Book Highland Experience Tours for some of the best guided tours in the Scottish Highlands
Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks with knowledgeable guides offering much more than guided tours! Gain insight into the beauty and history of the Highlands and enjoy much more than a typical tourist experience as you embark on an unforgettable adventure!
From Edinburgh: 4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Train Tour
- Departure Location: Edinburgh
- Age Guidance: 3+
- Check In/Departs/Returns: 08:15/08:30/18:30
- Duration: 4 days
- Overnight Locations: 2 nights in Skye & 1 night on the mainland
- Please note: Accommodation is not included in your tour price. Please contact the Highland Experience Tours team here to discuss accommodation. For information on accommodation, please see 'More Info'.
Highlights of your Isle of Skye & Jacobite Train Tour from Edinburgh
Enjoy four fantastic days travelling through some of the most scenic areas of the Scottish Highlands as you travel towards the Isle of Skye before enjoying an incredible journey on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train!
Day 1:
- Depart Edinburgh and journey North, stopping to see UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the breath-taking areas of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
- See the majestic Glen Coe, surrounded by Scotland's most iconic and evocative landscapes
- Overnight Stay: Fort Augustus, Loch Ness
Day 2:
- Spend the morning in Fort Augustus & enjoy an optional Loch Ness cruise
- See the exterior of the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, surrounded by stunning Highland scenery
- Explore Eilean Donan Castle and discover the rich 13th century history kept inside the castle walls
- After exploring the castle, head over the bridge to the Isle of Skye
- Overnight Stay: Isle of Skye
Day 3:
- Explore the Isle of Skye with your expert driver-guide
- Your tour can include stops at: Cuillin Mountains, Dun Beag Broch, the Black Houses, the Kilt Rock Waterfall, The Old Man of Storr and the incredible Trotternish Peninsula
- Visit the island's enchanting capital, the coastal town of Portree
- See waterfalls, natural springs and historic landmarks nestled in Scotland's stunning landscapes
- Overnight Stay: Isle of Skye
Day 4:
- Head to the south of Skye and join a ferry from Armadale to the quaint fishing village of Mallaig
- Enjoy a delicious lunch stop located on the West Coast of the Scottish mainland
- Experience a 1-way journey on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train... or as you probably know it, the Hogwarts Express!
- Pass through the Highlands and the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Re-board your bus at Fort William, journey to Pitlochry and enjoy a stroll along the River Tummel, visit Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder
- Please note: Ride on Jacobite Steam Train is subject to availability.
Book Isle of Skye tour tickets for one of the best guided tours on the Isle of Skye!