Im looking at this tour package Ultinate Skye Experience for 3days £340/person. I would like to ask if the round trip train ticket is already included in the package since I'll be coming from london.

Our tours depart from Edinburgh/Glasgow and return to Edinburgh/Glasgow and do not include advance travel to these cities. You agent may be able to assist with this separately.

Is there an opportunity to do the Hogwarts train?

This tour does not include a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train. However, we do offer a 4-Day Skye & The Jacobite Train Tour that would include a 1-way ride on the famous Hogwarts Express! This tour also stays two nights on the mystical Isle of Skye.

We are looking to see as much as we can in 7 or 8 days. Maybe you can come up with some suggestions on how best to use this time and maybe stack 2 tours back to back.

If you are looking for a multiple day tour the 3 day Skye is the perfect opportunity to explore and travel like a local in one of Scotland's most scenic locations: the Isle of Skye. Leaving from Edinburgh you see the sites of Culloden, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, The Cuillins Hills, Trotternish Peninsula and Glen Coe. For day tours that you could do back to back our most popular tours are Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands that run daily, Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle & Dunfermline Abbey that runs multiple times a week and so does the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Ness & The Great Glen tour.

I have a mother and son planning travel to London and Scotland in June, July, or August of this year. They would like to try to experience a football match in London, the Highland games (if possible) and the quintessential Scotland places to visit, and golf at St. Andrews. They would like to keep the entire trip around 7-8 days. I was thinking I might be able to book a couple of your itineraries back to back, can you help me put this together? They would like separate rooms and are open to apart-hotel/private home stays as well. They are working on a budget, above hostel but not luxury.

If your clients are looking to travel on a budget, a private tour might not be the best fit, as those tend to be a bit more premium in price. However, we do have a range of scheduled multi-day and 1-day tours that could work really well for them, offering great value while still covering many of Scotland's must-see locations. While our scheduled tours don't include visits to the Highland Games, there are plenty of events taking place throughout the summer within easy reach of Edinburgh—Pitlochry and Stirling are two great options to look into, depending on their dates. I'd be happy to suggest some tour combinations that could work for a 7–8 day itinerary. Let me know if they have any confirmed travel dates yet, and I can tailor the suggestions a bit more specifically.

Is there a cruise option at Loch Ness and what is the cost?

We can include a cruise at Loch Ness in your itinerary, and the cost will be provided based on the date and any special requests you might have.

What are the start and end points of the tour?

The tour starts in Glasgow and ends in Edinburgh. We offer flexibility with the start and finish points for private tours.

Would like to know if the bus has a bathroom. If not, how often are rest stops made? Additionally, inquired about the cost for the Loch Ness Boat Cruise and Urquhart Castle.

Bus does not have toilets on board, makes regular comfort stops approximately every 1 to 2 hours. On day 3 of the tour, option to take Loch Ness cruise and visit Urquhart Castle. Combined ticket costs £28 (subject to change), payable in cash only to driver on tour day.

If the bus for the tour isn't full, will the trip be cancelled?

Our tours are almost always guaranteed to run, and cancellation due to not reaching full capacity is exceptionally rare.

Are meal options available for someone with gluten intolerance?

Meal options can be adjusted for dietary restrictions such as gluten intolerance. Please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.

I'm quite flexible to start sometime from Oct. 13 - Oct. 17 and would like to know whether the departure of the tour is guaranteed? And if not, what days are usually always taking part?

These tours do usually depart, however, we do reserve the right to cancel the tour in the case of low passenger numbers or events outside our control such as adverse weather. It is most likely that our 3-day Ultimate Skye Experience will be going ahead on the dates from Oct 13-17. I would recommend booking for October 14 as we have already met the minimum passenger number for this tour, and therefore it will almost certainly be going ahead.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Loch Lomond to Inverness
Start point
Adam Smith Statue, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1RB, United Kingdom (1 Parliament Square, Caffe Nero, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, 08:00 - 08:15)
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast, full Scottish breakfast, or combination provided by accommodation)
Included Activities
- Travel through Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
- Drive through Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe
- Shoreside drive along Loch Ness with photo opportunities
Landmarks
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Rannoch Moor
Glen Coe
Loch Ness
Day 2
Isle of Skye
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast, full Scottish breakfast, or combination provided by accommodation)
Included Activities
- Full day trip to Isle of Skye
- View Cuillin Mountains
- Explore Trotternish Peninsula
- Visit The Old Man of Storr
- Visit Kilt Rock and Mealt Waterfall
- Visit Dun Beag Broch
Landmarks
Cuillin Mountains
Trotternish Peninsula
The Old Man of Storr
Kilt Rock
Mealt Waterfall
Dun Beag Broch
Portree
Day 3
Inverness to Edinburgh
End point
21-22 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AF, United Kingdom (22 St Andrew Square, EH2 1AY, 19:00 - 19:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Continental breakfast, full Scottish breakfast, or combination provided by accommodation)
Included Activities
- Visit to Loch Ness shores
- Travel through Cairngorms National Park
- Explore Pitlochry town
- Walk along the banks of River Tummel
- Cross Firth of Forth with views of Forth Railway Bridge
Optional Activities
- Loch Ness boat cruise and Urquhart Castle visit (subject to availability)
Landmarks
Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle
Culloden Battlefield
Cairngorms National Park
Pitlochry
River Tummel
Firth of Forth
Forth Railway Bridge

Landmarks
Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
Rannoch Moor
Glen Coe
Loch Ness

Landmarks
Cuillin Mountains
Trotternish Peninsula
The Old Man of Storr
Kilt Rock
Mealt Waterfall
Dun Beag Broch
Portree

Landmarks
Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle
Culloden Battlefield
Cairngorms National Park
Pitlochry
River Tummel
Firth of Forth
Forth Railway Bridge

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Aliya
October 14th, 2025
5
The tour was absolutely amazing! Everything was so well organized and perfect from start to finish. Our guide,...
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Hi Aliya, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience from start to finish. Stefan (yes, the very tall one!) will be so pleased to know his knowledge and passion for Highland culture helped make the tour unforgettable for you. We’re proud to have guides like him on our team who go the extra mile to ensure every moment is special. Thank you again for your recommendation, we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Warm wishes, Highland Experience Tours
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David
September 2nd, 2025
5
fantastic trip. driver,Ben, was brilliant, knowledgeable, helpful and a very good driver.
Traveled in August 2025
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Hi David, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic trip and that Ben made such a positive impression. His knowledge, helpful nature, and excellent driving skills really do make a difference, and we’ll be sure to pass on your compliments. We hope to see you on another tour in the future! Best regards, Highland Experience Tours Highland Experience Tours
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Mariana
August 28th, 2025
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The tour was amazing. There is quite a bit of bus time but it makes very frequent stops at different...
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Traveled in July 2025
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Hi Mariana, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that the travel time felt well-balanced thanks to the frequent scenic stops, it's great to know the pacing worked well for you. We're especially happy to hear that Ben made such a strong impression! His storytelling, historical insights, and willingness to jump in as group photographer truly set him apart we’ll make sure he hears your kind words. Glad to know you found the guest houses comfortable and the breakfasts satisfying, too. Thanks again for your recommendation we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Warm regards, Highland Experience Tours
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OLGA
July 7th, 2025
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Really enjoyed the 3-day Ultimate Skye Experience Tour with a very knowledgeable, experienced, organized and a...
Really enjoyed the 3-day Ultimate Skye Experience Tour with a very knowledgeable, experienced, organized and a good-looking Scottish tour guide. He also has perfect speech skills which I find very important during group tours; very easy to understand and keep focused. I appreciated having an opportunity to see the country, its famous places only heard of before as well as to learn new from an awesome dedicated guide.Show more
Traveled in June 2025
Reply from: Highland Experience Tours
Thank you so much for your kind words about the 3-Day Ultimate Skye Experience Tour! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic time exploring the beauty of Scotland with us. It sounds like your guide made a strong impression—not just with his knowledge and organization, but also with his storytelling skills (and maybe a bit of Scottish charm too ????). We're so glad the tour gave you the chance to discover iconic sights and hidden gems, all while learning more about the rich history and culture of the Highlands and Skye. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience—we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Kind regards, Highland Experience Tours
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Catherine
April 8th, 2025
5
Cameron was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Very good on the first day but became indifferent on the second and...
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Traveled in March 2025
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Hello Catherine, Thank you for your excellent review of our tour and I am pleased that you found our guide Cameron to be knowledgeable and entertaining. I am sorry you encountered some itinerary timing issues and hope this did not effect your overall experience of the tour. Kind regards, Scott Highland Experience Tours
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Anonymous
December 9th, 2024
5
Scotland was an experience of a lifetime made possible by a enjoyable planned tour with and experienced tour guide
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Highland Experience Tours
Hello, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you had an unforgettable experience in Scotland and enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards, Beth Highland Experience Tours
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CHIARA
December 9th, 2024
5
The whole tour was amazing! Alex is amazing and really talented at what he does. Can see that he is very passionate...
The whole tour was amazing! Alex is amazing and really talented at what he does. Can see that he is very passionate about this job! Makes so much effort to explained literally everything to us and ensures our safety. Really felt like my mum and I got to experience Scotland in-depth. We had a lot of time to explore the places we went to. It did not feel rushed at all! Alex definitely deserves a raise!Show more
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Highland Experience Tours
Hi Chiara, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your mum had such an enriching experience. Alex will be thrilled to know that his passion, effort, and attention to detail made such an impact. We’re glad you felt safe and had ample time to explore without feeling rushed. Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we will certainly pass on your praise to Alex. We hope to welcome you both back for another memorable experience in Scotland soon! Kind regards, Beth Highland Experience Tours
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Pedro
December 5th, 2024
5
We did the tour with Alex, who is an excellent guide. For sure he deserves a raise!
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Highland Experience Tours
Hi there, Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with Alex. We couldn't agree more – he truly is an excellent guide, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We’re lucky to have him on our team! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope to see you again on another tour soon! Kind regards, Helen Highland Experience
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Cristelle
August 17th, 2024
5
The3 day Skye tour was fantastic. Our driver/tour guide Chris was extremely informative and entertaining. The B&B in...
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Traveled in August 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind thoughts! We're so glad you enjoyed your trip with Chris! We'll be sure to pass your kind words along! --Audrey, Highland Experience Tours
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Lorelei
June 15th, 2024
5
I had a wonderful time on the Highlander experience tour/ ultimate Skye experience. Michael our tour guide / driver...
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Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Highland Experience Tours
Hello Lorelei, Thank you for leaving us this 5* review! We are delighted you had such a memorable time on tour with us. Your guide will be so grateful for these kind words! We are so pleased you found your accommodation comfortable and neat. We agree that the River Ness is one of the Highlands' many beautiful waterways. Kind regards, Georgina Highland Experience Tours
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Alexis
Asked on July 29th, 2025
Im looking at this tour package Ultinate Skye Experience for 3days £340/person. I would like to ask if the round trip train ticket is already included in the package since I'll be coming from london.
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written July 2025
  Our tours depart from Edinburgh/Glasgow and return to Edinburgh/Glasgow and do not include advance travel to these cities. You agent may be able to assist with this separately.
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Dana
Asked on July 21st, 2025
Is there an opportunity to do the Hogwarts train?
Tour Details
- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written July 2025
  This tour does not include a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train. However, we do offer a 4-Day Skye & The Jacobite Train Tour that would include a 1-way ride on the famous Hogwarts Express! This tour also stays two nights on the mystical Isle of Skye.
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Tyler
Asked on June 14th, 2025
We are looking to see as much as we can in 7 or 8 days. Maybe you can come up with some suggestions on how best to use this time and maybe stack 2 tours back to back.
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written June 2025
  If you are looking for a multiple day tour the 3 day Skye is the perfect opportunity to explore and travel like a local in one of Scotland's most scenic locations: the Isle of Skye. Leaving from Edinburgh you see the sites of Culloden, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, The Cuillins Hills, Trotternish Peninsula and Glen Coe. For day tours that you could do back to back our most popular tours are Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands that run daily, Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle & Dunfermline Abbey that runs multiple times a week and so does the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Ness & The Great Glen tour.
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Hayley
Asked on April 9th, 2025
I have a mother and son planning travel to London and Scotland in June, July, or August of this year. They would like to try to experience a football match in London, the Highland games (if possible) and the quintessential Scotland places to visit, and golf at St. Andrews. They would like to keep the entire trip around 7-8 days. I was thinking I might be able to book a couple of your itineraries back to back, can you help me put this together? They would like separate rooms and are open to apart-hotel/private home stays as well. They are working on a budget, above hostel but not luxury.
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written April 2025
  If your clients are looking to travel on a budget, a private tour might not be the best fit, as those tend to be a bit more premium in price. However, we do have a range of scheduled multi-day and 1-day tours that could work really well for them, offering great value while still covering many of Scotland's must-see locations. While our scheduled tours don't include visits to the Highland Games, there are plenty of events taking place throughout the summer within easy reach of Edinburgh—Pitlochry and Stirling are two great options to look into, depending on their dates. I'd be happy to suggest some tour combinations that could work for a 7–8 day itinerary. Let me know if they have any confirmed travel dates yet, and I can tailor the suggestions a bit more specifically.
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Chemin
Asked on March 30th, 2025
Is there a cruise option at Loch Ness and what is the cost?
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written April 2025
  We can include a cruise at Loch Ness in your itinerary, and the cost will be provided based on the date and any special requests you might have.
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Maude
Asked on February 21st, 2025
What are the start and end points of the tour?
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  The tour starts in Glasgow and ends in Edinburgh. We offer flexibility with the start and finish points for private tours.
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Keith
Asked on January 6th, 2025
Would like to know if the bus has a bathroom. If not, how often are rest stops made? Additionally, inquired about the cost for the Loch Ness Boat Cruise and Urquhart Castle.
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Bus does not have toilets on board, makes regular comfort stops approximately every 1 to 2 hours. On day 3 of the tour, option to take Loch Ness cruise and visit Urquhart Castle. Combined ticket costs £28 (subject to change), payable in cash only to driver on tour day.
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Isabelle Marie-Ange
Asked on September 28th, 2024
If the bus for the tour isn't full, will the trip be cancelled?
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  Our tours are almost always guaranteed to run, and cancellation due to not reaching full capacity is exceptionally rare.
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Natalie
Asked on September 26th, 2024
Are meal options available for someone with gluten intolerance?
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  Meal options can be adjusted for dietary restrictions such as gluten intolerance. Please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.
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Cristina
Asked on September 19th, 2024
I'm quite flexible to start sometime from Oct. 13 - Oct. 17 and would like to know whether the departure of the tour is guaranteed? And if not, what days are usually always taking part?
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- Highland Experience ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  These tours do usually depart, however, we do reserve the right to cancel the tour in the case of low passenger numbers or events outside our control such as adverse weather. It is most likely that our 3-day Ultimate Skye Experience will be going ahead on the dates from Oct 13-17. I would recommend booking for October 14 as we have already met the minimum passenger number for this tour, and therefore it will almost certainly be going ahead.

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