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Invergordon, GB

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Embark on a thrilling adventure in the highlands with Avril's Travels. This private cruise ship tour takes you on a journey to discover the captivating beauty of Invergordon and its surrounding areas. With a maximum of 16 passengers, escape the hustle and bustle of larger tour groups as you explore the breathtaking Dunrobin Castle and its stunning gardens, witness a falconry display, and spot grey and common seals in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in the history of Dornoch, visit the magnificent Cawdor Castle and its intricate gardens, and dare to touch the mystical stones at Clava Cairns. Walk in the footsteps of the Jacobites at Culloden Battlefield and experience the thrill of Nessie spotting at Loch Ness. Complete your adventure with a visit to the charming village of Beauly and meet the adorable Hielan Coo's. This tour can be customized to suit your preferences, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Not Included
6 hours - 7 hours
Suitable for 1-1 Participants
Private Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Breathtaking photo opportunities at Millionaires Viewpoint
Explore the stunning Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
Spot grey and common seals at a beautiful location
Visit the lovely village of Dornoch with its historic sites
Discover the fascinating Cawdor Castle and its gardens

Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Scottish lassie driver guide
Pick up and drop off

Not included

Entry/admission - dunrobin castle & gardens
Entry/admission to cawdor castle

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Introduction

Avril's Travels invites you to embark on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. On this private tour, you'll be personally guided by a knowledgeable highland lassie and experienced Scottish Tourist Guide Association Green Badge Guide. Get ready to explore the captivating beauty of Scotland's countryside and immerse yourself in its rich history and culture.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect an immersive experience filled with breathtaking sights and exciting destinations. With Avril's Travels, you'll have the opportunity to choose between two distinct itineraries. In the north, your journey will take you to Dunrobin Castle, known for its stunning gardens and falconry display, as well as the charming village of Dornoch. The south itinerary includes visits to Cawdor Castle, with its incredible gardens and maze, and the famous Culloden Battlefield, where you can learn about the Jacobite uprising.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone seeking a personalized and intimate exploration of the Scottish Highlands. Whether you're a history buff fascinated by ancient battlefields or a nature lover enchanted by scenic landscapes, Avril's Travels caters to all interests. The tour is suitable for individuals, couples, families, or small groups of up to 16 passengers. Everyone is welcome to join and create lasting memories of Scotland's beauty.

Why book this?

By booking this private tour with Avril's Travels, you'll enjoy the benefits of a smaller group, avoiding the hustle and bustle of larger coach tours. With a maximum of 16 passengers, you'll have plenty of time to fully appreciate each site and personalize the experience to your preferences. Avril's Travels takes care of all the logistics, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey through the Highlands. Discover the hidden gems, experience authentic Scottish culture, and gain insider knowledge from your expert guide.

Good to know

It's important to note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to limited space. Departure times can vary according to your requirements, and Avril's Travels will contact you via email to confirm the details. The tour duration ranges from 360 to 420 minutes, and you'll be picked up and dropped off across the road from the port security gates. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the stunning sights along the way.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on this tour with Avril's Travels have been consistently impressed with the expertise and enthusiasm of their guides. They rave about the breathtaking views, well-planned itineraries, and the opportunity to enjoy the Scottish Highlands at their own pace. Visitors have left glowing feedback about the personalized service and the informative stories shared by their guides. Overall, the reviews highlight a fantastic and memorable experience exploring the wonders of the Scottish countryside.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

We will be waiting across the road from the port security gates with a huge smile and a name board with AVRIL'S TRAVELS on it. We will be there from 8.50 for a 9am departure, unless a later ship then we will be in touch. Our tours aim to be back by 16.30pm or earlier if ship departing early.

Cromarty Firth Port Authority, Invergordon, UK, Port Office, Shore Rd, Invergordon IV18 0HD, GB

Your Itinerary

Struie

Let us take you to the famous Millionaires Viewpoint on Struie Hill, here you will have plenty of time to take breathtaking photo's.

Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

From Millionaires Viewpoint we head over to the stunning Dunrobin Castle, gardens and falconry display.

Admission Not Included

Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

A spot of seal watching is next on the list, we will look for grey and common seals at this stunning spot.

Dornoch

A stop in this lovely village is next on our list. Here you can visit the Dornoch Cathedral where Madonna had Rocco christened, Carnegie Courthouse or even the Jail.... be aware pennies are required with all of the lovely items they have for sale.

Cawdor Castle

Our first stop is Cawdor Castle and its a-maze-ing gardens. Don't get lost now we need you back on board for the rest of the tour.

Admission Not Included

Clava Cairns

Dare you touch the stones? We are not covered by insurance if you head back in time to 1746.

Culloden Battlefield

Oh Jamie, oh Jamie our scottish bonnie laddie. See were the Jacobites lost the battle in April 1746

Loch Ness

We pass through Inverness to Loch Ness for a bit of Nessie Spotting

Beauly

From Loch Ness we head over to the 'beautiful place' of Beauly. Visit Campbell's of Beauly or the Priory or a visit to The Old School House where those famous Outlander books get signed.

Robertson’s Farm Shop Beauly

How about a visit to the Hielan Coo's. Here we visit Heather, Katie-Morag and Jamie. A visit to the farm shop for all things Coo related is a must.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

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5 (13)

Peakster2014

Lorraine was an excellent tour guide. Full of local knowledge and fun stories and a generally lovely person. She was happy to adapt our tour as we went along to satisfy all of our group. The weather was kind to us which always helps and we all had a great time. Early entry to Cawdor castle was a bonus.

andrewwN3509BU

Great tour and experience! Our tour guide Gary was funny and engaging, and regaled us with lots of interesting information and stories. He gave us ample time to see and enjoy each of the stops, and even a taste of whiskey during our stop at Loch Ness. Speaking of which, Loch Ness - although a beautiful lake - was not very interesting outside of the monster legend. We're glad we didn't spend very much time there, and instead spent more time at places such as the Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, and Cawdor Castle (where we could have even spent more time exploring the gardens and grounds). Very enjoyable day tour, thank you!

NorthStar592749

The tour was excellent. Avril has a large knowledge of the area and shared many interesting pieces of history both past and present. She was an absolute joy to spend the day with. She answered all my questions quickly prior to the trip. Although I did not get the tour I really wanted due to being sold out(my fault for booking too late) She watched for any cancelations up to the day of the tour to switch me if space opened up. She also directed me the best hot chocolate I have ever had. I would tour with her again and again. She was very easy to find in the port when disembarking the ship - she was right where she said she would be.

Roam643377

A great trip. The van very comfortable. Great history and local information. Loved only 14 others in van. They got us to cawdor Castle before the crowds. Went to clava cairns, lochness to name a few. Provided water

cynthiacQ5905MB

We went with Lorraine on a Go South excursion. She was knowledgeable, pleasant, and did everything to get us in sights before the big buses came. You will be very pleased if you select this tour.

208maryjanem

We were on the Viking Saturn and Avril gave us great directions on how to connect. Everything was very smooth. Lorraine was a bundle of energy and information. We saw the castle, the stones, the battlefield, the loch and the lovely cows. It was a highlight of our cruise.

GailAmber

Amazing Highland tour would absolutely recommend! Our tour guide Lorraine did a phenomenal job and knew the history and was a great guide. We opted to take this private tour instead of the tour that was offered on our ship. We are so glad we did. It was a very small group of 8 and had a very comfortable clean van. All of the stops were very interesting and we had no issues with returning to our ship on time. Thank you for a wonderful time.

A8356RHgill

Just completed a wonderful tour of the highlands with tour guide Amy! Saw Cawdor Castle, Culloden battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness. Got a taste of Outlander along with history and natural beauty. Highly recommend this tour!

Kmont08

There were 8 of us touring around with Amy T and she was a lot of fun and a wealth of knowledge educating us about the Best of Scottish Highlands. If anyone is looking to explore The Outlanders series on where some of it was filmed this is the tour for you. We also visited the Culloden Battlefield and went to find the Loch Ness Monster, Nessie. Great job, Amy. Awesome day.

alaynnak

Ann was an absolute joy!! She provided us with a memorable day. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Provided lots of information on sites. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We had an AWESOME day!

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