Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands from Edinburgh
What your day looks like
Take our two day Inverness tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort in a small group and savor 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.
The experience, in brief
- Loch Ness
- Glencoe
- Inverness
- Dalwhinnie Distillery
- Clava Cairns
- Culloden Battlefield
- Highland Folk Museum
Your day, step by step
Luss
Sightseeing. From Edinburgh we head west to pick up our Glasgow passengers, first stopping at the pretty conservation village of Luss, on the ‘Bonny Bonny Banks’ of Loch Lomond.
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Rannoch Moor. We descend into the dramatic expanse of Rannoch Moor, passing the Black Mount, to dramatic Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
Glencoe
Sightseeing. Here we pause for a leisurely walk to soak in the atmosphere of this haunting glen.
Fort William
Sightseeing. Continuing north towards Fort William and Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Loch Ness. After lunch in the Fort William area, your two day Inverness tour from Edinburgh traces the 24 mile shoreline of Loch Ness, passing Urquhart Castle.
Edinburgh
Then on to Inverness, capital of the Highlands, where we arrive early evening. Accommodation is provided.
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Culloden Battlefield. Enjoy a flexible itinerary today - you may choose to visit the fascinating Culloden Battlefield, where Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites were defeated by the Duke of Cumberland, and glimpse the ancient stones of the Neolithic Clava Cairns.
Inverness
Sightseeing at Clava cairn.
Edinburgh
Brewery Tour at Dalwhinnie distillery. The opportunity for a visit and whisky tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery.
Edinburgh
Sightseeing at Ruthven Barracks. After a lunch stop we move south for a visit to the old military garrison of Ruthven Barracks, built by General Wade.
Edinburgh
Nature Walks at The Hermitage, Dunkeld. We continue our return journey via The Hermitage, stopping for a gentle forest walk in idyllic Scottish woodland (this option will only be possible in the summer months)
Edinburgh
We cross the Forth Bridges, back to Edinburgh.
What to know before booking
Included
Knowledgeable Driver-Guide Luxury modern air-conditioned coach Written translations (on request)
Not Included
Entrance to attractions, (All the optional extras/admission tickets can be booked on the day and your Driver-Guide will advise). Food and drink
Restrictions
Please note that tours will require a minimum of 6 passengers to run. Children under the age of 4 cannot join the tour.
Meeting & Pickup
Depart point: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, Outside the NCP Car Park.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 4 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Clients said everything about the tour was fantastic but they felt it should have been two nights because of how much was included. All in all- fantastic experience!