News
Volcano Disruptions Update:
Due to the ongoing flight disruptions caused by the volcanic ash clouds over Europe, we are aware that some of our passengers may be affected by flight cancellations/diversions. All of Haggis/Shamrocker Adventures/Busabout departures are operating as scheduled, however for customers who are unable to make their booked departure date, we are offering a free date change for the tour which you have booked as opposed to enforcing the usual cancellation terms. Please contact us on 0044 131 557 9393 before the date of your booked departure or email us at info@radicaltravel.com in order to organise this and we’ll be happy to help.
We will continue to monitor the situation and post additional updates as necessary.
Foreign Language Audio Guides NOW Available
We are pleased to be the only tour company in Scotland to be able to offer foreign language audio translations on all scheduled tours. Tours will still be conducted in English, by our guides, however foreign language translations are available in German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French and Polish, with more languages to follow. This service underlines our commitment to excellent customer service for ALL our customers and we hope that those who do not speak English will now enjoy the trips even more.
Highland Explorer Tours join Tourism Innovation Group
We are committed to playing our part in raising standards within Scottish Tourism and to that end have become members of the Tourism Innovation Group, a group of leading travel companies and public bodies committed to moving improving the Scottish Tourism Product through collaboration and innovation. One area of the group is focused solely on Sustainability and have published a Responsible Visitors Guide to give visitors information on how to make sure their trip has a minimal impact on Scotland's heritage and environment.
Click on this link to download a copy: http://www.tourisminnovation.com/media/RVG_V2_3Mar09.pdf
Steam Train Journey proves a hit with customers
After the phenomenal success of our 3 Day Isle of Skye & Steam Train tour, we decided to include this steam train option on our 5 Day Skye & Highlands tour also. These tours include the ferry trip 'over the sea to Skye' and a journey on the Jacobite steam train, which was voted the 'Top Rail Journey in the World' by Wanderlust Magazine.
Innovative Tours
Our exceptional Highland Games Day Tours offer your clients the unique opportunity to experience a taste of traditional Highland culture. After a morning touring some of the most beautiful Scottish landscapes they will spend the afternoon at an authentic Highland Games, mingling with locals and taking part in the festivities.
The Edinburgh Tattoo Day Tour combines the spectacular beauty of a day in the Highlands, complete with whisky distillery tour, with an unforgettable evening at Edinburgh’s world famous Military Tattoo.
Top Highland Tour Company Awarded 5-Stars
Edinburgh based tour company Highland Explorer Tours, have received a 5-star award for its tours from Scotland’s national tourism body, VisitScotland.
After a highly successful launch in 2006, Highland Explorer Tours have enjoyed a rapid growth with increasing passenger numbers year on year. The 5 star quality tours at budget prices concept is proving popular with visitors to Scotland with fantastic feedback from both customers and the travel trade.
Craig Irving, Sales Manager of Highland Explorer Tours, said: “The fact that our tours have been recognised by VisitScotland as 'World-Class' highlights our commitment to delivering top quality experiences for visitors to Scotland. ’’
VisitScotland operates a highly successful quality assurance scheme, with teams of inspectors working year-round to assess standards for visitors. Raising standards and improving quality are central to efforts to improve and grow Scottish tourism.