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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 29 - 30
- Age range 5 to 90
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- View the picturesque Eilean Donan in the Highlands
- Spot Nessie as you explore the shores of Loch Ness
- Hear the legends of the Isle of Skye and admire the views
- Enjoy the greatest railway journey in the world (Mid April – Mid Oct)
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Edinburgh to Portree
- Day 2 Isle of Skye
- Day 3 Portree to Edinburgh
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- 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
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 30 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 12 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by
Highland Explorer Tours
Number of tours
7
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
88%
Highland Explorer Tours are dedicated to delivering the very best travel...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- RARichard· May 10th, 2025Well balanced trip and our guide was awesome. Great memoriesShow more
Highland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Richard, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: April 2025 
Benoit· May 6th, 2025The organisation was good and Paul the driver/guide was very professional, arranging yet making sure we respected timings, etc. The overall itinerary was good. However the Dunvegan Castle on the 2nd day and the train ride on the 3rd day should we included in the tour by default. There is nothing else to do otherwise on the afternoon of the 2nd day, and it means the third day has no real highlights and we do a lot of driving just to get people there and back. We wanted to do the train (it was one of the main motivation to pick this particular tour) but unfortunately I hadn't understood the need to book it at the same time as the tour, and to this day still don't understand how I would have done that on TourRadar. I messaged when I realised just to be told it was booked out, So it was a mixed experience really. Scotland delivered at least.Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Benoit thanks for your 3 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Paul is an amazing driver guide and we will pass your feedback on. There is always an option to add on the optional experiences with us for the steam train... Show moreTrip date: April 2025- CMCarol· March 30th, 2025Graeme was the best guide ever and made the trip so much better with his knowledge and personalityShow moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Carol, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Graeme is an amazing driver guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: March 2025
- JDJacqueline· February 3rd, 2025The trip was excellent. Our tour guide, Graeme, did a wonderful job, regaling us on all things Scottish, was so considerate, and very helpful. He recommended restaurants and other places to buy food, and made extra stops when requested. For our tour of Skye, the weather cooperated, even in the middle of winter, making the trip truly the best Scotland has to offer.Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Jacqueline thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Graeme is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: January 2025
- Marree· January 28th, 2025Everything from the ease of the booking process to the comprehensive itinery was great! Tour Radar demonstrated excellent customer care with regular updates, reminders and useful information. Would thoroughly recommend using them as I will be in the future.Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Marree, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: January 2025
- ARAldo· January 7th, 2025Winter conditions restricted some activities, but otherwise a good trip.Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Aldo, thanks for your 4 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: January 2025
- JBJanice· October 11th, 2024Great accommodation and food in Portree Comfortable bus seats, particularly the smaller bus, Thoroughly enjoyed having Connor as our guide, a great storyteller, friendly. Stunning scenery, we were lucky with weatherShow moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Janice, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Connor is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: August 2024
- LMLoretta· September 28th, 2024A wonderful tour which we totally enjoyed. The scenery was stunning and places visited were perfect . Connor made the trip all the more enjoyable with his knowledge and amazing storytelling. We highly recommend this tour to anyone.Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Loretta, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Connor is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: September 2024
- CBCharlotte· September 24th, 2024Our tour to the Highlands and the Isle of Skye was excellent. Our guide Paul, with Highland Explorers, was very pleasant and informative and considerate of the needs of his passengers. Our room at The Skye Inn was very nice and the breakfast provided also great. The frequent stops for sightseeing and the train ride were enjoyable. Our favorite stop was Dunveggan Castle.Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Charlotte, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Paul is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: September 2024
- JMJuliane· September 22nd, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe tour was varied and well organized! Steve was a great tour guide! He gave us helpful tips and even adapted the tour due to the fantastic weather so we could picnic in absolutely stunning scenery instead of having lunch in Portree. We had a great time!Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Juliane, Thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Steve is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: September 2024
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- From Wednesday11 Jun, 2025To Friday13 Jun, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,209
- From Monday16 Jun, 2025To Wednesday18 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,209
- From Saturday21 Jun, 2025To Monday23 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$1,209
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Lucas
Asked on March 28th, 2025What happens if the Jacobite Steam Train is canceled?
Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written March 2025You will be refunded for the train element, and additional or longer stops will be made during the day to compensate.
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Pam
Asked on March 11th, 2025Can you let me know of any tours for only solo travellers?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, we have single rooms with a supplement for this tour, which are on request. This would be part of a public tour, as up to 30 people can book for this tour.
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Pam
Traveler•Written March 2025What is the luggage allowance for a 2 or 3 day trip?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written March 2025
We recommend one reasonably sized suitcase or piece of baggage and one small carry on bag per person, up to a maximum weight of 15kg (33lbs). Maximum size is 67cm x45cm. You may find it useful to bring a small bag in which to keep your purse, a reusable bottle of water and anything you might need during the day. You can bring this bag onboard the bus with you and store it in the overhead luggage rack. Passengers are required to carry their own luggage while travelling with us.
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Federico
Asked on February 21st, 2025Can we book the tour on a private basis?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, you can request a quote to have the tour run on a private basis.
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Kirsten Janieke
Asked on February 15th, 2025What if the tour dates I want are not available?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2025
If specific dates are not available, alternative dates or options such as hotel room substitutions may be offered.
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Lisa
Asked on February 14th, 2025Can you let me know the itinerary please? Is there anything we will not see that you usually would, such as the train?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2025
Both the train and Dunvegan castle are unavailable during the winter.
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Lisa
Traveler•Written February 2025Can you let me know if we see the quiraing and the fairy pools on the isle of skye for this trip also?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written February 2025
You should see the Quiraing but not the Fairy pools.
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Christina
Asked on January 22nd, 2025Is there possibility of sharing room or getting a single room?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written January 2025
This is available for a single room for this tour on this date. It is subject to availability.
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Elizabeth
Asked on January 21st, 2025Is there any free time allotted at any point during any of the days?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written January 2025
You have free time each evening in Portree, you can explore the town, have dinner in a local restaurant. During the day the driver must keep to his schedule, and visit the planned stops on time.
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Connie
Asked on December 17th, 2024Am I able to book for just myself, I am travelling alone? It doesn't give me the option on accommodation.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written December 2024
No, We are fully booked for a single room for this tour on this date. You can book a multi share dorm hostel accommodation with our sister company Haggis Adventures for this tour.
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Anika
Asked on November 23rd, 2024Is there any storage for luggage at the meeting point?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written November 2024
No, there are no options to store luggage at the meeting point, but there are options in the city centre at the bus station.
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Benoit
Asked on November 21st, 2024Are there any additional fees if we alter the booking?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, if you make changes such as adding optional excursions, prices may vary accordingly.
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