View allThe trip was excellent, making the trip truly the best Scotland has to offer.
Jacqueline, traveled in February
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- Platinum Operator
- Highland Explorer 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
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 30
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- View the picturesque Eilean Donan in the Highlands
- Spot Nessie as you explore the shores of Loch Ness
- Hear the legends of the Isle of Skye and admire the views
- Enjoy the greatest railway journey in the world (Mid April – Mid Oct)
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Edinburgh to Portree
- Day 2 Isle of Skye
- Day 3 Portree 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
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
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Highland Explorer Tours
Number of tours
7
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CBcatherine· January 24th, 2026Ty our guide and driver was amazing. He was...Show more
Highland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Catherine, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review of your recent tour experience. We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with us. We are glad to hear you found it informative. We will be sure... Show moreTrip date: January 2026 - Alan· September 13th, 2025A great way to see the highlands and Skye. Our...Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewDear Alan, 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 David. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. We look forward to... Show moreTrip date: September 2025
- RARichard· May 10th, 2025Well balanced trip and our guide was awesome....Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Richard, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: April 2025
- Benoit· May 6th, 2025The organisation was good and Paul the driver/guide was very professional, arranging yet making sure we respected timings, etc. The overall itinerary was good. However the Dunvegan Castle on the 2nd day and the train ride on the 3rd day should we included in the tour by default. There is nothing else to do otherwise on the afternoon of the 2nd day, and it means the third day has no real highlights and we do a lot of driving just to get people there and back. We wanted to do the train (it was one of the main motivation to pick this particular tour) but unfortunately I hadn't understood the need to book it at the same time as the tour, and to this day still don't understand how I would have done that on TourRadar. I messaged when I realised just to be told it was booked out, So it was a mixed experience really. Scotland delivered at least.Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Benoit thanks for your 3 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Paul is an amazing driver guide and we will pass your feedback on. There is always an option to add on the optional experiences with us for the steam train... Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- CMCarol· March 30th, 2025Graeme was the best guide ever and made the...Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Carol, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Graeme is an amazing driver guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: March 2025
- JDJacqueline· February 3rd, 2025The trip was excellent. Our tour guide,...Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Jacqueline thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Graeme is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: January 2025
- Marree· January 28th, 2025Everything from the ease of the booking process...Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Marree, 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. KeithTrip date: January 2025
- ARAldo· January 7th, 2025Winter conditions restricted some activities,...Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Aldo, thanks for your 4 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. KeithTrip date: January 2025
- JBJanice· October 11th, 2024Great accommodation and food in Portree...Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Janice, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Connor is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: August 2024
- LMLoretta· September 28th, 2024A wonderful tour which we totally enjoyed....Show moreHighland Explorer Tours commented on this reviewHi Loretta, thanks for your 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Connor is an amazing guide and we will pass your feedback on. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us. Kind Regards. KeithTrip date: September 2024
Dates & Availability
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- From Wednesday4 Feb, 2026To Friday6 Feb, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday7 Feb, 2026To Monday9 Feb, 2026EnglishFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Wednesday11 Feb, 2026To Friday13 Feb, 2026EnglishFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday14 Feb, 2026To Monday16 Feb, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Wednesday18 Feb, 2026To Friday20 Feb, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday21 Feb, 2026To Monday23 Feb, 2026EnglishFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Wednesday25 Feb, 2026To Friday27 Feb, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday28 Feb, 2026To Monday2 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Wednesday4 Mar, 2026To Friday6 Mar, 2026EnglishFilling FastFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday7 Mar, 2026To Monday9 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $515 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Wayne
Asked on November 30th, 2025How would would we go about at least 2 private rooms and 1 shared?
Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written December 2025Unfortunately we only have 1 single room available for that departure date or indeed any dates close to it. We have twin rooms available if you would be happy to share with your brother.
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Wayne
Traveler•Written December 2025Can we book 3 twin rooms?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written December 2025
If for 4 adults, it would be 2 x twin rooms only. It is not possible to book a twin room for 1 adult, and as my colleague we only have 1 x single room.
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Dennis
Asked on November 9th, 2025I'd like to know if a tour of Eilean Donan Castle is possible on this tour?
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Dennis
Traveler•Written November 2025We are specifically interested in seeing Eilean Donan Castle but your response appears to indicate that may not occur if it is busy on the day of the tour
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written November 2025
As per our itinerary, Eilean Donan does feature as a photo opportunity on this tour. However, the main focus of this tour is to spend time around the Isle of Skye to see many other attractions giving a fully comprehensive overview of Scotland and the island.
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Brooke
Asked on September 26th, 2025Do you offer a highlands tour that leaves Edinburgh on Oct 11 or 12
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written September 2025
Are you interested in a 3-day tour in particular departing on these dates? If so then we do operate such a tour starting on the 11th of October, however I must highlight that we do have very limited availability for this tour so it would depend on how many passengers are you wanting to book, as well as what kind of rooming for accommodation.
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Caroline
Asked on September 17th, 2025Could there be transportation to and from airport to meeting spot? Also, what airport would we go to?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written September 2025
We do not offer airport pickup. All our tours depart from Edinburgh city centre. You will need to fly to Edinburgh to join the tour.
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Jenna
Asked on September 14th, 2025The steam train. Where does that fit into the tour as an option please?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written September 2025
If you take the steam train option you will be driven to Fort William and then ride the train to Mallaig where the driver will pick you up and then continue the tour. If you do not take the train you will ride the bus between the locations, likely with another stop on the way. If there is coach space it is often to the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
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Jenna
Traveler•Written September 2025How do we book for 2 adults as the tour has a minimum of 3 people for accommodation when booking?
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Jenna
Traveler•Written September 2025Surely 2 people can fit in accommodation that can sleep 3 or 4 people? It is normally the one price for a room.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written September 2025
We would not be able to accommodate a family room for 3/4 for 2 people only.
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Jenna
Traveler•Written September 2025Does this mean we can't go on the tour?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written September 2025
There is mixed gender, shared hostel accommodation left for this departure but if this is not of interest then you would only be able to take this tour on another departure date, like the 8th or 15th of October.
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Katrina
Asked on May 24th, 2025Would it be possible to have a vegetarian breakfast available for the tour?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written May 2025
There will be vegetarian options when ordering your breakfast.
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Frank
Asked on May 12th, 2025Is it possible that the tour may be cancelled due to limited participation? In such case our fight tickets cannot be cancelled and reimbursed.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written May 2025
The tour should be going ahead as we have enough people booked on.
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Aaron
Asked on April 25th, 2025I'm very much interested in the three day Isle skye and the Highlands but I want to travel in September 2025. Do you have a waiting list? And how much is it?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written April 2025
We do not have a waiting list for the tour. What dates are you looking to travel? I can let you know the availability we have.
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Aaron
Traveler•Written April 2025I am interested to go in September 2025 for 2 people. Whatever dates you have in September. Thanks
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written April 2025
We have two 3-day tours per week throughout September. So if you could provide us with a preferred date, we can have a look at those dates, which would make any specific search a lot easier for us.
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Aaron
Traveler•Written May 2025I am interested in going September 2 or close to it, or September 15, 2025, or close to it. for 2 people.
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Aaron
Traveler•Written May 2025I also want to know where the B & B is located and is there a private bathroom.
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written May 2025
You can check availability on the Tour Radar page - it will give you available dates for a single room. This room will include a private bathroom. The accommodation will be in Portree.
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Lucas
Asked on March 28th, 2025What happens if the Jacobite Steam Train is canceled?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written March 2025
You will be refunded for the train element, and additional or longer stops will be made during the day to compensate.
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Pam
Asked on March 11th, 2025Can you let me know of any tours for only solo travellers?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, we have single rooms with a supplement for this tour, which are on request. This would be part of a public tour, as up to 30 people can book for this tour.
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Pam
Traveler•Written March 2025What is the luggage allowance for a 2 or 3 day trip?
- Highland Explorer ToursOperator•Written March 2025
We recommend one reasonably sized suitcase or piece of baggage and one small carry on bag per person, up to a maximum weight of 15kg (33lbs). Maximum size is 67cm x45cm. You may find it useful to bring a small bag in which to keep your purse, a reusable bottle of water and anything you might need during the day. You can bring this bag onboard the bus with you and store it in the overhead luggage rack. Passengers are required to carry their own luggage while travelling with us.
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