3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
3 days
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Day 1: Edinburgh to Loch Ness
Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 1.5 hours drive north of Edinburgh, Dunkeld Scotland
Spend some time in Macbeth country, exploring Dunkeld and its mighty Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre, Inverness IV13 7YT Scotland
We stop at a Highland whisky distillery where you can discover how Scotland’s favourite tipple, the ‘Water of Life’ is made. For those brave enough, there’s even the opportunity to taste a wee dram.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
We follow the entire length of Loch Ness searching for a glimpse of the legendary beast and stop for photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hostel with shared dorm accommodation
Day 2: Loch Ness to the Isle of Skye
Pass By: Loch Garry Bridge, Unnamed Road, 4HR, Invergarry PH35 4HR, UK
Enjoy the rugged Highland views on our drive to the Isle of Skye
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
Stop at iconic Eilean Donan Castle
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sligachan Old Bridge, A863/a87, Sligachan IV47 8SW Scotland
Stop at various places on the Isle of Skye where your guide will recount the many myths and legends that come from the area
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
Enjoy a lunch break in the main settlement of Portree
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
We explore the windswept landscape, stunning coastline and dramatic mountain ranges. There will be time for a walk if weather and conditions permit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
View the incredible coastal rock formations.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hostel with shared dorm accommodation
Day 3: Loch Ness to Edinburgh
Stop At: Loch Lochy Viewpoint, A82, Spean Bridge PH34 4DZ, UK
Leave Loch Ness and travel south through the Great Glen.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
Enjoy the view over the mountain of the Highlands, especially Ben Nevis
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Scotland
View the world famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in Harry Potter.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Meeting of the Three Waters, Glencoe Village Scotland
Our route south takes us through the stunning rugged landscape of Glencoe, once used as a backdrop in the James Bond - Skyfall movie and the scene of 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland
We head to Stirling, the scene of some of Scotland’s most famous and bloody battles in the Wars of Independence. Hear of local legends such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce before the Highlands change back to the Lowlands.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Edinburgh to Loch Ness
Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 1.5 hours drive north of Edinburgh, Dunkeld Scotland
Spend some time in Macbeth country, exploring Dunkeld and its mighty Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre, Inverness IV13 7YT Scotland
We stop at a Highland whisky distillery where you can discover how Scotland’s favourite tipple, the ‘Water of Life’ is made. For those brave enough, there’s even the opportunity to taste a wee dram.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
We follow the entire length of Loch Ness searching for a glimpse of the legendary beast and stop for photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hostel with shared dorm accommodation
Day 2: Loch Ness to the Isle of Skye
Pass By: Loch Garry Bridge, Unnamed Road, 4HR, Invergarry PH35 4HR, UK
Enjoy the rugged Highland views on our drive to the Isle of Skye
Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
Stop at iconic Eilean Donan Castle
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sligachan Old Bridge, A863/a87, Sligachan IV47 8SW Scotland
Stop at various places on the Isle of Skye where your guide will recount the many myths and legends that come from the area
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Portree Harbour, Off the Sound of Rassay, Portree Scotland
Enjoy a lunch break in the main settlement of Portree
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
We explore the windswept landscape, stunning coastline and dramatic mountain ranges. There will be time for a walk if weather and conditions permit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
View the incredible coastal rock formations.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hostel with shared dorm accommodation
Day 3: Loch Ness to Edinburgh
Stop At: Loch Lochy Viewpoint, A82, Spean Bridge PH34 4DZ, UK
Leave Loch Ness and travel south through the Great Glen.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
Enjoy the view over the mountain of the Highlands, especially Ben Nevis
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Scotland
View the world famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in Harry Potter.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Meeting of the Three Waters, Glencoe Village Scotland
Our route south takes us through the stunning rugged landscape of Glencoe, once used as a backdrop in the James Bond - Skyfall movie and the scene of 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland
We head to Stirling, the scene of some of Scotland’s most famous and bloody battles in the Wars of Independence. Hear of local legends such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce before the Highlands change back to the Lowlands.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 2 nights dorm- shared accommodation
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- T-Shirt
- Highland Whisky Distillery Visit
- Entry/Admission - Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Eilean Donan Castle
- Entry/Admission - National Wallace Monument
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Minimum age is 18 years
- If special assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
75%
Aquatic
25%
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