Loch Ness & A Taste of The Highlands
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A smorgasbord of Scotland's most outstanding characteristics. Learn about the bloody history of Stirling Castle, gaze at the wondrous Glencoe and peer up at Scotland's highest peak. Amidst the cultural and scenic delights we indulge in a feast of your choice; Relish a 3-course lunch of Scotland’s finest fayre. Why not try locally sourced haggis, cured Great Glen venison and Black Isle lamb with a dram of Inverness-shire’s famous Dalwhinnie whisky? The world-famous Loch Ness itself is then just the cherry on top.
Highlights
- A Taste of Scotland 3-course Lunch
- Fort Augustus, Highland Village
- Glencoe
- Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen
- Ben Nevis, Britain’s Highest Peak
Inclusions
- Local Scottish Guide
- 3 Course Meal including some of Scotland's finest local produce
- Foreign Language Audio Guides Available
- WiFi
Full Refund
- If cancelled more than 24 hours in advance
Carbon Neutral Tour
As of January 1st 2022, this tour will be carbon neutral. To help protect Scotland's nature, wildlife and community, we have developed a five-point Climate Action Plan to reduce our carbon emissions and support the transition towards a low carbon future. You can find out more about our carbon neutral tours here.
EXCLUSIVE 'TASTE OF SCOTLAND' LUNCH
Relish a 3-course lunch of Scotland’s finest fayre. Why not try locally-sourced haggis, Lochaber smoked salmon, cured Great Glen venison or Isle of Mull cheddar with a dram of Inverness-shire’s famous Dalwhinnie whisky? Whatever you choose, it’s a lunch that’ll satisfy even the most monstrous of appetites.
NB: This is a taste of Scotland set menu and we, therefore, cannot cater to any dietary requirements or special requests.
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"Andy was an amazing guide with a wicked sense of humour. He made the trip very entertaining and was very personable. Lunch was a nice selection of traditional Scottish food and a dash of whisky to accompany it. Would highly recommend the tour."
Itinerary
Heading north from Edinburgh at 08.00am we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, Rob Roy country. We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692. Our journey takes us through Fort William and majestic Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak before arriving at the banks of Loch Ness.
Upon arrival in Fort Augustus you are seated by the friendly staff at the award-winning restaurant at the Lovat Hotel and treated to a delicious ‘Taste of Scotland’ lunch, which is the celebration of Scotland’s finest produce. You have an opportunity to indulge in the best local specialities like smoked salmon, haggis, wild game and whisky. After lunch you can go ‘Nessie hunting’ on a short walk to the shoreline or just relax by the Caledonian Canal.
On our journey back we travel east along the banks of shimmering Loch Laggan and witness more stunning Highland scenery. The next step of our journey takes us over the Drumochter Pass through the Cairngorms National Park and on to Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh around 8.00pm.
(Routes are subject to change)
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Departure
Highland Explorer Tours Office
60 High Street (The Royal Mile)
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 1TB
Departure Time
Please check in at 07.45am for tour departure at 08.00am
Return Time
Tour returns at 08.00pm.