Sustainable Tourism

WE CARE

Highland Explorer Tours are delighted to have achieved gold status in the Green Tourism Business Scheme. This scheme recognises our company’s ongoing commitment towards sustainability that is achieved by excellent practices throughout the company. Coach travel has been proven to reduce congestion and cause less pollution per passenger kilometre than any other form of transportation. Our coach fleet is among the most efficient in Europe and complies with EU emissions standards. Highland Explorer Tours has been awarded with a 5-star accreditation by Ecostar scheme that provides recognition and guidance on environmental best practice to coach operators. Highland Explorer Tours, as part of The Travel Corporation, is proud to commit to using environmentally friendly paper for the body of our brochures. This brochure is made of material from well-managed, FSC certified forests and other controlled sources.

Environmental Charity Offering

(Eco) Scheme

Highland Explorer Tours are committed to sustainable tourism and to preserving Scotland’s natural wildlife, environment and unique cultures for future generations to enjoy. We have pioneered an Eco Scheme where you can make an optional £2 donation when booking any tour. We will match every donation you make. Trees for Life are an award-winning charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland. The charity has funded the protection of a number of existing forest remnants and have so far planted over half a million trees. For more information go to www.highlandexplorertours.com/about-us/ sustainable-tourism.

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making your tour with us as enjoyable as possible no matter what your individual needs are. Nevertheless, there are certain limitations that may arise due to the local and rural nature of Scotland. The following is intended to provide useful information for anyone travelling with us. Our coaches generally pick up and drop off customers at attractions or viewpoints, although there may be a short walk to meet the coach at some locations. Unfortunately, our guides are not able to assist with wheelchairs or offer physical assistance when embarking or disembarking from the bus. Passengers should be able to board and disembark the coach themselves using the access stairs or with the assistance of a travelling companion. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us before booking. One of our experienced reservations staff will be more than happy to assist with your enquiry. For our full accessibility statement, go to www.highlandexplorertours.com/essential-info/accessibility.

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