Highland Highlights: Loch Ness, Clava Cairns & More Day Tour
ID: GYG855473-1351067
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embark on a tour of the Highlands and visit the highlights of the region. See the iconic Highland Coos, visit the Clava Cairns, and learn about the history of Culloden Battlefield
Join our Clan for the day and embark on a Highlights of the Highlands Tour and prepare to experience all the the most spectacular must-see places in the Highlands. Gaze at the mystery and wonder of the beautiful Loch Ness, take in the history of the Clans at the monumental battle of Culloden, be swept back in time through the standing stones of Clava Cairns, and enjoy a taste of the "water of life" with a dram of highland Whiskey at the Singleton Distillery.
Begin your Highland adventure with pickup from a location of your choice. Enjoy a short tour of Inverness before continuing on your Highland adventure. Next, stop at the magnificent Loch Ness where you will stop to marvel at the wonder with plenty of opportunity for photos.
Continue on to Urquhart Castle which stands proud on the shores of Loch Ness and has many a story and legend to tell. After enjoying a lunch stop, drive through the beautiful Highland scenery to reach your next stop, Culloden Battlefield where you will experience first hand what it felt like to be in the middle of one of the most important battles in Scottish history.
Head to the best preserved Iron Age burial ground with iconic large standing stones and the place that inspired Diana Gabaldon's Outlander books, Clava Cairns. Finally, enjoy sitting down to talk about your day to remember while enjoying a tasting of the "Water of life" Highland Whiskey at the Singleton Distillery, before returning to your accommodation or choice of drop-off location.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you visit the Clava Cairns, the inspiration for Outlander
- Enjoy a dram of Highland Whiskey at the Singleton Distillery
- See the iconic Highland Coos and learn about the local wildlife
- Visit the Culloden Battlefield and learn about the history of the battle
- Take in the beauty of Loch Ness and learn about the legend of the Loch Ness Monster
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing
Bring a camera for photos
Smoking is not allowed during the tour
Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with back problems
Pick-up and drop-off will be at your accommodation
If a child seat is required please inform us with as much notice as possible to make sure we have the availability.
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.