4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train (train ride included)

Posted By : 363kirstiea
This trip was absolutely amazing! My second trip with Highland Experience and this one did not disappoint. Our guide, Rose, was the absolute best!!! There had been a large group cancellation at the last minute so when we took our trip to Skye, it actually only ended up being us and one other couple. Since there were only 4 people total, Rose was really able to make the trip what we all wanted it to be! She helped us make dinner reservations for both nights we stayed in Uig on Skye and had great recommendations for Fort William and everywhere else we stopped. This trip was the perfect amount of structured and free time, as well as time spent off the van. The first day is a very long day of driving because you go from Edinburgh to Skye, but after that you spend very minimal time in the van and they make sure to make lots of stops/breaks! We chose to have our accommodations booked by Highland Experience and they were absolutely amazing. Our bed and breakfast on Skye was adorable.
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Posted On : 2024-07-05 00:49:07

Posted By : N5636JDbrandonn
We took the, From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye and Hogwarts Express 4-Day Trip. This was an amazing experience!!! The sites you will see will open your eyes to the beauty of the highlands. The Itinerary will introduce you to the major landmarks of the highlands. The accommodations will introduce you to Scottish hospitality. But the entire trip was transformed into an adventure by our guide and driver Rose. Rose magically intertwined old stories of history, folklore, and music, bringing to life the scenery and sites in a way only a true story teller could. From beginning to end we were memorized by the various styles of folkloric tales from the various inhabitants of the lands of Scotland throughout the centuries and how they related to their time. The doctorial knowledge that was conveyed during this four day trip still astounds me. If you have the opportunity grab it, this is a must see tour of Scotland!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 13:44:12

Posted By : danielabG5147QQ
We got a wonderful Impression of the Scottish highlands and the Isle of Skye. Rose was our super caring and helpful guide who told us a lot about the country and enriched our with her passion for story telling. Organization was perfect, we can definitely recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 11:22:00

Posted By : X9587MPsimonb
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!
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 15:16:48

Posted By : A3368WRchrisf
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!
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 11:40:34

Posted By : laurencP5908DL
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.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 06:00:30

Posted By : mattbL3400SP
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.
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 14:21:45

Posted By : S3257SKalinaa
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.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 14:33:45

Posted By : marianam435
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!
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 16:12:41

Posted By : I4533LNmaryb
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.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 10:59:09