5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, St Andrews and North West Highlands Tour

Breathtaking scenery, beautiful Highland lochs, mountains and glens, ancient castles and historical sites, large vibrant cities and stunning locations. In 5 days we’ll show you all of these plus more of this wee country than any other tour of its length. All lead by your The Hairy Coo Guide.

Be amazed by the landscapes on this tour. From the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and ancient standing stones of Kilmartin to Oban. We will take you to beautiful Glencoe, Glenfinnan and the Great Glen. Tour a Scotch whisky distillery, ancient castles, Loch Ness and spend a night on the Isle of Skye. Take a seal spotting cruise on Loch Carron, and step back millions of years among the geological wonders of Scotland’s far North West Highlands.

Delve into the Jacobite Rebellions at Culloden Battlefield and locations from Outlander, Harry Potter and James Bond. Stroll across the world famous links of St Andrews Old Course and wander among the buildings of Scotland’s oldest University.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
• This is an active tour designed for the young at heart as there is active walking involved up to 1 hour at a couple of our stops, so it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
• This tour in an air-conditioned mini-coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
• No toilets on the bus
• No WIFI
• If you would like to research other places to stay, we would kindly ask that you use our city/town centre drop-off/pick-up points to check how far away your choice will be. Oban – Station Road, PA34 4LN Portree – Somerled Square, IV51 9BS Inverness – Inverness Cathedral on Ardross Street, IV3 5NN We are more than happy to help with recommendations for accommodation please contact us directly for this. We recommend you do this urgently as accommodation does get booked up quickly. We strongly recommend that you make a dinner reservation in Portree if you would like to dine in a pub or restaurant as it can be very busy (you will arrive in Portree at approximately 18.30pm).
• Luggage limit: 1x small bag and 1x medium suitcase weighing max 15kg (33 lbs) per passenger
• Please note: there may be seasonal changes to the route and optional extras from November to March.

• 5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, St Andrews and North West Highlands Tour
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• Regular Comfort Breaks
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Experienced ‘Hairy Coo’ Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout

• Food & Drinks
• Gratuities
• Accommodation in Edinburgh, Oban, Portree or Inverness
• Optional Extras, such as the Distillery Tour which is purchasable on tour.

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– Edinburgh Check-In 8:00 AM Departs 8:15 AM PROMPT

Meet at bus stop outside Heritage of Scotland, 459-461 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT.

We are unable to wait for latecomers under any circumstances and there will be no refunds for missed tours. It is vitally important that if you are arriving at the departure point by taxi or local bus that you leave enough time to get there for the departure time.

Our morning on-call service is not available so we will not be contactable on the morning of departure. Most commonly asked questions are covered in our Essential Information/FAQ section of the website: https://www.thehairycoo.com/essential-info/

You will require 1 night in Oban (night 1), 1 night in Portree (night 2) & 2 nights in Inverness (nights 3&4). If you would like to research places to stay, we would ask that you use our central drop-off/pick-up points to check how far away your choice will be.

Oban – Station Road, PA34 4LN
Portree – Somerled Square, IV51 9BS
Inverness – 26 Queensgate, IV1 1DJ

We can email you a list of local providers we work with.

We strongly recommend that you book accommodation with a flexible cancellation policy. On occasion, our tours do get cancelled and re-scheduled so it is absolutely essential that you book accommodation that is fully cancellable.

The Hairy Coo cannot be held liable for accommodation cancellation charges in the event of tour cancellation.
Once you have booked your accommodation, we ask you contact us before your departure with the address for our records.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by The Hairy Coo.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• 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.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 77 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.