4-Day Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct

Scotland's breathtaking landscapes in good hands!

My friends that had been to Scotland previously had suggested us to go the Isle of Skye and to take a tour with Highland Experience, so we settled on the 4 days tour. The tour was absolutely amazing, and we were especially in good hands with our tour guide Rose. She really made sure everything went as smoothly as possible and tried to go above and beyond to make sure we saw as much as possible during our limited time. Rose was incredibly knowledgeable, not only about Scotland history and myths, but also about tours in general, so she used her knowledge to avoid the crowds as much as possible, resulting in us being able to enjoy the touristy areas while they weren't overcrowded. This tour was definitively the highlight of our time in Scotland, and we have Rose to thank for that!

An amazing way to see the highlands end learn the history

We took the 4 day tour to the Isle of Skye. The entire tour was absolutely amazing and our tour guide Rose went above and beyond. Our schedule was somewhat flexible and Rose made sure we got to see and do. We saw some amazing sights and managed to avoid the crowds too. Rose was incredibly knowledgeable about the highlands and managed to tell us the entire history throughout the trip using fact and stories. This tour was much better then expected and all the stops broke the trip up so it never got too monotonous. A++ especially for our guide Rose!

Love Scotland

Great tour and our driver Joe was an exceptional driver getting us to our destinations in a great and safe manner especially considering the delays we experienced. If he had more information about certain areas or had a separate tour guide it would have been fantastic but Joe is a real asset to Highland Experience. Accommodation was a very high standard.

Great Driving Tour

This was a wonderful trip and we felt like we were taken care of very well. Our accommodations were great and met our every need, having rooms with 5 beds to accomadate our family was wonderful. We usually get stuckn with 2 rooms and have to split up. All of the Breakfast's were great! Rose was a wonderful guide and as a trained story teller was able to weave in loads of mythology, which my younger children greatly enjoyed and are still repeating parts of them. Rose's knowledge of Scotland's history was very impressive and kept me fully engaged on the long drives. Some of the sites were over touristed and had limited parking, but Rose did a wonderful job of navigating timing and choosing alternate sites that were far more engaging. It is a driving tour, so there is a lot of time spent in the vehicle, if folks want to spend more time hiking and exploring a few key areas rather than seeing a lot of the sites, I would recommend a different tour. Overall, it was a great family experience and I am very appreciative of Rose's engagement and ability to intertwine history, mythology, and geography to make it a complete experience.

Isle of skye 4 day tour

The isle of skye tour was amazing. For anybody who wants a look around the isle this tour is definitely an experience you should do. Special thanks to our guide Rose who made this tour what it was.

4 day trip Highlands - Great for famílias

My experience with the Highland Explorers Isle of Skye and Glenfinnan tour was very good, largely thanks to our exceptional guide, Keith. The program was well crafted, offering a perfect balance of iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From the mesmerizing landscapes of the Isle of Skye to the historical allure of Glenfinnan, every moment was enjoyable despite the fact that Jacobite Train was not operating. Keith's knowledge and passion for the Highlands enriched the journey immensely. His engaging storytelling and friendly demeanor made the tour both informative and enjoyable. Each stop was well-timed, allowing us to soak in the beauty and history without feeling rushed. The small group size fostered a personalized experience, and Keith's expertise ensured we maximized our time. This tour is a must for anyone seeking to explore the true essence of the Scottish Highlands. Highly recommended!

Very disappointed and would not recommend to anyone.

My sister and I booked this tour based on the description of highlights including the Glenfinnan Viaduct train ride and visit to the Fairy Pools. Neither of these items took place. We were told the day of the trip that the train was cancelled by the government due to safety issues. While I can understand this, the tour company obviously knew of this cancellation weeks before our arrival and decided not to let anyone know until it was too late for us to cancel or reconsider our choice. The tour guide on our trip was very knowledgeable and kind, but she chose what she thought would be appropriate for us to see rather than what was advertised. She did not want to go to the Fairy Pools and took that off the trip. The other major issue was accommodations. We thought we were staying at a local hotel and in fact were advised to make dinner reservations for the first night at the hotel since the choices were limited. When we arrived we were told that some of us would be staying at local B&Bs. When we were taken to the B&B we found that there were no accommodations for dinner available and if we wanted to keep our reservations for dinner at the hotel, we would have to walk back to our B&B which was approximately a mile away up hill. Needless to say, we chose not to do so and forfeited dinner that night. The drive did stop at a local gas station where we could buy sandwiches, not my idea of a nice dinner. The B&B was clean but did not provide the twin beds we had requested and breakfast was cold cereal, cheeses or a local bacon sandwich. We were told those at the hotel received a lovely hot breakfast and dinner. The third night was not much better as the hotel was rather old and dated. It provided no elevators and we had to carry our luggage up 3 flights of stairs to our room. The room had no air conditioning, it was a very warm night and the window only opened a crack. The only positive thing I can say about this trip was the scenery.. It was a beautiful drive and should have been the highlight of our trip. Unfortunately there was a lot of misinformation in the brochure and the company did nothing to update the information soon enough for us to make a decision on rather to go or not. This was not an inexpensive trip and I would expect at least moderate accommodations and decent arrangements made for meals if choices were limited.

Breath taking scenes

Tour guide was very informative and accommodating. The scenery was out of this world. Accommodation was good.

A Great way to see Skye!!

We were so pleased with our trip. Our guide, Rose, was a registered Scottish story teller. Sharing her wealth of historical knowledge along with great tales of the area. The accommodations were fine. It’s was a great value considering all that we did and experienced.

Wonderful!

We had a fantastic time on our Isle of Skye tour! Alex was our tour guide and he was so friendly and accommodating to the whole group. We saw everything we wanted plus more! We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to visit Skye!

Excellent

The trip was absolutely fantastic - beautiful country! What really made this trip memorable was our Tour Guide and Bus Driver. Neil had excellent knowledge, great driver for those roads and truly wanted to make sure everyone had the best experience possible. Neil is the best!

Tour guide Rose was the BEST!

Skye and Jacobite Train Tour Excellent experience! Our tour guide Rose was a certified national story teller and had a vast knowledge of history. She was the best part of the trip and made the whole experience come alive!

Great scenery! Great guide!

This was a wonderful trip that included a variety of great sights and experiences! Our guide, Stefan, was so kind and considerate! He did everything possible to keep us happy. I especially enjoyed him sharing some lovely, authentic Scottish music on the last leg of our journey. He was knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend this tour. We loved every minute!

An amazing experience

Better experience than I could have hoped for. It was so much fun, so efficient, we did so much in so little time. Stefan was an incredible guide, funny, sweet, attentive, couldn’t have imagined a better tour. Traveling solo, I was a bit nervous but it was pretty much perfect. The train, the fairy pools, the views, Skye. We were amazingly lucky with the weather so that probably counts but I feel blessed to have been able to do this in these conditions ! The only thing that was sometimes putting a dim on things were some of the other guests. MAGA Americans expecting everything to go the American way without doing proper research and complaining the whole time. But that’s no fault of the company, it’s just the game of traveling with 15 people.

A disappointing tour

We joined the four day tour, and it is quite a disappointing one. 1. Tour schedule problems Most of the sightseeing spots only stopped for 10 min to 30min. Only very few spots stopped for an hour. More time was spent in the coach, and it was like a window touring. For example, Storr of the old man in Isle of Skye, only allowed half an hour for hiking, and the hiking trail could not even see the Storr. The driver didn't stop at the right location for taking a photo, only stop at a very far place, we almost couldn't see the storr. I used the telescope mode of my cell phone to get the following photo of the Storr. 2. Management Issues We requested twin room for accommodation but it turn out to be a double room, and the tour already included accommodation fee but the first hotel requested us to paid and said they didn't receive money from the tour company, finally everything were sorted out but we were shocked and worried all the time during the tour. 3. Unfortunately, the Jacobite Steam train was suddenly canceled for repairment and we were left nothing to do in Mallaig for two hrs, and the Whiskey distilling tourist centre for one hr, which was boring. 4. Safety Issue The seat belt of two seats in the coach couldn't be buckled, it was dangerous for the two tour members ；and the air-condition in the coach was out of order during the whole trip. We were very hot, and the air was stuffy, windows were all closed . We were disappointed with this tour.

Question the itinerary, the accommodations and choose your tour guide with care...

I loved Scotland and I did have a wonderful time there, although my experience with the tour guide at Highland Experience Tours left a lot to be desired. I will not book with them again. The first time he spoke to the group he told us this was a timed tour and if we showed back up late, he would leave us. This was repeated throughout the trip and although he never actually left anyone, he seemed to mean it and it wasn't funny. Although he put himself out to be charming some of the time, he was rude on several occasions. Further, although I understood every other person I met in Scotland with no difficulty whatsoever, I could not understand about half of what he said even though we both are native English speakers and shouldn't have a problem despite our different accents. Most of the people on the tour did not speak English as a first language and I wonder if they caught even as much as I did. He could be rude when responding to questions - not always, but enough that most people did not ask questions at all. The sights were beautiful and the places we did get to see were lovely. But on at least two occasions he took us to places that weren't even open, backtracked over the same ground several times, didn't give us enough time to see some places, and left us hanging out a couple of hours in places where there was little to nothing to see. The tour company put us in accommodations that were nice, but sometimes were nowhere near eating establishments or there were no other places to go once you were dropped off there. It really could had been planned better, although I doubt this was the guide's fault. Despite all this, Scotland was an amazing experience. I just won't book with this tour company again and I absolutely will ask more questions about the itinerary, the tour guide, and the accommodations before I book with anyone.

Alguns dos lugares mais lindos do mundo com ótima estrutura e ambiente descontraído durante toda a viagem

Essa viagem cobre um dos lugares mais bonitos do mundo de forma bem organizada, prática e acessível a pessoas de todas as idades. Tivemos sol, chuva, frio e calor ao longo dos 4 dias, típico clima escocês. Nosso guia (Steven) conhecia muito bem todo o trajeto e a história dos lugares que estávamos visitando, e manteve um clima ameno e simpático durante toda a viagem. Definitivamente uma experiência inesquecível, recomendo a todos que buscam conhecer as Highlands de forma despreocupada e acolhedora.