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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

Name: 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh
Brand: The Hairy Coo
SKU: 30740P3
Price: 234.88 USD
Rating: 5.0 (959 reviews)

Edinburgh, Scotland

3 days
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the Scottish Highlands with this three-day tour from Edinburgh. Skip the hassle of a rental car and kick back in an air-conditioned coach with a local guide. Hear stories of Scotland’s history as you visit the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and Inverness. This tour offers an immersive experience into one of the most scenic areas of the Scottish countryside.

Visit the scenic Isle of Skye
Explore Loch Ness and Inverness
Skip the hassle of a rental car and admire the scenery
Learn about Scotland’s history from a local guide

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout
Air-conditioned vehicle
Regular Comfort Breaks

Food & Drink
Gratuities
Accommodation in Edinburgh or Inverness
Optional Extras
Restroom on board
WiFi on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Deacon's House Cafe
304 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PS, UK
Pick up is at bus stop outside Deacon's House Cafe. We are unable to wait for latecomers & there will be no refunds for missed tours. It is vitally important that if you are arriving at the departure point by taxi or local bus that you leave enough time to get there.

Start time

08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Day 1

Edinburgh to Inverness

9 Stops

Stirling Castle

National Wallace Monument

The Kelpies & The Helix

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Loch Lomond

The Glencoe Massacre Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glenfinnan Viaduct

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Augustus

Admission Ticket Free

Urquhart Castle

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Inverness Castle

14 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Drop off point to check places to stay Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NN List of providers can be sent

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Inverness to the Isle of Skye

6 Stops

Black Cuillin

5 minutes •

Skye Bridge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portree Harbour

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Trotternish Ridge

Quiraing

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eilean Donan Castle

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Drop off point to check places to stay Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NN List of providers can be sent

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Inverness to Edinburgh

4 Stops

Culloden Battlefield

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clava Cairns

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highland Folk Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Pitlochry

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.

This tour in an air-conditioned mini/midi-coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
You will require a two night stay in the City of Inverness for this tour. Accommodation is not included in the price of your tour but we are happy to provide recommendations where needed. Please contact us if you need help!
When booking accommodation, we advise that you use our Inverness pick up and drop off location as a reference of where to stay. This is located at Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NN.
We strongly recommend you book accommodation with a flexible cancellation policy in the event that you need to self-isolate or our tour does not meet the minimum number of passengers to go ahead - we'd hate for you to lose out!
We would also expect everyone to bring one larger piece of luggage, a suitcase or backpack, which we will put in the hold of the bus during transit. This can weigh up to 15kgs per passenger and does not need to stick to any dimension restrictions as we understand those vary.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.

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Reviews

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Highly recommend this tour with Phil.

SUSAN_C, Apr 2024

Had a great and fun time with Phil of Hairy Coo Tours. He’s very informative and helpful. Tour met our expectations and beyond.

Perfect Trip toThe Scottish Highlands

Cynthia_B, Apr 2024

This is a great trip to see as much of the Scottish Highlands as possible. We had an amazing driver and tour guide, Stevie, who was so knowledgeable and fun!

Must do tour; request William

Ed_A, Apr 2024

Really enjoyed Glencoe and Isle of Skye. Wish we had re-watched Harry Potter; GOT; and James Bond Skyfall. William was our tour guide and he was amazing. Highly recommend this tour. Make sure you wear layers and bring a raincoat.

New found love for Scotland!

Mary_S, Apr 2024

My husband and I were extremely pleased with our 3-day Isle of Skye trip with John and Peter. Both gentlemen were extremely knowledgable about the sites, the countryside, Scotland's history and the routes taken each day. We saw so many sites, learned so much about Scotland and all the while were comfortable as we traveled all around the Highlands of Scotland. We felt that we had the perfect amount of time at each location to experience the culture and sites. We have a new found love and appreciation for the country of Scotland, all because of this tour. We would HIGHLY recommend the Hairy Coo Tour Company to anyone looking to visit Scotland!

An amazing experience

Alison_B, Apr 2024

Brian Smith is an excellent guide for a multi-day tour of Scotland. His enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the country's history shone through during our visit to the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Brian's use of humor and music added depth to his storytelling and kept our entire group engaged throughout the three-day tour. It never felt like he was just providing a tour; he was with us, experiencing the grandeur of this magnificent country. His compelling stories resonated with the group, making the trip an unforgettable experience.

The trip was very...

vishal_h, Mar 2024

The trip was very memorable and fantastic. Inverness , iyle of skye and more places are very good to visit for there scottish culture and relaxing , enjoying the nature.

Rod did an outstanding job

Ajay_B, Mar 2024

Rod: the kids and us thank you so much for serving as an outstanding guide on a wonderful trip. You have an exceptional knowledge of Scotland and its history and thank you for sharing this with us —namely three days of a comprehensive itinerary filled with charming sites A trip we will always cherish !

An absolutely fantastic tour!!

Angela_C, Mar 2024

We couldn't have asked for a better tour and tour guide. Rod was the best tour guide ever. He made the experience engaging, entertaining, and memorable. The sights were absolutely beautiful. I will never forget this trip of a life time.

Great introduction to the Scottish Highlands

Gwendolyn_A, Feb 2024

The 3 days was perfect for us. We experienced a lot of different things and all types of weather, including snow. A nice mix of nature, culture, history and a bit of whiskey. The coach was very comfortable, our group very small (only 5). Our guide Magied was very knowledgeable regarding Scottish history and the highlands. But most of all a very entertaining storyteller!

Wonderful

safwan_s, Jan 2024

It is really worth spending the money over here. The tour was really amazing and covered almost all the possible locations. The tour guide named Rod from hairy coo was fantastic, he made the trip a bit more wonderful.

Wow!!! Absolute must see!!

Danielle_O, Nov 2023

Wow!!! I am still in awe at the amount of Scotland we saw in just 3 days! Absolutely breathtaking sights, wonderful shops and restaurants, friendly people and the most amazing guide ever! Scott shared volumes of history, stories, etc. with us throughout the entire experience. He was THE BEST!! I will most definitely be a repeat customer with The Hairy Coo! So impressed!!

A beautiful trip made meaningful because of our wonderful guide William

Swati_T, Oct 2023

My mum, brother and I went for this trip and it was fantastic! William took us for this guided tour and he really made this experience for us. If we had done this tour on our own we would have definitely enjoyed it as Scotland is gorgeous but it were his stories about these regions that gave real meaning to what we were seeing. I found out so much about all the tribes, history as well as the culture of the areas. He was funny, had a great playlist of music, warm, welcoming and personable with everyone and the unique needs of certain passengers. It was a great and easy trip and I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you again William for a great experience.

DO IT

Vanessa_M, Oct 2023

This tour was absolutely incredible! Such an amazing way to see how beautiful Scotland is. There were so many wonderful stops, so much to see, even from just looking out the window of the bus. Our tour guide Rod was phenomenal- give him a raise! He was so fun, had so much knowledge and history to share with us, he made every moment exciting. Best tour ever!

Book It!

Caroline_T, Oct 2023

I couldn’t recommend this tour more! If you are on the fence of booking it, just do it! Our tour guide, Stephen, did an incredible job of keeping the group entertained, while providing great historical facts.

Fun for solo travelers

Nora_D, Oct 2023

Great combination: thoughtful itinerary that left room for individual choice in meals and evening entertainment/activities but also Stephen did a wonderful job of creating a bonded community for fun solo travelers and couples. Lots of history, culture, and natural beauty. USB charging ports in the seats. Plenty of stops for snacks and restrooms. Early departures and full days. Requires a sense of humor.

Excellent experience

Jeff_M, Oct 2023

This tour exceeded expectations, for 3 reasons: -the tour covers a lot of geography, and so you get to see a lot of Scotland that most people would probably never see. -the scenery was much more spectacular than expected, particularly on Day 1 and 2 of the tour. -our guide Anthony did a great job at sharing history, stories, geography, etc, all while being really funny and doing a great job at keeping things well organized. So overall, yes, a highly recommended tour !

The tour was incredible,...

KIM_C, Oct 2023

The tour was incredible, very well organised and we got to see amazing sights and places. Our tour guide, Scott, was knowledgeable and fun, he also added loads of entertaining stories to make the trip particularly enjoyable. i highly recommend The Hairy Coo to anyone looking to explore a bit of the Scottish Highlands.

A wonderful way to see the highlands and be entertained by great guides.

Scott_D, Oct 2023

This tour was by far the best of our 2-week trip. The sites were simply breathtaking, and having the coach help us reach so many places in three days was extremely helpful. Our guide, John, was also incredible. He did a fantastic job dispelling myths like "erosion" and told the true stories of giants and faeries that shaped the land and used powerful magic. We were both entertained and comfortable during the trip. Make sure you bring a raincoat, as the weather is a bit unpredictable. Great job to The Hairy Coo and the king of the North. We will certainly recommend this tour to friends and family.

Stunning beauty and great service from our guide Ryan.

ChowChin_C, Sep 2023

Scotland Highland has its unique characteristics and mysterious beauty. The stories told by our driver/guide enrich my understanding of this land, the musics arrangements on the bus boost my passion and touchiness of Scotland‘s past.

Exceptional landscapes of Scotland

Lorraine_P, Sep 2023

The amazing landscapes take your breath away literally with the fresh air. Meeting great people. and great crew of Brian and Rod. Felt safe with Rob driving and Brian brought some great tales and laughter.

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