About this tour
This three-day private tour sweeps through Scotland's most dramatic terrain: the Isle of Skye, Glencoe, and the Highlands around Inverness. You'll explore sea cliffs bearing prehistoric footprints, visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, cruise Loch Ness, and stand on Culloden's historical ground. A driver-guide handles navigation whilst you absorb towering mountain valleys, ancient stone circles predating Egypt's pyramids, and opportunities to feed Highland cattle. Ferries, vehicle, bottled water and Scottish provisions included.
Highlights
- Dinosaur footprints embedded in Skye's coastal rock faces
- Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Jacobite Train crossing
- Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland's most photographed stronghold
- Loch Ness boat journey across Britain's largest freshwater body
- Clava Cairns: neolithic burial site older than Stonehenge
- Culloden Battlefield, site of the 1746 Jacobite defeat
- Hand-feed Highland cattle in their native landscape
What to expect
Your driver-guide collects you each morning and navigates narrow Highland roads at a measured pace, stopping frequently for photography and short walks. Days combine driving with 20–40 minute stretches on foot through glens and alongside lochs. Ferries to Skye and internal water crossings are included. Some highlights—castle entry, the Loch Ness cruise, battlefield museum—are optional paid extras, so confirm your preferences beforehand. You'll encounter variable Scottish weather; waterproofs are essential. Scottish snacks and water are provided; arrange your own lunches and dinners at towns en route.
Good to know
Book accommodation separately; the tour provides transport and guide only. UK cars are narrower than North American models—four adults in a four-seater may feel snug. Infants can bring prams; specialist car seats available. Service animals welcome. Suitable for all fitness levels, though some walking involved. Gratuities optional.
Frequently asked
- How long does 3 Day Private Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness, Loch Ness take?
- 3 Day Private Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness, Loch Ness runs for approximately 3 days.
- How much does 3 Day Private Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness, Loch Ness cost?
- Prices start from AUD $4249 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does 3 Day Private Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness, Loch Ness run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs 3 Day Private Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness, Loch Ness?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.