Alternative Loch Ness Tour by Secret Highlands

Inverness, GB
93% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (29 reviews)

Highlights

  • Exploring the 4,000 year old chambered burial cairn
  • Immersing in the breathtaking scenery of Glen Affric
  • Visiting Scotland's 2nd tallest waterfall, Plodda falls
  • Exploring the pretty village of Beauly and its ruined priory

Pickup

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

Pickup Location
Ac Hotel Inverness
B&B HOTEL Inverness
Beaufort Hotel
Beinn Mhor Lodge
Ben Wyvis Hotel
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
Bunchrew House Hotel
Caledonian Hotel
Columba Hotel
Corriegarth Hotel
Coul House Hotel
Courtyard Inverness Airport
Craigmonie Hotel Inverness By Compass Hospitality
Crown Court Hotel & Bar
Cuchullin Lodge
Culloden House
Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel
Golf View Hotel & Spa
Holiday Inn Express Inverness, an IHG Hotel
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Invergordon
Kingsmills Hotel
Leonardo Hotel
Loch Ness Clansman Hotel
Loch Ness Country House Hotel
Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel
Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel
Loch Ness Lodge Hotel
Lothian House Hotel
Lovat Arms Hotel
Macdonald Drumossie Hotel
MacDougall Clansman Hotel
Mackay's Hotel
Mercure Inverness Hotel
Muthu Newton Hotel
Muthu Newton Hotel
National Hotel
Ness Walk
North Kessock Hotel
OYO Mackay's Travel Lodge 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
River Ness Hotel, a Member of Radisson Individuals
Rocpool Reserve
Shore Street Apartments
Smithton Hotel
Strathpeffer Hotel
Sunny Brae
The Albert Inn
The Anderson
The Bandstand Hotel
The Clubhouse Hotel
The Dower House
The Glen Mhor Hotel & Apartments
The Heathmount Hotel
The Highland Hotel By Compass Hospitality
The Highlander B & B
The Invernairne
The King’s Highway
The Koko Rooms
The Royal Highland Hotel
Travelodge Inverness
Travelodge Inverness City Centre Hotel
Travelodge Inverness Fairways
Tulloch Castle Hotel
For Cruise excursions from Ullapool or Invergordon, we will confirm exact locations for pick up 24 hours prior to departure. We will also confirm actual starting times depending on your individual disembarkation and boarding times.

What to expect

1

Loch Ness

Our first stop will be overlooking the magnificent Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle. We will stop here for about 10 - 15 mins for some photos and to learn about some of the amazing facts and legends that the loch is renowned for.

Duration 15 minutes
2

Corrimony Chambered Cairn

Before we reach Glen Affric, you will take a small detour to the 4,000 year old chambered burial cairn at Corrimony. This is one of the best preserved cairns on the mainland of Scotland, so a great opportunity to glimpse into the ancient past and learn about the culture and customs of these mysterious people.

Duration 20 minutes
3

Glen Affric National Nature Reserve

We then turn inland and on to what many people consider to be Scotland's most beautiful glen - Glen Affric is home to some of Scotland's original and ancient Pines, (known as granny Pines) as well as Red and Roe Deer, Ospreys, Squirrels and and a whole host of animal life. We will stay here for about 1 hour to allow you to take in the breathtaking scenery and take in one of the short walks along the river.

Duration 60 minutes
4

Plodda Falls

We will head back down the single track road and across to the other side of the glen to take in Plodda falls - Scotland's 2nd tallest waterfalls, it is a short walk to the bottom, where, if you are feeling adventurous, you can jump in to the plunge pool for a swim!

Duration 60 minutes
5

Beauly Priory

Our next stop will be in Beauly where you will be able to explore this pretty village and it's ruined priory, one of only 3 that we were built in Scotland.

Duration 45 minutes

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

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Unfortunately, we cannot take children under 12 years old
Provided by Secret Highlands

What our experts say

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    Try the venison burgers at the local pub.
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    Bring a towel for the plunge pool at Plodda.
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    Don't miss the views at Urquhart Castle.
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    Explore the quaint shops in Beauly after the tour.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking trails.

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