3-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Adventure

tinerary Overview

Wild Waters to Mountain Peaks: A Highland Journey Beyond the Ordinary:

Duration and departure: 3 days (2 nights)
Season: April – September

Day One: Edinburgh to Glencoe

Your Highland adventure begins at the dramatic Bracklinn Falls before meeting friendly Highland Cows in their peaceful home. After lunch in charming Callander, dive into an exhilarating gorge walking experience – nature’s own water park. As evening approaches, witness the changing light over Rannoch Moor before ending your day in the majesty of Glencoe.

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Bracklinn Falls:

• Experience the raw beauty of these thundering falls on a circular walk, crossing a striking copper-topped bridge with perfect photo opportunities of the cascading waters below.

Meet Highland Cows

• Meet friendly Highland Cows
• Photo opportunities with our furry friends

Callander and Lunch:

• Pause in this charming Highland town for lunch at the award-winning Mhor Bread, known for its artisanal baking and local specialities.

Gorge Walking Adventure:

• Don your wetsuit for an exciting gorge walking experience with qualified guides, navigating natural obstacles whilst surrounded by stunning Highland scenery. For anyone that’s not experienced gorge walking before, think of this as an exhilarating natural water park!

Evening Light at Black Mount:

• Capture the perfect Highland photograph as the evening light illuminates Rannoch Moor’s vast wilderness, with the distinctive Black Mount as your backdrop.

Glencoe:

• End your day witnessing the majesty of Glencoe’s Three Sisters before settling into your accommodation for the evening.

Day 2: Fort William Area to Inverness

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Glenfinnan Adventure:

• Start your day paddleboarding beneath the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, timing your adventure to witness the Jacobite Steam Train (the real Hogwarts Express) cross the bridge above.

Fort Augustus:

• Stop in this charming village where the Caledonian Canal meets Loch Ness. Watch boats navigate the impressive stepped locks whilst enjoying lunch in this historic setting.

Invermoriston Bridge & Falls:

• Discover this hidden Victorian bridge and its tumbling falls

Urquhart Castle:

• Explore the dramatic ruins of this strategic fortress, learning about its rich history whilst keeping watch for Nessie on the dark waters of Loch Ness.

Dores Beach:

• End your day with a peaceful walk along this hidden beach, enjoying spectacular views down Loch Ness as the evening light plays across the water.

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Day 3: Inverness to Edinburgh

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Dalwhinnie Distillery:

• Begin your journey south at Scotland’s highest distillery, where the pure mountain air and crystal-clear spring water create distinctive Highland whisky.  

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre:

• Meet Britain’s only free-ranging reindeer herd
• Trek to the herd’s mountain home for a unique Highland encounter

House of Bruar

• Lunch at the ‘Harrods of the Highlands’
• Browse Scottish luxury goods
• Short walk to Bruar Falls

Wallace Monument

• Conclude your tour at this iconic landmark with panoramic views
• Learn about Scotland’s national hero

End your Highland Journey back in Edinburgh

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• Professional driver/guide  
• Standard Transport in Vauxhall Vivaro minibus– up to 8 passengers
• Personalised tour itinerary creation, review and finalisation
• Restaurant bookings  
• Excursion and ticket bookings (invoiced separately)
• Tree planted with Future Forest Company

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• Food and drinks
• Accommodation costs  
• Gratuities
• Excursion and ticket costs  

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Choose between finding your own accommodation or source and book your accommodation though us.When speaking to your Tour Co-ordinator, please provide: Accommodation prices are usually between £80-200 per person, per night depending on your requirements.

• Preferred style of accommodation and budget per night
• Room type and number of guests per room Required facilities
• Special requests (e.g. if you would like to stay in a castle for a night)  

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• Gorge Walking Experience – £50 per person
• Glenfinnan Paddleboarding – £45 per person
• Urquhart Castle: Adult: £13, Child (5-15): £8
• Dalwhinnie Distillery Tour – £19 per person
• Cairngorm Reindeer Centre – £18.50 per person

Total excursion costs per person for this tour: £145.50

All prices are approximate and will be confirmed with receipts after booking

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• Physical level: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊
• Door-to-door service: Choose your pick-up/drop-off location
• NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 5s
• Tour Co-ordinator assigned upon booking – communicate via email or video call to finalise arrangements
• Customisable – let us know if you’d like to adjust any elements of the tour
• Lunch arrangements – discuss preferences with your Tour Co-ordinator

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