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Isle Of Skye And The Highlands

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Isle Of Skye And The Highlands - Highland Explorer Tours
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 29 - 30
Age range 5 to 90
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Edinburgh to Portree
  2. Day 2 Isle of Skye
  3. Day 3 Portree to Edinburgh
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  • Transport
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  • Flights
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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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  • RA
    · May 10th, 2025
    Well balanced trip and our guide was awesome. Great memories
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Isle Of Skye And The Highlands reviewer 2
    · May 6th, 2025
    The 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.
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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 more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • CM
    · March 30th, 2025
    Graeme was the best guide ever and made the trip so much better with his knowledge and personality
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: March 2025
  • JD
    · February 3rd, 2025
    The 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.
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: January 2025
  • Isle Of Skye And The Highlands reviewer 5
    · January 28th, 2025
    Everything 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.
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: January 2025
  • AR
    · January 7th, 2025
    Winter conditions restricted some activities, but otherwise a good trip.
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: January 2025
  • JB
    · October 11th, 2024
    Great 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 weather
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: August 2024
  • LM
    · September 28th, 2024
    A 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.
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: September 2024
  • CB
    · September 24th, 2024
    Our 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.
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: September 2024
  • JM
    · September 22nd, 2024
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    The 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!
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    Highland Explorer Tours commented on this review
    Hi 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. Keith
    Trip date: September 2024

Dates & Availability

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Isle Of Skye And The Highlands
From Edinburgh to Edinburgh

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    Lucas

    Asked on March 28th, 2025

    What happens if the Jacobite Steam Train is canceled?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      You 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, 2025

    Can you let me know of any tours for only solo travellers?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      What is the luggage allowance for a 2 or 3 day trip?

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    Can we book the tour on a private basis?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    What if the tour dates I want are not available?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    Can you let me know the itinerary please? Is there anything we will not see that you usually would, such as the train?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      Both the train and Dunvegan castle are unavailable during the winter.

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      Lisa

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Can you let me know if we see the quiraing and the fairy pools on the isle of skye for this trip also?

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      You should see the Quiraing but not the Fairy pools.

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    Christina

    Asked on January 22nd, 2025

    Is there possibility of sharing room or getting a single room?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    Is there any free time allotted at any point during any of the days?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2024

    Am I able to book for just myself, I am travelling alone? It doesn't give me the option on accommodation.

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2024

    Is there any storage for luggage at the meeting point?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2024

    Are there any additional fees if we alter the booking?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes, if you make changes such as adding optional excursions, prices may vary accordingly.

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