From Inverness: Loch Ness Day Trip – Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

This short day tour lets you discover all the marvellous views and secrets of Loch Ness.

You leave Inverness and follow the Caledonian Canal to the source of the River Ness. Your guide takes you down the road less travelled to Dores, on the eastern side of the loch.

This tiny village boasts a beach with the most striking vista of Loch Ness and the Great Glen rift valley. Get your camera ready for your first photos of the mysterious waters and potential monster sightings before you continue your journey.

Just a short drive away is your next stop, the forest community of Foyers. Here, you can walk downhill through native pine trees to see the hidden-away Falls of Foyers. This stunning waterfall was a favourite spot for Robert Burns, and if you’re lucky, you may spot a dashing red squirrel.

Invigorated after a visit to the falls, you continue south. Driving on single-track roads and using passing places is a typical Highland experience. After a twisty drive through forested landscape, you arrive at Fort Augustus, the furthermost point of the tour. Here you can have your lunch and take a picture of the boats coming in through the Caledonian Canal.

Next, you venture to Invermoriston, where you can take a short walk to an old summerhouse with views of the river Moriston.

Whether you believe the legends or not, keep your eyes peeled for the monster or breath-taking vistas as we continue along the banks of Loch Ness. If you want to discover more of the beauty and mystery of the loch, embark on a one-hour cruise* and sail past Urquhart Castle.

Then, we continue along Loch Ness and return to Inverness in the early evening.

*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.

*The Loch Ness boat cruise will be closed for winter between 8th January 2024 up to and including 15th January 2024. They will open again on Tuesday 16th January

*If your tour departs after 1st April 2024, you’ll have a chance to visit Urquhart Castle as well.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Take an optional cruise across Loch Ness looking for the legendary monster
Get panoramic views of Urquhart Castle
Discover picturesque villages on the shores of Loch Ness
Enjoy scenic nature walks and coffee breaks in the villages of Foyers and Dores

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