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- Highland Experience 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 5 - 35
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Culloden: Visit the historic battlefield and learn more about the Jacobite Rebellion
- Loch Ness: Monster spotting on a boat cruise
- Eilean Donan: Scotland’s most beautiful castle, beneath the mountains of Kintail.
- Skye: Explore the scenery and fascinating stories, with visits to the Cuillins Hills and the Trotternish Peninsula
- Glen Coe: Wonderful scenery and fascinating history
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Edinburgh to Inverness
- Day 2 Explore the Isle of Skye
- Day 3 Inverness to Edinburgh
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- 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
- Optional
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 35 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
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by
Highland Experience Tours
Number of tours
13
Age Range
3 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- OSOLGA· July 7th, 2025Really enjoyed the 3-day Ultimate Skye Experience Tour with a very knowledgeable, experienced, organized and a good-looking Scottish tour guide. He also has perfect speech skills which I find very important during group tours; very easy to understand and keep focused. I appreciated having an opportunity to see the country, its famous places only heard of before as well as to learn new from an awesome dedicated guide.Show more
Highland Experience Tours commented on this reviewThank you so much for your kind words about the 3-Day Ultimate Skye Experience Tour! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic time exploring the beauty of Scotland with us. It sounds like your guide made a strong impression—not just with his... Show moreTrip date: June 2025 - CJCatherine· April 8th, 2025Cameron was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Very good on the first day but became indifferent on the second and third. Plans kept changing due to one couples wishes. We would agree to the itinerary and a couple of hours later it was changed: annoying.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHello Catherine, Thank you for your excellent review of our tour and I am pleased that you found our guide Cameron to be knowledgeable and entertaining. I am sorry you encountered some itinerary timing issues and hope this did not effect your overall... Show moreTrip date: March 2025
- AAnonymous· December 9th, 2024Scotland was an experience of a lifetime made possible by a enjoyable planned tour with and experienced tour guideShow moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHello, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you had an unforgettable experience in Scotland and enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Beth Highland Experience ToursTrip date: December 2024
- CCCHIARA· December 9th, 2024The whole tour was amazing! Alex is amazing and really talented at what he does. Can see that he is very passionate about this job! Makes so much effort to explained literally everything to us and ensures our safety. Really felt like my mum and I got to experience Scotland in-depth. We had a lot of time to explore the places we went to. It did not feel rushed at all! Alex definitely deserves a raise!Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi Chiara, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your mum had such an enriching experience. Alex will be thrilled to know that his passion, effort, and attention to detail made such an impact. We’re glad you... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- PBPedro· December 5th, 2024We did the tour with Alex, who is an excellent guide. For sure he deserves a raise!Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi there, Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with Alex. We couldn't agree more – he truly is an excellent guide, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We’re lucky to have him on our... Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- CZCristelle· August 17th, 2024The3 day Skye tour was fantastic. Our driver/tour guide Chris was extremely informative and entertaining. The B&B in Inverness was excellent with helpful and welcomig staff and a very hearty hot breakfast. The tour was well paced.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewThank you so much for your kind thoughts! We're so glad you enjoyed your trip with Chris! We'll be sure to pass your kind words along! --Audrey, Highland Experience ToursTrip date: August 2024
- LHLorelei· June 16th, 2024I had a wonderful time on the Highlander experience tour/ ultimate Skye experience. Michael our tour guide / driver was excellent. He was friendly and caring as well as being very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. The B and B I stayed in was lovely and well presented. I had a beautiful view of the river Ness from my window.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHello Lorelei, Thank you for leaving us this 5* review! We are delighted you had such a memorable time on tour with us. Your guide will be so grateful for these kind words! We are so pleased you found your accommodation comfortable and neat. We... Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- SMStewart· May 20th, 2024Our Ultimate Skye Experience was fantastic. Our driver/guide, Neal, was outstanding at both jobs. We loved his passion for his home country and his eagerness to share his wealth of knowledge about the history of Scotland. Though we were on a schedule; we were often allowed input on where we would enjoy spending more or less of our time. He had great recommendations on local restaurants and nightlife. Our accommodations in Inverness, The Gluenuig House, were wonderful. Roz was a delightful hostess, and her home was beautifully furnished and spotless. The morning breakfasts provided plenty of satisfying options for everyone. We would highly recommend this tour.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi Stewart, Thank you so much for your very kind 5* review. We are so pleased that you had an amazing time exploring the Highlands and Skye with Neal! We will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
Dianne· September 16th, 2023We had a great time, our coach driver Maj was excellent we felt very safe with his driving, he told lots of stories made us laugh and felt welcome, we had plenty of break stops, accommodation was very good plus a good breakfast . We would highly recommend TourRadar.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewThanks for the review of our company, Highland Experience Tours. We're so glad you had a great time on tour with Maj!Trip date: September 2023- MFMartyn Lloyd· August 4th, 2023We had a fabulous time and a great way to see Scotland in a short space of time. Our guides, Terrie and Donnie were terrific and good fun. Accommodation was excellent, and great breakfast. Would recommend the Ile of sky tour for anyone wanting to see the Scottish highlands and up and close to a hairy Coo!Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewThanks for the review Martyn! We're glad you had a terrific time on tour with Terri and Donnie.Trip date: July 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Tyler
Asked on June 14th, 2025We are looking to see as much as we can in 7 or 8 days. Maybe you can come up with some suggestions on how best to use this time and maybe stack 2 tours back to back.
Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written June 2025If you are looking for a multiple day tour the 3 day Skye is the perfect opportunity to explore and travel like a local in one of Scotland's most scenic locations: the Isle of Skye. Leaving from Edinburgh you see the sites of Culloden, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, The Cuillins Hills, Trotternish Peninsula and Glen Coe. For day tours that you could do back to back our most popular tours are Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands that run daily, Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle & Dunfermline Abbey that runs multiple times a week and so does the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Ness & The Great Glen tour.
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Hayley
Asked on April 9th, 2025I have a mother and son planning travel to London and Scotland in June, July, or August of this year. They would like to try to experience a football match in London, the Highland games (if possible) and the quintessential Scotland places to visit, and golf at St. Andrews. They would like to keep the entire trip around 7-8 days. I was thinking I might be able to book a couple of your itineraries back to back, can you help me put this together? They would like separate rooms and are open to apart-hotel/private home stays as well. They are working on a budget, above hostel but not luxury.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written April 2025
If your clients are looking to travel on a budget, a private tour might not be the best fit, as those tend to be a bit more premium in price. However, we do have a range of scheduled multi-day and 1-day tours that could work really well for them, offering great value while still covering many of Scotland's must-see locations. While our scheduled tours don't include visits to the Highland Games, there are plenty of events taking place throughout the summer within easy reach of Edinburgh—Pitlochry and Stirling are two great options to look into, depending on their dates. I'd be happy to suggest some tour combinations that could work for a 7–8 day itinerary. Let me know if they have any confirmed travel dates yet, and I can tailor the suggestions a bit more specifically.
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Chemin
Asked on March 30th, 2025Is there a cruise option at Loch Ness and what is the cost?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written April 2025
We can include a cruise at Loch Ness in your itinerary, and the cost will be provided based on the date and any special requests you might have.
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Maude
Asked on February 21st, 2025What are the start and end points of the tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
The tour starts in Glasgow and ends in Edinburgh. We offer flexibility with the start and finish points for private tours.
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Keith
Asked on January 6th, 2025Would like to know if the bus has a bathroom. If not, how often are rest stops made? Additionally, inquired about the cost for the Loch Ness Boat Cruise and Urquhart Castle.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Bus does not have toilets on board, makes regular comfort stops approximately every 1 to 2 hours. On day 3 of the tour, option to take Loch Ness cruise and visit Urquhart Castle. Combined ticket costs £28 (subject to change), payable in cash only to driver on tour day.
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Isabelle Marie-Ange
Asked on September 28th, 2024If the bus for the tour isn't full, will the trip be cancelled?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
Our tours are almost always guaranteed to run, and cancellation due to not reaching full capacity is exceptionally rare.
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Natalie
Asked on September 26th, 2024Are meal options available for someone with gluten intolerance?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
Meal options can be adjusted for dietary restrictions such as gluten intolerance. Please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
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Cristina
Asked on September 19th, 2024I'm quite flexible to start sometime from Oct. 13 - Oct. 17 and would like to know whether the departure of the tour is guaranteed? And if not, what days are usually always taking part?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
These tours do usually depart, however, we do reserve the right to cancel the tour in the case of low passenger numbers or events outside our control such as adverse weather. It is most likely that our 3-day Ultimate Skye Experience will be going ahead on the dates from Oct 13-17. I would recommend booking for October 14 as we have already met the minimum passenger number for this tour, and therefore it will almost certainly be going ahead.
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Bruce
Asked on August 7th, 2024Do kids travel free? If not, is there a separate rate per person for the kids?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written August 2024
Kid's don't travel free for this tour, however, they do travel at a reduced rate. On tour radar it is £429 per adult based on a twin or double room, and £415 for a child based on a twin or double room.
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Ahmed
Asked on August 7th, 2024How can I personalize this tour to add another day or 2 of other attractions? Or does the whole tour have to be private? If that is the case / what kind of fees are involved for private tour?
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Ahmed
Traveler•Written August 2024Can she bring a bag with the following dimensions: 18 inches Wide, 27 inches tall, 10 inches deep?
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Ahmed
Traveler•Written August 2024If she books for either August 18th or 19th, will she have instant booking confirmation?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written August 2024
On our multi-day tours, we guarantee to carry one piece of luggage per passenger of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, with a maximum of 15 kg. Due to the limited space available on our mini coaches, we are unable to guarantee that we would be able to carry larger suitcases than this. In addition to this one piece of stored luggage, you can each bring one piece of carry-on luggage with you, this would usually be a small backpack to carry your essentials for the day.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written August 2024
Once we have confirmed the booking on our system, the passenger will receive a notification of this through Tour Radar.
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