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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands 2-Day Guided Tour

Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
River Ness flowing through Inverness, Scotland with historic buildings and hills in the background.
Scottish Highlands landscape with mountains and valley near Edinburgh.
Private air-conditioned transfer vans parked by the waterfront in Edinburgh.

Duration

48 hr

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Meals included

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    • Experience the Highlands with this curated 2-day tour from Edinburgh and visit Glencoe, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms. Enjoy guided stops at the Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.

    • Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable driver-guide with digital translations available in 7 different languages.

    • Explore Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Visit the Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Cairns burial monuments to uncover 4,000 years of Scottish heritage.

    • Journey through Cairngorms National Park to Loch Morlich, Ruthven Barracks, and a traditional whisky distillery for a local tasting.

    • Skip the planning stress as we reserve your choice of a hotel or hostel in Inverness, ensuring your overnight is all set - simply pay when you check in.

    • 2-day tour of Loch Ness, Inverness & the Highlands

    • Round-trip luxury AC transfers from Edinburgh

    • Boarding from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

    • Expert English-speaking guide

    • Digital translations in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin)

    Additional paid upgrades:

    • 1-night accommodation in Inverness (reservation only)

      • Bed in a shared room with shared bathroom facilities

      • Double room with private bathroom facilities or an ensuite in a hotel

    • Entry to attractions

    • Food and drinks

  • TOTAL DURATION48 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Castle Terrace
    Start point

    Castle Terrace

    Get direction
    88 min by a/c bus
    124 km
    Luss

    1. Luss

    75 min by a/c bus
    96 km
    Glencoe

    2. Glencoe

    25 min by a/c bus
    26 km
    Fort William

    3. Fort William

    Things to do

    Lunch at Fort William
    Lunch at Fort William
    74 min by a/c bus
    80 km
    Loch Ness

    4. Loch Ness

    Culloden Battlefield (Optional)

    5. Culloden Battlefield (Optional)

    5 min by a/c bus
    2.4 km
    Neolithic Clava Cairns

    6. Neolithic Clava Cairns

    50 min by a/c bus
    68 km
    Ruthven Barracks

    7. Ruthven Barracks

    24 min by a/c bus
    25 km
    Dalwhinnie Distillery (Based on Availability)

    8. Dalwhinnie Distillery (Based on Availability)

    54 min by a/c bus
    69 km
    The Hermitage (Available in Summers Only)

    9. The Hermitage (Available in Summers Only)

    1 hr 35 min by a/c bus
    96 km
    Castle Terrace
    End point

    Castle Terrace

    Get direction

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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  • What to bring

    • Most accommodation providers only accept cash payments and will not accept debit/credit cards as methods of payment.

    • Many visitor attractions may not accept card payments, so please ensure you have plenty of cash with you on the day.

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

    What's not allowed

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

    • Luggage is restricted to one medium-sized suitcase per person (60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width).

    Additional information

    • This tour runs only on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

    • The price of the two-day Inverness tour does not include accommodation, but it can be reserved for you. Approximate costs are per person per night:

      • Hostel: £30-£40 per person per night

      • Hotel: From £90+ per person per night (based on two people sharing). Solo occupancy from £150+

    • On tours where the coach has no pick-ups from Glasgow, the route on Day 1 will travel via Stirling.

    • Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive in this window as tours must depart on schedule.

    • This multi-day tour will return to Edinburgh, making an additional stop at Waverley Station for any passengers returning to Glasgow by train.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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