5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness Tour from Edinburgh

We did the five-day Highland Explorer tour from Edinburgh in October as a family of three, me, my wife Sophie and our 11-year-old son Arthur. It far exceeded our expectations, and we've all agreed it's probably one of the best holidays we've ever had. Most of that is down to our driver and guide, Charlie. She took us to places we'd never have found on our own, from Culloden and the Clava Cairns to Skye and the Cairngorms in their first snow. She knew exactly where to stand for the best photos, and we came home with some cracking ones. Her driving was second to none. We're fairly sure she could park an aircraft carrier in a Tesco car park space. She was also a superb storyteller, bringing the myths and legends to life, and Arthur hung on every word. What impressed us most were her people skills. A coach full of very different characters is no small thing to manage, and she handled everyone with warmth, humour and real professionalism. Charlie is a massive asset to the company. We'll certainly be back for more trips, starting with Mull on Charlie's recommendation. If you're weighing up a Highlands tour, book it. If you can get Charlie, you're in for a treat.

This tour was amazing! The tour organised all our activities and accomodation, which made everything super simple for us, and allowed us to just enjoy ourselves completely. Our guide Charlie was great, she is so knowledgeable about the Scottish history, culture, myths, and landscape. She made the trip really enjoyable, and loves a joke.

It's been an amazing 5-day journey through the Highlands! Every place we visited was stunning, with breathtaking views at every turn. Everything was thoughtfully planned and taken care of, so we could simply relax and enjoy the trip. The hotels were cosy and welcoming, the bus was comfortable even on longer drives, and the stops along the way were well chosen, giving us just enough time to explore, take photos and soak in the atmosphere. A special thank you to our guide, Charlie, who was charming and professional from start to finish. Her stories brought Scotland's history and legends to life, and her sense of humour created a warm, friendly atmosphere throughout the tour. It felt like travelling with a friend who knows every corner of the Highlands. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover the Highlands and have a truly wonderful time. Already dreaming of coming back!

Charlie is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgable, reliable and has a good sense of humour.

Charlie was the most fantastic tour guide. She made every second of the tour enjoyable, knowing when to tell a Scottish tale, play some music or quiet time to enjoy the incredible scenery. She had the time and patience for all people on the bus and no question or request was hard for her to deal with. The organization is lucky to have a guide like Charlie, exceptional capability and professionalism but so able to interact with people from all over the world. Well done to Highlander explorers for training and keeping this exceptional team member! And my advice to you is to keep her at all costs! Maybe even a bonus???? 😊 thank you Charlie for making our trip so memorable. Kellie from 🇦🇺