Loch Ness, Whisky & Outlander from Inverness including boat cruise
Join us on a jam-packed Loch Ness tour from Inverness and enjoy many iconic Scottish experiences in just one day. Our adventure begins at the legendary Loch Ness, where you will take a cruise and visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle for ideal monster spotting opportunities. After lunch in beautiful Beauly, we visit a Highland whisky distillery, where the best way to learn about the ‘water of life’ is to taste it! Learn the true story which inspired Outlander at Culloden Battlefield and attempt your own journey through the stones at Clava Cairns. We return to Inverness in the early evening. During winter, the route goes in reverse.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your tour departs from central Inverness and journeys to world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to the ruins of the 13th century Urquhart Castle. Then, there’s free time to enjoy lunch in one of the charming local cafés in beautiful Beauly and walk it off exploring Beauly Priory; featured in the Outlander book 'Dragonfly in Amber'. Our next stop is a Highland whisky distillery, where you can learn about whisky and have the option to sample a wee dram in the bar. Listen to tales of the Jacobite rebellions and the brutal Battle of Culloden on our visit to Culloden Battlefield. Outlander fans will love the mysterious burial chambers and standing stones at Clava Cairns. When you’ve heard the harrowing history behind the Outlander story, you might not want to travel back in time to meet Jamie Fraser after all! Your Loch Ness tour comes to an end as we return to Inverness in the early evening. Please note that during winter the tour route goes in reverse. ***The Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle are not suitable for individuals with mobility difficulty because of the steps to the dock and the steps to Urquhart ruins. Inverness Departure Point: 15 Union Street, Inverness, IV1 1PP (Across from the entrance to the Victorian Market). Look out for a blue or yellow bus. Departure time is 8:15am, so the check-in time will be 7:45am. We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities. All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
What's included
- ✓1 hour Loch Ness Boat Cruise
- ✓Urquhart Castle entry
- ✓Local Scottish Guide
- ✓Beauly Priory
- ✓Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish
What's not included
- ✓Culloden Visitor Centre
- ✓Whisky Tasting
- ✓Highland Whisky Experience Discover at your leisure how 'uisge beatha' (the 'water of life') is made and learn the history behind one of Scotland's most iconic exports. Local whisky experts are on hand to share their in-depth knowledge and suggest rare drams to sample. Whisky Dram Flights from £12 and Whisky Cocktails from £8. Culloden Visitor Centre On 16th April 1746, Culloden was the site of the last pitched battle fought on the British mainland. Through an interpretive exhibition and a visit to the battlefield itself, you can learn why this hour-long conflict changed Highland life and world history forever. With ongoing archaeological research and fresh historical interpretations, the story is far from over… More recently, the popular TV seriesOutlanderhas used the years prior to the Battle of Culloden as a backdrop. Entrance approx. £12
Good to know
Check-in closes 15-minutes before the departure time
We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
Travel insurance is recommended
The Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle are not suitable for individuals with mobility difficulty because of the steps to the dock and the steps to Urquhart ruins.
Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do not allocate seats.
It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departs on a clock that will be visible. There are no maximum age restrictions
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
Cancellation of day tours: A full refund will be given if the cancellation is made more than 24 hours prior to the departure time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to departure will incur a 100% fee.
How it works
📷 Loch Ness, Whisky & Outlander from Inverness Trip Starts: Check in closes 15 minutes before departure - 08.00h (Departure - 08.15h) Meeting location: 15 Union St, Inverness IV1 1PP Across from the entrance to the Victorian Market. Please look for a Blue Highland Explorer or Yellow Haggis Adventure coach. Map - https://bit.ly/Inverness_DeparturePoint Parking near Departure Point - Old Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park https://g.co/kgs/BhK7jyB Edinburgh Reservations Team: +44 (0) 131 558 3738 Trips Ends: 17.30h approximately 15 Union St, Inverness Additional Information: Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities. Audio Translations If you require audio translations, we recommend that you download the below audio files onto your mobile device before your tour. Please remember to bring your own headphones. Traducciones de Audio - Por favor haga clic aqui Traductions Audio – Merci de selectionnez ici Traduzioni Audio – Ciccate qui Audio Ubersetzungen – Klicken Sie hier Traducoes em Audio – Clique aqui Mandarin Chinese – Audio Translations – Click here Wellbeing On Tour In this new, fast-changing Covid-19 era, we are doing all we can to adapt to new requirements and expectations, given the disruption caused. Read more about the important new steps and procedures that we have implemented to enhance hygiene protocols, to comply with physical distancing requirements by relevant government authorities and to give you peace of mind when you are travelling during these new times. Checking in for your Tour Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time for check-in. We are unable to hold the bus for any late arrivals. You do not need to print this e-ticket, just bring your Reference Number and photographic ID.. Identification Please note that for any tours visiting a whisky distillery, photographic ID (Drivers Licence or Passport) may be required to ensure participation in the whisky tasting activity. We recommend keeping your ID accessible. Baggage Allowance 1 x small carry-on bag Visa Requirements UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you travel. Please find additional information on our website https://highlandexplorertours.com/essential-info/eta Insurance Travel insurance cover is not included in the price of your trip. We recommend all guests must have travel insurance with medical, evacuation and repatriation cover covering all applicable dates of travel with Highland Explorer Tours. This insurance must cover, personal injury, pandemic events and emergency medical expenses. Cancellations and Changes All cancellations and amendments must be made through the Agent you booked with. A 24-hour cancellation notice is needed in order to receive a refund for this tour. For full details please click for our Terms & Conditions.
Meeting Point
19 Union St, Inverness IV1 1QA.
Requirement
Passport / Photo ID card
Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
Travel Insurance
Comfortable walking shoes and a rain jacket in case of light rain
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Loch Ness, Whisky & Outlander from Inverness including boat cruise
Join us on a jam-packed Loch Ness tour from Inverness and enjoy many iconic Scottish experiences in just one day. Our adventure begins at the legendary Loch Ness, where you will take a cruise and visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle for ideal monster spotting opportunities. After lunch in beautiful Beauly, we visit a Highland whisky distillery, where the best way to learn about the ‘water of life’ is to taste it! Learn the true story which inspired Outlander at Culloden Battlefield and attempt your own journey through the stones at Clava Cairns. We return to Inverness in the early evening. During winter, the route goes in reverse.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your tour departs from central Inverness and journeys to world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to the ruins of the 13th century Urquhart Castle. Then, there’s free time to enjoy lunch in one of the charming local cafés in beautiful Beauly and walk it off exploring Beauly Priory; featured in the Outlander book 'Dragonfly in Amber'. Our next stop is a Highland whisky distillery, where you can learn about whisky and have the option to sample a wee dram in the bar. Listen to tales of the Jacobite rebellions and the brutal Battle of Culloden on our visit to Culloden Battlefield. Outlander fans will love the mysterious burial chambers and standing stones at Clava Cairns. When you’ve heard the harrowing history behind the Outlander story, you might not want to travel back in time to meet Jamie Fraser after all! Your Loch Ness tour comes to an end as we return to Inverness in the early evening. Please note that during winter the tour route goes in reverse. ***The Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle are not suitable for individuals with mobility difficulty because of the steps to the dock and the steps to Urquhart ruins. Inverness Departure Point: 15 Union Street, Inverness, IV1 1PP (Across from the entrance to the Victorian Market). Look out for a blue or yellow bus. Departure time is 8:15am, so the check-in time will be 7:45am. We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities. All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
What's included
- ✓1 hour Loch Ness Boat Cruise
- ✓Urquhart Castle entry
- ✓Local Scottish Guide
- ✓Beauly Priory
- ✓Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish
What's not included
- ✓Culloden Visitor Centre
- ✓Whisky Tasting
- ✓Highland Whisky Experience Discover at your leisure how 'uisge beatha' (the 'water of life') is made and learn the history behind one of Scotland's most iconic exports. Local whisky experts are on hand to share their in-depth knowledge and suggest rare drams to sample. Whisky Dram Flights from £12 and Whisky Cocktails from £8. Culloden Visitor Centre On 16th April 1746, Culloden was the site of the last pitched battle fought on the British mainland. Through an interpretive exhibition and a visit to the battlefield itself, you can learn why this hour-long conflict changed Highland life and world history forever. With ongoing archaeological research and fresh historical interpretations, the story is far from over… More recently, the popular TV seriesOutlanderhas used the years prior to the Battle of Culloden as a backdrop. Entrance approx. £12
Good to know
Check-in closes 15-minutes before the departure time
We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
Travel insurance is recommended
The Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle are not suitable for individuals with mobility difficulty because of the steps to the dock and the steps to Urquhart ruins.
Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do not allocate seats.
It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departs on a clock that will be visible. There are no maximum age restrictions
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
Cancellation of day tours: A full refund will be given if the cancellation is made more than 24 hours prior to the departure time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to departure will incur a 100% fee.
How it works
📷 Loch Ness, Whisky & Outlander from Inverness Trip Starts: Check in closes 15 minutes before departure - 08.00h (Departure - 08.15h) Meeting location: 15 Union St, Inverness IV1 1PP Across from the entrance to the Victorian Market. Please look for a Blue Highland Explorer or Yellow Haggis Adventure coach. Map - https://bit.ly/Inverness_DeparturePoint Parking near Departure Point - Old Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park https://g.co/kgs/BhK7jyB Edinburgh Reservations Team: +44 (0) 131 558 3738 Trips Ends: 17.30h approximately 15 Union St, Inverness Additional Information: Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities. Audio Translations If you require audio translations, we recommend that you download the below audio files onto your mobile device before your tour. Please remember to bring your own headphones. Traducciones de Audio - Por favor haga clic aqui Traductions Audio – Merci de selectionnez ici Traduzioni Audio – Ciccate qui Audio Ubersetzungen – Klicken Sie hier Traducoes em Audio – Clique aqui Mandarin Chinese – Audio Translations – Click here Wellbeing On Tour In this new, fast-changing Covid-19 era, we are doing all we can to adapt to new requirements and expectations, given the disruption caused. Read more about the important new steps and procedures that we have implemented to enhance hygiene protocols, to comply with physical distancing requirements by relevant government authorities and to give you peace of mind when you are travelling during these new times. Checking in for your Tour Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time for check-in. We are unable to hold the bus for any late arrivals. You do not need to print this e-ticket, just bring your Reference Number and photographic ID.. Identification Please note that for any tours visiting a whisky distillery, photographic ID (Drivers Licence or Passport) may be required to ensure participation in the whisky tasting activity. We recommend keeping your ID accessible. Baggage Allowance 1 x small carry-on bag Visa Requirements UK law means that if you’re entering/transiting through the United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland), you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you travel. Please find additional information on our website https://highlandexplorertours.com/essential-info/eta Insurance Travel insurance cover is not included in the price of your trip. We recommend all guests must have travel insurance with medical, evacuation and repatriation cover covering all applicable dates of travel with Highland Explorer Tours. This insurance must cover, personal injury, pandemic events and emergency medical expenses. Cancellations and Changes All cancellations and amendments must be made through the Agent you booked with. A 24-hour cancellation notice is needed in order to receive a refund for this tour. For full details please click for our Terms & Conditions.
Meeting Point
19 Union St, Inverness IV1 1QA.
Requirement
Passport / Photo ID card
Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
Travel Insurance
Comfortable walking shoes and a rain jacket in case of light rain
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.