2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Day 1: Edinburgh - Pitlochry - Cairngorms National Park - Inverness You leave Edinburgh and head north across the River Forth towards the Highlands. The first stop is in Pitlochry, a quintessential Scottish town nestled among the hills of Perthshire. Get some coffee and find out why Queen Victoria loved this place. From here, continue on to Cairngorm National Park. This unique area is one of the last remaining pockets of native Caledonian pine forest left standing. Gaze in awe at Scotland’s most beautifully rounded. Leave the majestic mountains and step back in time at Clava Cairns. These ancient standing stones and ring cairns are as beautiful as they are mysterious and were made famous by Diana Gabaldon in the Outlander books. Continue your journey, arriving at Inverness. Enjoy free time to soak up the lively atmosphere and beautiful Victorian architecture before you’re dropped off at your accommodation. The evening is free for you to explore the capital of the Highlands. Overnight: 3-star hotel or B&B in Inverness Day 2: Inverness - Loch Ness - Glencoe – Edinburgh After a leisurely breakfast, you are picked up from your Inverness accommodation and travel to the mysterious Loch Ness where you have the chance to take a boat trip (April to October; price not included) along the loch to look for Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and visit dramatic Urquhart Castle. Or you may stay on dry land to explore the castle's mighty ruins. Our journey continues south through the Great Glen past Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK and Fort William. You stop for lunch along the way before arriving in Glencoe, a haunting glen that was the scene of a terrible massacre in 1692, where many of the Macdonald Clan died. The return journey continues over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor and into the Lowland scenery around Stirling, before finally reaching our starting point of Edinburgh. Please note: tour may run in reverse order for operational reasons.
Highlights
- ✓2-day guided tour, round-trip from Edinburgh to Inverness in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- ✓Scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands with optional boat ride on Loch Ness
- ✓Choice of hotel or B&B/guesthouse accommodation
- ✓Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people ensures a personalized experience
What's included
- ✓Driver/guide
- ✓Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- ✓Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle
- ✓Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Admission fees
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All tours from Edinburgh will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one 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.
Tour may run in reverse for operational reasons.
Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle included in the tour price .
B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 21 days before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 21 days before the activity start time.
2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Day 1: Edinburgh - Pitlochry - Cairngorms National Park - Inverness You leave Edinburgh and head north across the River Forth towards the Highlands. The first stop is in Pitlochry, a quintessential Scottish town nestled among the hills of Perthshire. Get some coffee and find out why Queen Victoria loved this place. From here, continue on to Cairngorm National Park. This unique area is one of the last remaining pockets of native Caledonian pine forest left standing. Gaze in awe at Scotland’s most beautifully rounded. Leave the majestic mountains and step back in time at Clava Cairns. These ancient standing stones and ring cairns are as beautiful as they are mysterious and were made famous by Diana Gabaldon in the Outlander books. Continue your journey, arriving at Inverness. Enjoy free time to soak up the lively atmosphere and beautiful Victorian architecture before you’re dropped off at your accommodation. The evening is free for you to explore the capital of the Highlands. Overnight: 3-star hotel or B&B in Inverness Day 2: Inverness - Loch Ness - Glencoe – Edinburgh After a leisurely breakfast, you are picked up from your Inverness accommodation and travel to the mysterious Loch Ness where you have the chance to take a boat trip (April to October; price not included) along the loch to look for Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and visit dramatic Urquhart Castle. Or you may stay on dry land to explore the castle's mighty ruins. Our journey continues south through the Great Glen past Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK and Fort William. You stop for lunch along the way before arriving in Glencoe, a haunting glen that was the scene of a terrible massacre in 1692, where many of the Macdonald Clan died. The return journey continues over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor and into the Lowland scenery around Stirling, before finally reaching our starting point of Edinburgh. Please note: tour may run in reverse order for operational reasons.
Highlights
- ✓2-day guided tour, round-trip from Edinburgh to Inverness in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- ✓Scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands with optional boat ride on Loch Ness
- ✓Choice of hotel or B&B/guesthouse accommodation
- ✓Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people ensures a personalized experience
What's included
- ✓Driver/guide
- ✓Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- ✓Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle
- ✓Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✓Admission fees
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All tours from Edinburgh will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one 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.
Tour may run in reverse for operational reasons.
Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle included in the tour price .
B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 21 days before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 21 days before the activity start time.