Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
Overview
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
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness included in the tour price.
- Small Group Tour (16 people max)
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Bus Station
Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NA, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Loch Ness
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Clava Cairns
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Culloden Battlefield
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one 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.
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness included in the tour price
- *The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
- The total duration of the tour includes the travel to destination, duration in each attractions and comfort breaks along the way
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach.
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness included in the tour price.
- Small Group Tour (16 people max).
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness included in the tour price.
- Small Group Tour (16 people max)
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one 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.
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness included in the tour price
- *The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
- The total duration of the tour includes the travel to destination, duration in each attractions and comfort breaks along the way
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
