5-Day Best of Scotland Experience from Edinburgh

Highlights

Go with a guide who can navigate and tell local stories
Free time to explore certain locations at your own pace
Four nights of accommodation and breakfast included
Small group size ensures a personalized experience

Summary

See a diverse range of rural landscapes on this 5-day Scotland and Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh. Travel with a small group in the comfort of a minivan, with personalized commentary from an expert guide who details the sights. Visit Scottish glens, mountain peaks, lochs and mysterious castles along a vividly scenic route. Relax with hotel or guesthouse accommodation (depending on option selected) in Oban, Loch Ness, and the Isle of Skye, with daily breakfasts included. Enjoy a seasonal railway ride aboard the Jacobite steam train (May-August) or an alternate Loch Ness cruise and admission to Urquhart Castle.

Tour info

Duration

5 days

Why take this tour?

Skip the stress of planning and fully relax on your visit to Scotland with this convenient 5-day tour of the country’s highlights. In addition to navigating, your guide provides historical background and local tales about each stop on the itinerary, including Oban, Glencoe, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and the seasonal Jacobite steam train. No need to worry about logistics: Overnight accommodations, breakfast, and transport are included.

What’s included?

Breakfast
4 nights of accommodation
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini-bus (up to 32 seats)
Entry/Admission - Loch Ness
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off at the beginning and end of the tour
Entry/Admission - Inveraray Castle
Entry/Admission - Kilmartin Glen
Entry/Admission - Eilean Donan Castle
Entry/Admission - Urquhart Castle
Entry/Admission - Culloden Battlefield
Entry/Admission - Dalwhinnie Distillery

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5 days
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

We request all passengers take a lateral flow test within 48 hours of the tour starting

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Highland Experience Tours

About operator:

We offer 1-9 day, fun and friendly, guided tours around Scotland to Loch Ness, Glen Coe, Skye, Mull, Orkney, Hebrides... and much more. We also offer 1-3 day guided tours in Spanish around Scotland.