5 Day Inverness including Loch Ness Experience and Skye & Eilean Donan Castle

Explore the Highlands and Loch Ness on a guided tour of Scotland's beauty Daily operations Start time: 09:45 Duration: 7h Meeting point: Ardross Street, IV3 5NS, Inverness Including In The Tour: Day tour to Loch Ness in an air-conditioned 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach English-speaking guide Description Get whisked around the misty hillsides and airy glens of the Highlands on a guided monster-hunting expedition of epic proportions. A friendly English-speaking guide will regale you with tales of monster sightings, old myths, and local history. Hop aboard a comfy air-conditioned coach and make for the wilds of Scotland with a charming local guide. You'll follow the Caledonian Canal all the way to its source at the mouth of Loch Ness. Nessie might not make an appearance, but at least the scenery is breathtaking! Arriving at the famous Loch Ness, you can choose what you'd like to do next. Either put your feet up and soak in the splendour of Loch Ness waiting for its fabled beast to show up, or ramble on over to the magnificent Urquhart Castle, where you can follow the footsteps of ancient raiders. Your guide will fill you in on all of the area's incredible history as you explore, take photographs, or wave a stick around shouting "Freedom!" in your best Braveheart impression. ­

It is your time to unwind, explore, and enjoy the destination at your own pace. During this part of the tour, there are no scheduled activities or structured plans—giving you the freedom to choose how you spend your day. Whether you prefer to relax and soak in the local atmosphere, wander through charming streets, visit museums, or explore nearby sights and natural wonders, the choice is entirely yours. This free time allows you to customize your experience, whether it’s indulging in local cuisine at a café, shopping for unique souvenirs, taking a scenic walk, or simply relaxing and enjoying your surroundings. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover hidden gems, connect with the local culture, or just recharge before continuing your journey. With Free at Leisure, the pace of your adventure is entirely up to you, ensuring a balanced and personalized experience.

Take a guided tour around the stunning beauty of Skye and the western Highlands Daily operations Start time: 08:00 Duration: 12h Meeting point: Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS, Inverness Including In The Tour: Transport in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with air conditioning Stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide Description Discover the splendour of the western Highlands on a coach tour of Skye & Eilean Donan, and fall in love with Scotland's spectacular scenery at every step along the way. Witness mother nature in all her rugged glory as you breeze across crumbling coastlines, airy glens, and vast sweeping valleys. Rising early, like a Scottish grouse, you'll leave the city limits of Inverness in a comfy tour bus and make your way along the Great Glen Fault Line towards Loch Ness. Here you can do some drive-by monster-spotting, and admire the grandeur of Castle Urquhart in the distance. Continue through the dramatic Highland scenery to the west coast and the breathtaking Eilean Donan Castle. The beauty of Skye and the Trotternish Peninsula will steal whatever's left of your breath, with majestic vistas and strange geological formations like the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing. You'll also have a chance to see the dramatic ruins of Castle Moil, the Skye Bridge, Eilean Ban and more, before heading home with a camera and head full of postcard-perfect memories. ­

After breakfast, meet your driver for a smooth transfer to the airport. We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up at least 4 hours before your flight departure to allow ample time for check-in. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon. Late check-out requests will be subject to availability, so be sure to confirm with the hotel in advance if needed. Safe travels!