About this trip
Five days out of Edinburgh covering the Highlands and the Isle of Skye, with a guide handling the driving and the stories along the way.
You'll stop at Loch Ness, spend a night in the fishing village of Ullapool, and get a full day on Skye for its historic sites and hiking trails. There's also time in Plockton, with its surprising palm trees, and a stop at Glencoe to hear about the massacre there.
It's an easy-paced trip with private rooms throughout, making it a good fit for families or anyone who'd rather not share a dorm.
What you'll do
- Look for Nessie at Loch Ness
- Stay overnight in the fishing village of Ullapool
- Wander Plockton and its palm trees
- Spend a full day hiking and sightseeing on the Isle of Skye
- Visit Fort William
- Hear the history of the Glencoe massacre
- Graded easy, so it suits most fitness levels
- Private rooms throughout rather than shared dorms
- Fully guided, with a set itinerary each day
Worth it if you value knowledgeable, personable guides and dramatic Highland scenery. Think twice if you need pristine logistics and prefer lighter itineraries.
- Guides consistently go above and beyond: Chris, Alan, Sinclair, Ross, Penny all singled out for genuine care and deep local knowledge.
- Accommodation comfortable and welcoming across the board; small group sizes create an ideal atmosphere for bonding with fellow travellers.
- Multiple travellers never received pre-trip emails with specific accommodation addresses; guide had to relay details en-route.
- Five days covers a lot of ground, leaving some travellers feeling the pace is tiring, though most found it worthwhile.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Edinburgh · 3 Aug – 4 Aug
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