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Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness - from Edinburgh

3 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
4.7
123 traveler reviews
Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness - from Edinburgh - Timberbush Tours
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 33
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Spend two nights on the rugged Isle of Skye
  • Snap a photo of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
  • Step back in time with a visit to Eilean Donan Castle
  • See the Black Houses - ancient dwellings of the Scots

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 From Edinburgh to the Highlands
  2. Day 2 Explore Skye
  3. Day 3 From Skye to Home through the Highlands
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What's Not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Insurance
  • Meals

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Timberbush Tours

Number of tours

8

Age Range

4 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

90%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.6
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  • Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness - from Edinburgh reviewer 1
    · June 27th, 2024
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    We had a great time! We were able to see and discover so many places in just 3 days. Dave was a top driver and guide! A good driver and above all very interesting and funny!
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • GR
    · May 17th, 2024
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    Drie fantastische dagen gehad!
    Trip date: May 2024
  • CK
    · April 9th, 2024
    Alex was an Awesome tour guide. He pointed out places that were not part of the tour and told us great information and stories He prepared us on what was next and gave us great directions on touring each stop. Highly recommend Alex as a tour guide. Thank you Alex!
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • AP
    · April 6th, 2024
    I recently had the misfortune of booking a trip with Timberbush. Despite my efforts to communicate my situation, they were utterly inconsiderate and unwilling to wait for just a few more minutes. I informed them that I would arrive within 5-10 minutes, even suggesting we could cross paths en route if they paused briefly. However, their lack of empathy was astonishing, particularly during the busy Easter holiday. To exacerbate matters, despite expressing my concerns as a solo female traveler, one staff member callously advised me to make my own way to Portree. This utter disregard for customer safety and well-being is unacceptable. In desperation, I was forced to spend an exorbitant £99 on an Uber ride just to catch up with their coach at the first viewpoint. While the trip itself was satisfactory, with the driver providing excellent service, the abysmal customer support tarnished the entire experience. I've been on numerous trips in the past, but this has undoubtedly been the worst, marred by their appalling lack of consideration and responsibility.
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    Timberbush Tours commented on this review
    Dear Anagha, Thank you for your review.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • KC
    · February 11th, 2024
    I had an excellent time on this trip. It was informative and entertaining; our tour guide Eoan (not sure how to spell it) gave us a good variety of historical facts and fiction, also mixing in the use of music to pass the time. Both accommodation mornings we got picked up right outside of each of our various accommodations. We were never driving for more than 1 hour straight, as there were various stops to stretch your legs and take photos along the route. It was never boring as our guide always had something to say about whatever it was we were driving past. All in all, I highly recommend this bus tour as a way to explore the Scottish Highlands, specifically the Isle of Skye.
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • MD
    · February 10th, 2024
    Ewan our driver and guide was fantastic. Deserves a pay raise, as he was amazing.
    Trip date: February 2024
  • MD
    · October 4th, 2023
    Awesome quick trip. Our driver, Euan was fantastic and more importantly an incredible storyteller. With all the driving on this trip, he made it all the more entertaining. Highly recommend if you have 3 days to explore somewhere incredible!
    Trip date: September 2023
  • ES
    · September 13th, 2023
    we had a wonderful trip with Neil as a very good storyteller and excellent driver. unfortunately the stay at Portree was less agreable. all restaurants were fully booked and a good number of people had to ultimately do with a take away pizza and eat it in their rooms. this problem was the same for lunch and/or dinner. it would be wise to inform your clients to book a table via the internet long before going to Portree.
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • AH
    · September 3rd, 2023
    We spent 3 fantastic days doing the Isle of Skye tour with the lovely Gillian. Scotland is not a tough sell as it was one of the most gorgeous places I had ever seen, but Gillian really went above and beyond. The tour has perfectly timed stops for drinks, snacks, using the bathroom (all of which were impeccably clean), or to stretch your lega. Gillian gave us great historical background and context to all of the places we visited. We had the perfect amount of time at each stop to take photos as well. The staff at the Caledonian Hotel in Isle of Skye could not have been lovelier as well. I cannot recommend this trip and Timberbush Tours enough!
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness - from Edinburgh reviewer 10
    · August 18th, 2023
    I recently went on a 3-day tour with Paul B, which was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and truly cared about everyone having a great time. Paul went above and beyond to ensure we had memories to last forever. He even sang songs to us that held significant meaning in Scotland. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the region who may not be comfortable driving, is a solo traveler, or wants to see many things in a short time span. It involves a lot of time on a bus, with many stops for walking and stretching your legs, but most of the tour is spent on the bus. Be prepared and mindful of this, as you'll be in close quarters with other travelers. The Highlands are beautiful and get better and better as the tour continues. It's truly an unbelievable experience. Thank you, Paul B and Timberbush, for an unforgettable journey!
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    Timberbush Tours commented on this review
    Hi, Thank you very much for taking the time to offer us such lovely feedback on your tour to The Isle of Skye. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Scotland with us and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to your... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2023

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Skye, The Highlands & Loch Ness - from Edinburgh
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    • In case of excess luggage, are there any storage options available?

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      Accommodation fees are typically paid upon arrival, and it is advised to carry cash as many places do not accept cards.

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    • What happens if my booked accommodation is not available upon arrival?

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