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Isle Of Skye And The Highlands

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh to Isle of Skye

    Start point
    60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, 07:45)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Views of Stirling Castle
    • Travel through Rannoch Moor
    • Scenic views of Glen Coe
    • Ferry crossing to Isle of Skye
    • Explore Portree harbour
    Landmarks
    Stirling Castle
    Rannoch Moor
    Glen Coe
    Portree
    The Kelpies
    Eilean Donan Castle
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  2. Day 2

    Isle of Skye

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Old Man of Storr rock formation
    • Visit Kilt Rock and cascading waterfall
    • Learn tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape

    Optional Activities

    • Dunvegan Castle (summer departures only, mid-April to mid-October, reserve at time of booking)
    • Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles (summer departures only, mid-April to mid-October, pay locally)
    Landmarks
    Old Man of Storr
    Kilt Rock
    Cuillin Mountains
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  3. Day 3

    Isle of Skye - Edinburgh

    End point
    60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, United Kingdom (60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, 17:00 - 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eilean Donan Castle
    • Explore Dundreggan Rewilding Centre and learn about Trees for Life
    • Stop at Loch Ness in Fort Augustus
    • Visit the Commando Memorial
    • Explore Dunkeld village and Dunkeld Cathedral
    • View the Forth Rail Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • World-famous Jacobite Steam Train (summer departures only mid-April to mid-October, reserve at time of booking)
    Landmarks
    Eilean Donan Castle
    Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
    Loch Ness
    Fort Augustus
    Commando Memorial
    Ben Nevis
    Dunkeld Cathedral
    River Tay
    Forth Rail Bridge
    Glen Shiel
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    4.8
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
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    4.4
  • Food
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  • C
    January 24th, 2026
    5
    Ty our guide and driver was amazing. He was informative and respectful. He tried wherever possible accommodated our...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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 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 And The Highlands reviewer 2
    September 13th, 2025
    5
    A great way to see the highlands and Skye. Our driver Dave had a vast knowledge of the history of the area and this...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Dear 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 welcoming you back on tour with us again soon. Kind Regards Keith, Reservations, Highland Explorer Tours
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  • R
    May 10th, 2025
    5
    Well balanced trip and our guide was awesome. Great memories
    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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. Keith
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  • Isle Of Skye And The Highlands reviewer 4
    May 6th, 2025
    3
    The organisation was good and Paul the driver/guide was very professional, arranging yet making sure we respected...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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 and Dunvegan castle subject to availability via Tour Radar. I am sorry to hear that you were not aware of this. Kind Regards. Keith
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  • C
    March 30th, 2025
    5
    Graeme was the best guide ever and made the trip so much better with his knowledge and personality
    Traveled in March 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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. Keith
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  • J
    February 3rd, 2025
    5
    The trip was excellent. Our tour guide, Graeme, did a wonderful job, regaling us on all things Scottish, was so...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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. Keith
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  • Isle Of Skye And The Highlands reviewer 7
    January 28th, 2025
    5
    Everything from the ease of the booking process to the comprehensive itinery was great! Tour Radar demonstrated...
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    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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. Keith
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  • A
    January 7th, 2025
    4
    Winter conditions restricted some activities, but otherwise a good trip.
    Traveled in January 2025
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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. Keith
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  • J
    October 10th, 2024
    5
    Great accommodation and food in Portree Comfortable bus seats, particularly the smaller bus, Thoroughly enjoyed...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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. Keith
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  • L
    September 28th, 2024
    5
    A wonderful tour which we totally enjoyed. The scenery was stunning and places visited were perfect . Connor made...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Highland Explorer Tours
    Hi 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. Keith
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    Christine

    Asked on January 12th, 2026

    What are your luggage SIZE & WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS as we are coming off a cruise.

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    • C

      Christine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      could you please clarify if a change of dates post-booking is possible and if there would be any cost associated with this?

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      We have a luggage restriction of 15KG per customer.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      We would be able to change dates if we would be able to accommodate.

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      In all the information posted and on your website, nowhere does it say where the MEETINT POINT is the only thing I found was the address for the company in Edingurgh (60 HIGH ST EDINBURH) is this the meeting point and if so it would be wonderful to have that posted on the web site or at the least on my booking confirmation.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      The departure point for our tour from Edinburgh from 60 High Street, Edinburgh.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      The meeting time for your tour is at 7.30AM with departure at 7.45AM.

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      What TIME is departure.

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      can I take the tour WITHOUT EVACUATION INSURANCE? I am FULLY insured for everything else with dual coverage.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      while we advise taking coverage for evacuation insurance it is ultimately your decision on what insurance you take out.

    • 8 more answers
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    Lauren

    Asked on January 11th, 2026

    I have received the booking confirmation that was booked by our friend Lydia, how do we start the payment?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten January 2026

      During the booking process, you'll have the flexibility to choose whether to pay the full amount or just the deposit, with the option to settle the rest later.

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    Wayne

    Asked on November 30th, 2025

    How would would we go about at least 2 private rooms and 1 shared?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten December 2025

      Unfortunately 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

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      Can we book 3 twin rooms?

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    I'd like to know if a tour of Eilean Donan Castle is possible on this tour?

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      Dennis

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      We 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    Do you offer a highlands tour that leaves Edinburgh on Oct 11 or 12

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    Could there be transportation to and from airport to meeting spot? Also, what airport would we go to?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    The steam train. Where does that fit into the tour as an option please?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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.

    • J

      Jenna

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      How do we book for 2 adults as the tour has a minimum of 3 people for accommodation when booking?

    • J

      Jenna

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      Surely 2 people can fit in accommodation that can sleep 3 or 4 people? It is normally the one price for a room.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten September 2025

      We would not be able to accommodate a family room for 3/4 for 2 people only.

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      Jenna

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      Does this mean we can't go on the tour?

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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, 2025

    Would it be possible to have a vegetarian breakfast available for the tour?

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    Frank

    Asked on May 12th, 2025

    Is it possible that the tour may be cancelled due to limited participation? In such case our fight tickets cannot be cancelled and reimbursed.

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      The tour should be going ahead as we have enough people booked on.

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    Aaron

    Asked on April 25th, 2025

    I'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?

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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      I am interested to go in September 2025 for 2 people. Whatever dates you have in September. Thanks

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      I am interested in going September 2 or close to it, or September 15, 2025, or close to it. for 2 people.

    • A

      Aaron

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      I also want to know where the B & B is located and is there a private bathroom.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten 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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