Highlands and Islands: Small Group Tour of Scotland

Discover Scotland’s Highlands and Isle of Lewis and Harris in a 5-day tour. Visit historic sites, stunning landscapes, and enjoy whisky tasting.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Woodland Walks and the Scottish Highlands

The Hermitage Woodland Walk - Enjoy a stroll and uncover breathtaking Highland waterfalls nestled among towering Douglas firs.
Dalwhinnie Distillery - Savor a dram or two of whisky at Dalwhinnie Distillery. There will be time to explore the shop and sample some “Water of Life” at the bar!…

What's Included
  • Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis and Harris
  • Ferry to the Isle of Lewis and Harris
  • Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones
  • Ferry to Ullapool from the Isle of Lewis and Harris
What's Not Included
  • Meals and Snacks
  • Entry to Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center Approx £15 (No fee needed to walk the Battleground)
  • Entry to Balmoral Castle - Approx £16
  • Entry to Gearrannan Blackhouse Village - Approx £6
  • Fees to Highlands Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting - Approx £22
  • Fees for Cruise on Loch Ness - Approx £17
Additional Information

Experience an extra small group tour of up to 8 clients.
Explore some of the most gorgeous areas in the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis and Harris.
Visit the Kings Estate of Balmoral, go for gorgeous short walks in the Highlands of Scotland, see the majestic Corrieshalloch Waterfalls and gorge, visit famous locations such as Culloden…

Location
256-260 Morrison St
Morrison Street
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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N7414rbkirans
May 12, 2025
Outer Hebrides Magic: A Soul-Stirring Adventure with Experience Scotland Wild!!!!! - Oh my goodness, the 5-day Outer Hebrides tour to Lewis and Harris with Experience Scotland Wild was just incredible! Seriously, the scenery was out of this world, and I felt like I really got to soak up the culture. The group was so small, only eight of us, which made it feel like a special trip with pals. We were all strangers at the start, but honestly, after just a day, it felt like we were one big family! And our guide, Richie – what a legend! He was so kind, thoughtful, and funny, and he totally brought the islands to life for us with his stories. From the ancient Callanish Stones to the gorgeous beaches of Harris, he knew absolutely everything. It was like having a walking encyclopedia of Scottish history with us! He had so many fascinating tales about the clans, the battles, and the land itself. Plus, he kept us laughing with his personal stories and jokes – never a dull moment! The pace of the tour was spot on, and I really felt a connection to the islands. The thoughtfully planned itinerary provided an ideal pace for immersion in the islands unique character. Honestly, those five days just whizzed by. I also have to give a shout-out to Sarah Pollock and Jessica Cuthbert, the travel coordinators. The seamless organization and support provided by them were commendable, with their prompt and professional responsiveness to all inquiries. Top-notch support! I'm already dreaming about my next adventure with Experience Scotland Wild. Hey, a little suggestion for the team – I'd absolutely love to visit the Isle of Mull and Iona, especially when the adorable puffins are around! It would be amazing if you guys could plan a tour there sometime. 😊 Seriously, if anyone looking for a real and heartwarming Scottish experience, you HAVE to book a tour with Experience Scotland Wild! I give the whole team a massive five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🙌
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Thephilosophersp
Oct 22, 2024
A wondrous experience in the Highlands & Islands - This tour may be one of my favourite travel experiences ever. Our tour guide Derek was absolutely fantastic - any questions about Scotland's nature or culture, he knows the answer to all of them, and he has a phenomenal playlist to set the mood for a five day adventure. We were able to see so many places and learn more about them that we never would have known without doing a guided tour. Our journey to the island was delayed by a few hours (our ferry was cancelled due to weather conditions) and we still managed to see some truly magnificent spots and enjoy ourselves frolicking around the Highlands for a few hours more than planned. x The small group setting (there were 6 of us plus our guide) is brilliant; this way, everyone has the chance to get a deeper understanding and appreciation for what Scotland has to offer. If you like guided tours, but don't want to feel super touristy by driving around in a huge bus and being spat out at *insert generic destination*, a tour like this will make you feel like you've booked a private tour with a few friends. If you like remote places, walks in stunning scenery and shouting "there's a rainbow!" about every fifteen minutes, I cannot recommend this tour and this company enough. The only time I didn't enjoy myself was during the last few hours of the tour, because I didn't want it to end. I truly had the best time.
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L8815qasaran
Sep 22, 2024
Amazing tour! - My friend and I had an amazing time with Cal leading the way and the rest of our group! Cal is a perfect guide - caring and knowledgeable. I 100% recommend Experience Scotland’s Wild!!
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Pallavid174
Jul 12, 2024
Will definitely tour with them again! - I had a great time on the Lewis and Harris tour with Owen! He is an amazing guide and made sure everyone was comfortable with the daily itinerary. He is extremely passionate about history and had us entertained with a lot of great historical facts and folklore. The tour is a mix of easy to moderate walks and I did not feel rushed at any point. I thought this was an easy and relaxed way of exploring Scottish Islands which can sometimes be difficult to navigate via public transport. I wish it was a longer tour and we spent more time on the Islands :)
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819francoisef
May 29, 2024
Our amazing trip to scotland - We went to lewis and Harris with our tourguide Richie. It was amazing. Richie told us a lot about schotland and his story's were great. We have seen so many beautiful nature and surroundings it was stunning. We will definitly come back again. thank you so much for our great experience
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Bobma238yn
Apr 30, 2024
Couldn't have done better. - An amazing experience, the tour was led by Andrew and Richie, a pair of professional, and most knowledgeable guides. Weather was excellent, the sites visited just have to be experienced and the Isles of Harris and Lewis especially provided a very satisfing mix of fantastic scenery and unique historic sites. Thoroughly recommended.
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Dhdp2025
Apr 21, 2025
Isle of Lewis not worth visiting - It's my first time on Isle of Lewis and I don't think visit here is worthy. Lewis is castle is basically empty. There is empty ballroom for hire, empty hall for hire and empty library. The attached museum main purpose is to sell you souvenirs. The standing stones attraction make me think that someone dug stones in the ground to make attraction site. Not a single post how, when and why it was build. Entire walk area - very much like entire island - is swamp like. Also in my two encounter with locals made me prefer I haven'tet them at all. Island and locals are something I will not miss and I don't recommend visiting
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