Self-Guided Tours & Trips in Scottish Highlands
Explore a wide diversity of self-guided tours through Scottish Highlands. We have 11 adventures that vary from 4 days to 10 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best self-guided Scottish Highlands tours
Compiled by
MelissaScottish Highlands travel expert at TourRadar
- NC500 Road Trip - Self Drive Tour
- Scotland in the Footsteps of Jamie and Claire
- 4 Day Inverness Tour With Car Rental
- Great Glen Way Fort William to Inverness 8 Days
- Walking the West Highland Way 10 Days
- West Highland Way - Highlights: Bridge of Orchy to Fort William 5 Days
- Highlights of the Great Glen Way Fort Augustus to Inverness 5 Days
- 6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train
- Cycling the Hebridean Way - Self Guide Cycle Tour
- Scotland - Castles & Lochs, Bens & Glens 8 Days
Detailed English route instructions guide your independent journey. Local experts share knowledge at Inverewe Gardens and heritage centers. Pre-booked accommodations and rental car ensure smooth Highland travels.
Duration 8 days Destinations Inverness, Culloden, Beauly, Muir of Ord, Dornoch, Dunrobin, Wick, John O'Groats, Thurso, DurnessSee all destinations Age Range Ages 17+ Operator Spirit Journeys Worldwide From
- US$2,043
Drive yourself through Scotland's most beautiful landscapes with your Historic Scotland Explorer Pass, giving you access to Edinburgh Castle, Urquhart Castle, and Doune Castle. Over 8 days, you'll travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow, stopping at the Clava Cairns stone circle, Falkland Palace, and Strathpeffer.
Duration 8 days Destinations Edinburgh, Falkirk, Inverness, Culloden, Strathpeffer, Beauly, Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness, Fort William, GlencoeSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Operator DERTOUR From
- US$839
Get around the Scottish Highlands with your own rental car during a 3-night stay at the Royal Highland Hotel in Inverness. You'll have complete freedom to check out Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness, relax at peaceful Dores Beach, and wander through Inverness Museum and Art Gallery at your own pace.
Duration 4 days Destinations Inverness Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $945
27% Off- US$690
Duration 8 days Destinations Fort William, Gairlochy, Spean Bridge, Laggan, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Invermoriston, Drumnadrochit, Inverness Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
27% Off- US$1,147
Duration 10 days Destinations Glasgow, Milngavie, Drymen, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, Rowardennan, Ben Lomond, Inversnaid, Inverarnan, Ardlui, CrianlarichSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
27% Off- US$1,830
Duration 5 days Destinations Bridge of Orchy, Glencoe, Kinlochleven, Fort William Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
27% Off- US$1,066
Walk the Great Glen Way on your own from Fort Augustus to Inverness, following forest trails along Loch Ness with luggage moved between stops. You'll cover 13 km through birch and pine woods to Invermoriston, crossing Thomas Telford's old bridge, then walk 22 km to Drumnadrochit.
Duration 5 days Destinations Fort Augustus, Loch Ness, Invermoriston, Drumnadrochit, Inverness Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
27% Off- US$807
6 Day Edinburgh and Inverness By Train
“TourRadar took care of hotels, transfers, breakfast, and the castle tour. That left us to decide what we wanted to see which was great!”
Lisa, traveled in August
Travel through the Scottish Highlands with scenic train rides linking Edinburgh to Inverness, gateway to Loch Ness and Glencoe Valley. See Inverness Castle and the River Ness, with optional trips to search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster, and find out why this charming city earned the title of Scotland's Happiest City.
Duration 6 days Destinations Edinburgh, Inverness Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,645
27% Off- US$1,201
Freedom to roam comes with comprehensive route documentation. Added guide services available for those who want them. Support network includes bike repair assistance and luggage transfer arrangements.
Duration 9 days Destinations Oban, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist, Isle of Harris, Isle of Lewis, Inverness Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Spirit Journeys Worldwide From
27% Off- US$2,043
Duration 8 days Destinations Perth, Dunkeld, Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Killin, Crieff Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
27% Off- US$1,740
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