridge and beyond. Here you find the geological wonders like Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the stunning mountain pass of the Quiraing. Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle.
You return from to Portree in the evening.
Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
Great photo stop at this iconic rock formation. This sharp pinnacle of rock bursts out the land and can be seen for miles around.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, Dunvegan IV55 8WF Scotland
Or your guide may take you back in time and teach you about the legends and clan culture surrounding the 13th-century home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Portree on the Isle of Skye
Day 3: Portree - Edinburgh
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
You visit Loch Ness for lunch and the chance to spot "Nessie"!* Heading south through the Grampian mountains along Loch Laggan, famous now as "Monarch of the Glen Country" before passing Dalwhinnie and onwards past Blair Castle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
We stop for refreshments in one of the Perthshire villages before heading past Perth, over the Firth of Forth, and back to Edinburgh.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Bus Station, Edinburgh EH1 3AY, UK
08:30 AM
3 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
Departure from Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Single rooms accommodate 1 person with 1 x UK Single / US Twin bed.
Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
Room preferences (e.g double room instead of twin room) should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : kbrwriter
We had a fantastic 3-day tour to the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Kylie was a fabulous guide and driver - so knowledgeable, insightful, fun and funny. She had the perfect playlist for the whole trip, with songs perfectly timed to match certain attractions as we drove by them.
Rabbie’s was extremely professional and easy to work with; their operations at Edinburgh bus station are super organized. We would definitely consider taking another Rabbie’s trip next time we are in the U.K.!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Elizabeth_W
From pick up to drop off I felt very safe and well taken care of by the Rabbie’s guide, Robert. He was a man of very few words but knowledgeable nonetheless. This is an action packed 3 days so be sure and put on your roller skates. I had a list of places I wanted to visit, things I wanted to see and everything was checked off my bucketlist. To name a few, we hiked to the Fairy Pools, saw Kilt Rock, Old Man Storr, Quiraing Needle, visited Eilean Donan Castle, saw thousands of Scottish black face sheep and lambs, hairy coos (not as many as I would’ve liked), saw the dinosaur footprints in the rocks on Staffin Beach, visited Talisker Distillery and so much more. We had 14 people on my tour and everyone stayed in Portree at various B&B’s and hotels. I stayed at the Royal Hotel (nothing “Royal” about it but the room was clean and the breakfast was amazing.) Be sure and dress for the ever changing weather as we had sunshine, rain, hail and sleet all in one day. Overall, this tour was incredible and I’m so happy I did it. Do not hesitate, book this trip today! You’re going to love it!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Anne_C
This tour was absolutely fabulous! The beautiful scenery and amazing history made our trip unforgettable.
Our tour guide/driver, Simon, was the best! His personality, knowledge of the history, and his efforts to make this the best experience for everyone on board was so much appreciated.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Shankar967
Amazing tour with our guide Trevor. He shared a lot of great Scottish legends and histories. Very fun and engaging, and giving us enough time to do our own thing. Saw a lot of the top sights in the Scottish highlands and the Isle of Skye. Inspired me to plan another trip to the Scottish highlands in the future. Make sure you do the booking only on their website.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Marcia_S
The Isle of Skye was magnificent! Our guide, Simon, was the best. So knowledgeable and fun. Accommodations were first rate.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Chloe M
My aunt and I had the best time on our tour, even if there was some rain involved! Our guide, Ross, was EXCELLENT- very knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions. He knew where to take us to follow the good weather and light for photos. I would 100% love to go on another tour with him!
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
Posted By : Pamela_G
So much information and history along with great views. Loved the fairie pools. And such a good diverse group. Martin wonderful. Great B&B overlooking Loch.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : Michelle_K
The trip was wonderful. Our Rabbies guide, Simon, was friendly, informative, and fun. We had the option to take the Ferry over to Isle of Skye and that really added to the experience. We had one afternoon of heavy rain and wind but we made the best it and it added to the memories!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : 23vanir
Just ended our three days tour with Jeff C at Rabbies who was extremely engaging with lots of Scottish history & introduced lots of sound track. Highly recommend him
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : Elizabeth_M
We had a great time. Chris told great stories, had good advice about where to eat, and made sure everyone had a good experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01
