6-Day Scottish Highlands Adventure

Our 6-day Highland Explorer tour was absolutely spectacular from start to finish. If you are looking for a trip that is flawlessly organized, perfectly paced, and incredibly rich in history and scenery, this is it. We saw so much and learned an immense amount without ever feeling rushed. In addition, there were only 11 of us on the bus, so the experience felt more personal. What truly made this trip unforgettable, however, was our tour guide and bus driver, Rich Lawrence. Rich is a master of his craft. He is remarkably knowledgeable and kept us deeply engaged with Scottish history and lore. When he wasn't narrating, he was pointing out local wildlife like Red Kites, showing us drying peat, or playing wonderful Scottish music. He is also hilariously entertaining and kept the entire bus laughing with his jokes—from explaining the meaning of a "MAMIL" to the "fundamental differences between Qatar and Abu Dhabi", "the best cheese to hide a horse", and by pointing out a cemetery at Luskintyre Beach that is "very popular because people are dying to get in there." Rich went completely above and beyond to be accommodating and ensure everyone had a special trip. When we asked to see some famous Scottish Highland Coos, he didn't just find them—he bought a bag of fruits and vegetables so we could actually feed them, including a memorable one with a "wee wonky horn!" His care for his passengers is unmatched; he even spent extensive time and effort trying to track down a local dentist for a fellow tourist who developed a toothache. On top of being an amazing host, he is an expert driver. He handily navigated some pretty treacherous roads with ease, and even made spontaneous stops so we could spot sea lions and Oyster Catchers along the Golden Road. The itinerary itself was breathtaking. Every single stop was stunning, including the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore, Glen Coe, the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, the Butt of Lewis, Kilt Rock, the dramatic landscapes of the Quiraing, and the gorgeous Luskintyre Beach. To keep us organized, Rich always mapped out our stops on a large map and wrote down the day's timeline on a whiteboard so we always knew what to expect. He also gave us fantastic recommendations for local places to eat during the journey, as well as excellent sightseeing tips for those of us staying in Edinburgh after the tour ended. I loved how seamless, easy, and educational this entire experience was. Thank you, Rich, for a perfect Scottish adventure!

Rich was an amazing guide- knowledgeable, entertaining and flexible. Our tour visited all the highlights of the Outer Hebrides, Skye and Scotland. Time at each stop was enough to see and do what we wanted and the food at each place had variety and was very good. Even though there was no official hiking on the tour we found our hiking shoes were worth wearing most of the time in the mixed weather. Accommodations were fine at all 3 hotels- walkable to city centers for dinner or exploring. Rich had a custom Scottish playlist that was an added bonus to our tour. Rich always introduced what we were listening too, what we were seeing and how long for each area and the history behind it- very good tour guide- he obviously loves his job!

Great! This was an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking scenery, wonderful experiences, and warm hospitality. Every moment was enjoyable.

We loved every minute of the tour. Allie P was excellent.

Had a wonderful trip with Ali P. as our driver/tour guide. We got to see so many things that just kept us saying WOW!! I loved every second of the tour. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to see the beauty and majesty of Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye and Outer Hebrides!