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Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides Tour

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Start and end in Edinburgh
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Start point
    60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Kelpies equine sculptures
    • Pass Stirling Castle
    • Glimpse Doune Castle
    • Scenic drive through Glen Coe
    • Visit Loch Ness
    • Live commentary and storytelling in English

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the River Ness
    • Visit Inverness Castle for city views
    • Explore bars and restaurants in Inverness
    Landmarks
    The Kelpies
    Stirling Castle
    Doune Castle
    Glen Coe
    Ben Nevis
    Loch Ness
    Inverness Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Inverness to Stornoway

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rogie Falls
    • Ferry journey from Ullapool to Stornoway
    • Harris Distillery visit with whisky tasting
    • All ferry journeys

    Optional Activities

    • Dolphin spotting during ferry crossing
    Landmarks
    Rogie Falls
    Ullapool
    Harris Distillery
    Stornoway
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  3. Day 3

    Stornoway

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dun Carloway Broch
    • Visit Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    • Visit Butt of Lewis and lighthouse
    • Explore Atlantic coastline

    Optional Activities

    • Wander around the harbour in Stornoway
    • Search for fresh seafood in local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Dun Carloway Broch
    Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    Butt of Lewis
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  4. Day 4

    Stornoway to Portree

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iolaire Monument
    • Explore beaches on Isle of Harris
    • Visit oldest medieval church on Isle of Harris
    • Ferry journey to Skye

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy local seafood and whisky in Portree
    • Take a scenic walk in Portree
    Landmarks
    Iolaire Monument
    Isle of Harris
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  5. Day 5

    Portree

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sligachan River and old bridge
    • View Cuillin mountains
    • View Eilean Donan Castle
    • Visit Kilt Rock
    • Visit Old Man of Storr

    Optional Activities

    • Visit shops in Portree
    • Dine at restaurants in Portree
    • Explore the picturesque harbour
    Landmarks
    Sligachan River
    Cuillin Mountains
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Kilt Rock
    Old Man of Storr
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  6. Day 6

    Portree to Edinburgh

    End point
    60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Ferry journey to Mallaig
    • Train journey along West Highland Line with Hogwarts Express route
    • Pass Dumbledore's Grave location
    • Cross Glenfinnan Viaduct

    Optional Activities

    • Jacobite Steam Train (reserve at time of booking)
    Landmarks
    Mallaig
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Fort William
    Cairngorms National Park
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4.7
Overall rating based on 36 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.2
  • 4.7

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  • J
    October 3rd, 2025
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    Louise is the best driver and guide I have ever experienced. She is an asset to any tour.
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Dear Jutta, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent tour experience. We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with Louise. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us again soon. Kind Regards Keith, Reservations, Highland Explorer Tours
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  • Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides Tour reviewer 2
    August 31st, 2025
    There are really no words that can do this trip justice. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our six day tour. The...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Dear Mattie and Lorna. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent tour experience. We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with Tiegan. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. Thank you so much for the wonderful 5* review and glad you learnt history on tour. We are delighted to receive such lovely feedback, and are happy to read that you loved Bonnie Scotland as much as we do! We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us again soon. Kind Regards Keith, Reservations, Highland Explorer Tours
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  • C
    June 23rd, 2025
    Great itinerary. The company was responsive to questions. Our tour leader was knowledgeable. Accommodations were...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Christine, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us including accommodations. We will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides Tour reviewer 4
    June 21st, 2025
    Our guide, Rich was brilliant. Informative, amusing, obliging, adaptable, knowledgeable and accommodating. He made...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Jennifer, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Rich is an amazing driver guide who loves sharing his knowledge and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • D
    September 22nd, 2024
    Tour was great but sometimes, such as touring of castle and gardens. there was not enough time to enjoy the castle...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Delphine, thanks for your 4 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We appreciate your comments and will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • G
    August 17th, 2024
    Steve was a terrific tour guide. He had the enthusiasm and story telling qualities that make a good tour a great...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Gregory, 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
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  • D
    August 9th, 2024
    Highland tours organized a great itinerary. Our guide, Steve was excellent. His attention to detail was outstanding....
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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides Tour reviewer 8
    August 5th, 2024
    Had an amazing time. Great accommodation. Tour guide, Rick, was fantastic. Very informative of all the Island history.
    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Jennifer, 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
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  • G
    July 30th, 2024
    A great tour, a beautiful part of the world, hope to return to see some more. Ali our driver/guide was amazing, had...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi Gail, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Ali is an amazing guide. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • R
    July 21st, 2024
    Perfect guide, very informative. But, our Jacobite Train was cancelled before we left Australia but still haven't...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi, thanks for your 5 star review. We will pass your feedback on. I am sorry to hear about this. Please contact Tour Radar for refund of steam train. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind Regards, Keith
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  • J

    Joshua

    Asked on February 1st, 2026

    can we please know the names of the hotels and/or bed & breakfast where we will be staying on this tour.

    Accommodation
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      At this time we can not confirm accommodation providers on this tour and will not be able to until a few days before departure when all details are finalised. We aim to keep travellers within 1 mile of the centre of the towns and around 10-15 minutes walk or so.

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    Gloria

    Asked on June 16th, 2025

    what options for accomodation would be available to us,3 girls wanting to travel together.We don't mind if there is a 3 bedded option in one room,or the hostel option.kindly advise.

    Accommodation
    Group size
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      We have no single rooms or triple rooms available for this tour on this date. You would be best to book with our sister company Haggis Adventures for this tour on this date. This would be multi shared hostel dorms on this tour.

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      Gloria

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      what options do we have for a group of 3?We dont mind a 3 bedded room,with a put up bed,on a BNB basis.The option under Haggis Adventure is on a hostel basis withoutbreakfast,which my other friends are not comfortable with,and we want to travel together.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      For 3 people we cannot offer anything but hostel rooms on this date I am afraid. If you want, you can book 1 hostel space via Haggis Adventures and a double or twin room through Highland Explorer Tours.

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    Kevin

    Asked on June 14th, 2025

    I can't seem to find what time the tour leaves Edinburgh on the 21st. Then what time we are due back in Edinburgh on the 26th.

    Tour Details
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Your tour would depart Edinburgh at 8:30AM with check in starting at 8:15AM. You should return to Edinburgh at 8:30 PM, traffic and delays depending.

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    Douglas

    Asked on June 4th, 2025

    Are there any Isle of Skye & the Outer Hebrides that start on September 6 or 7th.

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      It is only on 4th September 2025.

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      Douglas

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Are these items you list as additional services an extra cost? Are additional services like Isle of Harris, Old Man of Storr, Jacobite Steam Train, Dun Carloway Broch, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Isle of Skye, Portree, Kilt Rock, Glen Coe, Inverness, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Kelpies, Ullapool, Live Commentary & Storytelling in English, Distillery Visit, All Ferry Journeys included or extra? On insurance, can we purchase form you after the initial booking? If we check with our home travel agent for insurance and decide to take the Tour Radar insurance? Does the group smaller than 30 people? Do you provide Restaurant information so we may make reservations ahead? I read it is a challenge to get places in Porttree and other towns at high season. What can you help on that?

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      Douglas

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Does the tour guide show us the Trotternish point on the day we are in Portree? What are the sites? Do you provide dining names so we may reserve ahead of time? I understand that it is recommended in Porttree to get restaurant reservations. Do you transport us to our B&B or hotel we choose. It states we may be 20-30 minute walk to restaurants.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      We stop off at the main sites in Skye such as Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Sligachan and possibly Lealt falls on the 5 day tour Highlands and Skye and 6 day tour Skye and Hebrides. We may stop at Trotternish peninsula. The driver guide would provide some recommendations for restaurants that you can book when you are there or we can provide a list in advance of you booking a 5 day or 6 day tour. We have set accommodations booked for the 5 day and 6 day tours and we would be able to advise of the names of these on check in or 1 week before your tour. We would drop you off at each accommodations each night.

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    Roger

    Asked on June 3rd, 2025

    Does the tour include portaging luggage from tour bus to sleeping accommodations? Or does the tour bus drop you and your luggage right at the B&B?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      The driver will drop you off at the accommodation with your luggage. There might be a very small distance to walk to the entrance with your luggage.

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    Lisa

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    Can you suggest a reasonably priced hotel close by rendezvous for a few days prior and one day after

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Please see a list attached of Edinburgh accommodations near to our departure point.

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    Roger

    Asked on March 23rd, 2025

    Are there available spots for four travellers and two twin rooms?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      There is not enough space on this travel date. We cannot open any other rooms.

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    Salma

    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    Will there be food provided during the tour?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Meals are generally included, but it's best to check your specific itinerary for details.

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    Leonie

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    What is the payment policy for bookings?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      A deposit is typically required at the time of booking, and the remaining balance will be collected closer to the departure date.

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    Georgia

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    Can I choose the price in euros instead of USD?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, you can request to change the quote to euros for your booking.

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