2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Day 1: Edinburgh to Inverness

1. Stirling Castle
   Pass by
   Pass by historic Stirling Castle on its rocky crags.
2. National Wallace Monument
   Pass by
   The National Wallace Monument was built to honour our great Scottish hero - William Wallace.
3. Glencoe National Nature Reserve
   1h
   Glen Coe is perhaps the most famous of all Scotland’s glens. This narrow valley is where the bloody massacre of the MacDonalds took place in 1692 and has been used as a backdrop for many movies including Skyfall. We will stop nearby for lunch (at own expense).
4. Glenfinnan Viaduct
   30m
   Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Apr-Oct only) which famously features in several Harry Potter movies as the Hogwarts Express train crosses the bridge.
5. Ben Nevis
   10m
   We stop for a photo of Britain’s highest mountain (Ben Nevis).
6. Fort Augustus
   30m
   There will be an opportunity for photos and souvenir shopping in the charming village of Fort Augustus.
7. Loch Ness
   Pass by
   We continue along the full length of Loch Ness - keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster!
8. Urquhart Castle
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   We will stop at Urquhart Castle for a photo opportunity and to stretch legs before the final leg of the journey to Inverness.
9. Inverness
   14h
   Our overnight stay is in the northernmost city of the UK and pretty capital of the Highlands, Inverness. There are numerous pubs, cafés and restaurants for evening entertainment.

Day 2: Inverness to Edinburgh

1. Culloden Battlefield
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   After being collected from your accommodation it's only a short drive to Culloden Moor where the Jacobites were finally defeated by government soldiers in 1746, the last battle to be fought on British soil.
   
   You will have time to walk on the battlefield and learn more about this tragic event that killed 700 Highland clansmen in three minutes.
2. Clava Cairns
   30m
   Visit one of Scotland's most evocative and sacred prehistoric sites, 4000 year old stone circles and burial mounds at Clava Cairns.
3. Cairngorms National Park
   1h
   As we drive south through the Cairngorms National Park you'll hear about the flora and fauna of this wonderful wilderness which was officially protected in 2003 and is the largest national park in the British Isles. We will also stop for lunch at one of the charming villages within the national park.
4. Ruthven Barracks
   Pass by
   During your drive through the Cairngorms National Park, you should spot Ruthven Barracks, built in 1719 after the 1715 Jacobite rising.
5. Pitlochry
   1h 45m
   The Highland town of Pitlochry has an elegant main street packed with shops and restaurants.
6. The Hermitage
   45m
   Your final stop is a gentle riverside walk through Big Tree Country at Dunkeld, a beautiful way to finish the tour all seasons of the year.
7. Forth Road Bridge
   15m
   Just before returning to Edinburgh (tour return time is 7pm) your journey takes you over the River Forth. You may make a quick photo stop in South Queensferry to capture the famous Forth Rail Bridge - built in 1890.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Accommodation: Please let us know in the Special Requirements box which type of accommodation you would prefer or if you will be booking your own accommodation. Choose from Hostel £30 to £45 per person, per night. B&B single £100 to £150 per night (or £120 to £190 for single occupancy of a double or twin room. B&B en-suite double or twin £120 to £190 per room, per night (2 sharing). B&B en-suite triple or quad £190 to £250 per room, per night (3 or 4 sharing). Hotel £190 to £250+ per room, per night (2 sharing)
• Small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
• Minimum age is 5 years old
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
• Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal