I am able to join my friends who already booked. I wanted to be added to their group. Can I please be added to them and how much would it cost?

There would be the option of joining their departure, either by making your own booking for a single room or by turning their twin room into a family 3. This option would cost the same as what they have paid $579.00. They would not have to pay anything additional. If you want to book the single room there would be a single supplement meaning it would be a more expensive.

What time will the tour end on day 3 (Sunday)?

This tour is scheduled to return at 4PM on the final day. We generally advise not to book any onward travel for up to 3 hours in the event of any unexpected delays.

Are the circuits in English? Do you have audio guides?

The tour is in English with an option to download the audio guide app on Google Play store or the Apple store or we can send an audio guide link to you once booked to download this.

Can you also help with booking the outbound and return flights?

We can only help book the tour for you. We do not provide quotes for flights and accommodation.

Is the map on this tour listing accurate? It looks like we would take the same route back but the itinerary sounds different than what the map shows. Also, are there any luggage requirements? If so, are there options to store additional luggage somewhere? In addition, what are the room accommodations at the b&b? Do we share rooms or have our own?

It would be a different route back as different itinerary. There is no option to store luggage at check in or with us on tour. You can take up to 1 medium sized suitcase per person on tour up to 15kg. It would be in multi share hostel dorm accommodations, but there may be an option for a twin room b&b.

I will be looking at July 6,2025 thru July 8 2025. Are those dates available. Or when will I be able to book this?

Please keep checking back with us as it is not available as yet for these dates.

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Loch Ness, The Fairy Pools & Isle of Skye

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Start and end in Edinburgh

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Edinburgh to Loch Ness
Edinburgh to Loch Ness
Start point
60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB)
Included Activities
- Walk through Perthshire forest at The Hermitage
- Explore Culloden Battlefield
- Visit Clava Cairns
- Travel along the entire length of Loch Ness
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise on Loch Ness (available until 9 August 2026)
- Relax by the shores of Loch Ness
- Visit a local pub for drinks
Landmarks
Forth Road Bridge
Dunkeld Cathedral
The Hermitage
Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Loch Ness
Day 2
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle
- Explore Isle of Skye
- Visit the Fairy Pools
- View the Cuillin Mountains
Landmarks
Eilean Donan Castle
Isle of Skye
Fairy Pools
Cuillin Mountains
Day 3
Fort Augustus to Edinburgh
Fort Augustus to Edinburgh
End point
60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Commando Memorial
- Travel through Glen Coe
- Cross Rannoch Moor
- Visit the Kelpies
Landmarks
Ben Nevis
Commando Memorial
Glen Coe
Rannoch Moor
Kelpies

Landmarks
Forth Road Bridge
Dunkeld Cathedral
The Hermitage
Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Loch Ness

Landmarks
Eilean Donan Castle
Isle of Skye
Fairy Pools
Cuillin Mountains

Landmarks
Ben Nevis
Commando Memorial
Glen Coe
Rannoch Moor
Kelpies

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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4.7

Amyn4.3•October 2026
Excellent Tour Operator with a very good Driver/Guide
Kaylyn5.0•October 2026
My mom & I had an amazing time on the Isle of Skye & Outer Hebrides tour. A small group tour was the perfect way to...
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Avery5.0•October 2026
Loved loved loved this trip! Tour guide, Cara, was excellent and super knowledgeable.

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Joyce
Asked on August 5th, 2026
I am able to join my friends who already booked. I wanted to be added to their group. Can I please be added to them and how much would it cost?
Group size
Price / Availability
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written August 2026
  There would be the option of joining their departure, either by making your own booking for a single room or by turning their twin room into a family 3. This option would cost the same as what they have paid $579.00. They would not have to pay anything additional. If you want to book the single room there would be a single supplement meaning it would be a more expensive.
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  Joyce
  Traveler•Written August 2026
  Just checking in if I can book now at the $579 price with my group so now we're 3 people in the group please? Cause I don't know how to do that with it still giving me the 1 person $700 something price.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written August 2026
  I have modified their booking. They just need to approve the changes and add your information and it can be finalised.
J
Jen
Asked on July 23rd, 2026
What time will the tour end on day 3 (Sunday)?
Tour Details
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written July 2026
  This tour is scheduled to return at 4PM on the final day. We generally advise not to book any onward travel for up to 3 hours in the event of any unexpected delays.
C
Carole
Asked on June 3rd, 2026
Are the circuits in English? Do you have audio guides?
Tour Details
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written June 2026
  The tour is in English with an option to download the audio guide app on Google Play store or the Apple store or we can send an audio guide link to you once booked to download this.
J
Jen
Asked on December 9th, 2024
Can you also help with booking the outbound and return flights?
Flights / Transfers
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  We can only help book the tour for you. We do not provide quotes for flights and accommodation.
J
Julie
Asked on July 22nd, 2024
Is the map on this tour listing accurate? It looks like we would take the same route back but the itinerary sounds different than what the map shows. Also, are there any luggage requirements? If so, are there options to store additional luggage somewhere? In addition, what are the room accommodations at the b&b? Do we share rooms or have our own?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written July 2024
  It would be a different route back as different itinerary. There is no option to store luggage at check in or with us on tour. You can take up to 1 medium sized suitcase per person on tour up to 15kg. It would be in multi share hostel dorm accommodations, but there may be an option for a twin room b&b.
- J
  Julie
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  Just to double confirm, the attached map from the tour listing is not correct then, right?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written July 2024
  I think the interactive map is a bit glitchy on Tour Radar. Please see it better on our website.
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Paul
Asked on July 7th, 2024
I will be looking at July 6,2025 thru July 8 2025. Are those dates available. Or when will I be able to book this?
Price / Availability
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written July 2024
  Please keep checking back with us as it is not available as yet for these dates.

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Loch Ness, The Fairy Pools & Isle of Skye

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Itinerary

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Edinburgh to Loch Ness

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Isle of Skye

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Fort Augustus to Edinburgh

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