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- Highland Experience Tours
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 5 - 35
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Culloden Battlefield: Visit the historic battlefield and learn more about the Jacobite Rebellion
- Loch Ness: Monster spot from the shore
- The Hogwarts Express: Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, and join one of the world's most scenic railway journeys
- Mallaig: Explore the coastal village with views to the Isle of Skye
- Glen Coe: Dramatic & wild landscape with history to match
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Edinburgh to Fort Augustus
- Day 2 Fort Augustus to Edinburgh - Including the Jacobite Steam Train
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
- Additional Services
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
Operated by
Highland Experience Tours
Number of tours
14
Age Range
3 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
95%
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- AAmirAugust 27th, 2025An unforgettable experience aboard the Jacobite Steam Train and through the stunning Great Glen – truly a journey...Show more
Traveled in August 2025Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHi Amir, Thank you so much for your incredible review! ???? We're thrilled to hear that your journey aboard the Jacobite Steam Train and through the Great Glen was as magical as a storybook. The Highlands truly are something special, and it’s wonderful to know that the breath-taking scenery left such an impression. We're especially delighted to hear your kind words about Brodie! He’s a true gem on our team, and we’re so glad his passion, storytelling, and energy helped bring the experience to life for you. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments, they’ll mean the world to him. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us and for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future, Scotland always has more stories to tell! ????????️ Kind regards, Highland Experience ToursShow more - MMary EAugust 16th, 2025Disappointed that the Amber wind warning prevented us from riding on and seeing the steam train. You should make the...Show moreTraveled in August 2025Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHi Mary, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We're truly sorry to hear that the Amber wind warning impacted your opportunity to ride the Jacobite Steam Train, we completely understand how disappointing that must have been. Safety always comes first, but we know how much our guests look forward to that part of the journey. We appreciate your suggestion about making the Kelpies stop a regular feature it’s a fantastic site, and we’ll certainly take your feedback on board as we continue to refine our itineraries. Smaller group sizes can definitely offer a more personal experience, and we’re glad you were able to reflect on what suits your travel style best. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future that’s a perfect fit for you! Kind regards, Highland Experience ToursShow more
- BBethJuly 31st, 2025We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the whole trip.Traveled in July 2025Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHi Beth, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful time on the Jacobite Steam Train & Great Glen tour. It's always great to know our guests enjoy the full experience! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon. Warm regards, Highland Experience ToursShow more
- CCarolJuly 23rd, 2025I am amazed at the amount of places covered.Traveled in July 2025Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHi Carol, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you were impressed with how much was included in the Jacobite Steam Train & Great Glen tour. It’s a truly special route, and we love showing off so many beautiful spots in one day! Hope to see you on another adventure soon! Warm regards, Highland Experience ToursShow more
- CatherineSeptember 30th, 2024Stephen B was our tour guide and he was excellent. The only thing that might have been better was I would have liked...Show moreTraveled in September 2024Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHi Catherine, Thank you very much for your kind review! I'm delighted to hear that you had a great time on tour with Stephen B, and that his stories and knowledge kept you entertained. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to him! We look forward to welcoming you on tour again soon! Kind regards, Beth Highland Experience ToursShow more
- AAouabedAugust 15th, 2024Hugh is a guide I will always remember of. He is very professional and passionate about Scotland and loves sharing...Show moreTraveled in August 2024Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHello, Thank you so much for your great review! We’re so pleased to hear that you had a great time on tour with Hugh, and felt looked after throughout the trip! We are also pleased that you got the chance to hear his bagpiping, something he is well known for! We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Kind regards, Beth Highland Experience ToursShow more
- MMaryAugust 6th, 2024The guide Paul S . Was great the best part of the Jacobite trip was videoing it going over the viaduct. The train...Show moreTraveled in August 2024Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHi Mary, Thank you so much for your review! We’re so pleased to hear that you had a good time with Paul. We are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the Jacobite Steam Train, we usually get such positive reviews about it. We will note your feedback for the future. Kind regards, Highland Experience ToursShow more
- KirstenJune 10th, 2024The tour was a great way to see a bit of Scotland without the stress of driving it ourselves. Our tour guide was very...Show moreTraveled in June 2024Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHello Kirsten, Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive, detailed review. We are delighted that you had such an interesting time exploring Scotland. Our tour guides love to share their unique knowledge about Scottish art and culture and we are so glad you enjoyed this! We appreciate your constructive feedback which we will take on board to deliver the best experience to our valued passengers. Kind regards, GeorginaShow more
- SSusanSeptember 1st, 2023Our tour guide driver John was excellent. The sites were excellent, the only issue was finding somewhere to eat in...Show moreTraveled in August 2023Reply from: Highland Experience ToursThank you for your feedback Susan. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with John!Show more
- SStaciAugust 13th, 2023Excellent tour guide. Fantastic history. Great views. Made the most of the train being cancelled.Traveled in August 2023Reply from: Highland Experience ToursHi Staci, Thank you for your excellent review! We are so happy you enjoyed the tour. Kind regards, SofiaShow more
What our customers ask about this tour
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Brian
Asked on April 10th, 2025I was looking for a 1 day tour but appears that Tourradar does not offer 1 day tours.
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Brian
Traveler•Written April 2025Can you confirm that this deposit has been transferred and that we can be assigned to the train ride and not the bus ride for that part of the tour.
Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written April 2025Our 2-day Jacobite Steam Train and the Great Glen tour will depart on June the 12th, 15th and 16th.
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Edgar
Asked on March 15th, 2025What transportation is provided on the tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Transportation includes a train ride and bus services to cover different parts of the tour itinerary.
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Alice
Asked on March 4th, 2025Will we stop at lock ness for Nessie spots? Can we take a carryon suite case and backpack per person? Drumnadrochit And a castle near this town.
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written March 2025
On this tour we don't stop at Drumnadrochit, however we will stop at the pretty village of Fort Augustus. This village sits on the southern shores of Loch Ness, so you'll have plenty of time and some fantastic vantage points to try to spot to the elusive monster, Nessie. Depending on availability, there may be the option to join a cruise here if you'd like to explore further. Due to the size of our vehicles, on our multi-day tours, we guarantee to carry one piece of luggage per passenger of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, with a maximum of 15 kg. This is equivalent to hand luggage allowed in an aircraft cabin, or one larger suitcase – up to a maximum of 30kg between two travellers. Due to the limited space available on our mini coaches, we are unable to guarantee that we would be able to carry larger suitcases than this. In addition to this one piece of stored luggage, you can also each bring one piece of carry-on luggage with you, this would usually be a small backpack to carry your essentials for the day. Unfortunately, we do not have any space available at our departure points to store larger items of left luggage. Should you have larger suitcases or luggage, there are left luggage offices at the train and bus stations in Edinburgh. Our departure point is a short walk (5-10 minutes) from these locations.
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Marina
Asked on February 23rd, 2025Is it possible to upgrade our passage on the Jacobite steam train to the first class cabin?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
All tickets are pre-booked for our passengers, and we are unable to modify any existing bookings to upgrade to first-class tickets at this time.
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Jenny
Asked on February 6th, 2025Is there a waitlist for fully booked tours?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
Our tours do not have waitlists, so we recommend checking for available dates.
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Daniel
Asked on January 20th, 2025Can children under three years old go on the tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
Children under the age of three are not permitted on the tour due to legal requirements.
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Stefanie
Asked on December 15th, 2024Can I choose whether to take the train in the morning or afternoon on the Jacobite steam train tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
The Jacobite steam train departs in the morning only, as the itinerary is strictly planned to ensure passengers get the most from their time.
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Oliver
Asked on November 30th, 2024What is the policy for train boarding on the tour?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written December 2024
Half of the group will take the train one way and the other half will take it on the return journey, ensuring all participants get to ride the train.
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Florence
Asked on September 27th, 2024How do you accommodate travelers with additional luggage?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
Travelers with extra luggage are recommended to make use of luggage storage facilities at departure points due to limited space in vehicles.
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Udo
Asked on September 23rd, 2024Are there specific check-in times or pre-departure meetings?
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
We provide all necessary travel documents and itinerary details before departure, allowing for a straightforward check-in process.
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