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- Platinum Operator
- Highland Explorer Tours
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore historic Dunkeld and its cathedral
- Visit Dunrobin Castle and its gardens
- Tour the Neolithic sites on Orkney
- Cross the iconic Skye Bridge to Isle of Skye
- Ride the 'Hogwarts Express' steam train
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Edinburgh to Inverness
- Day 2 Inverness to Kirkwall
- Day 3 Orkney
- Day 4 Kirkwall to Ullapool
- Day 5 Ullapool to Portree
- Day 6 Portree to Oban
- Day 7 Oban
- Day 8 Oban to Edinburgh
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
Operated by
Highland Explorer Tours
Number of tours
7
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
88%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodAverage
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- From Sunday29 Jun, 2025To Sunday6 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,875
- From Sunday6 Jul, 2025To Sunday13 Jul, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $3,875
- From Sunday20 Jul, 2025To Sunday27 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:NZ $3,875
- From Sunday27 Jul, 2025To Sunday3 Aug, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $3,875
- From Sunday3 Aug, 2025To Sunday10 Aug, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $3,875
- From Sunday10 Aug, 2025To Sunday17 Aug, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $3,875
- From Sunday17 Aug, 2025To Sunday24 Aug, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $3,875
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday24 Aug, 2025To Sunday31 Aug, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $3,875
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday31 Aug, 2025To Sunday7 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:NZ $3,875
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday7 Sep, 2025To Sunday14 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastSharing a multi-bed roomFrom:NZ $3,875
What our customers ask about this tour
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Ray
Asked on April 8th, 2025My cousin and I would like to book on the above tour with Split Payment for SALE2025 price. Prefer 2 single rooms (or twin room). Also require 3 nights accommodation in Edinburgh prior to tour.
Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written April 2025We do not have two single rooms available on this tour, we can offer a twin room, but this depends on the dates you wish to travel and are subject to availability.
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Karen
Asked on February 18th, 2025is airfare included
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2025
Airfare is not included, accommodation and breakfast are.
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Kate
Asked on January 9th, 2025We are wondering what type of vehicle is used for this trip. Does it have lots of leg room for taller individuals and is it spacious for plus size passengers? As well, does the tour have a lot of walking.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written January 2025
There is enough space on our seats on our coaches but if you require a seat at the front of the coach or a seat at the back of the bus (which would have more leg room, depending on the coach), then please let us know, and we can ask you to request this and we can add this to your booking notes and it cannot be guaranteed.
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Luis
Asked on July 9th, 2023What are your dates for March 2024
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written July 2023
Our tour dates for 2024 will not be released until February/March of 2024
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Rachel
Asked on June 4th, 2023We are interested in dates for 2024 for this trip
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written June 2023
Dates and prices for our 2024 tours should be released around January or February, however it may be a little later depending on when in the year when you would like to go.
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Brooke
Asked on May 22nd, 2023What kind of accommodation is planed for this tour? Are the B&Bs ensuite?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written May 2023
Yes our B&Bs have ensuite bathrooms for each room. All accommodation will be B&B.
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Antonio
Asked on May 17th, 2023Do the accomodations include a queen size bed? Are all the hotels B&B?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written May 2023
Our B&B's will have the uk sizing for beds so it will be considered slightly smaller then a Queen. Double bed dimensions are 137cm x 190cm (4'5" x 6'3").
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Dennis
Asked on February 24th, 2023Can you suggest companies that offer travel insurance? Traveling with friend. Are there or could there be two beds in a room? Any meals offered with cost?
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Dennis
Traveler•Written February 2023What is the difference between this and you packaged tour with the same name?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
It is optional if you wish to take travel insurance but we do recommend. This would be B&B accommodation in a twin room if you prefer. Breakfast would be included. The packaged tour includes all the additional add on activities around the tour.
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Lee
Asked on February 21st, 2023is there any limit on the amount or size of luggage?
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Lee
Traveler•Written February 2023how do you arrange for the participants to have meals on each day?
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Lee
Traveler•Written February 2023can you say how much money per day should they approximately allow for meals
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Lee
Traveler•Written February 2023is there any free time on some days apart from that in Oban?
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Lee
Traveler•Written February 2023do you provide audioguides in Polish or German?
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Lee
Traveler•Written February 2023since there are 3 of my friends intending to participate in the tour, I'd like to ask if there is any possibility of them staying in one room
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Lee
Traveler•Written February 2023we would also like to receive your confirmation if the price of the tour (1,695) is payable in euro.
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Lee
Traveler•Written February 2023is the deposit of EUR 75 refundable in case the participants need to cancel
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
15kg max weight, it must be a medium sized suitcase. Luggage storage is available at the Edinburgh Bus Station, our departure point.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
Meals are not included, except for breakfast at the B&B accommodations. Participants will find their own meals in the evenings after being dropped off at the accommodation, and there will be a lunch stop during the tour itinerary where you will be able to find lunch as well.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
We leave this open to you to budget for what you can afford.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
Evenings when you have been dropped off at your accommodation, apart from when the driver-guide advises you there is an activity.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
Audioguides in German, but they are limited to the main stops on the mainland. The audioguide therefore wouldn't be suitable for this tour.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
We only offer double and twin rooms, each for 2 people.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
No, the deposit is not refundable, however it can be used for a future tour if you cancel. The full cancellation policy is viewable on the tour page here on tourradar.
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Adrian
Asked on February 18th, 2023I'm from Spain and I'm interested in your 8 days tour to Orkney, Skye and North Coast 500, in August. I'm just one person. It is possible to book?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2023
We are able to book individuals onto our sister company Haggis Adventures but the accommodation is shared dorm accommodation. We do have a single passenger option on our 6-day tour if you book as an individual we will add a single passenger supplement.
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