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From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip

Loch Ness sign with view of the lake and snow-capped hills from Dores Beach.
Scottish Highlands with rugged green hills and rock formations near a serene lake.
Waterfall cascading into a rocky pool surrounded by lush greenery in the Highlands near Loch Ness.
Ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland.

Duration

8 hr 45 min

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Guided tour

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    • Journey through the Scottish Highlands on this full-day guided coach tour from Inverness, stopping at Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and other gems.

    • Discover the legends of Loch Ness from your expert English-speaking driver-guide, with digital translations available in 7 languages.

    • See the 13th-century Urquhart Castle ruins and enjoy free time in Fort Augustus, where you can cruise Loch Ness at your expense or relax by the Caledonian Canal.

    • Admire the 165-foot Falls of Foyers, once a favourite retreat of poet Robert Burns, and walk along the serene shores of Dores Beach.

    • Full-day trip to Loch Ness and the Highlands

    • Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers

    • Boarding from Railway Terrace, Inverness

    • Expert English-speaking driver-guide

    • Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)

    • Entry to attractions (available for purchase on-site)

    • Food and drink

  • TOTAL DURATION8 hours 45 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Railway Terrace
    Start point

    Railway Terrace

    Get direction
    26 min by a/c bus
    28 km
    Urquhart Castle

    1. Urquhart Castle

    Tickets not included
    60 min
    30 min by a/c bus
    18.34 km

    2. Invermoriston

    Tickets included
    20 min
    10 min by a/c bus
    11.26 km
    Fort Augustus

    3. Fort Augustus

    90 min
    Loch Ness

    4. Loch Ness

    Tickets not included
    1 activity

    Things to do

    Loch Ness Cruise
    Loch Ness Cruise
    Additional cost (on-site)
    2 hr by a/c bus
    Falls of Foyers

    5. Falls of Foyers

    Tickets included
    60 min
    30 min by a/c bus
    18.02 km
    Dores Beach

    6. Dores Beach

    Free Admission
    30 min
    30 min by a/c bus
    14.64 km
    Railway Terrace
    End point

    Railway Terrace

    Get direction

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 107 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Edward P

    Family
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    An excellent tour. Lots to see and do and plenty of time to do it. Never felt rushed or shortchanged. Our driver Alex was excellent. His knowledge of the area was extensive and he provided plenty of unadvertised highlights to the tour that greatly increased its value and gave us some insight on Loch Ness and the Highlands from a Local's perspective. Well worth the money and would take the tour again.

    Esteban R

    Group
    Verified booking
    Nov 2025
    A great experience, Steward a great guy who tells us great stories about all the path!!! Pura vida

    Claudia T

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jul 2025
    The guide was awesome The places beautiful

    Sara O

    Family
    Verified booking
    Jun 2025
    Marita was really nice, she was a very good guide and made sure we were having a great experience. The stops were very adequate to the expectations of the trip.

    Wilhelm M

    Solo
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
  • What to bring

    • Bring local currency for attraction tickets, cruises, meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

    • Please note that many visitor attractions and accommodation providers may not accept card payments, so please ensure you have plenty of cash with you on the day.

    • Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.

    • Bring a cold, packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop.

    What’s not allowed

    • Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 4 years.

    • Hot food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Check-in closes at 8:40am. Please arrive at least 15 mins before the departure time.

    • Children aged between 4 and 16 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.

    • This tour runs only on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at Timberbush Tours Inverness.

    • Address: Railway Terrace, Inverness IV1 1NW, United Kingdom.

    • Coach identifier: Look out for the activity provider's coach or their sign on the lamp post.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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