Loch Ness and the Highlands Trip from Inverness

Loch Ness and the Highlands Trip

Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness

The waterfalls of Foyers

A panoramic view of Fort Augustus

Discover some of the most spectacular scenery of Scotland when you take this trip to Loch Ness and the Highlands. This is an essential day out for anyone visiting Inverness.

Details

Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English—speaking guide
Bus transport

Not included

Loch Ness boat ride (20GBP per adult approx.)
Admission to Urquhart Castle: 34GBP per person (optional)
Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 4 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Railway Terrace

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 1,250 Travelers·102 reviews

August 21, 2026
Elisabeth
Barcelona, Spain
Our guide, Laurence, made the trip very enjoyable thanks to his constant explanations throughout the tour. He not only told us about the places we vis...
As a couple
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August 20, 2026
Beñat
Spain
A fantastic trip to Loch Ness with Timberbush Tours. We toured the entire lake, going around it and enjoying some spectacular landscapes. But, wit...
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August 16, 2026
Adrianna Garcia Ramirez
Madrid, Spain
Highly recommended. Doreen was lovely and kind. She told us many stories and anecdotes during the trip. The places we visited were beautiful. If you d...
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May 22, 2026
Mariana
Portugal
The Guide/Driver Stewart was incredible. I would do the tour again just to hear all the things he has to say. I think the tour is good but it should i...
Traveling solo
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September 22, 2026
Irene
Malaga, Spain
The experience was excellent; we really enjoyed the scenery, the explanations, and the advice from our guide, Paul. I highly recommend it.
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September 4, 2026
Yolanda
Spain
Excellent. The guide made many stops for us to see things or take photos. It's a shame that much of his explanation was lost since the tour was in Eng...
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August 24, 2026
Enrique
Torreblanca, Spain
Very good Lewis, the guide and driver.
As a couple
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August 16, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The excursion was not the same as what they had explained to us; some visits and their order were changed. Other than that, the guide was very nice an...
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July 30, 2026
Carlos
Tudela (navarra), Spain
Although it was in English, which made it a little difficult to follow some of the explanations, Doreen was great and explained everything clearly and...
Is this useful?
July 12, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Highly recommended excursion. Beautiful, unforgettable scenery. Our guide, Mike, was always attentive and friendly to everyone. He guided us and provi...
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Discover some of the most spectacular scenery of Scotland when you take this trip to Loch Ness and the Highlands. This is an essential day out for anyone visiting Inverness.

Loch Ness and the Highlands Trip

After meeting up in the morning at Railway Terrace in Inverness, we'll board the comfortable vehicle, which will follow the Caledonia canal all the way to the world-famous Loch Ness. Not just one of the most beautiful spots in the United Kingdom, this is also one of the most enigmatic places in the world, due to the legend of the mythical Loch Ness Monster. Will you manage to see Nessie on your trip?

Our first stop on our route around the lake is Dochgarroch. Here, you have the opportunity to take a wonderful boat ride on the Loch, which you'll watch from the outside of the ruins of the 13th century, Urquhart Castle. You will then have your own free time to explore the area and enjoy the fantastic panoramic view across the lake.

Later, we will head to the small village of Invermoriston, where we'll make a brief pause to take some photos of the Thomas Telford bridge, which crosses the pretty River Moriston waterfalls. You will also see the fabled St Columba’s Well and hear its fascinating history of how it was rumored to be cursed but became a place of restorative power.

We then continue to the furthest point on our expedition, the tiny hamlet of Fort Augustus. Our guide will lead us through this picturesque settlement, where we will witness boats arriving at the Caledonia canal. Here, you will also have the opportunity to regain your strength with a delicious local meal.

After eating, we will begin our return journey to Inverness. Along the way, we will stop at the 165-foot Falls of Foyers, so you can stretch your legs and enjoy some free time in these beautiful surroundings. From there, we then continue to our last stop at the picturesque village of Dores, where we will walk along the lake's east shore and take in the fine views.

We'll arrive back at the meeting point between 8 and 9 hours after the start time, where the tour finishes, and we bid farewell.

9.3

Exceptional 1,250 Travelers·102 reviews

August 21, 2026
Elisabeth
Barcelona, Spain
Our guide, Laurence, made the trip very enjoyable thanks to his constant explanations throughout the tour. He not only told us about the places we vis...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 20, 2026
Beñat
Spain
A fantastic trip to Loch Ness with Timberbush Tours. We toured the entire lake, going around it and enjoying some spectacular landscapes. But, wit...
Is this useful?
August 16, 2026
Adrianna Garcia Ramirez
Madrid, Spain
Highly recommended. Doreen was lovely and kind. She told us many stories and anecdotes during the trip. The places we visited were beautiful. If you d...
Is this useful?
May 22, 2026
Mariana
Portugal
The Guide/Driver Stewart was incredible. I would do the tour again just to hear all the things he has to say. I think the tour is good but it should i...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 22, 2026
Irene
Malaga, Spain
The experience was excellent; we really enjoyed the scenery, the explanations, and the advice from our guide, Paul. I highly recommend it.
Is this useful?
September 4, 2026
Yolanda
Spain
Excellent. The guide made many stops for us to see things or take photos. It's a shame that much of his explanation was lost since the tour was in Eng...
Is this useful?
August 24, 2026
Enrique
Torreblanca, Spain
Very good Lewis, the guide and driver.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 16, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The excursion was not the same as what they had explained to us; some visits and their order were changed. Other than that, the guide was very nice an...
Is this useful?
July 30, 2026
Carlos
Tudela (navarra), Spain
Although it was in English, which made it a little difficult to follow some of the explanations, Doreen was great and explained everything clearly and...
Is this useful?
July 12, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Highly recommended excursion. Beautiful, unforgettable scenery. Our guide, Mike, was always attentive and friendly to everyone. He guided us and provi...
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Inverness

Loch Ness

Types of activities in Inverness

Day trips

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Discover some of the most spectacular scenery of Scotland when you take this trip to Loch Ness and the Highlands. This is an essential day out for anyone visiting Inverness.

Loch Ness and the Highlands Trip

We'll arrive back at the meeting point between 8 and 9 hours after the start time, where the tour finishes, and we bid farewell.

Loch Ness and the Highlands Trip