Could you please provide us with the price for the upgrade to the hotel version and the names of the hotels included in this option?

We only offer B&Bs for this particular tour as there isn't enough availability for hotels.

I am looking at your tours in Scotland. Interested in the 5 day Highland Explorer, but I also see the Best of Isle of Skye and Highlands tour. I can't find the difference in these 2 tours. Can you clarify the difference between these? I want to make sure I am not missing out on seeing something that one might have and not the other.

I'm not sure the Best of Isle of Skye & Highlands tour is one of our (Rabbie's tours) tours. Do you mind sharing the links so I can confirm this? If the tour is not operated by Rabbie's, I'm afraid I can really comment on their differences, but if it is, I would be happy to highlight the main differences.

We are trying to plan a trip for 2027. We are thinking about 10-12 days. We would like to see Islay, Skye, Isles of Harris and Tweed, some of the beautiful highlands of Scotland and some of the standing stones, some of the NC500 if possible. The children might like to see The Horses sculpture, to roam around the standing stones and short walks through the highlands as well as some of your quaint villages.

We would like Rabbie's to book hotel accommodation. We would all like to be close together as much as possible and as close to the centre of town as possible.

Could you please confirm accommodation is included?

When booking this tour through TourRadar, the package price includes accommodation for the four nights of the tour.

I want to find the same tour & pricing offered on your website - on Tour Radar.

If it is the Rabbie's tour that you are looking for: we do currently have availability for this tour departing on 14 October. The price of the tour per person for the B&B package (double or twin room) is £831.

Is a 5-passenger tour of the north of Scotland available sometime between September 17th to 21st?

We have availability for 5 travelers on our 5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North departing on 18 September (returning 22 September). We also have a 3-Day Isle of Skye tour leaving from Edinburgh on 18 September.

How are lunch and dinner managed during the tour?

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.

What is the size of the tour group?

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

What if I exceed the luggage weight limit?

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

How is it determined what the tour route will be?

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

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Operator: Rabbie's Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Dunkeld to Ullapool
Start point
Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3EB, United Kingdom (Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ, 09:00)
Included Activities
- Explore Cairngorms National Park and Rothiemurchus estate ancient pine forests
- Panoramic views of Loch Ness from travel route
- Nessie spotting at Dores
Landmarks
Firth of Forth
Dunkeld
Cairngorms National Park
Rothiemurchus Estate
Loch Ness
Dores
Loch Broom
Ullapool
Day 2
Ullapool
Included Activities
- Explore Assynt mountains and region
- Visit Ardvreck Castle ruins
- View Achmelvich Bay white sand beach
- Explore traditional fishing village of Lochinver
Landmarks
Assynt Mountains
Assynt Crofters' Trust
Ardvreck Castle
Achmelvich Bay
Lochinver
Day 3
Ullapool to Portree
Included Activities
- View River Droma's 60m plunge into Corrieshalloch Gorge
- Travel past Beinn Eighe nature reserve
- Journey along Loch Torridon coastline
- Experience Bealach na Ba mountain pass
- Visit Plockton and Loch Carron
Landmarks
River Droma
Corrieshalloch Gorge
Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve
Loch Torridon
Applecross
Bealach na Ba
Plockton
Loch Carron
Isle of Skye
Portree
Day 4
Portree
Included Activities
- Flexible exploration of Skye tailored to weather and group interests
Optional Activities
- Visit Trotternish Ridge with views of Old Man of Storr
- View Kilt Rock geological formation
- Explore the Quiraing mountain pass
- Tour Dunvegan Castle and learn about Clan MacLeod history
Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Trotternish Ridge
Old Man of Storr
Kilt Rock
Quiraing
Dunvegan Castle
Portree
Day 5
Skye to Edinburgh
End point
Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3EB, United Kingdom (Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ, 19:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle (photo stop available if castle closed)
- Explore Glencoe
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop in Fort William
Landmarks
Eilean Donan Castle
Ben Nevis
Glencoe

Landmarks
Firth of Forth
Dunkeld
Cairngorms National Park
Rothiemurchus Estate
Loch Ness
Dores
Loch Broom
Ullapool

Landmarks
Assynt Mountains
Assynt Crofters' Trust
Ardvreck Castle
Achmelvich Bay
Lochinver

Landmarks
River Droma
Corrieshalloch Gorge
Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve
Loch Torridon
Applecross
Bealach na Ba
Plockton
Loch Carron
Isle of Skye
Portree

Landmarks
Isle of Skye
Trotternish Ridge
Old Man of Storr
Kilt Rock
Quiraing
Dunvegan Castle
Portree

Landmarks
Eilean Donan Castle
Ben Nevis
Glencoe

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Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 45 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.2
Food
4.1
Tour Operator
4.8

Vicki
October 15th, 2025
5
Stephan was soooo excellent and had such great stories and music to accompany us throughout the trip! Weather did...
Stephan was soooo excellent and had such great stories and music to accompany us throughout the trip! Weather did not stop him even though a major storm interrupted our itinerary on Isle of Skye, he valiantly drove the tiny roads in pouring rain and winds to show us as many sites as possible!Show more
Traveled in September 2025
David
October 11th, 2025
4
Was good tour package but unfortunately the weather was bad (during stormy rain) so could not visit a few sites on...
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Traveled in October 2025
John
October 3rd, 2025
5
The itinerary of this tour was very close to what we would have done if we had planned it ourselves.
Traveled in September 2025
Melissa
September 5th, 2025
5
Our guide Bruce was wonderful and very accommodating.
Traveled in August 2025
Lynda
August 20th, 2025
5
Very informative, flexible and smoothly run. The only thing that could have made the trip better, would have been...
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Thomas
April 15th, 2025
5
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Great experience, small group, great guide, great weather, the trip is highly recommended.
Traveled in April 2025
Rachel
November 10th, 2024
5
Was an amazing tour through Highlands. Stopped at some amazing locations. Fairy pools and visiting Lake to spot...
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Lina
October 31st, 2024
5
This tour exceeded my expectations. I was overwhelmed at the beautiful rolling hills, Lochs, waterfalls, winding...
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Elisabeth
October 26th, 2024
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Good tour guide, the first B&B very good, the second in Skye disappointing.
Traveled in October 2024
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Michael
September 20th, 2024
4
Our tour with Graeme was fantastic ! He was wonderfully informative about the history, geography and geology of...
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.Show more
Traveled in September 2024

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Denise
Asked on January 15th, 2026
Could you please provide us with the price for the upgrade to the hotel version and the names of the hotels included in this option?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  We only offer B&Bs for this particular tour as there isn't enough availability for hotels.
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April
Asked on January 11th, 2026
I am looking at your tours in Scotland. Interested in the 5 day Highland Explorer, but I also see the Best of Isle of Skye and Highlands tour. I can't find the difference in these 2 tours. Can you clarify the difference between these? I want to make sure I am not missing out on seeing something that one might have and not the other.
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  I'm not sure the Best of Isle of Skye & Highlands tour is one of our (Rabbie's tours) tours. Do you mind sharing the links so I can confirm this? If the tour is not operated by Rabbie's, I'm afraid I can really comment on their differences, but if it is, I would be happy to highlight the main differences.
- A
  April
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Does this tour take us to a view of the viaduct and train bridge shown in Harry Potter movies? It doesn't specifically state, so wanted to verify.
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  On the 5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North we do not visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, unfortunately. If this is somewhere you would be interested in, we do visit it on the 4-Day Isle of Skye & West Highlands.
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Evelyn
Asked on November 25th, 2025
We are trying to plan a trip for 2027. We are thinking about 10-12 days. We would like to see Islay, Skye, Isles of Harris and Tweed, some of the beautiful highlands of Scotland and some of the standing stones, some of the NC500 if possible. The children might like to see The Horses sculpture, to roam around the standing stones and short walks through the highlands as well as some of your quaint villages.
Age Range
Tour Details
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  Evelyn
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  We would like Rabbie's to book hotel accommodation. We would all like to be close together as much as possible and as close to the centre of town as possible.
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written December 2025
  We do not have rates for 2027 yet, so would not be able to start the planning just yet. Are you able to get back to us around June 2026? By then, we should have rates for 2027 and will be able to send you a proposal.
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written December 2025
  We do all of our planning via email as drafting an itinerary or pricing over the phone is not really possible. Please note that for private tours, we can run any of these itineraries on a private basis, or make small amendments to them to better suit your needs, or just create a fully bespoke itinerary from scratch.
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Ahmed
Asked on November 20th, 2025
Could you please confirm accommodation is included?
Accommodation
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written November 2025
  When booking this tour through TourRadar, the package price includes accommodation for the four nights of the tour.
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Joshua
Asked on July 26th, 2025
I want to find the same tour & pricing offered on your website - on Tour Radar.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written July 2025
  If it is the Rabbie's tour that you are looking for: we do currently have availability for this tour departing on 14 October. The price of the tour per person for the B&B package (double or twin room) is £831.
R
Rhonda
Asked on June 17th, 2025
Is a 5-passenger tour of the north of Scotland available sometime between September 17th to 21st?
Group size
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written June 2025
  We have availability for 5 travelers on our 5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North departing on 18 September (returning 22 September). We also have a 3-Day Isle of Skye tour leaving from Edinburgh on 18 September.
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Uma
Asked on March 14th, 2025
How are lunch and dinner managed during the tour?
Meals
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written 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?
Group size
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written 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?
Transport
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  Exceeding the weight limit may mean you cannot be accommodated on the vehicle due to safety requirements.
M
Matthieu
Asked on January 29th, 2025
How is it determined what the tour route will be?
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written 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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Itinerary

Dunkeld to Ullapool

Included Activities

Ullapool

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Ullapool to Portree

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Portree

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Skye to Edinburgh

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