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

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Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the best of the Highlands on a 2-day small-group adventure. Stay overnight in Inverness, explore Glencoe, the Great Glen and Cairngorms, and enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness. With a friendly driver-guide and time at hidden gems most tours miss, you’ll experience both Scotland’s iconic landmarks and its off-the-beaten-path magic on this small-group trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All tours from Edinburgh will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.

Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years

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.

Please note tour stops and timings are for reference only and depend on the itinerary of the day as well as on group's interests, therefore cannot be guaranteed.

There are many options along the route and our itinerary is intentionally flexible so that the guide is able to decide what is best on any given day.

Tour may run in reverse for operational reasons.

Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle included in the tour price .

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.

In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.

Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately

*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast

Breakfast

Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)

Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle

Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Admission fees

What To Expect

Day 1

Edinburgh - Aviemore - Clava Cairns - Inverness

Accommodations

Overnight in Inverness.

1

Pitlochry

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Gaze in awe at Scotland’s most beautifully rounded peaks.

Admission Not Applicable
3

Enjoy Aviemore, a bustling hub for all outdoors activities, where you can try local specialities

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Clava Cairns

Travel through winding back roads and discover a 4,000 year old cemetery.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
5

Inverness

The ‘Capital of the Highlands’ blends Victorian architecture with a lively modern lifestyle.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Inverness - Loch Ness - Glencoe - Edinburgh

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Loch Ness

Tickets for Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and entrance to Urquhart Castle included in the tour price.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Urquhart Castle

Take a chance to explore a ruined castle overlooking Loch Ness.

1 hour • Admission Included
3

Glencoe

Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tale of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Loch Lubnaig

Enjoy this wonderful landscape and perfect stop for great photos!

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

B&B Double Room

Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed).

B&B Single Occupancy Room

Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).

Hotel Double Room

Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed).

Hotel Single Occupancy Room

Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).

Hotel Twin Room

Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).

B&B Twin Room

Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds).

Reviews

4.84

518 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Lizzy was Perfection!

    David T,

    Aug 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Lizzy was an absolute dream tour guide! I was traveling solo and she made me feel at home immediately. Her knowledge of Scotland and personal touch made for a perfect two days. She knew the answers to all of my (rather incessant) questions and was happy to share all her personal thoughts and stories along the way. Even her playlist was perfection! I cannot say enough good things about Lizzy and the tour—if you are lucky enough to travel with her you won’t regret it! Simply the best!

  • Wonderful trip!

    Victoria C,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Alli was a wonderful tour guide. It was amazing how many interesting and beautiful places we were able to visit and learn about in 2 days. I highly recommend this as a way to see the Highlands.

  • Good tour

    Jayson E,

    Jun 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Inverness was such a charming place to stay. Loch ness and the castle were very beautiful and peaceful

  • Wonderful time

    Annecia F,

    Dec 2, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    I was booked with Rabbies and I had Reese as My guide. He was very funny and knowledgeable. It was super small group and we got pick and choose what we wanted to do.

  • Days are full and varied...

    Sebastian T,

    Nov 21, 2024

    - Viator

    4.00

    Days are full and varied with plenty of time to do your own thing. Driver is friendly, adaptable and knowledge and this adds positively to the whole experience.

From £320.82

4.84
518 reviews