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- Gold Operator
- 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 - 16
- Age range 3 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Glen Coe & Loch Ness: Fascinating history and wonderful scenery
- Italian Chapel: Visit the unique church, built by Italian Prisoners of War
- Skara Brae: Visit one of world’s best preserved neolithic villages
- Maeshowe: Look inside the ancient burial chamber and discover more of Orkney’s Viking past.
- The Cairngorm Mountains: Stunning Highland scenery
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Edinburgh to Inverness
- Day 2 Inverness to Kirkwall
- Day 3 Explore Orkney
- Day 4 Kirkwall to Inverness
- Day 5 Inverness 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
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 16 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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Highland Experience Tours
Number of tours
13
Age Range
3 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
Jeanne· June 11th, 2025A goood experience Orkney was wonderful.Show more
Highland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi Jeanne, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you had a good experience and enjoyed the beauty of Orkney. It truly is a special place! We hope to see you on another adventure soon. Many Thanks, Highland Experience ToursTrip date: June 2025- CHChristopher· October 13th, 2023Eddy was very knowledgeable and considerate of all passengers needsShow moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewThank you for your lovely feedback about our driver-guide Eddy. We're delighted you had a great time on tour with him!Trip date: September 2023
- MSMarilyn· September 14th, 2023We just returned from an 8 day tour with Steve as our guide. He was fantastic! The tour was incredible. Only 13 in a mini bus and we all had such a lovely time. Left the tour teary as hated to leave all my new friends. Marilyn from CanadaShow moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewThanks for the review Marilyn!Trip date: September 2023
- Susan· September 13th, 2023Good value. Excellent driver. Saw all and more than brochure said.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHello there, thank you for your feedback. We are really glad that you enjoyed your tour with us! Best wishes, ChloëTrip date: September 2023
- PSPam· August 25th, 2023Tour to the Orkney islands was excellent! Our guide Eddie was funny, informative and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. The history and scenery were amazing, the accommodation was comfortable with a large variety offered for breakfasts.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewThanks Pam! We're so glad you had an amazing time on tour with Eddie.
Trip date: August 2023 - MKMitchell· June 22nd, 2022Wonderful itinerary, our tour guide Graham was great ! Did not disappointShow moreTrip date: June 2022
- CNCarol· October 12th, 2019The best tour I've ever been on. We saw everything on my wish list and then some. The guides were very knowledgeable. Accomadations were excellent. I especially enjoyed the B&B's as I have never stayed at one before.Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- Elena· July 16th, 2019Perfect tour,guide.accomodation,meals.Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- RPRichard· June 8th, 2019Mark was great, sorry I cannot provide a last name. An exceptional person really. Lots of commentary and we got the feeling that we were actually developing a friendship. He knows a lot about Scottish history and culture and it is clear that he is a big fan of it all. Great jokes too!Show moreTrip date: June 2019
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- From Thursday26 Jun, 2025To Monday30 Jun, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $1,897
- From Thursday3 Jul, 2025To Monday7 Jul, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $1,897
- From Thursday17 Jul, 2025To Monday21 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $2,121
- From Thursday24 Jul, 2025To Monday28 Jul, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $1,897
- From Thursday31 Jul, 2025To Monday4 Aug, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,121
- From Thursday14 Aug, 2025To Monday18 Aug, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,121
- From Thursday21 Aug, 2025To Monday25 Aug, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,121
- From Thursday28 Aug, 2025To Monday1 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,121
- From Thursday4 Sep, 2025To Monday8 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,121
- From Thursday11 Sep, 2025To Monday15 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $2,121
What our customers ask about this tour
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Steven
Asked on May 10th, 2025We wish to explore as much as available in the Orkneys. My daughter and I are very interested in archeology and related studies. Will your trip allow this or can you suggest another trip choice.
Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written May 2025This tour visits some of Orkney's most incredible ancient sites including Maeshowe, Skara Brae, The Stone Circles of Stenness and The Ring O'Brodgar. These ancient sites make Orkeney an amazing place to visit for history lovers and those interested in ancient civilisations. Our tours to Orkney aren't specifically archaeology focused, however they offer an excellent opportunity to see some of the island's most amazing ancient sites.
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Steven
Asked on March 25th, 2025I note that 4 night of occupancy in high quality in B&B is included. Given that the tour is of 5 days which day stay is not included on this the last day or the first?
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Steven
Traveler•Written March 2025In case we want to stay additional couple of days at the accommodation what additional cost will apply?
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Steven
Traveler•Written March 2025I note that day 2 has a ferry ride and a return ferry journey as such I am assuming that the luggage will have to be taken with us.
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Steven
Traveler•Written March 2025If we are to make payment are we able to cancel?
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Steven
Traveler•Written March 2025I want to know your cancellation policy and if we select payment by instalment whether additional charges will apply.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
The tour itself is 5 days but only 4 nights- so 4 nights of B&B stay are included. We are unable to book pre or post tour accommodation but we are happy to offer you recommendations.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
The bus will be taken on the ferry so your luggage will stay in the bus during this journey.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Cancellation policy: Within 7 days of tour departure, no refund. 7-14 days before tour departure, 50% refund. 14 days or more before tour departure, 90% refund.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
No additional charges will apply by paying in instalments.
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Steven
Traveler•Written March 2025Is Edinburgh Castle included for this tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Edinburgh Castle is not included as a stop on this tour. All of our tours venture to places outside of Edinburgh, particularly the Highlands.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Nights 1-4 of accommodation are included for your tour, i.e. the nights of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. Your last day of the tour is the 7th where you will be dropped back in Edinburgh in the evening and your tour will be over, so post-tour accommodation is not included.
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Cathy
Asked on February 8th, 2025What is the single surcharge, if any?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
For a single person travelling, a single surcharge would be applicable in this instance. The additional cost being £260.
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Katie
Asked on February 6th, 2025My suitcase is 68x41x23. I'm coming from overseas for a period of time…. I'd prefer to bring it on the tour as I only have a daypack.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
We understand the need to bring luggage with you however we do have a luggage limit in place to abide by weight restrictions on our buses; this is 1 cabin-sized suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, with a maximum weight of 15kg. If your tour is not fully booked you may be able to bring you suitcase with you; we recommend getting in touch closer to your tour date to enquire how full your tour is.
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Lindsay
Asked on January 22nd, 2025what is restroom access on bus?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Unfortunately, our vehicles do not have toilets however you can expect a comfort stop every 1-2 hours on our tours.
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Lindsay
Traveler•Written January 2025What type of vehicles do you have? How many persons per vehicle?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
The 3 vehicle types that our tours run on are as follows. 16-seater sprinter minivan, 35-seater bus, 59-seater coach. Our 5-day Orkney and the Far North tour typically operates on the 16-seater sprinter van as do most of our multi-day tours. The only tour that operates on the large coach is our 1-day Loch Ness tour.
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George
Asked on January 18th, 2025Cost for departures on 4 and 25 September 2025
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
For the scheduled departure on Thursday, 4 September 2025, the cost for one adult is £1210. If you are eligible for a concession, the cost would be £1200. Could you kindly confirm if you are enquiring about a private tour or if this is for the scheduled group tour?
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Fernando
Asked on December 29th, 2024How can I reach out for more information or to add services to my tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any additional information or to request additional services for your tour.
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Ximena
Asked on December 15th, 2024Is it safe to book my flights once the tour is confirmed?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, you can safely book your flights once you receive confirmation that your tour is scheduled.
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Kristen
Asked on December 9th, 2024Looking for a slow pace tour for a couple who cannot walk long distances. Want to visit Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Falkirk Wheel, Loch Ness, Scottish highlands, and also interested in Ireland.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
Our tours are suitable for people of all ages and not physically intensive. Driver/guides park close to attractions so passengers can walk as little or as much as they wish. We do not offer Military Tattoo tickets or tours to Falkirk Wheel. Recommend 3-day Ultimate Skye Experience tour for Loch Ness and Highlands.
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Lorraine
Asked on December 3rd, 2024wondering if tours are large buses 30 to 40 or small tomorrow 10 to 12 person bus
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
depending on demand, we have allocations available for groups ranging from 16 to 35 passengers
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