3-Day Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh
3-Day Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh
We have an age range of 18-35 to keep our tours young, fun and active. We believe in a backpacker ethos of travelling light, keeping things cheap and not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are a budget traveler who loves a hostel stay, meeting new people and is into a proper backpacker lifestyle then this is the tour for you!We offer tours to younger people in an informal and fun setting, with many of our tours leading to long term friendships.
We believe that keeping our tours young and cheap leads to a better, more friendly tour with a higher chance of the tour being memorable for everyone on board. If you are outside of the 18-35 age range please contact us before making a booking.Accommodation available as add-on at departure point. If booking own accommodation guests must stay in Kyleakin, not elsewhere as the driver cannot collect guests.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Forth Bridge
Travel over the famous Forth Road Bridge and hear all about this monolithic structure that connects Lothian to the Kingdom of Fife
Pitlochry
Stop off at this cute Highland town for a bit of lunch, to stretch your legs and to explore the old town centre
45 minutesCulloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
Visit the Culloden Battlefield, sight of one of Scotland's most famous and important battles. Option to pay for visitor experience for £14 or explore the grounds for free.
1 hourLoch Ness
Stop off on the banks of the infamous Loch Ness and hear all about the legend of Nessie
30 minutesEilean Donan Castle
Stop off at one of Scotland's most photographed castles, Eilean Donan to snap a few pics of your own!
30 minutesKyleakin
Day 2: Full Day on Skye (Sample Itinerary)
1 hourSligachan
At the foot of the Black Cuillins lies a small town and a mystical bridge. Some say if you can keep your face in its ice-cold waters for 60 seconds you'll attain eternal youth. But can you beat this challenge?
45 minutesPortree
Explore the colorful harbour of Portree and enjoy some tasty scran (Scottish for food) or buy some souvenirs to take back home. Make sure to go to the lookout point to see the harbor houses in all their multicolored glory before you hop back on the bus!
1 hourThe Old Man of Storr
Hike up the legendary Old Man of Storr, one of the Isle's most distinctive features, and enjoy stunning views over towards Rasaay and Wester Ross.
1 hour 30 minutesLealt Falls
Check out the beautiful Lealt Falls and stretch your legs to take some photos of one of our favorite waterfalls in Scotland
30 minutesKilt Rock
Enjoy views of a waterfall flowing straight into the ocean from this scenic viewpoint. If you're lucky you'll be joined by a bagpiper playing Scotland's most famous instrument nearby
30 minutesQuiraing Viewfield Road
Please note this activity will only be done in certain conditions and according to the driver's discretion.
1 hourDuntulm Castle
Please note this activity will only be done in certain conditions and according to the driver's discretion.
45 minutesUig
Cut through the town of Uig and learn about its importance to the history of the Isle of Skye and Jacobite Rebellion
Kyleakin
Day 3: Skye to Edinburgh (Sample Itinerary)
2 hoursEilean Donan Castle
If Eilean Donan Castle wasn't visited on day one because of bad conditions, tick it off this morning on your way out of Skye
45 minutesSpean Bridge
Stop off at Spean Bridge for a coffee and to peruse the many wears of this old Wool Mill
1 hourFort William
Head through the town of Fort William, which lies right below Britain's Highest Peak: Ben Nevis.
Glencoe
Hop out and explore the iconic Glencoe, an area so beautiful that it's been used in advertisements and movies for years. Take an obligatory group photo if the weather permits!
1 hourRannoch Moor Viewpoint
Head through the peat bogs of Rannoch Moor as you leave Glencoe and learn all about how peat is and was used by the people of the Highlands
Tyndrum
Stop off at one of Scotland's most famous rest stops to refuel for the day ahead
1 hourTrossachs
Wind your way through the Trossachs and enjoy the spectacular scenery
Kilmahog
If you haven't had the chance to see a Highland Coo on your trip we will generally stop off at Kilmahog where you have the chance to feed these hairy beasties!
30 minutesDoune Castle
Please note this activity will only be done in certain conditions and according to the driver's discretion.
1 hourNational Wallace Monument
£8.75 entry to Monument if there is time.
1 hourCastle Rock Hostel
No accommodation included on this day.
2 hoursIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Scottish Tour Guide with in-depth knowledge of their country
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entry to Culloden Battlefield (£14) & Wallace Monument (£10.75) not included. Entry optional.
- Accommodation
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.