Private Central Highlands Driving Tour
Overview
Discover the Central Highlands at your own pace, your way.
Experience the breathtaking Scottish Highlands with your own local guide, travelling in luxury aboard an air-conditioned Mercedes V-Class. With a flexible itinerary and a relaxed pace, this is Scotland on your terms.
Whether you wish to explore historic castles, enjoy scenic walks and spectacular mountain views, follow in the footsteps of the legendary Rob Roy, savour authentic local food in a pub or a bakery, maybe even visit a whisky distillery. We'll tailor the day to your interests, helping you discover the Highlands beyond the usual tourist trail.
Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off at your Edinburgh hotel or B&B, with the freedom to stop, explore and make the most of your day.
As this is a private tour, we're happy to customise your itinerary within the Central Highlands region covered by this tour. Destinations far outside this area would require a different tour itinerary.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Booster seats for up to 2 children.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- All guiding fees and vehicle costs.
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Entrance fees for castles/distillery
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick up from any Edinburgh hotel, BnB or Port. Pick up in locations outwith Edinburgh will require and additional fee if it is possible for us to get there.
What To Expect
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Stirling Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Callander Visitor Information Cantre
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kilmahog
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loch Lubnaig
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Falls of Dochart
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Rob Roy's Grave
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Kelpies & The Helix
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Central Highlands Driving Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Booster seats for up to 2 children.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- All guiding fees and vehicle costs.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Local guide.
- Entrance fees for castles/distillery.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Central Highlands Driving Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Central Highlands Driving Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Booster seats for up to 2 children.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- All guiding fees and vehicle costs.
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Entrance fees for castles/distillery
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
