Scotland · 5-DAY EXPERIENCES
The 15 five-day trips below are the ones that hold up on the day, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down.
Review of the 5-day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Inverness tour from Edinburgh, with route details, value, guide tips and booking advice.
“Paul was a wonderful guide and we had an awesome group of people. The tour didn't feel rushed and we saw lots of lovely sites.”
Review of a five-day Scotland tour from Edinburgh with Skye, Loch Ness, Culloden, Eilean Donan Castle, and the Jacobite Steam Train.
“Just an incredible trip!! Sinclair, our driver and guide, made this the most memorable trip ever! Such full days - learned so much about Scottish history, enjoyed the gorgeous scenery, and shared the trip with a fabulous group of people from all over the globe!”
Explore Scotland’s Highlands, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, castles, and battlefields on a scenic five-day minibus tour from Edinburgh.
“This tour provided an excellent opportunity to see lots of different areas of Scotland. Our tour guide, Brodie, was fun and provided lots of information and stories to match the areas we visited. Accommodations booked by the tour company we comfortable but were not always an easy walk to dinner locations.”
Explore the Highlands and Isle of Skye from Edinburgh on a five-day small-group tour with castles, beaches, mountain roads, and local guides.
“We enjoyed everything about the tour. Our guide brought Scotland to life with his stories about the history, music, and geology of the area. The B and Bs that we stayed in were very comfortable and conveniently located for walking to dinner and shops. The van was comfortable and the small group made it easy to get to know the others on the trip. We will be looking forward to plan another trip with Viator.”
Review of a 5-day Orkney and Northern Coast tour from Edinburgh, with Highlands scenery, ancient sites, ferries, hotels, and practical tips.
“Totally fab -- this was an amazing tour! Our Rabbies tour guide was Nick and he was the best! Very witty, extremely knowledgeable, and kept everyone on the bus very entertained. The sites we visited were amazing and we had great weather on Orkney. Looking forward to my next Rabbies tour.”
Review of the 5-day Iona, Mull and Skye tour from Edinburgh, with ferry tips, lodging details, itinerary notes, costs, and honest advice.
“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.”
Review of a 5-day Scotland tour from Edinburgh covering Skye, Oban, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Inverness, and St Andrews.
“The trip, April 24-28, 2024, was beyond anything I could have hoped for. First off, John, our tour leader was incredible! When you spend 5 days with someone leading a tour, they really have to bring it and he did. His knowledge of the highlands and the storytelling, my God, the storytelling, was vast! We saw all the sights on the itinerary and even more because our group was punctual and considerate and we never had to wait for anyone beyond a minute or two maybe once. There were plenty of "pee" breaks as each destination was not more than an hour or so apart. So do not be concerned…”
Review of Serenity Scotland’s five-day private tour from Edinburgh to Skye, Loch Ness, St Andrews, castles, scenery, and local stories.
“This was our fist trip to Scotland, but my parents have toured with Iain several times, this was their third trip with Serenity Scotland! Our 10 day tour that was jointly organized with Iain and my mom had us starting in Edinbourgh, working our way though many of the castles on tRead more”
Explore Skye, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Culloden, and more on a five-day Highland tour from Edinburgh with hostel stays.
“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.”
Review of the 5-day Orkney and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, with Neolithic sites, ferries, castles, breakfasts, guides, and practical tips.
“This was an unforgettable journey! Our guide – Iain – was phenomenal. His knowledge and passion for Scotland were impressive. He shared fascinating stories and historical tidbits about each site we visited. Safety and wellbeing were clearly top priorities. Every evening, he made sure all of us were safely settled in our accommodations, and each morning, he was there to greet us with a smile, ready for another day of adventure. Always making sure that we had enough time to fully enjoy and immerse ourselves in each site without feeling rushed. He also created great atmosphere within the group, great music on the bus and engaging conversations. The Highlands and…”
Explore Scotland in five days from Glasgow, with Skye, Loch Ness, Glencoe, castles, historic sites, breakfasts, and guided transport.
“Great commentary from our tour guide, Alex, and great music when he wasn’t talking. Weather cooperated. Comfortable accommodations. Visit to Culloden Battlefield needs to be longer, not enuf time to view it all. Only boring bit was the Loch Ness cruise, didn’t care for the commentary.”
Review of a private five-day Scotland tour from Inverness, with Skye, Glencoe, Edinburgh sights, Cairngorms, and the far north.
“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”
Improve your English while exploring Edinburgh, Scottish castles, villages, hikes, home cooking, and local culture in a small five-day group.
“Amazing experience! I’ve met very nice people: Garry, his wife Elena and the other participants were very friendly. Every day we did some nice excursions. The accomodation is very charming e cosy. Compliments to Garry for the fantastic idea to join English speaking with beautiful hikes.”
Review of a five-day Islay whisky tour from Edinburgh, with nine Islay distilleries, ferry rides, tastings, lodging, guides, and value advice.
“An excellent trip altogether. Moray, the driver is fun and very Scottish! I have never had better breakfasts than those at Bowmore House Hotel, especially with a dram being provided.”
Review of a 5-day Orkney and North Coast 500 tour from Edinburgh, with ancient sites, ferries, whisky, castles, and Highland scenery.
“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.”
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