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5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

5 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
4.8
39 traveler reviews
5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh - Rabbie's Tours
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Let the Highlands take your breath away
  • Go monster spotting on the Loch Ness
  • Behold the iconic Eilean Donan Castle
  • Explore the natural wonders of the Skye
  • Glimpse Britain's highest mountain

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1
  2. Day 2
  3. Day 3
  4. Day 4
  5. Day 5
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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
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    4.0
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  • TS
    · April 15th, 2025
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    Great experience, small group, great guide, great weather, the trip is highly recommended.
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • 5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh reviewer 2
    · November 10th, 2024
    Was an amazing tour through Highlands. Stopped at some amazing locations. Fairy pools and visiting Lake to spot Loch Ness were highlights. Our Tour Guide Micheal was great, told cool stories about Fairies and Giants, talked about Queens and Kings and History. Also had a cool playlist with Scottish music. Had a great time. Would recommend this Tour!!
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • LC
    · October 31st, 2024
    This tour exceeded my expectations. I was overwhelmed at the beautiful rolling hills, Lochs, waterfalls, winding roads, leaves falling from the colourful autumn trees abd castles.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • EB
    · October 26th, 2024
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    Good tour guide, the first B&B very good, the second in Skye disappointing.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • MQ
    · September 20th, 2024
    Our tour with Graeme was fantastic ! He was wonderfully informative about the history, geography and geology of Scotland, and he was a very conservative driver. The van was comfortable, and Graeme made regular comfort stops in addition to numerous sightseeing and food stops. I highly recommend this tour for someone who wants a unique overview of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye without the chaos and crowds of a large bus tour. However, our accommodation in Ullapool (booked through Tour Radar) was barely adequate; a cramped bedroom with the smallest bathroom I've seen outside of a camper van.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • MW
    · August 6th, 2024
    The Highlands Tour was truly magnificent and we 100% recommend it! We saw so many beautiful places and heard as many lovely stories about Scotland's past, present and some fairytales as well. It was very well organised and everything was taken care of. Our Tourguide Andrew was happy to answer any questions one could have. The way he took care of the group, told stories and added a perfect soundtrack for every place and story made the journey a memorable experience and we're very thankful that we had such an authentic, funny and friendly Tourguide.
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • AM
    · July 23rd, 2024
    Tour was good Only issue was could not understand guide whe he talked fast . When he talked more slowly no problem. He was a good guide ane driver and really made an effort to respond to questions, needs and concerns
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • 5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh reviewer 8
    · July 13th, 2024
    This trip was an excellent experience, Kelly was very knowledgeable and personable. She went out of her way to enhance the experience xoerience with timely background information, she showed us landmarks and locations that we would not have otherwise experienced. The trip was worth every penny. Thanks
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • M
    · June 7th, 2024
    Although our weather may have been gloomy sometimes, Graham our driver just made the whole trip the best it could possibly be. We recommend the tour but particularly because he made it.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • CG
    · May 31st, 2024
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    Fort Willyams ist nicht sehenswert und hätte aussenvor gelassen werden können.
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    Trip date: May 2024

Dates & Availability

5 days
5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
From Edinburgh to Edinburgh

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    Uma

    Asked on March 14th, 2025

    How are lunch and dinner managed during the tour?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Lunch and dinner are not included. Each day includes a designated stop for lunch in local towns, and evenings are free for you to explore and dine at your accommodation or nearby restaurants. While we do not book dinners, we are happy to recommend places.

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    Edwin

    Asked on February 27th, 2025

    What is the size of the tour group?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      The maximum group size varies, but an example would be a group limited to 16 people for more personalized attention.

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    Neil

    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    What if I exceed the luggage weight limit?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Exceeding the weight limit may mean you cannot be accommodated on the vehicle due to safety requirements.

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    Matthieu

    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    How is it determined what the tour route will be?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour route is finalized by the guide based on conditions like weather and includes stops to significant sites and attractions where you can choose to enter.

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    Sabrina

    Asked on January 27th, 2025

    Are the tour prices the same irrespective of booking source?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, prices remain the same whether you book directly through us or via third-party providers like TourRadar.

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    Lynn

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      We accept major credit cards, and your booking is confirmed upon completion of a successful transaction.

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    Teresa

    Asked on September 22nd, 2024

    We plan on being in Ireland in August 2026 and are thinking of possibly booking this tour. We are looking for something that starts in the end of August. Can you give us dates for this time.

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten September 2024

      We have not yet posted our 2026 schedule, so I am unable to provide exact dates for you. For 2025, this tour will depart 3 times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. It is likely we will follow a similar schedule in 2026, but I can confirm that at this time.

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    Asked on August 10th, 2024

    What is the allowed dimensions of one large suitcase. Are twin beds available for a party of two?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      The luggage you store in the back of the bus should be similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in). The weight allowance for this is 20kg (44lbs) per person. You can also take one smaller bag for onboard personal items. You should be able to select a twin room option when you book the tour; this is a room with two single beds.

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    Ashley

    Asked on August 1st, 2024

    How do we handle international flight bookings in relation to tour timing?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      We recommend scheduling flights to arrive at least one day prior to the tour start date to accommodate any unforeseen delays and ensure a smooth start to your journey.

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    Shannon

    Asked on July 21st, 2024

    I am interested in booking the 5-day highland tour on Oct 26th, 2024. Can you please let us know what are the hotel options available? We have 1 child (13 years), who will be travelling with us. We would ideally like to have an accommodation that can have all 3 of us in the same room. What is the price for a child?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      We don't offer a hotel package for this tour, only B&B. We can sometimes book triple rooms on request, but rooms that sleep three people can be difficult to find in Ullapool and Portree. The child price is a little cheaper than the adult price -- in October, the price for one child would be £761.

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