Highland Explorer Tours

4.8
(11,942 reviews)
60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB
+44 131 558 3738Official website
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About

Highland Explorer Tours offers a curated range of day and multi‑day adventures across the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and the West Highlands. Each voyage is guided by local experts who weave history, myth, and natural beauty into every stop, from iconic castles such as Doune, Kilchurn and Inveraray to the breathtaking scenery of the Trossachs, the Kelpies monument, and the shores of Loch Lomond. Small‑group tours provide ample time for exploration, dining, whisky tastings, and wildlife spotting, making the experience memorable for families, history enthusiasts, whisky lovers and solo travelers alike. Flexible booking, a 24‑hour cancellation policy and a 9‑hour duration enable peace of mind while keeping the adventures on schedule from sunrise to late evening.

Highlights

  • Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
  • Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)
  • Blackness Castle (Fort William)
  • Eilean Donan Castle
  • Isle of Skye
  • Kilt Rock
  • Cuillin Mountains
  • Old Man of Storr
  • Kelpies
  • Jacobite Steam Train
  • Fairy Pools
  • Dunvegan Castle
  • Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
  • Loch Ness

Must-See Areas

Midhope Castle
Doune Castle
Blackness Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Isle of Skye
Kilt Rock
Cuillin Mountains
Kelpies
Jacobite Steam Train
Fairy Pools
Dunvegan Castle
Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
Loch Ness

Good to Know

Good for

Families
History Enthusiasts
Outlander Fans
Solo Travelers
Nature Lovers
Birdwatchers
Whisky Enthusiasts

Best time to visit

Late winter to early spring for a quieter, scenery‑rich experience

Pros & Cons

What visitors love

  • Engaging Guides
  • Well‑Balanced Pace
  • Scenic Landscapes
  • Wildlife Encounters
  • Scenic Coastal Routes

Things to consider

  • Weather Dependent
  • Limited Group Sizes
  • Crowded Periods
  • Limited Accessibility at Some Sites
  • Seasonal Availability

What people are saying

"Friendly Staff""Authentic Storytelling""Convenient Timing""Nature Experience""Whisky Culture""Scenic Landscapes"

Frequently Asked Questions

At a glance

  • Typical visit: about 9 hours 30 minutes

Tickets & pricing

Adult

€75.00

Concession

€70.00

Loch Ness & Isle of Skye Adult

€415.00

Loch Ness & Isle of Skye Concession

€385.00

Mull, Iona & Staffa Puffin Experience Adult

€879.00

Mull, Iona & Staffa Puffin Experience Concession

€849.00

Moray Coast, Wildlife & Speyside Whisky Explorer Adult

€89.00

Moray Coast, Wildlife & Speyside Whisky Explorer Concession

€84.00

Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & the Kelpies Adult

€65.00

Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & the Kelpies Concession

€60.00

West Highlands, Glen Coe & the Jacobite Steam Train Adult

€239.00

West Highlands, Glen Coe & the Jacobite Steam Train Concession

€234.00

Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye & Dunvegan Castle Adult

€99.00

Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye & Dunvegan Castle Concession

€94.00

Loch Ness Explorer

€75.00

Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & the Kelpies

€65.00

Scottish Glens, Highlands & Whisky

€79.00

Castles, West Highlands & Loch Lomond

€79.00

Outlander Explorer

€79.00

Alnwick Castle & The Borders

€79.00

Scottish Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train

€239.00

Highland Games

€139.00

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

€269.00

Coastal Path of Fife & St Andrews

€79.00

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