Inverness Loch Ness Adventure and Tour

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire the Falls of Foyers and wander along Dores Beach on this fantastic one day Loch Ness tour from Inverness!

Meeting Point

Railway Terrace

Railway Terrace, Inverness IV1, UK

Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW.
Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.

What's included:

• Live commentary on board
• Knowledgeable driver-guide

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• Attraction Tickets

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 45 minutes

Dochgarroch Locks, Caledonian Canal

Dochgarroch Cottages, Inverness IV3 8JG, UK

Your one day Loch Ness tour from Inverness departs at 08:45 and follows the beautiful Caledonian Canal to the source at Loch Ness. 24 miles long and over 700 feet deep, the loch is the largest by volume in the British Isles and is most famous for its sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately known as “Nessie”. We spend most of the morning at Loch Ness, allowing you plenty of time to go Nessie-hunting! Our first stop is Dochgarroch, about 7 miles from Inverness, here you will have the option of taking a 5* Loch Ness boat trip with Jacobite Cruises* who have provided Loch Ness cruises for over 40 years.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Urquhart Castle

A82, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XJ

We will then visit the 13th century ruins of Urquhart Castle where you will have plenty of time here to explore the ruin, enjoy the visitor centre, and take in the views and atmosphere of Scotland’s most famous loch.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Invermoriston Falls

Village Hall Car Park, Invermoriston

Our Loch Ness tour then continues to Invermoriston, where we will pause to take photos of the bridge and St Columba’s Well – a well that was believed to have poisonous water until it was blessed by St Columba in AD 565, banishing the evil spirits that haunted it. That same year he supposedly had the first documented encounter with the Loch Ness Monster.

20 minutes

Fort Augustus Abbey

, , Fort Augustus

Afterwards, we journey through to Fort Augustus, the furthermost point of your Loch Ness tour. Fort Augustus is a small town with a population of only 650 people and is a perfect spot to relax and watch boats passing through the Caledonian Canal while you enjoy your lunch!

2 hours

The Falls of Foyers

, , Foyers, IV2 6XU

After lunch, our Loch Ness tour will begin its journey back to Inverness, stopping at the Falls of Foyers. The majestic 165ft waterfall was a favourite retreat for poet Rabbie Burns, and is truly breath-taking. Enjoy plenty of time here to soak up the atmosphere

1 hour