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10 Best 3-Day Experiences In Scotland

Scotland's standouts.

The 10 most-booked 3-day experiences in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best 3-Day Experiences In Scotland

3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh - Starting in Edinburgh: Kelpies, The Helix, and the Wallace Monument Pass

1.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

Most Popular★ 5.0

See Skye, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Inverness, Loch Ness, Culloden, and more in one packed 3-day tour from Edinburgh with live guide stories.

“best part of our trip it was a blast, highly recommend if you want to see the highlands. Ask for Rob to be your driver he’s the best driver/ storyteller to have. He definitely made the trip even better than it already was.”

1,351 reviews3 days (approx.)From $224.68by The Hairy Coo

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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Day 1: Glencoe, Fort William, Eilean Donan Castle, then Portree

2.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★ 5.0

A 3-day small-group Skye and Highlands trip from Edinburgh with a Nessie hunt, Portree base, and fast stops for big scenery.

“The trip to Skye was an excellent way to see Scotland. Our driver/guide, Chris, was knowledgeable, entertaining, and friendly, providing historical information and telling Scottish tales during the trip. Be prepared for walking and hiking on uneven, muddy, and slick surfaces, as well as in all types of weather so that you don’t miss out…”

1,276 reviews3 days (approx.)From $705.23by Rabbies Trail Burners

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3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Day 1: Glencoe, Fort William, Eilean Donan Castle, then Portree

3.3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★ 5.0

3 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands by coach with a great guide, standout stops like Glencoe and Old Man of Storr.

“We just finished this tour a couple of days ago and it was a really great trip. Our tour guide, Tom was wonderful. He was knowledgeable about all things Scotland and it really made the trip perfect. The sights were spectacular. Great job!”

1,138 reviews3 days (approx.)by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour - Day 3 back toward Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness at Fort Augustus, and the final Highland hits

4.Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★ 5.0

3 days from Edinburgh to Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness with a small-group ride, guided stops, and optional Dunvegan/Eilean Donan ticketing.

“We had an amazing experience on our tour. Jilian our tour guide was just awesome!! She made us feel so comfortable. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to visit the highlands to take this tour.”

1,002 reviews3 days (approx.)From $235.08by Timberbush Tours

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3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

3-Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour - Fort William to Mallaig on the Jacobite steam train: the Hogwarts moment

5.3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

★ 5.0

3-day Highlands and Skye tour from Edinburgh with the Jacobite Hogwarts Express, Portree stays, and castles, lochs, and big scenery.

“It’s the best tour ever.It’s a wonder tour. My friend and I had so much fun. We also learned so much about Edinburgh, & the highlands and the isle of Skye. The train ride was a fantasy come true. The Jacobite train , which was also the Harry Potter train was so close to my…”

972 reviewsFrom $926.56by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh - Your Day 1: Loch Lomond, Luss, Glencoe, and a Ben Nevis viewpoint

6.3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

★ 4.5

3 days from Edinburgh to Skye, Glencoe and Loch Ness with a driver-guide plus 2 B&B nights. See major sights without driving.

“This was the highlight of our Scotland trip! It was a truly amazing experience. And our guide Kenny was the best! He really made the tour a special and got to know everyone. He played songs, had history/stories to share for everywhere we passed and stopped by. He even took us to see highland coos!…”

904 reviews3 days (approx.)From $416.07by Highland Experience Tours

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3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Day 2 on Skye: Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and Dunvegan Castle’s Clan Legends

7.3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★ 5.0

3 days from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye with Loch Ness, Skye icons, movie stops, and 2 nights in shared dorms.

“Louise is the best!!! I couldn’t have asked for a better tourguide and trip. The carefully chosen route, stories, playlists (and jokes ;) were creating a beautiful atmosphere. Felt amazing to be part of the group!”

273 reviews3 days (approx.)by HAGGiS Adventures

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Isle of Skye & Highlands 3days / 2nights in Spanish.

Isle of Skye & Highlands 3days / 2nights in Spanish. - Isle of Skye Day 2: Portree photos, Old Man of Storr first

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Glasgow

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Glasgow - Day 1 from Loch Lomond through Glencoe to Eilean Donan Castle

9.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Glasgow

★ 5.0

3 days from Glasgow to Skye and the Highlands with a small group, expert guiding, and two nights in Portree or Broadford.

“My wife and I had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide, Andrew, was very knowledgeable about Scotland and it's history and we enjoyed his friendly personality.He took us from Glasgow to the beautiful Isle of Skye with several stops along the way. We never felt rushed and was able to explore the stops…”

189 reviews3 days (approx.)From $692.59by Rabbies Trail Burners

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Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness – 3 Day Tour

Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour - Day 3 to Loch Ness: Eilean Donan Castle, Fort Augustus lunch, and the last Ben Nevis photo

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