Loch Ness, Canoe Explorer, 2.5 Hour Tour
ID: GYG684619-1131176
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore the beautiful, southern end of world-famous Loch Ness. This 2.5-hour experience starts on the shores of Loch Ness, from picturesque Fort Augustus.
Explore the beautiful, southern end of world famous Loch Ness in the company of a fully qualified canoe guide. We’ve been running guided canoe trips since 2004 and this is definitely up there with our most popular – often deemed a holiday highlight! This 2.5 hour experience starts on the shores of Loch Ness, from picturesque Fort Augustus. There is so much to see and learn at this beautiful part of Loch Ness and you will experience it all in our very stable open (Canadian-style) canoes.
Enjoy stunning views and experience the likes of Inchnacardoch Bay, Cherry Island (the site of an ancient ‘crannog’ – house on stilts), Fort Augustus Abbey and the mouths of the Rivers Tarf and Oich from the unique perspective of a small boat on the big loch.
As part of the experience, you’ll rest your arms and stretch your legs on a small, secluded beach on the shores of Loch Ness, where you can chill, enjoy a hot drink with shortbread (included) and visit a stunning waterfall – make sure you pack a camera!
If the weather is calm you will also head out into the middle of the loch to look for Nessie…. History buffs can discover how Fort Augustus got its name and you can learn about the engineering marvel that is the Caledonian Canal.
A great canoe tour for anyone visiting the area and wanting to try something a bit different. After your experience with us, why not refuel at one of the many pubs and restaurants in Fort Augustus, many of which look over the canal locks!
Getting to Fort Augustus: There are buses available from Inverness and Fort William or you can drive there along the A82 road. It’s a lovely little town and really worth a visit in its own right. The service bus should arrive in time for our afternoon 2.5-hour explorer tour.
Highlights
- Canoe on iconic Loch Ness with a qualified canoe guide
- Hear about the history, the myths & the legends of Loch Ness
- Go on a short walk to a hidden waterfall then have a tea or coffee.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please allow plenty of time to travel to Fort Augustus, particularly at busier times of the year when the roads are busiest. Park in the main public car park in the village and allow up to 10 minutes to walk to the meeting point.
Parking available in the main public car park: https://w3w.co/treatable.twitching.blockage
Meet at the Loch Ness Viewpoint on Inveroich Pier, Fort Augustus (allow 10 mins to walk to the meeting point from the car park): https://w3w.co/wounds.axed.abstracts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
