Loch Ness Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness with Urquhart Castle and Jacobite Cruise
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.£166.22Overview
The tour begins by leaving Inverness and driving along the Caledonian Canal to Dores on the eastern side of Loch Ness. There, travelers spend about 15 minutes at a beach with views of Loch Ness and the Great Glen rift valley. Next, the group walks downhill through pine woods to the Falls of Foyers for a 30-minute visit. The coach then travels to Fort Augustus for a 45-minute break where participants can have lunch and watch boats navigate the Caledonian Canal. Note that until March 31, 2026, lunch stops will take place in Drumnadrochit instead. After lunch, the group visits Invermoriston Falls for a 30-minute walk among forests and waterfalls. The final stop is along Loch Ness itself, where travelers have an hour to walk around the grounds of Urquhart Castle, learning about its historical significance. The tour also includes a one-hour Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness. Transport is provided in a 16-seat Mercedes luxury mini-coach with a professional driver-guide. The small-group format limits participants to a maximum of 16, with bookings capped at 8 per party. The tour lasts about 7 hours in total.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dores
Depart Inverness and follow the Caledonian Canal to the River Ness source. Travel the less frequented road to Dores on the eastern side of Loch Ness. Spend about 15 minutes at the village beach with views of Loch Ness and the Great Glen rift valley, ideal for photos.
15 min
The Falls of Foyers
Walk downhill through native pine trees to reach the Falls of Foyers. Spend around 30 minutes at this secluded waterfall location.
30 min
Fort Augustus
Stop in Fort Augustus for about 45 minutes. Participants can have lunch here and photograph boats passing through the Caledonian Canal. Note that until March 31, 2026, lunch stops will be held in Drumnadrochit instead.
45 min
Invermoriston Falls
Take a 30-minute walk through forested areas to see the cascades at Invermoriston Falls.
30 min
Loch Ness
Spend one hour along the banks of Loch Ness visiting Urquhart Castle. Walk the castle grounds and learn about its historical importance. The stop also includes a one-hour Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness.
60 min
Meeting point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide at the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
End point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide at the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Loch Ness Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness with Urquhart Castle and Jacobite Cruise
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.£166.22Overview
The tour begins by leaving Inverness and driving along the Caledonian Canal to Dores on the eastern side of Loch Ness. There, travelers spend about 15 minutes at a beach with views of Loch Ness and the Great Glen rift valley. Next, the group walks downhill through pine woods to the Falls of Foyers for a 30-minute visit. The coach then travels to Fort Augustus for a 45-minute break where participants can have lunch and watch boats navigate the Caledonian Canal. Note that until March 31, 2026, lunch stops will take place in Drumnadrochit instead. After lunch, the group visits Invermoriston Falls for a 30-minute walk among forests and waterfalls. The final stop is along Loch Ness itself, where travelers have an hour to walk around the grounds of Urquhart Castle, learning about its historical significance. The tour also includes a one-hour Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness. Transport is provided in a 16-seat Mercedes luxury mini-coach with a professional driver-guide. The small-group format limits participants to a maximum of 16, with bookings capped at 8 per party. The tour lasts about 7 hours in total.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dores
Depart Inverness and follow the Caledonian Canal to the River Ness source. Travel the less frequented road to Dores on the eastern side of Loch Ness. Spend about 15 minutes at the village beach with views of Loch Ness and the Great Glen rift valley, ideal for photos.
15 min
The Falls of Foyers
Walk downhill through native pine trees to reach the Falls of Foyers. Spend around 30 minutes at this secluded waterfall location.
30 min
Fort Augustus
Stop in Fort Augustus for about 45 minutes. Participants can have lunch here and photograph boats passing through the Caledonian Canal. Note that until March 31, 2026, lunch stops will be held in Drumnadrochit instead.
45 min
Invermoriston Falls
Take a 30-minute walk through forested areas to see the cascades at Invermoriston Falls.
30 min
Loch Ness
Spend one hour along the banks of Loch Ness visiting Urquhart Castle. Walk the castle grounds and learn about its historical importance. The stop also includes a one-hour Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness.
60 min
Meeting point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide at the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
End point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide at the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.