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Loch Ness & Highlands Express (Hotel) - 2 Day Tour

Loch Ness & Highlands Express (Hotel)

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2 days

HOTEL UPGRADE: Learn about the history and explore the beauty of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this 2 day group tour beginning and ending in Edinburgh, staying in a 3-star hotel. Discover quaint towns nestled amongst the rolling hills and spend the night in Inverness. Traverse the Highlands to find the plentiful mountains, rivers, lochs and castles such as Urquhart Castle and join a cruise of Loch Ness in search of the famous 'Nessie.'

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Tour Overview

Duration

2 days

Starts

Edinburgh

Ends

Edinburgh

Range

Worldwide Touring

Tour Guide

Yes - escorted by a tour guide

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 16

Minimum age

5 years, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Daily

Hotel Rating

3-star hotel

Countries

Scotland, United Kingdom

Physical Rating

Easy

Tour Pace

Fast

Arrival Transfer

No

Departure Transfer

No

Meals included

Breakfast: 1
Adults (16+)
Children (5 - 15)
Price Breakdown
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R 14,835.00

R 12,609.75

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Final payment

R 5,000.00

R 15,219.50
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Tour Highlights

Cairngorms National Park - Traverse this picturesque National Park and look up at the rounded peaks of surrounding mountains
Urquhart Castle - Discover this picturesque castle that overlooks Loch Ness
Inverness - Enjoy a free evening in the 'Capital of the Highlands'
Loch Ness - Hunt for 'Nessie', the mythical beast believed to dwell in the dark waters of Scotland's most famous loch
Glencoe - Soak up the stunning mountain views and learn about the tragic and famous massacre that took place here in 1692

Included

1 breakfast
1 night 3-star hotel
Escorted by a local driver-guide
Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning
Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle
All road tolls
14kg luggage allowance - 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) and a small bag for onboard personal items
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Not Included

International flights & visas
Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)
Meals not specified in itinerary
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
Entry fees unless specified

Itinerary

Day 1 - Through the Highlands to Inverness

Edinburgh - Pitlochry - Aviemore - Inverness. We depart Edinburgh and head north towards the Highlands, passing through the picturesque landscapes of Highland Perthshire. Our morning stop will be flexible, with options like Pitlochry or Dunkeld, depending on the group's interests. Aviemore awaits us next, a bustling town known for outdoor activities. We'll have a chance to sample local specialties before heading to Loch Morlich, a unique and beautiful spot.

Our journey continues with a visit to Clava Cairns near Inverness, known for its ancient standing stones and ring cairns, featured in the Outlander books. Finally, we arrive in Inverness for the night, where we're free to explore the city.

Please note: Check-in closes at 09:00 (tour departs at 09:15) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. Please note that for tours departing after 1 April 2025, check in closes at 08:30 and departure is at 08:45.

Accommodation: Pentahotel, Leonardo or similar

Overnight: Inverness

Day 2 - Loch Ness and Ben Nevis back to Edinburgh

Inverness - Loch Ness - Glencoe - Edinburgh. After breakfast, we embark on a countryside adventure, heading to the mysterious Loch Ness for an included boat trip and a visit to Urquhart Castle. Our journey south takes us through the Great Glen, passing Ben Nevis en route to Fort William. We stop for lunch before we reach the iconic Glencoe, known for its tragic history and stunning landscapes.

Our return journey traverses the wild Rannoch Moor and transitions into the Lowland scenery near Stirling, concluding back in Edinburgh.

Please note: This tour ends at 19:00 - Edinburgh Bus Station Drop Off, George St / St. Andrews Square area, (Within 5 mins of Edinburgh Bus Station), Edinburgh

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Leonardo Hotel Inverness
Inverness

Located 5 km from the 19th-century Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral, and 3 km from Inverness railway station, this unassuming hotel offers a relaxed atmosphere. The comfortable rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also features a casual restaurant and bar, alongside a fitness centre, indoor pool, and hot tubs.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room.

2025
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30 Apr - 1 May
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R 15,635Adult - R 13,290R 14,785Child - R 12,568
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1 May - 2 May
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2026
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3 Jan - 4 Jan
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4 Jan - 5 Jan
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R 14,835Adult - R 12,610R 14,035Child - R 11,930
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8 Jan - 9 Jan
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R 14,835Adult - R 12,610R 14,035Child - R 11,930
R 21,685Adult - R 18,433R 14,035Child - R 11,930

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