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Full day tour around Loch Ness from Inverness (with car)
A breath-taking circuit around Loch Ness. From spectacular waterfalls to the charm of the famous Caledonian Canal with its fascinating lock gates. A day tour with a feast for the eyes and soul and tasty sustenance for the body! Listen to tales going back 100s of years. Visit the iconic Urquhart Castle ruins and Visitor Centre, overlooking the Loch. Look out for Nessie! Return to Inverness and see some of its most beautiful buildings, learn about its colourful past and the Hill of the Fairies.
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Accommodation in Inverness
Hotel pick up
Dores Beach
Look out across Loch Ness. Maybe have your toes nibbled by Nessie!
Foyers Waterfall
Walk down to the spectacular falls and stop off at a tea shop for coffee, saying Hi to the Highland Cattle!
Scenic point near Whitebridge
Photostop for panoramic views
Fort Augustus
Time to meander down to the lock gates in this bustling village and watch the boats through the locks. Possible lunch stop.
Invermoriston
A short walk to the stunning water falls and old bridge, the Folly and St Columba's Well. Another option for a snack in village
Urquhart Castle
A stop to visit the magnificent ruins dating back to the 1200s, with terrific views across Loch Ness. Learn about Columba's stop off in AD 580 and the battles that have taken place at this iconic castle. Excellent visitor centre.
Inverness
Back to Inverness for a historical drive through parts, learning about "The Hill of The Fairies", earthquakes, floods and the bloody aftermath of the defeat of the Jacobites. Then drop off at accommodation.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee and hotel / cruise ship pick-up
Entry to Urquhart Castle 13 dollars PP. All refreshments
Tour Important Information
The walk down to the Foyers waterfall requires a reasonable level of fitness and decent outside shoes / trainers.
This tour can be undertaken from a cruise ship at Invergordon if the ship is in the port long enough. If so, another 50 mins to an hour should be allowed. An 8.30 start would be better.
Important message from the guide
I will always need to check the up to date position at visitor attractions and due to Covid some require advance booking. For these I can't guarantee entry until I have checked and booked.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
