Scotland · 5-DAY EXPERIENCES
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Here are the 15 5-day experiences that stand up to a full day out: what each costs, how long you are on the road, and which suits a first trip. Number one is first for a reason.
5 days from Edinburgh through Skye, Loch Ness, and Inverness with 4 nights B&B, a local guide, and included key sites.
“Fun time, fun group. Tour guide Cara was great.. great pace and we saw a lot in 5 days. I would recommend to all ages..”
A 5-day Highlands and Isle of Skye coach trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness cruise and the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William.
“Louise was the greatest bus driver ever. Could back up on a dime and throughout tour gave pertinent information about where we were, what happened in area and what we would be seeing. Took great care of everyone's needs throughout trip. Accomodations were perfect. Would definitely tell someone to take this tour.”
5 days from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Skye, Loch Ness, and Culloden, with a small-group minivan and expert guide stories.
“It was a fun and thrilled experience, educating as well. Even it was raining, it’s like the show must go on. Accomodation was wonderful and my dream come true to stay in a limestone house for two nights. The driver is well knowledgeable and nice to accompany us to some sites”
Small-group Highlands and Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh, with Ullapool and Portree stays, castle stops, and expert guides.
“I loved this tour. Gail our driver/guide was fantastic; just the best storyteller. The scenery was amazing and everything was very well organised. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I didn't think the B and B's were all that great.”
5 days from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Orkney. Ferry crossing, Viking sites, and major prehistory admissions included.
“We had an outstanding trip to Orkney and Northern Scotland with Robbie Tours. Our guide and driver, Jodie, has excellent knowledge of the area and a more than thorough understanding of Scottish history. She kept us informed and entertained with stories and legends as well as injecting much humour along the way. She was very helpful in suggesting places to eat in all the cities and towns that we visited. She was very conscious of keeping the tour punctual but giving us plenty of time to explore all the stops on the tour. We highly recommend this tour.”
5 days from Edinburgh to Skye and the Highlands with Glencoe, Loch Ness, film locations, and tight small-group timing.
“It was fast and lots of walking even some climbing. Stephen was so much fun!! He is knowledgeable and was patient with this little old lady. The trip was simply amazing. The views of the mtns & lochs were nothing short of breathtaking. The history was a fantastic overview. I highly recommend this trip!! (And ask for Stephen if you want an extra fun time.)”
Small-group Highlands tour from Edinburgh with Iona and Mull, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and whisky country, plus ferries and 4 breakfasts.
“The tour was fantastic and our guide Richard was the best. It is a small bus so he was able to take us many places a big bus could not go. Scotland is a very beautiful country and we really enjoyed the trip.”
Private 5-day Scotland classic from Edinburgh with Iain Stewart, Stirling and Skye highlights, Loch Ness, Fife, and coastal villages.
“Our tour guide Iain was fabulous. He was knowledgeable about the history of Scotland and shared so many insights about every place we visited. Our group was 13 members of our family aged 68-10 and Iain connected with every one of us. Iain made our trip one to remeRead more”
5 days from Edinburgh through Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness and Inverness, with an air-conditioned bus, hostel nights, and key admissions.
“My experience with the 5-day tour was worth the booking for Scotland. The Isle of Skye and the highlands were my favorite part of the tour as you saw the autumn colors bloom on mountains and everywhere you drove by, was amazing of the nature scenery. The Haggis Adventure were great on organizing the tour and our driver/tour guide Alister made the trip exciting and well-knowledgeable to keep you entertained with Scottish stories and facts about Scotland.”
5 days from Edinburgh through the Scottish Highlands to Orkney, with four nights included, daily breakfast, and expert-guided stops.
“Great guide who knew the island and went above and beyond to give a great experience. Saw more than was given in the internary.”
5-day Highlands tour from Glasgow with Loch Lomond, Skye, Loch Ness and whisky, plus guided stops, 4 breakfasts, and 4 nights.
“Our coach was excellent The driver was wonderful very knowledgeable. We loved The Isle of Skye, Castles and various places we stopped at. Our accommodation was excellent no complaints. We were very lucky that the other passengers were friendly and we got on well together, Yes we would definitely recommend Viator to our friends.”
A fully customizable 5-day private Scotland road trip from Inverness, mixing Skye, Highlands lochs, Edinburgh sights, castles, and whisky stops.
“As a married couple celebrating a 70th birthday, we booked this tour not knowing what to expect. All we can say is WOW. Our tour guide driver Keith was more than willing to take us wherever we wanted, including tracing personal heritaRead more”
A 5-day English speaking course around Edinburgh with native tutors, day hikes, village walks, city exploring, and home-cooked meals.
“Very satisfyed with them. They take care about all the details and show us another face of Scotland. A part of Edinburgh, castles, villages, the social life, tipical plates and a lot of impressive nature around with the best companions on the walk. I've improved my English a lot Thanks for all.”
Five days from Edinburgh to Islay for 10 distillery visits, tastings, and 4 nights in Bowmore, with scenic ferries and Highland stops.
“Absolutely amazing. The (whisky-related) trip of a lifetime. The accommodations at Bowmore House were lovely, as were the hosts. Each distillery had something unique and special to offer, and they were all wonderful. But the trip wouldn't have been possible without our amazing guide, Morey. His snarky banter, whisky and historical knowledge, and relationship with each distillery is what really made this trip perfect. Highly recommend.”
Small-group 5-day Orkney and North Coast 500 tour from Edinburgh with ferries, Viking sites, whisky stops, and sea views.
“An absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The tour operator - Scotland's Wild - did a great job in every detail. We greatly appreciated both the planned itinerary and the opportunities to make changes as needed. The guides - Calum and Karen - were great company and really enhanced the trip with their knowledge of Scottish geography, history and lore. I particularly valued the many stops at ancient archaeological sites, especially on Orkney, and every stop on every day added a lot to the overall enjoyment of the trip.”
