Loch Ness Group Tour 2018
This sold out twice in 2016 and 2017 so it's back again by popular demand in 2018. Our Group Tour to Loch Ness for 2018 takes in the very best sights of this magical part of the Scottish Highlands including a cruise on the world famous Loch. Our guests love spending time on the loch trying to spot Nessie but even if you're not a monster spotter Loch Ness is a spectacular sight to behold, especially fromn the water. Outlander fans will be especially excited to see the real Inverness, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, the standing stones at Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield.
BUT OUR CRUISE SHIP OFFERS A GROUP TOUR!
So why book with Invergordon Tours? Our group tour to Loch Ness is the complete opposite of the cruise ship organised group tours. My number one rule is to not bore everyone to tears reeling off fact after fact until everyone on the bus resembles zombies clawing at the windows hoping to get off the bus and never return. We make the day fun, informative and relaxed you're on holiday after all lets have some fun!! My guides try to spend time with everyone individually and are present throughout the day if you have any questions or requests. We run around all day making sure you have the best day possible. The difference is we really care about you leaving the port with a smile on your face!
Please note there are no lollipops with numbers on them and you definitely aren't herded around like cattle.
My goal was to create a private tour on a larger scale so that more people could enjoy our tours. I believe we are achieving this but we are constantly looking at new ways to make out tours even better.
Please note there are no lollipops with numbers on them and you definitely aren't herded around like cattle.
My goal was to create a private tour on a larger scale so that more people could enjoy our tours. I believe we are achieving this but we are constantly looking at new ways to make out tours even better.
Cruising on Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield and Cawdor Castle
8am - Departure from the port
9:30am - Cruise on Loch Ness from the Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle by boat for a 60-minute cruise on the world famous loch. You will learn all about Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and hear about the history and geology of the fresh water lake. Loch Ness is surrounded by beautifully scenery and mountains so sit back, enjoy the views and have your camera out just in case Nessie pops up to say hello.
10:30am - Arrive at the 14th-century Urquhart Castle ruins, magnificently situated right on the edge of the loch it is one of the most photographed scenes in Scotland. Enjoy a video presentation and an optional audio tour plus your guide will be there to answer any questions. You'll have time to explore the ruins and enjoy the magnificent views over the lake.
11:30am - You will be picked up by your bus and taken in to Inverness. You will be treated to views of Inverness as you drive through and past Inverness Castle and the River Ness on your way to Culloden Battlefield.
12:15pm - Arrive at Culloden Battlefield spending around 45mins here with the option to have some lunch, wander the battlefield or go in to the visitor centre and view the exhibits (please not there is an entrance fee if you would like to view the exhibition).
1pm - Views of the Culloden Viaduct followed by a visit to Clava Cairns where you will find some of the best examples of standing stones in Scotland.
2pm arrive at Cawdor Castle where you will have 1hr to peruse the castle, gardens and grounds. They also serve delicious food, teas, coffees and home baking.
3pm depart Cawdor Castle taking a beautifully scenic route over the Black Isle and past the Cromarty Firth with opportunities to potentially see seals basking in the sunshine (depending on the tides and if the sun decides to come out).
4pm arrive back in Invergordon which features Murals and shops including Scotsburn Croft a fantastic locally owned boutique Scottish shop and tearoom.
Please note these times are just a guideline and the order of the tour may change but it will include all of these stops.
Most importantly we will have you back on board in plenty time for all aboard.
The Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and your entrance fees to both Urquhart Castle and Cawdor Castle are included in the price.
£85 (approx $112) for adults
£75 (approx $99) for 10-15yr olds
£59 (approx $78) for ages 3-9
$0 ages 0 to 2
It's a super mega fantastic deal so book now before it's sold out!
8am - Departure from the port
9:30am - Cruise on Loch Ness from the Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle by boat for a 60-minute cruise on the world famous loch. You will learn all about Nessie the Loch Ness Monster and hear about the history and geology of the fresh water lake. Loch Ness is surrounded by beautifully scenery and mountains so sit back, enjoy the views and have your camera out just in case Nessie pops up to say hello.
10:30am - Arrive at the 14th-century Urquhart Castle ruins, magnificently situated right on the edge of the loch it is one of the most photographed scenes in Scotland. Enjoy a video presentation and an optional audio tour plus your guide will be there to answer any questions. You'll have time to explore the ruins and enjoy the magnificent views over the lake.
11:30am - You will be picked up by your bus and taken in to Inverness. You will be treated to views of Inverness as you drive through and past Inverness Castle and the River Ness on your way to Culloden Battlefield.
12:15pm - Arrive at Culloden Battlefield spending around 45mins here with the option to have some lunch, wander the battlefield or go in to the visitor centre and view the exhibits (please not there is an entrance fee if you would like to view the exhibition).
1pm - Views of the Culloden Viaduct followed by a visit to Clava Cairns where you will find some of the best examples of standing stones in Scotland.
2pm arrive at Cawdor Castle where you will have 1hr to peruse the castle, gardens and grounds. They also serve delicious food, teas, coffees and home baking.
3pm depart Cawdor Castle taking a beautifully scenic route over the Black Isle and past the Cromarty Firth with opportunities to potentially see seals basking in the sunshine (depending on the tides and if the sun decides to come out).
4pm arrive back in Invergordon which features Murals and shops including Scotsburn Croft a fantastic locally owned boutique Scottish shop and tearoom.
Please note these times are just a guideline and the order of the tour may change but it will include all of these stops.
Most importantly we will have you back on board in plenty time for all aboard.
The Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and your entrance fees to both Urquhart Castle and Cawdor Castle are included in the price.
£85 (approx $112) for adults
£75 (approx $99) for 10-15yr olds
£59 (approx $78) for ages 3-9
$0 ages 0 to 2
It's a super mega fantastic deal so book now before it's sold out!
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Highlights of the day
Cruise the legend with Loch Ness by Jacobite
Loch Ness is simply overflowing with fascinating myths, turbulent history and tales of a legendary monster. No visit to the Scottish Highlands is complete without a tour of this world-famous landmark.
Our Loch Ness cruises and tours will take you on a journey of discovery, as you soak up the scenery, historic monuments and intriguing tales surrounding our mysterious monster, ancient Urquhart Castle and the Caledonian Canal in the heart of Scotland's Great Glen.
Fascinating, celebrity-led audio guideWith over 40 years' experience sailing the Loch, and many thousands of delighted customers - Tripadvisor has awarded us their 2015 Certificate of Excellence - there' s no better way to enjoy this experience than with Loch Ness by Jacobite.
Our on-board experience will make your visit even more memorable including:
- Explore Loch Ness by sailing on its legendary waters.
- Discover the monster, the Scottish history and more.
- Arrive at Urquhart Castle the best way - by boat.
- Enjoy the winter warmth by cruising in comfort.
- Experience a five-star voyage – all year round.
Loch Ness is simply overflowing with fascinating myths, turbulent history and tales of a legendary monster. No visit to the Scottish Highlands is complete without a tour of this world-famous landmark.
Our Loch Ness cruises and tours will take you on a journey of discovery, as you soak up the scenery, historic monuments and intriguing tales surrounding our mysterious monster, ancient Urquhart Castle and the Caledonian Canal in the heart of Scotland's Great Glen.
Fascinating, celebrity-led audio guideWith over 40 years' experience sailing the Loch, and many thousands of delighted customers - Tripadvisor has awarded us their 2015 Certificate of Excellence - there' s no better way to enjoy this experience than with Loch Ness by Jacobite.
Our on-board experience will make your visit even more memorable including:
- Live sonar to watch out for Nessie.
- A fascinating, celebrity-led audio guide that will immerse you in the history and legends.
- Our friendly, experienced crew standing by to answer your questions."
Urquhart Castle
The historic Urquhart Castle proudly sits on the shores of Loch Ness and draws crowds from all over the world. The present ruins date from the 13th to 16th centuries but some sources claim William the Lion had a royal castle at Urquhart in the 12th century.
What better way to see it than cruising in on a boat and the best thing about this option is you don't have to queue at Urquhart Castle which is a huge bonus or cruise days.
What better way to see it than cruising in on a boat and the best thing about this option is you don't have to queue at Urquhart Castle which is a huge bonus or cruise days.
Inverness
The capital of the Highlands sits on the river ness and features excellent restaurants, walks and shopping opportunities. Inverness Castle sits proudly as the centrepiece of the Highland Capital unfortunately you can only view the castle from outside as it is the Sheriff's Court. We just do a drive through Inverness past the most beautiful sights as there is so much to see in the area your time is better spent elsewhere.
Culloden Battlefield Exhibition and Visitor Centre
The final battle between the British Army and Jacobite forces took place on the moors of Culloden finally putting an end to the Scots bid for freedom.
The visitor centre and exhibition take you on a journey back in time and give you a real insight in to what happened all those years ago.
There's also a great example of a Thatch house which we rather like!
The visitor centre and exhibition take you on a journey back in time and give you a real insight in to what happened all those years ago.
There's also a great example of a Thatch house which we rather like!
Clava Cairns
The real standing stones of Inverness are estimated to have been there since around 2000 BC. This bronze age burial cairn has gained a huge amount of interest following the Outlander books and Tv series. You will now find people from all over the world touching the largest stone and posing for pictures much like people do at the leaning tower of Pisa. Even if you're not an Outlander fan this place of tranquility has an amazing feel and is one of our favourite places to share with our guests.
Cawdor Castle
Dating from the late 14th century and still lived in to this day Cawdor Castle is magnificent to behold and is a fantastic example of a private fortress.
Fromer Vogue editor, Lady Isabella Cawdor, moves to another residence during the summer to allow guests to wander around her home in amazement. Mentioned in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Cawdor Castle has a medieval tower built around the legendary holly tree. The grounds are gardens are also a big draw to the castle.
Dating from the late 14th century and still lived in to this day Cawdor Castle is magnificent to behold and is a fantastic example of a private fortress.
Fromer Vogue editor, Lady Isabella Cawdor, moves to another residence during the summer to allow guests to wander around her home in amazement. Mentioned in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Cawdor Castle has a medieval tower built around the legendary holly tree. The grounds are gardens are also a big draw to the castle.
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