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• It was one of the best tours I've ever been on !!!!

  EldaDora F,

  Aug 26, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  It was one of the best tours I've ever been on. Our guide, Craig, was incredible; he tailored the tour to everyone. We visited more places than planned, allowing us to see even more of Scotland's beauty. He shared some of Scotland's history as we passed through the various places and provided information on the various topics related to the landscape of Scotland. On the first day, we stopped to see the various bridges that connect Edinburgh with the east of Scotland and had the opportunity to see a train passing over the Forth Bridge. Then we headed north, where we stopped in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park to see and feed Highland Coo, which was an unforgettable experience. We continued our journey and stopped in Glencoe to admire the scenery. Finally, we arrived in Fort Augustus, where we spent the night. The B&B we stayed at in Fort Augustus, Abbey Cottage Bed & Breakfast, although small, was very welcoming, with a very varied breakfast. It was close to the Caledonian Canal and the village centre. On the second day, we purchased the optional excursion that included a boat trip on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle, both with breathtaking views. On our way to Eilean Donan Castle, we stopped at Invermoriston Bridge, where we saw the Summer House and the Upper Falls. We had lunch at Eilean Donan Castle, where I ate an incredible venison meat pie. Eilean Donan Castle is an essential stop when visiting Scotland; it's an iconic landscape, and the castle is very well preserved. We ended the day on the Isle of Skye, where we went to Portee to see the town and shop and then continued to Uig, where we spent two nights. The Highland Experience Tours team organized and booked the restaurants for the two nights we spent in Uig due to a shortage of restaurants. This led to group meals that were great fun and allowed us to get to know our travel partners and guide, Craig, better. At the B&B we stayed at in Uig, Cuil Lodge Bed & Breakfast, we had the best hosts possible. Margaret and Sandy were incredible, always available to help with the best route for a hike or carrying our bags. The third day was dedicated entirely to the Isle of Skye. In the morning, we went to the Fairy Pools and the Cuillin Mountains, where the scenery was like a painting. The waterfalls and lakes of the Fairy Pools were breathtaking. We also stopped at the Talisker distillery. We returned to Portee for lunch and in the afternoon headed north to the Trotternish Peninsula, where the scenery was incredible. We stopped in The Old Man of Storr, the Kilt Rock Waterfall, and the Skye Museum of Island Life, all incredible sites. We ended the day at The Isle of Skye Brewing Company. We went to dinner at the Uig Hotel, where the dinner was excellent. After dinner, Craig was incredible and took us to The Fairy Glen, where the scenery was particularly stunning due to the time of day. The fourth and final day was dedicated to Harry Potter. In the morning, we departed Uig for Armadele, where we caught the ferry to Mallaig. In Mallaig, we arrived in time to see the Jacobite Steam Train (also known as The Hogwarts Express) arrive at the station, which was incredible. Afterwards, we boarded the same train and saw Dumbledore's Isle, where his tomb was filmed, and passed through the Glenfinnan Viaduct, an unforgettable experience. We ended the train journey in Fort William, where we returned to the bus. We returned to Edinburgh through Cairngorms National Park, where we stopped to see more Highland Coos. Craig was an extremely attentive guide; always trying to cater to everyone. He even bought the group whiskey fudge at the Skye Museum of Island Life and a chocolate frog for the Jacobite Steam Train ride. It's these kinds of gestures that transform a simple excursion into an incredible and unforgettable memory. If I return to Scotland, I will try to do another tour with Craig. Highland Experience Tours did an excellent job with the tour route and accommodations. If I return to Scotland, I intend to use Highland Experience Tours in the future. Thank you for the unforgettable experience. Dora Ferraz e Francisca Ferraz

• Well worth it

  Francis N,

  Aug 3, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Stefan was a great guide. Even saved us from an angry bogle. We saw and learned more than you’d possibly think, from the clan battles to myths to geology and history. Since we will be seeing more of Scotland after the tour, he wrote a list of sites for us to visit on our own.

• Great Getaway

  Karen F,

  Jun 21, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Very fun and off the beaten path tour. Lots of time in the van though. Our guide was so knowledgeable and unflappable, always considerate and a great driver.

• Nice trip with Highland Experience

  Kan,

  Jun 18, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  John is professional, nice and helpful. He told us history of Scotland and brought us to additional secret spots. Under his proper arrangement, everything went smooth and all of us enjoyed. We would love to meet with John again if we visited Highland in the future.

• Magical Skye

  Mandy G,

  Jun 10, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  It has been great! The pacing was good, our guide Stefan was lovely :) he really did his best to make sure we got to see everything and more!! He was also very knowledgable about nature, myths and legends and history. Can definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get the most out of Skye!! It is a magical place and we got to see so many beautiful spots on the island!