Luke GReview ofHighland Explorer Tours
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day tour with Greg, 28...
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day tour with Greg, 28th sep onwards!
On day 6 I was definitely a little saddened to not be getting on the blue bus to see where we could explore next ;)
We had previously been to Scotland a few times but even with several weeks in the Highlands; it's certainly impossible to explore it all however!
On our solo trip last time... one thing was missing.. and that's the historic detail and facts of what you're actually looking at, standing on or walking around!
This is where Greg comes in - he was very informative and provided so many interesting facts and details along the way.
The roads are also tricky to navigate in some parts and to drive on those roads whilst providing lots of details en route is certainly a great trait to have!
You do spend a good amount of time off the bus and Greg ensured there were adequate breaks in between stops for a wee coffee or toilet break.
Overnight stays are in Oban, Portree and Inverness - all with their own amazing scenery.
Pretty much all of the stops were well timed. For feedback, possibly an extra 30 minutes at the Culloden battlefield, Beauly & Dunkeld would've been super.
We didn't know much at all about the accommodation we were staying in (we could've just asked..!) but the surprise was actually a very pleasant one. The B&B & hotels were lovely and cooked breakfast was available at all but one. (temporary measure though due to covid!)
Speaking of COVID - the bus seating arrangements were socially distanced, everyone wore masks... hand sanitizer was available and Greg regularly wiped the high touch points down when we were getting off at different spots. Really well done here guys!
Greg kindly stopped at some great viewpoints to allow us to get some fantastic pictures and most importantly, pictures of some lovely hairy coos!
I never knew much about Scottish history but this tour has certainly opened my eyes on how the clans worked and battled throughout the many years!
I thoroughly recommend taking the Jacobite steam train (aka hogwarts express!) and the Loch ness tour! As comfy as the bus is, these are two fantastic opportunities and to go over the famous Glenfinnan viaduct was something quite special indeed!
In terms of the boat tour... sadly no Nessie in the waters this time round - she is behaving by socially distancing for sure..! The weather was quite rainy on this day but that certainly added to the spooky atmosphere of Loch Ness. (it's amazing how deep it actually is!)
In summary... (before this ends up being a book ;) )
If you're looking to spend sometime in Scotland then I absolutely recommend Highland Explorer tours / Haggis Adventures.
We really enjoyed this trip and without a doubt - we will certainly be back in the future - most likely to explore the Outer Hebrides next and possibly with more family.
A big well done to Greg for all his time and knowledge, as well as keeping everyone safe! He is a credit to the team and definitely shouldn't be discouraged to ask for more reviews :)

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