2-Day Loch Ness & Highland Explorer

Island Castles to Monster Waters: A Journey Through Scotland’s Mysterious Heartland :

Duration: 2 days; 1 night

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Day 1: Edinburgh to Inverness

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Edinburgh Departure

• As you make your journey out of the city, enjoy a short driving tour of Edinburgh

Loch Leven Castle

• Boat trip to the island castle  
• Explore Mary Queen of Scots’ prison island
• Discover the castle’s dramatic history
• Stunning views across the loch

Highland Cow and Coffee break

• Meet and feed Highland Cows
• Rest stop for coffee

Pitlochry Town visit and Lunch

• Explore this charming Victorian town
• Traditional Scottish lunch in historic surroundings
• Time to browse local shops and galleries

Queen’s View

• One of Scotland’s most iconic viewpoints
• Photo opportunity

Dalwhinnie Distillery

• Tour Scotland’s highest distillery
• Learn about whisky-making at 1,164 feet above sea level
• Expert-led whisky tasting paired with handmade chocolates
• Stunning Highland views

Loch Ness Experience

• Thrilling RIB ride or scenic boat trip
• Search for the legendary Nessie
• Dramatic views of Urquhart Castle
• Learn about the loch’s fascinating history

Dores Beach:

• End your day with a peaceful walk along this hidden beach, enjoying spectacular views down Loch Ness.
• Watch the sunset from the garden of a Highland Tavern as the evening light plays across the water.

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Day 2: Inverness to Edinburgh

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Culloden and Clava Cairns

• Walk the haunting grounds of Culloden Battlefield, where the 1746 Jacobite Rising met its tragic end, forever changing the course of Highland history
• Explore these Bronze Age stone circles that inspired Outlander’s Craigh na Dun, set in a peaceful woodland setting

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre:

• Meet Britain’s only free-ranging reindeer herd
• Trek to the herd’s mountain home for a unique Highland encounter

House of Bruar

• Lunch at the ‘Harrods of the Highlands’
• Browse Scottish luxury goods
• Short walk to Bruar Falls

Wallace Monument

• Conclude your tour at this iconic landmark with panoramic views
• Learn about Scotland’s national hero

End your Highland Journey back in Edinburgh

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• Professional driver/guide  
• Standard Transport in Vauxhall Vivaro minibus– up to 8 passengers
• Personalised tour itinerary creation, review and finalisation
• Restaurant bookings  
• Excursion and ticket bookings (invoiced separately)
• Tree planted with Future Forest Company

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• Food and drinks
• Accommodation costs  
• Gratuities
• Excursion and ticket costs  

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Choose between finding your own accommodation or source and book your accommodation though us.When speaking to your Tour Co-ordinator, please provide: Accommodation prices are usually between £80-200 per person, per night depending on your requirements.

• Preferred style of accommodation and budget per night
• Room type and number of guests per room Required facilities
• Special requests (e.g. if you would like to stay in a castle for a night)  

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• Loch Leven Castle: £9.50 per person
• Dalwhinnie Distillery Tour: £19 per person
• Loch Ness RIB Experience: £32 per person
• Cairngorm Reindeer Centre: £18.50 per person

Total excursion costs per person for this tour: £79 ‍

*All prices are approximate and will be confirmed with receipts after booking  

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• Season: April to September
• Physical level: ◊ ◊ ◊
• Door-to-door service: Choose your pick-up/drop-off location
• Tour Co-ordinator assigned upon booking – communicate via email or video call to finalise arrangements
• Customisable – let us know if you’d like to adjust any elements of the tour
• Lunch arrangements – discuss preferences with your Tour Co-ordinator

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