About Us
5 Star Highland Midi-Coach Tours
Delivering Excellence
We are committed to delivering the very best Highland tour experiences every day. Our objective is always to exceed your expectations and provide a truly memorable tour; A commitment that is recognised by our previous guests with an overall recommendation rate of over 99%. (from a survey of over 2,000 customers in 2008)
Highland Explorer Tours is part of the Radical Travel Group, a local award-winning company with 15 years experience of delivering world class tour products throughout Scotland. The company was recognised with the prestigious VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year award at the Scottish National Business Awards in 2006.
Book & Go Guarantee!
We know how we’d feel if the tour we had booked and was cancelled, perhaps even on the morning of departure – seriously disappointed. That’s why we have our unique ‘Book & Go Guarantee’. Once you have made a booking we GUARANTEE the tour you have booked will run. We will NOT cancel your tour, change your date or offer an alternative tour. Highland Explorer Tours will deliver the great experience that you booked – we never, EVER cancel!
Great Value Offers
We believe in delivering great value experiences – every day and on every tour. We closely monitor feedback from our guests to ensure that we are always delivering better value
* Mini Groups-Save 10% when 4 or more adults book on the same tour
* Discounted Child Prices from £25, (from 5 -16),we also include free Explorer activity pack for children
* Discounted prices for Seniors from £25 (over 60), real discounts on the full adult price!
* Free 'Taste of Scotland' Picnic Lunch on Loch Ness Day Tours
Unforgettable Experiences
Our superb selection of tours are specially created to showcase our wonderful country. They are designed to make the most of your time and to give you an authentic experience of Scotland. Outline translation notes and maps are provided on all tours.
Passionate Local Guides
Our guides love Scotland; they want you to experience the best we have to offer and to understand why it’s such a special place. These highly trained and friendly locals will help you discover our history, culture, wildlife and breathtaking scenery. They appreciate that travel is as much about having a great time as it is about discovering new places. Our Company is proud to have achieved ‘Investors in People’ recognition for our unrivalled training and development programmes. We genuinely believe we have the best guides.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Our Mercedes-Benz AIR CONDITIONED midi-coaches are ideal for getting off the beaten track and exploring the real Scotland. Travel in comfort in of our state-of-the-art mini -coaches with 16, 20 or 39 full size seats. Low-emission and eco-friendly, complete with on-board recycling zones and big windows. Sit back, relax and enjoy the best that Scotland has to offer!
Our Environment
We are committed to sustainable tourism and to preserving Scotland’s natural wildlife, environment and unique cultures for future generations to enjoy. Our Company has been at the forefront of developing Sustainable Tourism practices & guide training in Scotland and has been formally recognised with national tourism awards for such.
Previous guests have often asked how they could give something back to help protect Scotland’s environment. We are delighted to have launched our groundbreaking Environmental Charity Offering Scheme (ECO Scheme) which allows you the opportunity to make an optional £2 donation to leading Scottish environmental charities The John Muir Trust (50%) and Trees For Life (50%). EVERY pound you donate will be matched by Highland Explorer Tours.
“It gives a great opportunity for people enjoying the excellent tours contribute towards the safeguarding and management of some of the wonderful scenery and landscapes they will see on their travels’.
Nigel Hawkins, Director John Muir Trust
“The scheme makes helping the environment easy for customers, and by matching the donations, Highland Explorer Tours are showing their commitment to Trees for Life’s work’.
Alan Watson, Executive Director and Founder of Trees for Life
All tours depart from 60 High St Royal Mile Edinburgh. Call: 0131 558 3738