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The Quieter side of Loch Ness

Inverness, GB
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    • Duration 8 hours
    • Private transportation
    • Bottled water included
    • Snacks provided
    • Expert guide in English
    • Personalized itinerary

    Discover the tranquil beauty of Loch Ness on a unique private tour, exploring hidden gems away from the crowds with a knowledgeable guide.

    Featured Reviews

    Excellent (4 reviews)
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    Corrina_L
    Jun 24
    We had a great time hiking at the Falls of Foyer and down to the shores of Loch Ness…didn’t find Nessie, who must have been hiding🙃. Our guide Chris was thoughtful and attentive….had a great pub meal at Whitebridge Hotel; best baked potatoes and sticky toffee pudding.
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    Miwa_H
    Sep 23
    Our time on the shore at Invergordon was going to be only several hours, and we are so glad we had Jamie as our guide! Having verified our cruise arrival time, he offered to meet us an hour earlier than the stated tour time so we could get the most out of our day. We met up him on the shore and from there, it was like a day we got to spend with a friend who knew so much about the area's history and lore. We stayed pretty close to the stated itinerary, but never felt rushed or overtaken by other tourists, and we had a luxury of having a personal guide with us. The hike down to Loch Ness was tough but we took the time and were rewarded with a serene view virtually to ourselves, which we couldn't have had we booked a shore excursion with fellow cruise tourists. Jamie even helped us realize our bucket list item to have real Scottish haggis by giving us time to eat at a pub in Inverness and made a bonus stop at a clootie well on Black Isle on the way back to the port, dropping us off 10minutes before the All Aboard time. All in all, we felt taken care of all day, and had a very memorable time visiting somewhat undiscovered parts of Scotland. The day ended up being one of the highlights of our British Isles cruise. Thank you Jamie.
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    Sherie D
    Jul 22
    This "tour" was wonderful! I say "tour" because it was more like a day out with a friend. Jamie is so friendly and knows everything about Scotland and it's sights and special places. We hiked down and up around LochNess. He kept the hiking pace down for me without showing that he was keeping it down. Much appreciated! He explained as much as we wanted to hear about Clava Cairns and Culloden and took us beautiful places around Loch Ness that were so peaceful and without bunches of other tourists. We will remember this day as one of the best of the whole trip!
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    Cristina_JlnMnz
    Apr 21
    Me and my friend are both lovers of the Highlands and on our first trip we were so lucky to end up staying at Jamie and Heather’s! We had such a great time that we decided to visit again a year after (beginning of 2020). The tours with Jamie are exceptional, you still get to see the more touristic bits such as the Clava Cairns and Loch Ness but always connected to a more sustainable and therefore exclusive (and breathtaking) trail. Ullapool, Corrieshalloch Gorge, Inchnadamph Bone Caves, Glen Affric to name a few. He is the perfect mix between knowledgeable and fun, and he and Heather (and the gorgeous little ones) make you really feel at home, so we’ll definitely keep coming back as soon as the situation allows it! ♥️
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    The Quieter side of Loch Ness

    Discover the tranquil beauty of Loch Ness on a unique private tour, exploring hidden gems away from the crowds with a knowledgeable guide.

    Highlights

    • Walk through magnificent forest and waterfall
    • Sit back and relax in executive VW Caravelle
    • Experience the road less traveled at Loch Ness
    • Visit the Falls of Foyers, a secret spot
    • Explore the ancient Clava Cairns site

    Pickup

    Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

    Pickup Location
    B&B HOTEL Inverness
    Beaufort Hotel
    Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
    Bunchrew House Hotel
    Caledonian Hotel
    Columba Hotel
    Corriegarth Hotel
    Courtyard Inverness Airport
    Craigmonie Hotel Inverness By Compass Hospitality
    Crown Court Hotel & Bar
    Cuchullin Lodge
    Culloden House
    Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel
    Holiday Inn Express Inverness, an IHG Hotel
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    Invergordon
    Kingsmills Hotel
    Leonardo Hotel
    Loch Ness Country House Hotel
    Lovat Arms Hotel
    Macdonald Drumossie Hotel
    MacDougall Clansman Hotel
    Mercure Inverness Hotel
    Ness Walk
    North Kessock Hotel
    Premier Inn Inverness Centre (Millburn Rd) Hotel
    Premier Inn Inverness Centre River Ness
    Premier Inn Inverness East hotel
    Premier Inn Inverness West Hotel
    Priory Hotel
    Redcliffe Hotel
    Rocpool Reserve
    Smithton Hotel
    The Anderson
    The Glen Mhor Hotel & Apartments
    The Heathmount Hotel
    The Highlander B & B
    The Royal Highland Hotel
    Travelodge Inverness
    Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel
    Travelodge Inverness Fairways

    What to expect

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    Loch Ness Region

    We will take you down the road less traveled, taking in the magnificant Loch Ness as we go as well as learning all about the myths and legends of the Loch and surrounding area. Our first stop will be opposite the famous Urquhart Castle before reaching the hamlet of Foyers.

    Duration 30 minutes
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    The Falls of Foyers

    Our main activity will be taking in the wonderful waterfall in the middle of a stunning forest with towering Douglas Firs as well as ancient Caledonian Pines. Our guests will be guided through the forest, following the river where they will appear on the shores of Loch Ness for a truly stunning view! No other tour company takes you here and our guests are usually the only ones enjoying this secret spot! After we walk back up to the car park, we will stop for some home baking and refreshments in the local cafe. Please note that this walk is approx. 2 hours and includes a decent / ascent of 200m so a degree of fitness is required to undertake the full walk. As this is a private experience, we can discuss our guest's preferences at this point.

    Duration 120 minutes
    3

    Dores

    We will make our way back towards Inverness via a small country road, providing stunning views of the heather clad hills and various lochs before taking in the loch from over 250m above and decending down to the village of Dores where you can walk along the pebble beach to take in the vastness of the loch looking from the top right down to the bottom.

    Duration 20 minutes
    4

    Clava Cairns

    The ancient and mysterious site of Clava Cairns are 4000 year old burial chambers, (cairns) that offers tempting clues and little else but our imagination to guess as to the full purpose of these large circular cairns, but one thing is certain, you will leave with a feeling of visiting something very special! For Outlander fans - This is a must as the cairns are the inspiration for none other that Craig Na Dun!

    Duration 30 minutes
    5

    Culloden Battlefield

    Our last stop of the day before we return you to your accommodation will be the famous, yet stirring field of Drummossie Moor and the site of the Battle of Culloden. Depending on what we have discussed at the start of the day, this will be either a 30 min stop to walk around the battlefield or a 1.5 hour experience, taking in the fantastic visitor centre, for complete immersion! (additional charge for visitor centre)

    Duration 110 minutes
    Admission Admission Not Included

    The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

    Additional Information

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      Public transportation options are available nearby
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      Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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      Not recommended for pregnant participants
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      Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
    • Additional information
      Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    What our experts say

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      Try local pastries at the café in Foyers.
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      Consider visiting Urquhart Castle first.
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      Bring a camera for stunning views.
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      Wear sturdy shoes for the forest walk.
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      Plan for a picnic by Loch Ness.

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