Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
by Rabbies Trail Burners
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£189.86Overview
This small-group day tour lasts about 12 hours and operates from Aberdeen with a maximum of 16 people. The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned mini-coach and a driver/guide throughout the day. The journey covers key Highland sites, starting with a 90-minute boat cruise on Loch Ness. The cruise crosses the widest and deepest section of the loch, offering views of Urquhart Castle on the shoreline. After the cruise, the group visits Clava Cairns, an ancient site with tombs, stone circles, and ruins, which inspired the ‘time portal’ in the Outlander TV series. Next, the tour stops for 45 minutes at the Culloden Battlefield, the site of the final Jacobite Rising battle where around 1,500 men died in less than an hour. Visitors can explore the flat battlefield and reflect on its history; the exhibition centre nearby provides more information but requires separate admission. Facilities include a café and toilets. The tour also allows time to see Scottish mountains and castles from the coach and includes a visit to Dufftown, known as the Whisky Capital of the World, where guests can sample whisky. The Loch Ness boat cruise is included in the price but may be canceled due to weather conditions. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Loch Ness
Take a 90-minute boat cruise on Loch Ness, traveling over its widest and deepest part. The cruise offers views of Urquhart Castle along the shore.
90 min
Clava Cairns
Visit Clava Cairns, an ancient location with tombs, stone circles, and ruins. This site is believed to have inspired the ‘time portal’ featured in the Outlander TV series.
15 min
Culloden Battlefield
Spend 45 minutes at Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last Jacobite Rising battle where about 1,500 men died in under an hour. Explore the battlefield freely; the nearby exhibition centre requires separate admission. A café and toilets are available on site.
45 min
Meeting point
Stance 5, Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA
End point
Stance 5, Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
by Rabbies Trail Burners
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£189.86Overview
This small-group day tour lasts about 12 hours and operates from Aberdeen with a maximum of 16 people. The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned mini-coach and a driver/guide throughout the day. The journey covers key Highland sites, starting with a 90-minute boat cruise on Loch Ness. The cruise crosses the widest and deepest section of the loch, offering views of Urquhart Castle on the shoreline. After the cruise, the group visits Clava Cairns, an ancient site with tombs, stone circles, and ruins, which inspired the ‘time portal’ in the Outlander TV series. Next, the tour stops for 45 minutes at the Culloden Battlefield, the site of the final Jacobite Rising battle where around 1,500 men died in less than an hour. Visitors can explore the flat battlefield and reflect on its history; the exhibition centre nearby provides more information but requires separate admission. Facilities include a café and toilets. The tour also allows time to see Scottish mountains and castles from the coach and includes a visit to Dufftown, known as the Whisky Capital of the World, where guests can sample whisky. The Loch Ness boat cruise is included in the price but may be canceled due to weather conditions. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Loch Ness
Take a 90-minute boat cruise on Loch Ness, traveling over its widest and deepest part. The cruise offers views of Urquhart Castle along the shore.
90 min
Clava Cairns
Visit Clava Cairns, an ancient location with tombs, stone circles, and ruins. This site is believed to have inspired the ‘time portal’ featured in the Outlander TV series.
15 min
Culloden Battlefield
Spend 45 minutes at Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last Jacobite Rising battle where about 1,500 men died in under an hour. Explore the battlefield freely; the nearby exhibition centre requires separate admission. A café and toilets are available on site.
45 min
Meeting point
Stance 5, Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA
End point
Stance 5, Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.