Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

4.9
(161 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland.

You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield. You try to take your best photo as you pass by Scotland’s famous mountains and castles. And you lick your lips as you drink in the spirit of Scottish whisky in Dufftown, ‘the Whisky Capital of the World’.

What’s more, you get as close as possible to the legendary Loch Ness Monster on an optional boat trip.

So, take this trip and enjoy the best of Scotland in a day.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Driver/guide
Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness included in the tour price.
Small Group Tour (16 people max)
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Stance 5, Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Loch Ness

    Embark on a boat cruise. Onboard the ship, you travel over the widest and deepest part of the loch and get a fine view of Urquhart Castle.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Clava Cairns

    An ancient site of tombs, stone circles, and ruins. It may also have inspired the famous ‘time portal’ in the Outlander TV series.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Culloden Battlefield

    Culloden*: the location of the final Jacobite Rising. It’s an eerie, flat, tragic landscape that can put the history of Scotland into perspective. The interactive exhibition centre here really brings it all to life. In less than an hour, around 1,500 men died in this battle. Explore the battlefield and learn how this tragedy came to pass. *The battle itself lasted 45 mins so stop to reflect that (45 mins enough time for battlefield visit which is free but not exhibition which has an admission fee- also there is a café & toilets available free)

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
  • In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
  • This route may be reversed on some occasions.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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