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Adventure in the Scottish Highlands

The Highlands and Skye, with your own driver instead of a rental car.

12 Days / 11 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 12-day route from Edinburgh through the Cairngorms, Fort William, and the Isle of Skye to Glen Coe and Stirling — castles, wildlife boat trips, and Scotland's most dramatic Highland scenery. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead of a rental car. The source trip included a rental car and a ferry crossing between Armadale and Mallaig; Voyzo's version keeps the ferry crossing and replaces the rental car with a private driver-guide for all 12 days.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup in Edinburgh.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Edinburgh

Arrive in “Auld Reekie” and settle in to begin discovering Edinburgh.

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Day 2 — Historic Edinburgh

A day taking in the city's past and present, with a visit to Edinburgh Castle and afternoon tea.

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Day 3 — Edinburgh to Aviemore

Your driver takes you north across the Firth of Forth to St Andrews, the home of golf, before continuing on to Aviemore.

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Day 4 — Aviemore to Fort William

Wake in the heart of the Cairngorms and take a guided wildlife tour through this spectacular landscape.

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Day 5 — Fort William to Portree

A drive across the Kyle of Lochalsh to reach the Isle of Skye and the port town of Portree, via the Armadale-Mallaig ferry.

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Day 6 — Isle of Skye

A visit to Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland.

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Day 7 — Isle of Skye

A boat trip to spot marine wildlife, from otters to orcas, before returning to Portree for a final night on Skye.

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Day 8 — Skye to Glen Coe

A wildlife boat trip before your driver takes you on to Glen Coe.

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Day 9 — Glen Coe

Explore the Weeping Glen and learn the history of the Massacre of Glencoe and the Campbell clan.

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Day 10 — Glen Coe to Stirling

A visit to Inveraray Castle, the fairytale home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, before continuing to Stirling.

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Day 11 — Stirling Area

A visit to Bannockburn to hear the story of the Scottish defeat of the English.

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Day 12 — Farewell to Scotland

A final morning in Stirling taking in the Wallace Monument before your departure transfer.

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Departure

The trip ends in Stirling, with a private transfer for your onward journey or departure.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

The original itinerary this route is adapted from is a self-drive trip with a rental car. Voyzo runs it differently — with your own private driver and vehicle for all 12 days, so nobody in your group needs to drive the Highlands themselves.
Yes — the Armadale to Mallaig ferry crossing is included, the same as in the original route.
Yes — Voyzo provides door-to-door pickup and a private vehicle and driver for your whole group throughout the trip.
11 nights of accommodation in double or twin rooms, daily breakfast, all activity and admission fees on the itinerary, the Armadale-Mallaig ferry, and Voyzo's private vehicle and driver throughout.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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