Loch Ness, Inverness & The Scottish Highlands – Small Group – 2 Days
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- Duration
- 2 days
- Guiding Style
- Fully Guided
- Hotel Rating
- B&B Ensuite
- Start / End
- Edinburgh → Edinburgh
- Group Size
- Min 1 / Max 16
- Physical Rating
- Easy Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Highlights
Embark on a captivating journey from Edinburgh into the heart of the Scottish Highlands, where you'll explore stunning landscapes, charming towns, and rich history. Begin your adventure with a visit to a traditional Scottish village before venturing into Cairngorms National Park, with options for scenic forest walks, ancient standing stones, and historic battlefields.
After a day of natural beauty and local lore, arrive in Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands. The following day, immerse yourself in the legend of Loch Ness with a relaxing cruise to the iconic Urquhart Castle, where tales of mystery and medieval battles come to life.
- Journey north from Edinburgh into Cairngorms National Park, with flexible options including scenic forest walks, ancient standing stones, historic battlefields, and picturesque lochs
- Spend a free evening in Inverness — the Capital of the Highlands — exploring its quaint streets, sampling local food, and soaking up the atmosphere of this vibrant Highland city
- Take a one-hour Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness — included in the tour price — across the legendary loch in search of the world's most famous mythical monster
- Arrive by boat at the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle, perched on the banks of Loch Ness, and explore a site steeped in centuries of battles, sieges, and Highland legend
- Return to Edinburgh with free time on Day 2 for lunch, a leisurely lochside walk, and memories of the wild and wonderful Scottish Highlands to last a lifetime
2-Day Loch Ness, Inverness & The Scottish Highlands Itinerary
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Day 1
Aviemore & the Cairngorms National Park
We depart from Edinburgh and head north, crossing the famous River Forth as we journey into the Scottish Highlands. Our first stop is a brief visit to a charming Scottish town located along the Highland Boundary Fault, before we continue into Cairngorms National Park.
The rest of the day is flexible. Based on the group's interests, the season, and the weather, there are many options — from scenic forest walks and ancient standing stones to historic battlefields and picturesque lochs.
After a day of stunning landscapes and local stories, we arrive in Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands. Enjoy your free evening exploring the town, sampling local food, and strolling through its quaint streets.
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Day 2
Loch Ness & the Highlands
After a relaxing breakfast, you'll be picked up and driven to a charming village at the northern end of Loch Ness. This vast loch is home to the famous legend of a mysterious monster that sparks imaginations worldwide. Now's your chance to get close to the myth with a one-hour cruise across the loch to Urquhart Castle.
Explore this historic site and imagine the battles and stories that shaped its past. You'll have free time to enjoy lunch and a leisurely walk. Return to Edinburgh around 7pm. Please note: the Loch Ness cruise is weather-dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
What's Included
Accommodation
- 1 night en-suite accommodation with breakfast
What should I expect from a B&B?
B&Bs are traditionally small family owned and run properties offering a handful of guest rooms. They are usually residential properties, so they 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.
It's unusual for a B&B to offer any additional services like concierge, porterage, evening meals or room-service. Wi-fi is usually, but not always available and it's worth bearing in mind that access can be unreliable in more remote locations.
If you have difficulty with stairs, please request a ground-floor room (subject to availability, upon request only) as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
Guide & Admissions
- English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
Meals
- 1 breakfast
Transport
- 16-seat mini-coach throughout
- Passengers are entitled to 1 piece of checked luggage (20 kg / 44 lbs). Checked luggage will be stowed in the luggage compartment and is not accessible until drop-off.
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Food and drinks
- Entry fees to visitor attractions unless specified
- Other activities and services not listed under Included
Additional Information
- You will receive an e-ticket for this tour.
- This tour operates year-round, subject to availability.
- The Loch Ness cruise is weather-dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
- Tour reference code: 318726
Dates & Availability
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes 1 night en-suite B&B accommodation in Inverness with breakfast, a one-hour Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle, and transportation by 16-seat mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide throughout.
The tour starts and ends in Edinburgh. You depart from Edinburgh on Day 1 and return to Edinburgh around 7pm on Day 2.
Yes. A one-hour Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle is included in the tour price. Please note the cruise is weather-dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
Urquhart Castle is a dramatic medieval ruin perched on the banks of Loch Ness, one of Scotland's most iconic and atmospheric historic sites. You arrive by boat on Day 2 and have free time to explore the castle and imagine the battles and stories that shaped its past.
You stay 1 night in Inverness — the Capital of the Highlands — with B&B en-suite accommodation and breakfast included. B&Bs are traditionally small, family-owned properties usually located on the outskirts of towns, so guests should be prepared for a short walk to local facilities. Lifts are not available; if you have difficulty with stairs, please request a ground-floor room in advance (subject to availability).
The Day 1 programme in Cairngorms National Park is flexible, adapted to the group's interests, the season, and the weather. Options include scenic forest walks, ancient standing stones, historic battlefields, and picturesque lochs. Your driver-guide will make the most of what the day has to offer.
The tour returns to Edinburgh around 7pm on Day 2, after the Loch Ness cruise, a visit to Urquhart Castle, and free time for lunch and a leisurely walk.