
5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
- Tour Operator:
- Rabbie's Tours
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 5 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 99996
Places You’ll See

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
- Introduction
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Bonnie· November 11th, 2021Traveling in the time of COVID plus being at the very end of the season made for a few closed establishments but other then that my granddaughter and I had a wonderful time. Sean is a wonderful guide. We felt very blessed to land on this good man's... Show moreRabbie's Tours commented on this reviewThe stories and commentary from our guides really brings everything to life, we're delighted that you enjoyed this part of the tour as much as the views and sites along the way. Thanks for your feedback!Trip date: October 2021
- Richil· June 1st, 2021We had an absolutely amazing time on this trip. James knows all about the history and funny stories behind the places we visited. His curated song list is also legendary - which makes our journey much more enjoyable and immersive! We were so lucky to... Show moreRabbie's Tours commented on this reviewWe're thrilled that you have such happy memories of your tour with James, thank you so much for your kind words!Trip date: May 2021
- MGMichelle· November 3rd, 2019Just do this. Our tour guide driver was both a highly skilled driver, but also a fantastic guide. His knowledge was vast, and detailed, but his delivery was poetic and theatrical. Couldn’t improve our experience at all. Excellent.Trip date: October 2019
- AVAdrian· October 31st, 2019Excellent tour to Scotland, totally recommend but the best was Arron(guide tour) always with a smile and with a good tale to share. Thanks Arron.Trip date: October 2019
- DDDavid· August 19th, 2019The situation in portree was awful. It was impossible to find a place to eat. We understand that it is difficult to find enough help to cope with the increase in tourism but they need to find a way to try and help people like they did on the nc 500.Trip date: August 2019
- ZJZhiying· July 28th, 2019It was a fantastic trip which I never had. My best memory from my last Europe trip before I moving back to Shanghai. Thanks to the lovely awesome guide Arron and the amazing friendly group friends. That’s our unique memory.Trip date: July 2019
- LMLinda· July 2nd, 2019We saw and experienced an amazing amount of stuff during our 5 day tour. Ross was a great tour leader, he was professional, very knowledgable and obviously immensely proud of his country. He went above and beyond our expectations, and is a credit to... Show moreTrip date: May 2019
- JAJames· June 6th, 2019Arron was passionate about this beautiful country as well as knowledgeable and witty.We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it! Jim and Karen Allison......June 1/19-June 5/19Trip date: June 2019
- TourRadar· November 7th, 2018This tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide Ross was so knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to. The vehicle was very comfortable and spacious and all of the stops featured beautiful landscape. The tour length itself was the perfect amount of time and... Show moreTrip date: October 2018
- Sara· September 20th, 2018Andy D was such an excellent tour guide and driver, he was very knowledgeable and was able to cater to everyone's interests. He had back up plans to back up plans which is always needed with the weather. (Which was the case on the last day with high... Show moreTrip date: September 2018
Dates & Availability





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- Saturday21 May, 2022EnglishWednesday25 May, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$850
- Tuesday24 May, 2022EnglishSaturday28 May, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$850
- Thursday26 May, 2022EnglishMonday30 May, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$850
- Saturday28 May, 2022EnglishWednesday1 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$850
- Tuesday31 May, 2022EnglishSaturday4 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$850
- Thursday2 Jun, 2022EnglishMonday6 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- Saturday4 Jun, 2022EnglishWednesday8 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- Tuesday7 Jun, 2022EnglishSaturday11 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- Thursday9 Jun, 2022EnglishMonday13 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- Saturday11 Jun, 2022EnglishWednesday15 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- 9 Other Unavailable Departures
- Tuesday14 Jun, 2022EnglishSaturday18 Jun, 2022Multiple Room Types$863
- Thursday16 Jun, 2022EnglishMonday20 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- Saturday18 Jun, 2022EnglishWednesday22 Jun, 2022Multiple Room Types$863
- Tuesday21 Jun, 2022EnglishSaturday25 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- Thursday23 Jun, 2022EnglishMonday27 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- Saturday25 Jun, 2022EnglishWednesday29 Jun, 2022See Similar Tours For These Dates$863
- 2 Other Unavailable Departures
- Tuesday28 Jun, 2022EnglishSaturday2 Jul, 2022Multiple Room Types$863
- Thursday30 Jun, 2022EnglishMonday4 Jul, 2022Multiple Room Types$863
- Saturday2 Jul, 2022EnglishWednesday6 Jul, 2022Multiple Room Types$863
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is not included in the tour price however it is recommended to take out travel insurance before your trip. TourRadar has partnered with WorldNomads.com to make it simple and easy to book travel insurance, to get a quote or to buy online please see the following link - https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance
- How much luggage can I bring?
Passengers are restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items. Unfortunately, Rabbies are unable to store excess luggage, but nearby train and bus stations may have storage facilities for you to use.
- What are the optional excursions?
The optional excursions for this tour are: Talisker Distillery: £10; Dunvegan Castle: £14. These visits are dependant on the group's decision on the day and not guaranteed. Please be advised that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.
- I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement available?
If you are a solo traveller there is a compulsory single supplement which is an additional cost to the tour cost, unfortunately, it is not possible to share a room with another traveller on this tour. To add the single supplement you can do this by selecting the rooming option on the booking page after you have chosen the departure you are interested in.
- What kind of accommodation is included in this tour?
Your tour includes accommodation with breakfast. Choose either B&B or Hotel accommodation in a twin or double room for two people, or a single room for one person.
B&Bs (Bed & Breakfasts): B&Bs or guesthouses are usually smaller than hotels and provide a good quality, homely setting. The showering and toilet facilities are private, and breakfast is included in the price.
Hotels: Hotels usually have a bar or restaurant and provide evening meals. Breakfast is included in the price. - Where does the tour start?
The tour generally starts from Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. (Please note this is subject to change)
- What is the average group size?
The maximum group size is 16 people. Small groups mean you can discover the real country and get off the beaten track where other tours cannot go.
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