Overview
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.
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- Free cancellation up to 21 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Driver/guide
Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Breakfast
Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Admission fees
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
(Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Minimum age is 5 years
• This tour will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
• Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items
• B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
• Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
What to expect
Day 1 Edinburgh - Aviemore - Clava Cairns - Inverness
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Pitlochry
30 min
You travel through the beauty of Highland Perthshire and your driver-guide will look for the perfect place to stop this morning. Perhaps it will be Pitlochry, a quintessential Scottish town nestled among the hills. Or maybe you'll stop in at the gorgeous wee village of Dunkeld. We keep things flexible this morning and see what the group is interested in.
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30 min
Gaze in awe at Scotland’s most beautifully rounded peaks.
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1 hour 15 min
Enjoy Aviemore, a bustling hub for all outdoors activities, where you can try local specialities
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Clava Cairns
30 min Admission ticket not included
Travel through winding back roads and discover a 4,000 year old cemetery.
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Inverness
12 hours
The ‘Capital of the Highlands’ blends Victorian architecture with a lively modern lifestyle.
Day 2 Inverness - Loch Ness - Glencoe - Edinburgh
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Loch Ness
1 hour Admission ticket included
Tickets for Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and entrance to Urquhart Castle included in the tour price.
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Urquhart Castle
1 hour Admission ticket included
Take a chance to explore a ruined castle overlooking Loch Ness.
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Glencoe
10 min
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
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Loch Lubnaig
10 min
Enjoy this wonderful landscape and perfect stop for great photos!
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 21 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 21 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- *The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Where does it start?
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
What's included?
- Driver/guide
- Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Breakfast
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fees
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pitlochry, Clava Cairns, Inverness, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glencoe, Loch Lubnaig.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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