Scottish Highlands Tour

Some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK can be found in the Scottish Highlands, with beautiful lakes, sprawling fields of heather, highland cows and ancient castles to discover. Our custom tours of the Scottish Highlands take you to the main and most beautiful sights. We have a selection of example tour itineraries available (see below), which can be included with a trip to any UK city or enjoyed on their own. However, don’t let these itineraries limit you! All our UK tours and vacations are customizable, meaning you can change any of the details to suit your preferences. We can even arrange car hire in case you would prefer to discover the natural wonders of Scotland independently.

Please find below a selection of our Scotland tour itineraries. If you would like to book one of these tours, or if you would like us to put together a customized tour of the Scottish Highlands for you, contact a member of our team on 1-347-594-5500 or click here to send an online inquiry.

Tour 1: The Hebrides (5 days)

Trip Highlights

Guided tour of the Hebrides
Photo-stops in the most beautiful locations
Free time to absorb the tranquility of this stunning region

Detailed Description

Places visited: Edinburgh, with a 5-day tour of the Hebrides

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $1499 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... Natural Scenery / Beaches / Coastal Vistas / History

Detailed itinerary:

We recommend basing yourself in Edinburgh for this Hebrides tour, although we can also arrange accommodation in Glasgow if that is your preference.

From your luxury accommodation in Scotland, you will be able to see beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines on a 5-day tour of the Hebrides, which is a widespread archipelago off mainland Scotland in the UK. As a part of this Scottish Highlands tour, you will be able to admire diverse landscapes, including coastal vistas set against a mountain backdrop, and enjoy photo-stops in the most beautiful locations. You will also take a journey across the historic Scottish battlefields, where you can learn more about this small country's turbulent history, and you will also have the opportunity to discover the magical Scottish glens.

To find out more about this Scottish Highlands tour, please contact us.

Tour 2: The Orkney Isles (4 days)

Trip Highlights

Guided tour with a knowledgeable driver-guide
Visit to Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument
Time at Kilmahog and Loch Tulla
Visit to Glen Coe, Fort William and Fort Augustus
Stop at Inverness
Free time in Golspie and Gills Bay
Pre-arranged ferry crossing to the Orkney Islands, with free time to explore the charming attractions
Visit to Wick and Helmsdale
Historic attractions, including Culloden battlefield and Pitlochry

Detailed Description

Places visited: Edinburgh, with a 4-day tour of the Orkney Islands

Departure dates and prices: This tour has specific departures dates and is available between May and September. Prices vary depending on the star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $1199 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote and to find out departure dates

Best for... Natural Scenery / History / Ancient Architecture

Detailed itinerary:

This tour with a knowledgeable driver-guide departs from Edinburgh and is a wonderful summertime tour of the northwest of Scotland. As a part of this Scottish adventure tour, you will discover Loch Lomond, the Trossachs National Park, Glen Coe, Fort William and Orkney. It is the perfect way to see some of the best of the Highland sights if you only have a short amount of time in Scotland. An example trip itinerary is given below but for more detailed information, please contact us.

Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument
Kilmahog and Loch Tulla
Glen Coe, Fort William and Fort Augustus
Inverness (the capital of the Highlands)
Golspie (an attractive seaside village) and Gills Bay
Ferry crossing to the Orkney Islands, where you can enjoy: Churchill Barriers, an Italian chapel, Kirkwall (the capital), Maes Howe, the Stone Circles of Stenness (which feature stones up to 19 ft), the Ness and Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae Neolithic village, and St Magnus Cathedral
Wick and Helmsdale, with its Emigrants Statue
Culloden battlefield and Pitlochry

Please note that this tour has specific departure dates and is available in May, June, July, August and September. To find out more about the availability of this tour, please contact us.

Tour 3: The Highlands with a Whisky Tour (5 days)

Trip Highlights

The islands of Luss
Visit to Inveraray, where you can see the turreted castle from Downton Abbey
Archeological sites in Kilmartin Glen
Stops at the Five Sisters of Kintail
Trip to Skye, featuring mountain vistas and ancient castles
Seal-watching cruise
Visit to the mysterious Loch Ness
Tour of a traditional whisky distillery

Detailed Description

Places visited: Edinburgh, with a 5-day tour of the Scottish Highlands

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures; however, we recommend enjoying this tour in the summer months to make the most of the natural scenery. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $1499 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... Natural Scenery / History / Ancient Architecture / Whiskey

Detailed itinerary:

This is the perfect Scotland tour for those wanting to discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and features the main attractions, including the Lowlands, the Northern Highlands, the West Coast and Skye. Your experienced guide will also be sure to tell you about the fascinating and important history of the region, which helped shape the Scotland that we know and love today. As a part of this Scottish Highlands tour, which departs from Edinburgh, you will enjoy:

Island spotting in Luss, close to Loch Lomond
Inveraray, where you may recognize the turreted castle, which is used in scenes from Downton Abbey
Kilmartin Glen, which features sights of archeological significance
Visits to several castles, including Eilean Donan, Dunollie, Dunstaggnage and Stalker castles
Five Sisters of Kintail
Skye, with views of the Black and Red Cuillin Mountains, Dunvegan Castle, Portree Harbour town, and beautiful lochs and landscapes
Seal watching on a cruise from Elgol (weather permitting)
Loch Ness, where you can enjoy a Jacobite cruise or walk to Urquhart Castle
Visit to a traditional whisky distillery

We recommend basing yourself in Edinburgh for this Scottish Highlands tour; however, if you prefer, we can arrange accommodation in Glasgow. Please contact us to find out more.

Tour 4: Islands Tour (7 days)

Trip Highlights

Visit to Loch Lomond
Time at the Trossachs National Park
Day exploring the Scottish Glens, featuring waterfalls and magical forests
Visit to Skye and the Orkney Islands
Day trip to Loch Ness

Detailed Description

Places visited: Edinburgh, with a 7-day tour of the Scottish islands

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures; however, we recommend enjoying this tour in the summer months to make the most of the natural scenery. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $2100 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... Natural Scenery / History / Ancient Architecture / Scottish Seafood

Detailed itinerary:

For those that want to experience the beautiful coastal scenery in Scotland then this Scottish islands tour, which features Skye and the Orkney Islands, is for you. It is a wide-ranging Scottish Highlands tour, meaning you also get to see sprawling country landscapes and mountain scenes, but it also features the magic of the islands, where you can sample the best Scottish seafood. As a part of the tour, you can enjoy:

Accommodation in idyllic and tranquil Highland villages
Loch Lomond, the Trossachs National Park, Kilmartin Glen, Dunadd Hill Fort and the Temple Wood Stone Circle
Time to see the glens, including Glen Coe, where you can see Ben Nevis, and Glen Affric, which features waterfalls and Calendonian forest
Time to explore Skye and the Orkney Islands
Visits to a number of castles, including Eilean Donan Castle, and pretty chapels and cathedrals
Visit to Loch Ness

If you would like to find out more about this tour, which departs from Edinburgh in the summer, please contact us.

Not Quite What You're Looking For?

Our Scottish Highlands tours are not limited to the above - we can arrange shorter day trips from Edinburgh or elsewhere in Scotland. Or we can arrange a longer Scottish Highlands tour, with a day trip to Loch Ness, a whisky tour or golfing at the best Scottish courses. If you would like us to put together a customized UK vacation that includes a tour of the Highlands or a trip to Scotland, please contact a member of our team on 1-347-594-5500 or click here to send an online inquiry.

Scottish Highlands Tour