4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train Tour

Our tour guide Stuart was awesome. He knew everything he kept the trip alive. I learned so much. The trip itself was just awesome and you have to go!

Wonderful tour! Craig was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and made this tour a lot of fun. The accommodation was well appointed and first class.

This four-day tour was an efficient, relaxing, and memorable way to experience some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes. With all of the transportation, accommodations, and major arrangements handled for us, we were able to sit back, enjoy the scenery, and leave the driving to the professionals. After seeing the narrow roads, sharp turns, and challenging parking areas throughout the Highlands and on the Isle of Skye, we were very glad that we had followed the advice of others and chosen not to drive ourselves. A special recognition must go to our wonderful tour guide, Catherine, who was also our driver. We always felt comfortable and safe in her capable hands. She navigated difficult roads and extremely tight parking spaces with remarkable skill and ease—at times, it was truly impressive to watch. Catherine was also personable, attentive, and an excellent storyteller. She made an effort to connect with every guest in our very diverse group and created a warm, friendly atmosphere throughout the trip. Her stories brought Scotland’s history and culture to life, and the Scottish music she played along the way added to the experience and helped set the mood. Catherine remained calm, cheerful, and attentive in every situation. Highland Experience Tours is fortunate to have such a skilled, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring guide representing the company. This tour allowed us to see an incredible amount of Scotland without feeling overwhelmed by the logistics. We highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience the Highlands, Skye, Loch Ness, Glen Coe, and the Jacobite Steam Train while traveling in comfort and good company.

Matthew (Matt) took our family of 9 members, between the ages of 11yrs and 75yrs, on a private tour from Edinburgh, via Skye, Loch Ness, and Inverness. His knowledge of the history of Scotland and the sites we passed is phenomimal and it enriched our trip tremendously. This is absolutely his calling. Matthew's prompt pick ups, great lunch suggestions and can-do attitude really made our trip stress and hassle-free. Scotland is such a beautiful and serene location for a family trip. We made so many lovely momories, and a new friend in Matthew. It was amazing!

My sister and I have just returned from the 4 day Isle of Skye , Jacobite steam train/ Glenfinnan viaduct tour from Edinburgh. From start to finish, this was an amazing tour. Our fantastic guide Robin T was friendly and informative right from the start. He shared his vast knowledge of Scottish history with lots of humour, giving us lots of anecdotes to keep us entertained- he even taught us some Gaelic phrases! He went above and beyond to show us as many places as possible, selecting great photo viewpoints at multiple scenic spots. We ended up seeing far more than we expected- hairy coos, a moving commando memorial on top of a hill, many waterfalls, breath taking scenery to name a few. Every place we visited was stunning. Robin navigated the tricky roads very skilfully, despite the weather, ensuring our safety both on the coach and whenever we stopped for photo opportunities. He made suggestions of places to eat in most of the towns (including vegan options), places to avoid and pointed out places of interest. He also seemed to work out when the rain would stop to enable us to take photos. Despite there being a couple of 'challenging people' on the tour, he dealt with everything with a smile and positivity throughout. Our guest houses were great. In Fort Augustus we stayed in The Bank guest house which was minutes away from the stunning views of Loch Ness, as well as local restaurants. The hosts were friendly and very welcoming. Our room was huge and beautifully decorated. It was spotlessly clean with a huge choice of food for breakfast- which was delicious. Our guest house on Isle of Skye was Tigh Blath. This was slightly isolated due to the layout of this town, but the host Jackie made up for it. She was extremely friendly and very welcoming. Our room was a big family room with good sized bathroom. There was also a large lounge area with comfy sofas and a hot drinks machine for the sole use of guests. This was an added bonus. There was a good selection for breakfast, all cooked to order. This included a great vegan selection- which was great for my sister. The booking process with Highland Experience was easy. In fact we couldnt fault anything in our break. We will definately use again. Thank you