Day Trips

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 hrs 45 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

4.3/5(109)

Giulia C

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A great tour, with plenty of stops—even short ones—to take in the scenic views. Alan was knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly! We also added the Loch Ness cruise and admission to Urquhart Castle, which were also really nice.

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.

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
Start point
Railway Terrace
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26 min by a/c bus
28 km
1. Urquhart Castle
Tickets not included
60 min
Set on the shores of Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle offers panoramic views and a glimpse into Scotland’s medieval history.
30 min by a/c bus
18.34 km
2. Invermoriston
Tickets included
20 min
10 min by a/c bus
11.26 km
3. Fort Augustus
90 min
4. Loch Ness
Tickets not included
1 activity
2 hr by a/c bus
5. Falls of Foyers
Tickets included
60 min
30 min by a/c bus
18.02 km
6. Dores Beach
Free Admission
30 min
30 min by a/c bus
14.64 km
End point
Railway Terrace
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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.

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What our guests say
Giulia C
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A great tour, with plenty of stops—even short ones—to take in the scenic views. Alan was knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly! We also added the Loch Ness cruise and admission to Urquhart Castle, which were also really nice.
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.

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