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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour
- Duration2 days
- GroupShared · max 32
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort and savour the delights of the Highlands with your guide: see rivers, lochs and mountains, and experience plenty of rich Highland history - with an overnight stay in the Highland capital of Inverness.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Fom Edinburgh to Inverness
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
From Edinburgh, we depart in the morning and head west to pick up the Glasgow passengers. From there, we head north to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park area where we will stop for a quick comfort break to enjoy the beautiful scenery. *On tours where the coach has no pick ups from Glasgow, the route on Day 1 will travel via Stirling.
Glencoe
Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Our tour continues north to dramatic Glencoe which you may recognise from James Bond’s Skyfall. We will stop here to take in the haunting scenery of the area and to learn about its fascinating history, as it was the location of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan. Be sure to bring your camera for fantastic photos of one of Scotland’s most poignant locations before we continue north to the loch-side town of Fort William.
Fort William
Fort William, United Kingdom
We arrive in Fort William, a picturesque loch-side town, for a lunch break.
Commando Monument
Spean Bridge, PH34 4EG, United Kingdom
After a scenic loch-side lunch break, we head to the Commando Memorial. Enjoy magnificent views of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain, as you learn about the meaning behind the memorial.
Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, United Kingdom
From there, our tour continues towards Loch Ness. First resting at Fort Augustus, a picturesque town at the foot of the loch that offers spectacular views. Be sure to keep an eye out for Nessie! There may also be a photo opportunity at the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle should time permit.
Inverness
Inverness, United Kingdom
We arrive in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. This is where we will check into our accommodation for the night and you will have free time to explore the city.
Accommodation: Customers can opt to stay in a B&B or Youth Hostel.
Day 2From Inverness to Edinburgh
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom
After a hearty highland breakfast, our second day of touring will begin. We will head out of Inverness and head towards two of the most important historical sites in the north of Scotland. Our first stop of the day is Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland.
Clava Cairns
Balnuaran of Clava, Scottish Highlands, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom
We then journey towards Clava Cairns, a group of burial monuments that offer a glimpse into the life and rituals of Scots in the Bronze Age, over 4,000 years ago.
Cairngorms National Park
Scottish Highlands, PH22 1QH, United Kingdom
Following a photo stop at Carrbridge, our tour will head into the spectacular Cairngorms National Park - the largest National Park in the United Kingdom. Enjoy a relaxing lunch stop on the shores of Loch Morlich. Be sure to keep an eye out for some of the wildlife that is known to inhabit the area.
Ruthven Barracks
Kingussie, Newtonmore, United Kingdom
After this, our next stop will be the old military garrison of Ruthven Barracks, built by General Wade and the British Government after the Jacobite Rising of 1715.
Blair Athol Distillery
Perth Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5LY, United Kingdom
On our return journey to Edinburgh, there is the opportunity for a visit to Blair Athol Distillery. Here, there will be time for a tour and tasting, where you can sample some award-winning scotch whisky. Please note that due to availability, this may not always be possible. If we are unable to visit Blair Athol, we will instead have time to explore the historic Victorian town of Pitlochry.
Forth Bridge
North Queensferry, KY11 1HP, United Kingdom
We then begin the final stretch of our journey back towards Edinburgh, crossing over the impressive Queensferry Crossing. This engineering giant spans the Firth of Forth, and joins the Forth Road Bridge and iconic Forth Rail Bridge, representing 3 centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation. After a short journey, we then arrive back in Edinburgh, where our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour will come to an end.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
End
Drop off at the train station
Redemption
• Minimum age is 4 years old. • Please arrive at the departure point at 08:15 for an 08:30 departure point. Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works There is currently a shortage of taxi and private hire cabs in Edinburgh, which may make it harder to get to the departure point if you're thinking of using a taxi. As part of our policy, we do not offer refunds for missed tours and so we urge you to allow for more time to reach the departure point in the morning and look into public transport options as a back up.
What's included
Included
- 1 night accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Accommodation, unless chosen
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 10 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (4–16), Adult (17–59), Senior (60–99)
Additional information
- Minimum age is 4 years.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- If you book your own accommodation, it must be within 2km of Inverness city centre.
- Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person. For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width.
- Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
Languages
- Guide
- English
- Written
- English
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- 6+ days before100% refund
- 2–6 days before50% refund
- 0–2 days before0% refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 6898P23
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.7/ 5231 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (56) and Tripadvisor (175).
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