2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Discover the best of the Highlands on a 2-day small-group adventure. Stay overnight in Inverness, explore Glencoe, the Great Glen and Cairngorms, and enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness. With a friendly driver-guide and time at hidden gems most tours miss, you’ll experience both Scotland’s iconic landmarks and its off-the-beaten-path magic on this small-group trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fees
Meeting Location
Edinburgh EH1 3AY
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
Edinburgh - Aviemore - Clava Cairns - Inverness
5 Stops
Inverness - Loch Ness - Glencoe - Edinburgh
4 Stops
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
- All tours from Edinburgh will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- 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.
- Please note tour stops and timings are for reference only and depend on the itinerary of the day as well as on group's interests, therefore cannot be guaranteed.
- There are many options along the route and our itinerary is intentionally flexible so that the guide is able to decide what is best on any given day.
- Tour may run in reverse for operational reasons.
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle included in the tour price .
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- 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.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice
- Please note that Urquhart Castle will be closed to visitors from 24 to 28 November. However, the cruise will still operate, offering views of the castle from the boat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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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- Breakfast.
- Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast.
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers).
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle.
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach.
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Admission fees.
The minimum age to participate is 16. 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 2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh 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 2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fees
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
- All tours from Edinburgh will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
- 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.
- Please note tour stops and timings are for reference only and depend on the itinerary of the day as well as on group's interests, therefore cannot be guaranteed.
- There are many options along the route and our itinerary is intentionally flexible so that the guide is able to decide what is best on any given day.
- Tour may run in reverse for operational reasons.
- Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle included in the tour price .
- B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
- Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- 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.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice
- Please note that Urquhart Castle will be closed to visitors from 24 to 28 November. However, the cruise will still operate, offering views of the castle from the boat
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
