2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

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About this activity
Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh - Fort Augustus - Inverness

Stop At: Loch Lubnaig, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park FK178HF Scotland
Enjoy this wonderful landscape and perfect stop for great photos!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Glencoe Mountain, White Corries Kingshouse, Ballachulish PH49 4HZ Scotland
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82 Road, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
Take a chance to explore a ruined castle overlooking Loch Ness.Take a chance to explore a ruined castle overlooking Loch Ness.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Take a chance to go on an optional boat cruise (April - October) or wander around the shores of this alluring and eerie loch.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
Scenic views and quick photo stop at this inspirational memorial.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Inverness Scotland, Inverness IV2 3BB, UK
The ‘Capital of the Highlands’ blends Victorian architecture with a lively modern lifestyle.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Inverness.

Day 2: Inverness - Culloden - Pitlochry - Edinburgh

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
(optional stop depending on the itinerary of the day - not guaranteed)

Experience the Battle of Culloden, admire Jacovite artefacts and visit the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Clava Cairns, National Grid Reference: NH 757 444 off the B9006, 6 km from Inverness Scotland
(optional stop depending on the itinerary of the day - not guaranteed)

Travel through winding back roads and discover a 4,000 year old cemetery.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Dalwhinnie Distillery A885 Highland Village, Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA Scotland
(optional stop depending on the itinerary of the day - not guaranteed)

Tour and tasting at a Highland Distillery - available if the tour stops there. This can be either Tomatin or Dalwhinnie Distillery but depends on the group's interests.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: House of Bruar, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TW Scotland
(optional stop depending on the itinerary of the day - not guaranteed). Opportunity to either walk to a scenic waterfall or passengers can visit the shopping/food area.
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Cairngorms National Park, PH22 1QH Scotland
Gaze in awe at Scotland’s most beautifully rounded peaks.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast
  • Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
  • Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Driver/guide
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Admission fees
  • Entry/Admission - Urquhart Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Loch Ness
  • Entry/Admission - Culloden Battlefield
  • Entry/Admission - Dalwhinnie Distillery
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Tour may run in reverse for operational reasons.
  • Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
  • Family rooms are limited and may be available on request. Maximum of 2 Adults and 1 child in one room. Family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children are not available
  • Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
  • Please note tour stops and timings are for reference only and depend on the itinerary of the day as well as on group's interests, therefore cannot be guaranteed.
  • There are many options along the route and our itinerary is intentionally flexible so that the guide is able to decide what is best on any given day.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Stops at Culloden, Clava Cairns, House of Bruar, Dalwhinnie are optional, but not guaranteed.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
65% Aquatic
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