4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train

58 Ratings

Edinburgh

Save

View Gallery (6)

Embark on a 4-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands. Explore fascinating history and experience the scenic Jacobite Steam Train.

Duration: 4 days

Cancellation: 6 days

learn more

Highlights

Edinburgh to Fort Augustus

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Loch Lomond is a stunning area, celebrated for its tranquil lochs, rolling hills, and verdant woodlands. This peaceful landscape offers an ideal blend of natural beauty and serenity, making it a must-visit destination.
Glencoe - Discover the dramatic landscapes in one of…

Edinburgh to Fort Augustus

Glencoe - Discover the dramatic landscapes in one of the most breathtaking regions of the Scottish Highlands.

Fort Augustus - Situated on the southern shores of Loch Ness, Fort Augustus provides a perfect setting to enjoy magnificent views and numerous chances to spot the legendary Loch Ness Monster, Nessie.

Explore Loch Ness

Fort Augustus - Spend the morning in Fort Augustus, where you can choose to join a cruise on Loch Ness for further exploration or simply enjoy your time in this charming village.

Eilean Donan Castle - One of Scotland’s most beautiful and iconic castles, with an incredible setting on Loch Duich, beneath the mountains of Kintail.

Isle of Skye - Cross the iconic bridge to Skye, which will serve as the overnight base for the next two nights on the island.

Explore Skye

Portree - Visit the charming village of Portree, the largest village on the island and a delightful place to explore.

The Old Man of Storr - Visit the Trotternish Peninsula to see one of the island’s most famous sights, the spectacular rock formation known as the Old Man of Storr.

Kilt Rock - Stop at the stunning cliffs of Kilt Rock, named for the rock columns that resemble the pleats of a kilt.

Skye to Edinburgh

Mallaig - Depart Skye in the morning, heading south to take a ferry from Armadale to Mallaig. This beautiful fishing village on the West Coast of the Scottish mainland will be our lunch stop for the day.

Mallaig - Enjoy a one-way journey on the Jacobite Steam Train or Hogwarts Express, made famous by the Harry Potter films. As you travel through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, the views of lochs, mountains, and the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct are truly unforgettable.

Pitlochry - Explore this picturesque village, often considered the gateway to the Highlands, before returning to Edinburgh.

What's Included

3 nights of accommodation
Professional guide
1-way journey on the Jacobite Steam Train
Breakfast x 3

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off at the beginning and end of the tour

Additional Information

Join us for four amazing days as we travel through some of the most breathtaking locations in our beautiful country, including the stunning landscapes of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the intriguing people, places, and history that define Scotland. Enjoy a picturesque journey through the West…

Location

192 High St

High Street

Caffè Nero, 1 Parliament Square, 192 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings

4.7

(58 Ratings)

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Gjc1996

May 27, 2025

4-Day Isle of Skye with Bobby - My partner and I recently joined the 4-day Isle of Skye tour with Highland Experience Tours, and it was truly one of the highlights of our time in Scotland. Our guide, Bobby, was outstanding. Although he mentioned it was his first time leading this particular tour, you’d never know it, he handled everything like a seasoned pro! Bobby made sure everyone was comfortable, informed, and having a great time. He went out of his way to ensure we saw as much as possible without ever making the days feel rushed. His commentary was insightful and entertaining, and he struck a perfect balance between sharing stories and letting us enjoy the stunning landscapes quietly. The Scottish music he played during travel times was such a thoughtful touch, it really added to the experience. The itinerary was well-structured, with a great mix of must-see sights and hidden gems. Accommodations were cozy and well-located, and everything was organized seamlessly. If you’re considering a multi-day trip to the Highlands and Isle of Skye, I can’t recommend this tour enough. And if you’re lucky enough to get Bobby as your guide, you’re in for an exceptional experience!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Martina

May 21, 2025

Wonderful tour. We were incredibly lucky with the weather. Our guide Hugh is a treasure. - Very nice tour. We had great weather which benefited the incredible nature very much. The buses are comfortable. Hugh, our guide is the best. Thank you for the nice trip.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

K349dxandreasr

May 20, 2025

4 Day Skye Tour w/Hugh - I had Hugh as my guide. The experience I had over the course of the trip was unforgettable and all credit is due to Hugh. Having someone with that much charisma and character can make or break the trip and it was wonderful due to him. He knew his stuff, and was confident on all fronts. We visited many spots and it felt like a great experience rather than sitting on a bus staring out the window. I’d do it ten times over with him!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Anonymous

May 14, 2025

Highlands& Isle of Skye with Cameron - The tour conductor,Cameron made the tour!- He was soo knowledgeable of the history & locations. He even stopped at out of the way interesting sites. He went above & beyond to show the countryside , that he obviously loves.

Review provided by Viator

Apr 26, 2025

A tour is as good as its guide and John S. is the best!! - Just took my very first multi-day small group tour of the 4-day Highlands, Isle of Skye, and Jacobite train ride. Our guide driver John S. covered the area and worked hard to provide us with the most inclusive tour of his beloved homeland Scotland. He shared stories and narrations of each site and provided the best playlist of traditional and Contemporary Scottish music to accompany our long drives between stops. John clearly loves what he does and gave it his all!! 5-star tour and guide!!!!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Melnchris

Oct 9, 2024

Wonderful 4 day trip to Skye, including the Jacobite train ride. - Wonderful 4 day trip, stating in Edinburgh.. Well paced trip, allowing reasonable time to stop at several attractions. We were blessed with decent weather when on the Isle of Skye, and the train ride was wonderful. What made the trip was our driver/guide Rose. She was a great story teller, with a detailed knowledge of Scottish history. She made a couple of stops interesting with a few "highland props" that she provided. Try and book Rose if you take this excursion. The Cuil lodge B & B in Uig was a great stay for 2 nights, with splendid hosts and breakfast.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Shregav

Oct 1, 2024

Wonderful 4 days with an awesome storyteller! - This trip is beautifully planned and any unplanned diversions are done by the guide purely for the betterment of the trip and the experience of the guests! We had a wonderful time in Scotland with our tour guide+driver+story teller ‘Rose’. She’s one of very few (i think one of 18) official Scotish Storytellers! And she took us on this great journey through the stories of Scotland. The lady has complete knowledge from local lore to JK Rowling’s Harry potter references, Outlander & James Bond locations to Game of Thrones cross references! She took us to all the places listed on the itinerary with a consistent background information & specific stories connected to the locations; including a smooth bus ride experience. She even had quick costumes and props for the guests to use and get photographed in; including harry potter robes, wands (for the train ride)and outlander Scottish scarfs! I was impressed when she had tree cards (similar to Tarot cards) and she interpreted them for us for fun! The best was that she comes with knowledge of Whiskey! And maybe other drinks as well. And can help in choosing the right one! We were 14 guests from all over the world in a mini bus (16 seater) which was very comfortable as the two of us got the last 4 seats and could just spread out at the end very comfortably :) They had booked rooms across 2 B&Bs (Glenconan B&B and Cuil lodge) and Uig hotel in Uig, near Portree. It was a picturesque place and we enjoyed short walks to the restaurants around. Restaurants are scarce and needs prior reservations as they can get full. We even had group dinner at a place suggested by Rose. The guides send an advance email with suggested restaurants but if you don’t have any reservations Rose is there to rescue everyone! We stayed at the Glenconon B&B which was beautiful along side a small forrest. Although we were envious of our fellow travellers who stayed at the Cuil lodge which had astounding views of the water. Uig location was perfect as it was close to the Fairy Glen! We covered many more locations as per the itinerary. The Jacobite train ride is the return journey from Mallaig to Fort William and if you reach just early you can see them changing the steam engine from the front to the rear side of the train. Eventually the train moves out from the other end but it’s great fun to see it blowing up steam and smoke just by itself! Arrive early as you can take pictures with the steam engine before it moves to the other end; as then it’s out of the platform and difficult to click pictures along with Muggles! Suggestion: I wish they can include stopping (like a 30 min photo stop) near Glenfinnan viaduct for the onward morning journey, so that we can see the train pass the viaduct. This is the only missing piece I thought can give a beautiful start to the exciting experience ahead. But I do understand if it’s a geographical problem to go this way. Bottom line is that we were very happy with our trip and our guide truly made our journey memorable! I wish we had more days but that just keeps us wanting to come back. Thank you Rose!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Trip64673880723

Sep 25, 2024

You'll fall in love with Scotland - I would 100% recommend this experience! Paul S was an incredible guide with such stories and knowledge about Scotland! This man loves his country and he transmitted this love to us every moment we spent on this bus! If Paul S is your guide, watch out for the song Rainbows by Beluga Lagoon, the breathtaking scenery and that melody made me cry twice! 🫶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 P.s. I wish you a group of people as amazing as those we met!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Elsa_r

May 12, 2025

Fantastic 4 days enjoying... - Fantastic 4 days enjoying Isle of Skye and surroundings. Cameron is a great driver and expert tour guide, full of energy, information, stories. Our days were filled with amazing sights and adventures, never a boring minute. We had a chance to go to Glenfinnan viaduct but missed the train by two minutes. Is doable and proper planning would have given us the opportunity to see the train go by. Clarification of the end point would be helpful. We were dropped off on the other side of Waverly station and all of us had a long walk to the hotels near Royal Mile where the tour started.

Review provided by Viator

Julie_w

Sep 27, 2024

Isle of Skye is gorgeous! Home office did not communicate well with tour guide. - We loved this opportunity to see Isle of Skye and have all the details taken care of. Unfortunately, the regular tour guide was not with us and the tour guide they had fill in had very few details about logistics. He did his best, but we got caught with 0 options for dinner in Uig (very remote). Our B&B host took pity on us and made arrangements including taking us in her personal car). In some of the stops, we needed reservations for tours (that were sold out) so we couldn’t fully enjoy the visit. Restroom stops were sometimes too long for comfort. Home office needs to coordinate more with tour staff. We did love the beauty of our stops, our lovely B&B hosts and our fellow travelers. Note that the bus seats are a little cramped and after 3 days we were glad to be out of the seats.

Review provided by Viator

Check Availability

From $1,069

up to 6 guests

1 - Adult