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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 - 35
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Kilmartin Glen: Take a walk through some of Scotland’s intriguing ancient history
- Glen Coe & Loch Ness: Admire the incredible scenery and discover the intriguing and tragic historic
- Eilean Donan: Scotland’s most beautiful castle
- Skye: A day to explore the whole island, with its stunning landscapes and attractive villages
- Culloden: Learn more about the Jacobite Rebellion, with a visit to the historic battlefield
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Through the Trossachs to Oban
- Day 2 Gruesome Glens and Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Day 3 A whole day to explore Skye
- Day 4 Castles, lochs and elusive monsters
- Day 5 Historic battlefields and highland villages
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
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
- GuesthouseDays 1, 2, 3, 4
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
- FoodExcellent
- BDBrenda J· July 27th, 2025I chose this tour mainly because it included the Isle of Skye and I had heard from so many that this was the most beautiful place they'd ever been to. They weren't wrong! Our driver guide was Rob Hall. Rob is an educated and knowledgeable person who is well-versed in Scotland's history. He provided so much more to our experience by telling us many stories as we drove along. He looked after us in a kind, respectful and fun manner. He was flexible with the itinerary which proved to be a bonus most of the time. We got to see some things not mentioned in the description of the tour, and other places we were unable to see due to tides, midges and other unforeseeable circumstances. The accommodations were very comfortable, clean and included delicious breakfasts. We had ocean-view rooms in most of them. The bus was the perfect size for our group of 16 and Rob did an amazing job maneuvering it through the many one-lane roads. My husband and I came away with a sense of wonder and gratitude for all that we saw and did in 5 days. We decided that we love Scotland just a tiny bit more than Ireland!Show more
Highland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi Brenda, Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful review of your Scottish Choice tour! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the Isle of Skye lived up to your expectations and that your entire journey left you with such a strong sense of wonder... Show more
Trip date: July 2025 - KKKurt· July 6th, 2025The overall experience of the the tour was excellent. We were very fortunate to have good weather and great B&B accommodations. All hosts were very friendly. But the star of our experience was the tour guide Rob Hall. Mr. Hall was by far the best tour guide I ever had. He was personable, knowledgeable and took the whole experience to a new level. He knew when to go to the sites to avoid the crowds and brought us to sites not on the itinerary that should have been included. There were no misses to his recommendations. He was able to adjust on the fly due to weather, traffic, and the requests of the guests on the bus. I cannot say enough about how much Mr. Hall made this tour an unforgettable and amazing experience.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewThank you so much for your amazing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on tour—and even more so that Rob played such a central role in making it unforgettable. Rob is indeed one of a kind: incredibly... Show moreTrip date: June 2025
- SSandra· June 23rd, 2025Iain was a great guide! Kept us extremely busy and entertained the entire time. Alot if driving but it was a welcome break in between all of the different areas we were able to visit. During the bus time, he kept us entertained with great stories of the areas we visited and great music. Great itinerary and guide was very knowledgeable. Would recommend!Show moreTrip date: June 2025
Andrew· May 28th, 2025What a phenomenal experience… the land is breathtaking, the people are friendly (and hilarious), the food is delicious - and I saw way more than I would’ve on my own. The tour was outstanding; adding extra stops and bits of history as we drove through the posted itinerary. I can’t recommend it enough. Hugh is awesome!Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi Andrew, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a phenomenal experience with us. It means a lot to know the landscape, local culture, and food all made an impression—and that the extra stops and stories along the... Show moreTrip date: May 2025- CVCJ· May 6th, 2025We loved every minute! Chris was the perfect driver and guide! He was informative, respectful and fun! We could tell he enjoyed his job! Our BnB hosts (David) were great, welcoming and kind. The places we stopped at were beautiful and we had just the right amount of time to explore and enjoy. Thanks for a great 5 day tour!Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi CJ, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear you loved every minute of the tour. Chris will be thrilled to know he made such a positive impression—he truly loves what he does, and it shows. We're also glad you felt... Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- KWKenn· April 25th, 2025This was the most wonderful experience from start to end in both better appreciating the history of the Highlands, and its outstanding natural features. Great value and accomodation (for most of our group), with tour Leader Graham setting a very high standard in conducting the tour. His knowledge, humour and willingness to make every day a highlight was way beyond what one could wish for, as was his coach driving skills and sense of timing. A big shout out for Graham! Can recommend to anyone thinking of the Scottish Highlands Tour to book with this group.. exceptional value for money!Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHello Kenn, Thank for your 5 start review. I am delighted you had such a wonderful time on the tour and enjoyed such a great experience with our guide Graham. Thank you for sharing your photos which are fabulous and will be helpful to other travellers... Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- SCSusanna· September 28th, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishThe best tour guide ever, Paul Alexander Henderson. The whole trip went very well. Gladly again????Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi Susanna, We are so pleased that you had such a great time on tour with Paul, and that you would love to travel with him again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you on tour again soon! Kind regards, Beth Highland Experience ToursTrip date: September 2024
- JBJan· September 14th, 2024Our driver/ guide Paul was amazing. His passion and knowledge of Scottish history was second to none and he's such a good story teller. He took us to some really cool places and and always had a story of what had happened there in history. He also gave a a demonstration of Kilt wearing and sword use which people from the other bus tours around us were clearly jealous of and joined in to watch. If I have one complaint it was that we were spread out in different accomodation each night and they were not all of the same standard especially when it came to breakfast. The one I was in on Skye just had boxes of cereal in your room and that was it, which didn't impress me greatly especially when the others talked about their lovely cooked breakfast. It was also a fair walk out of town so dinner wasn't really an option.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi there, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5* review! We’re delighted to hear that Paul delivered such an unforgettable experience through his storytelling and passion for Scottish history and that he added extra special touches like the kilt and... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- ALAnne· August 25th, 2024Cool sites and informative.Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi Anne, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased you enjoyed your overall experience on tour, we look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Beth Highland Experience ToursTrip date: August 2024
- Danielle· August 20th, 2024Chris was great! Very entertaining! The itinerary was great! Got to see a whole lot of Scotland in 5 days. Except for Inverness, the lodging left a lot to be desired. Oban didn’t have a working shower, and Skye left a bowl of cereal bars and called that breakfast. All were at least 1/2 mile away from food. There were a lot of unforeseen issues on this trip. The ferry caught fire so we had to drive to Skye, and the restaurants were closing by the time we got there. We also had to change buses two times due to company-wide equipment issues!!!Show moreHighland Experience Tours commented on this reviewHi Danielle, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you had a great time with Chris and got to see lots of the sights of Scotland. We appreciate your feedback regarding the transportation, and are sorry for any inconvenience... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
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- From Thursday7 Aug, 2025To Monday11 Aug, 2025EnglishFilling FastFrom:NZ $2,008 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Kate
Asked on June 9th, 2025Looking to confirm their is a spot left for a single.
Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written June 2025I can confirm we do have availability for this tour and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about booking or the itinerary.
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Kate
Traveler•Written June 2025One more question, what is the anticipated size of this tour group/date?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written June 2025
There are currently 17 passengers booked and this tour will be running on a 35-seat midi bus.
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Amelia
Asked on March 16th, 2025Is the price per person I am booking for 2 people on senior and adult
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
The price you are seeing is per traveler.
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Isaac
Asked on March 13th, 2025Can pre or post tour accommodation be arranged?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
While we do not arrange pre or post tour accommodations, there are multiple hotels and guest houses near the departure points which we can recommend.
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Carla
Asked on March 7th, 2025Do you have airport pick up or from the train station to the hotel?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
We don't offer airport or train station pick-up, as we have one central meeting point for departures. Our Edinburgh departure point is 1 Parliament Square, EH1 1RE. We kindly ask that all passengers arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure at our desk, located inside the Café Nero next door.
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Marcel
Asked on March 3rd, 2025What type of accommodations are provided?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
The accommodations provided are wonderfully situated, such as Bed & Breakfasts and Guest Houses in scenic locales, ensuring a comfortable stay.
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Carolin
Asked on February 15th, 2025Is it possible to be dropped off in Glasgow instead of Edinburgh at the end of the tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
It is possible to finish the tour in Glasgow. Often, passengers on this tour will receive a train ticket for the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow as part of their tour package.
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Thomas
Asked on February 12th, 2025I have a question regarding the luggage restriction. I will take a small bag as requested. However, I also have a larger bag that I don't want to take. Where can I leave the larger bag during the trip? Do you have storage facility or advice?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
We recommend storing larger luggage at the secure left luggage facility in Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. I am unable to leave URLs on the TourRadar messaging platform so if you Google 'Edinburgh Waverley Train Station Excess Baggage Company' you will find their website and rates.
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Chloe
Asked on January 30th, 2025Can someone reach out to me? I want to book this trip for our family. We are trying to book within that time and need to make sure we can make it to and from London for our flights. We plan to travel from London to Edinburgh by train and I am not sure how long it takes so not sure which dates will work best for us.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Our 5-day Scottish Choice tour will be departing every Monday and Thursday throughout the month of June, so if you arrive on the 11th, there is currently space on our 12th and 16th departures, should that suit your schedule.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Regarding the train from London to Edinburgh, trains run regularly throughout the day, typically every 30-60 minutes, with the journey taking about 4.5 to 5 hours.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
Please select the family room option for 5 people and we will place them into two rooms as requested.
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Chloe
Traveler•Written February 2025It will not allow me to choose a family room. It does not have that option anywhere. Please help
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Pim
Asked on January 11th, 2025Is there a detailed itinerary available for the tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
A detailed itinerary is available on our website. Please note that the exact itinerary may vary as each tour is unique, tailored to make the best of the prevailing conditions.
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Valerie
Asked on December 1st, 2024I am considering your tour services. I am, however, concerned about the accommodations.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
We book Bed & Breakfast Ensuite rooms for you so there is no stress! These would be rooms with a private bathroom, toilet, and shower, with breakfast provided by your accommodation whilst on tour. Your driver-guide will drop you off and pick you up from the accommodation during the tour and your accommodation would be located centrally in the village or town in which you are staying, allowing you to easily access evening meals in nearby restaurants.
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