2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a magical two day escape to the Highlands. Traveling through spectacular scenery, this tour is the perfect way to see Scotland and many of her highlights. These include stops at Doune Castle, Glen Coe, Glenfinnan Viaduct (April - October only) and Loch Ness.
Overnight is in the bustling Highland capital of Inverness followed by visits to Culloden Battlefield, prehistoric standing stones, Pitlochry (optional whisky distillery tour) and a riverside walk at Dunkeld.
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Stirling Castle
Pass by historic Stirling Castle on its rocky crags.
National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument was built to honour our great Scottish hero - William Wallace.
Doune Castle
Short photo stop at Doune Castle. This medieval castle has recently been seen as Castle Leoch in Outlander and Winterfell in Game of Thrones but is probably most famous for featuring in the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
20 minutesGlencoe National Nature Reserve
Glen Coe is perhaps the most famous of all Scotland’s glens. This narrow valley is where the bloody massacre of the MacDonalds took place in 1692 and has been used as a backdrop for many movies including Skyfall. We will stop nearby for lunch (at own expense).
1 hourGlenfinnan Viaduct
Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Apr-Oct only) which famously features in several Harry Potter movies as the Hogwarts Express train crosses the bridge.
30 minutesBen Nevis
We stop for a photo of Britain’s highest mountain (Ben Nevis).
10 minutesFort Augustus
There will be an opportunity for photos and souvenir shopping in the charming village of Fort Augustus.
30 minutesLoch Ness
We continue along the full length of Loch Ness - keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster!
Urquhart Castle
We will stop at Urquhart Castle for a photo opportunity and to stretch legs before the final leg of the journey to Inverness.
10 minutesInverness
Day 2: Inverness to Edinburgh
14 hoursCulloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
You will have time to walk on the battlefield and learn more about this tragic event that killed 700 Highland clansmen in three minutes.
30 minutesClava Cairns
Visit one of Scotland's most evocative and sacred prehistoric sites, 4000 year old stone circles and burial mounds at Clava Cairns.
30 minutesCairngorms National Park
As we drive south through the Cairngorms National Park you'll hear about the flora and fauna of this wonderful wilderness which was officially protected in 2003 and is the largest national park in the British Isles. We will also stop for lunch at one of the charming villages within the national park.
1 hourRuthven Barracks
During your drive through the Cairngorms National Park, you should spot Ruthven Barracks, built in 1719 after the 1715 Jacobite rising.
Pitlochry
The Highland town of Pitlochry has an elegant main street packed with shops and restaurants. During your break here there is an option to visit the Blair Athol Distillery (own expense) where you can take a guided tour and of course sample the 'water of life' for yourself.
1 hour 45 minutesBlair Athol Distillery
During your break in Pitlochry there is an opportunity to visit Blair Atholl Distillery (at your own expense) where you can take a guided tour and of course sample the 'water of life' for yourself.
1 hourThe Hermitage Woodland Walk
Your final stop is a gentle riverside walk through Big Tree Country at Dunkeld, a beautiful way to finish the tour all seasons of the year.
45 minutesForth Road Bridge
No accommodation included on this day.
15 minutesIncluded
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini coach
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Entrance Fees
- Accommodation: See the Additional Info section below to select your preferred accommodation choice
Good to Know
- Accommodation: Please let us know in the Special Requirements box when you check out which type of accommodation you would prefer. Choose from: Hostel - £20 to £30 per person, per night. B&B single or single occupancy of a double room - £50 to £90 per person, per night. B&B en-suite double or twin - £100 to £150 per room, per night (2 sharing). B&B en-suite triple or quad - £150 to £200 per room, per night (3 or 4 sharing). Hotel - £150 to £200+ per room, per night (2 sharing)
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
- Minimum age is 5 years old
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
- Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.