“I don't think we could have gotten luckier!”
Absolutely wonderful day! Chris was so flexible in planning our day to the highlands, incorporating a special stop for us. Really enjoyed the scenery, history and conversation. My husband is super-picky, but loved all of it, including the Land Rover. It is always a gamble when you jump in a car with a guide you have never met for a full day tour, but I don't think we could have gotten luckier! The price is worth it, considering you don't have to drive/navigate and you have someone telling you about everything and anything about Scotland and your surroundings. Thanks Chris!
— Susan Cosculluela
“Snowball fights in the Highlands also helped with that”
Chris was an exceptional guide and made the experience memorable, educational, and special. He is a great story teller and easy to be around - super knowledgeable and had great recommendations. We had an amazing tour that kept our 9-year-old and 13-year-old engaged (snowball fights in the Highlands also helped with that). Thank you, Chris!
— Rachael S
“Not sure if he had some special powers”
Absolutely amazing experience with Chris, our exceptional guide. This was a special trip for us because I proposed to my girlfriend along the way. To start off: Chris went above and beyond before the tour even began by messaging with me about plans for the day. He provided great recommendations, answered all my questions, and even made us lunch reservations just in case. Beginning the trip: Trip started off with a quick pickup at our hotel. During the trip from Edinburgh into the Highlands Chris provided us the perfect combination of history: Scottish, Whisky, Movie, local, you name it! Incredibly easy to talk to, it felt like this was a friend driving us around. In the Highlands: Truly incredible landscape. He wasn't joking when he said they seem to rise up out of nowhere! We ran into some thick rain as we were driving around, which I was worried would ruin my planned proposal. Chris, being the local expert he is, had us wait (at a beautiful spot) just long enough for the weather to break, before continuing to the proposal location. He brought us to a place that could only be reached by a 4x4, while I proceeded to do the deed. Chris not only took pictures, but even brought us a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate with afterwards. Not to mention, the awesome tailgate whisky tasting! Kingshouse Hotel was the perfect place to stop for lunch and warm up, seeing the stags was a major highlight. Not sure if he had some special powers, because the rain seemed to stop every time he took us to a new location in the Highlands. This would have been a fantastic trip on its own, but Chris really added the extra bit at every stage to make it truly perfect. Truly, a once in a lifetime experience!
— Craig Borklund
“We had a FANTASTIC experience with Monarch tours.”
We had a FANTASTIC experience with Monarch tours. Chris was fabulous from our first interaction, responding to my email inquiry very quickly and providing a very friendly and helpful response. I wanted to book a private tour for my dad and I, but had very little knowledge of what to do and where to go. I gave Chris a bit of guidance of what we’d like to see and he came back with a ton of excellent suggestions, and said he could tailor our day however we’d like. He was also very flexible in terms of the timing we needed for pick up and drop off.
— Megan Jubb
“Highly recommend using Monarch Tours while in Scotland”
You couldn’t ask for a better tour or guide! Chris can share all the history of Scotland while driving to the actual location and keep you entertained for hours. The sites you see are steeped in history. The vehicle is comfortable. We had the pleasure of touring with him for three days to three different locations and were amazed at how much knowledge we gained all while having a blast. I highly recommend using Monarch Tours while in Scotland.
— 518ATLCouple
