From Inverness: Loch Ness Center, Cruise and Urquhart Castle
ID: GYG74373-104538
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Join us on an amazing cruise of Loch Ness and visit historic Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness Centre. See the state-of-the-art exhibitions about the geology of Loch Ness and its legendary monster.
Cruise the legendary waters of Loch Ness and explore a historic Highland castle on this unforgettable coach and boat tour from Inverness.
Departing directly from Inverness city centre bus station, you’ll enjoy a guided coach journey rich with stories of the area’s dramatic past. Then step aboard a scenic one way Loch Ness cruise, followed by a one-hour visit to the iconic ruins of Urquhart Castle. Castle entry is included, giving you time to explore one of Scotland’s most famous strongholds at your leisure
After the visit to Urquhart Castle, enjoy the short journey by bus from the castle to the Loch Ness Centre in the picturesque village of Drumnadrochit. At the Loch Ness Centre, learn the history of Loch Ness and about the search for her famous Monster!
After the Loch Ness Centre, sit back and relax on your return coach journey to Inverness.
On Sundays the tour will last approximately 30 minutes longer –a total of 4 and a half hours.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided coach tour from Inverness to Loch Ness and return
- Take cruise across the lake and look for the Loch Ness Monster
- Explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle
- Learn how Loch Ness was formed at the state-of-the-art visitors center
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues; Urquhart Castle has some extremely steep steps and narrow trails.
• Please note if arriving by cruise ship, Invergordon Cruise Terminal is approx. 25 miles (45 minutes) from Inverness Bus Station. Public Transport is very limited so you will need to arrange your own transport and allow plenty of time to get to the bus station.
• The tour will take place rain or shine.
• Please plan for any weather as the majority of the tour will be outside.
Meet at Inverness Bus Station, Stance 7
You will depart on a white coach with "Highlander Ways" written on it, or "D&E Coaches" on the side.
INCLUDED
- Urquhart Castle admission
- Loch Ness boat cruise
- Loch Ness Centre admission
- Return Transport from Inverness Bus Station
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.