Highland Explorer Tours
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
Good to Know
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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
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