7 5-Day Experiences in Scotland to Build a Day Around

1.5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · from $808Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands and across the Isle of Skye on a five-day small-group tour. Your local guide leads you to Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Eilean Donan, Portree, Loch Ness, Culloden, and Clava Cairns, with four nights in 3-star B&B accommodation. Guides may include Paul, Cara, Owen, Sophie, Tom, Ryan, or Robert.

“Absolutely amazing experiences! Scotland is lovely - the locals are friendly and helpful, the scenery is spectacular, the history is dark and deep resulting in such depth I haven't seen elsewhere. Our tour guide was phenomenal - knowledgeable, witty, humourous and well orgaRead more”

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2.5-Day Best of Scotland Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,240

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Kilmartin Glen, Glencoe, Fort William, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and Culloden in a guided minibus tour. Your guide handles the driving and adds Scottish stories, music, and history. Four nights of accommodation and breakfast are included, while castle entries and the Loch Ness cruise cost extra.

“Seeing Scotland with Cameron and 14 other wonderful people. The sights, the sounds, the silliness. Really an adventure I’ll never forget.”

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3.5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,301

Spend five days traveling from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. You’ll visit Ardvreck Castle, Achmelvich Bay, Glencoe, and Eilean Donan Castle, with four nights in Ullapool or Inverness and Portree. Guides such as Alan, Ross, Gail, and Sean are known for lively stories, music, and local history.

“The trip is good. Driver Michael is excellant. One point I need to point out Do not choose the Hotel option. I choose and pay for the Hotel optionfor 4 nights, but Viator give me a Bed and Breakfast Guest House in the first 2 nights. Viator did not give an answer to my complaint.”

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4.5-Day Orkney & Northern Coast Tour from Edinburgh Incl Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,454

Travel from Edinburgh to Orkney in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, crossing the Pentland Firth by ferry. You’ll see Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar, the Italian Chapel, Culloden, and wild northern scenery, with four nights in B&Bs or 3-star hotels. Guides such as Mac, Karen, Martin, and Jodie have brought strong local stories and humor to the route.

“All the Prehistory was fascinating ! Fabulous tour; food, guide, lodging, company, comfortable seating,”

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5.5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,417

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as Trevor, Heather, Audrey, or Richard. Spend two nights around Oban and two near Skye, with ferries to Mull and Iona, optional Staffa, Eilean Donan, Glencoe, and Loch Ness. Breakfasts and four nights of en-suite lodging are included, while admissions and meals are extra.

“Wonderful!, Audrey was an excellent guide. Loved the Islands- Iona and Skye! Hairy cuus were so cute! Thanks. Julie and Alana. Sydney Australia.”

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6.5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $518Best value

Travel from Edinburgh through Oban, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Skye, the North West Highlands, and St Andrews in a small group of up to 16. Your Hairy Coo guide, with guides such as Stephen, John, or Callum leading departures, handles the driving and storytelling. You book your own lodging and meals, while optional whisky, museum, castle, and seal boat visits cost extra.

“The trip, April 24-28, 2024, was beyond anything I could have hoped for. First off, John, our tour leader was incredible! When you spend 5 days with someone leading a tour, they really have to bring it and he did. His knowledge of the highlands and the storytelling, my God, the storytelling, was vast! We saw all the sights on the itinerary and even more because our group was punctual and considerate and we never had to wait for anyone beyond a minute or two maybe once. There were plenty of "pee" breaks as each destination was not more than an hour or so apart. So do not be concerned…”

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7.5 Day Classic Tour of Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $0

Explore Scotland by private vehicle with Iain Stewart and his local team. This five-day route links Stirling, Glenfinnan, Skye, Loch Ness, Pitlochry, St Andrews, Falkland, and Castle Campbell, with room for history, folklore, short walks, food, whisky, and flexible stops.

“We did a 10 night private tour with Iain - 5 nights in England and 5 nights in Scotland. He met our every expectation plus so much more! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. He took us to many interesting sites off the "beaten path" as well as the major attractions. Breathtaking, beautiful scenery. I highly recommend Serenity Scotland.”

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