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.

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

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In-depth Cultural

Sara "Andy 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 winds making it unsafe for the planned stops) There was an issue with one of my accommodations (the room flooded) and Andy and the Rabbie's team made..."

Excellent: 8 reviews

Starts: Edinburgh
+22 Destinations: Scottish Highlands
Ends: Edinburgh

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

Age range: 5 to 99 year olds
Accommodation: Hotel, Guesthouse
Max Group Size: 16
Transportation: Mini-coach
Travel style: In-depth Cultural, Coach / Bus
Operator: Rabbie's Tours

Start and end in Edinburgh! With the in-depth cultural tour 5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh, you have a 5 day tour package taking you through Edinburgh, Scotland and 20 other destinations in Europe. 5-Day Highland Explorer: Skye & Far North Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, transport.

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Introduction

Day 1
Start point Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ , EH1 3DQ, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 09:00
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Prepare for an adventure in this stunning destination with our travel guide.

Scotland Travel Guide

The Scottish Highlands: Hiking, Maps & Weather

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Accommodation
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Meals
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8 Reviews

Excellent: 88%
Good: 13%
Average: 0%
Rather Poor: 0%
Bad: 0%

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Michelle
Written on November 3, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
Just 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.
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Adrian
Written on October 31, 2019
4.5 - Excellent
Excellent 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.
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David
Written on August 19, 2019
4.0 - Good
The 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.
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Zhiying
Written on July 28, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
It 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.
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Linda
Written on July 2, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
We 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 your... Read more
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James
Written on June 6, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
Arron 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 5/19
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TourRadar
Written on November 7, 2018
5.0 - Excellent
This 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 the... Read more
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Sara
Written on September 20, 2018
4.5 - Excellent
Andy 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 winds... Read more
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Questions & Answers

Here we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions about this tour.

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.

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