2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Spend two days exploring Loch Ness and Inverness, past and present, on a small-group trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. As you enjoy scenic drives and historic landmarks, your eyes will pop at the dramatically beautiful landscape. With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, this leisurely two-day excursion allows you to have a memorable and personal experience in two of Scotland’s favorite locations.

Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh - Fort Augustus - Inverness

Stop At: Loch Lubnaig, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park FK178HF Scotland
Enjoy this wonderful landscape and perfect stop for great photos!
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Glencoe Mountain, White Corries Kingshouse, Ballachulish PH49 4HZ Scotland
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
Take a chance to explore a ruined castle overlooking Loch Ness.Take a chance to explore a ruined castle overlooking Loch Ness.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Take a chance to go on an optional boat cruise (April - October) or wander around the shores of this alluring and eerie loch.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
Scenic views and quick photo stop at this inspirational memorial.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Inverness Scotland, Inverness IV2 3BB, UK
The ‘Capital of the Highlands’ blends Victorian architecture with a lively modern lifestyle.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Inverness.

Day 2: Inverness - Culloden - Pitlochry - Edinburgh

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
(optional stop depending on the itinerary of the day - not guaranteed)

Experience the Battle of Culloden, admire Jacovite artefacts and visit the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Clava Cairns, Balnuaran of Clava, IV2 5EU Scotland
(optional stop depending on the itinerary of the day - not guaranteed)

Travel through winding back roads and discover a 4,000 year old cemetery.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Dalwhinnie Distillery A885 Highland Village, Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA Scotland
(optional stop depending on the itinerary of the day - not guaranteed)

Tour and tasting at a Highland Distillery - available if the tour stops there. This can be either Tomatin or Dalwhinnie Distillery but depends on the group's interests.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The House of Bruar, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TW Scotland
(optional stop depending on the itinerary of the day - not guaranteed). Opportunity to either walk to a scenic waterfall or passengers can visit the shopping/food area.
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Cairngorms National Park, PH22 1QH Scotland
Gaze in awe at Scotland’s most beautifully rounded peaks.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.