Leave the tourist trail behind and embark on the trip of a lifetime through the undulating and inspiring terrain of the Highlands.
Our friendly and knowledgeable private guides know every corner of the Highlands. There’ll not be a moment where they can’t light up your imagination with stories past.
If you are not sure where to start, our full and half day tours have been hand picked to suit all interests.
Full Day Tours
Isle of Skye Tour seeing Eilean Donan Castle, Elgol or Sleat or Portree, returning via the Black Isle. Duration - 9 hours.
We design this tour based on your requirements and adapt the itinerary depending on the length of time you spend at each beauty spot or heritage location.
After Invermoriston you take a stunning drive towards the romantic Isle of Skye. En route is some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery including the renowned Five Sisters of Kintail.
After arriving at one of Scotland's most photographed castles, Eilean Donan, you will then cross the arching Skye bridge to the Isle. Then you can go north to the island capital - Portree, south towards the Sleat Peninsula and Armadale or west for Elgol. Your ultimate choice may be determined by weather, as this tour offers great views of the Cuillins either from the Sleat Peninsula or from remote Elgol, where Bonnie Prince Charlie hid out from the redcoats.
The leisurely drive back to Inverness takes in the Black Isle and views of both the Moray Firth and Beauly Firth. On the return journey you join the Lochcarron road to enjoy some stunning scenery.
It should be noted that in poor weather we may recommend alternative routes and will discuss this with you on the day. Also, during the winter, early spring and late autumn, daylight may curtail some aspects of the tour.
£660.00 for seven seater vehicle and tour guide.
Fort William, with Mallaig, Glenfinnan and the Glenfinnan (Harry Potter) Viaduct via the Great Glen and the Road to the Isles. Duration 9 hours (Train fare not included).
The giant valley which splits Scotland in two is called the Great Glen and you will travel most of its length!
As well as travelling the length of Loch Ness we pass through the village of Fort Augustus, named after the infamous William Augustus Cumberland who defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden in 1746 and then committed some awful war crimes upon the Highland people. Next you will view Loch Oich, crisscross the Caledonian Canal and then see the stunning Loch Lochy ... also reputed to have a monster! Further on your westward journey you see the famous Commando War Memorial set in isolated splendour.
From Fort William you branch northwest taking the beautiful "Road to the Isles". Here we'll see the Glenfinnan monument which marks the raising of the '45 standard by Charles Edward Stuart, but for those interested in the real story it is more interesting to see the actual spot which also provides the most stunning views of the Glenfinnan viaduct, otherwise known as the Harry Potter viaduct.
A wonderful day for those wishing to see as much as possible during their Highland visit.
£620.00 for seven passenger vehicle and tour guide.
Half Day Tours
Fort George and Culloden Battlefield, Clava Prehistoric Cairns and the Moray Firth - Duration 6 Hours.
On the way to Culloden we will be introducing you to the politics that led to the last major battle fought to be fought on British soil on 16th April 1746.
At Culloden Battlefield itself you will be personally guided with some emotive, but true stories of the battle itself and shown why Charles Edward Stuart and his five thousand men lost their cause to reinstate the rightful monarchy onto the throne of Britain.
You will learn of the significance of the Sweet William flower and the black house and dykes on the battlefield itself.
After the Battle of Culloden the government built the new Fort George to put the Highlanders down once and for all. This incredible fortress is still home to the British army and will be of great interest to anyone fascinated by Scotland's more recent (250 years) military history.
The aftermath of the Battle of Culloden may have seen the kilt banned for ordinary people, but when they joined the armed forces they had to wear the kilt as a uniform, but this time to fight for King George II. Find out more at Fort George.
£460.00 for seven passenger vehicle and guide.
Aviemore and Cairngorm National Park - Duration 4 hours
Firstly you will head for the Cairngorm Mountains for wonderful views over hundreds of square miles of the Highlands, weather permitting! If the Mountain Railway reopens it is not just fun and scenic, but also leads to the Ptarmigan Restaurant for a stunning coffee break location and there is an excellent exhibition on the natural history of the Cairngorms. There are a vast range of other attractions to visit within the valley of the River Spey if the Mountain Railway is not operational.
The tour can incorporate various options to visit forests or beaches or perhaps a trip to Aviemore and the Strathspey Steam Railway. There is the reindeer paddock, Loch Morlich, the Folk Museum and thatched village, the Wildlife Park, the Sheepdogs and much more. This is a particularly lovely area of Scotland and completely different scenically to Loch Ness and the Western Highlands.
£350.00 for seven passenger vehicle and guide.
Clan Tours
These carefully curated clan tours will take you deep into the ancestry of your name.
In Gaelic, if you were to ask where someone was from, you would ask “Co as a tha sibh?” The direct translation is “Who are you from?” You don’t need to ask more than that, because knowing who, tells you where.
The Clan System was very territorial. Each of the Clans occupied a specific area.
Our clan tours to take you into a given ancestral area, often with a look at the castle which was the original Clan seat, or their place of power.
Get in touch with us with your clan name and we will build the story of your ancestry.
Tour prices vary due to geographical variations. Contact us for more information.
A few details you will need to know…
Tour price includes driver and all fuel. VAT is Included.
Your booking is made subject to the following terms and conditions:-
All tours are exclusive and the same price for between one and seven people. Your booking is considered confirmed once we send out your confirmation.
If you wish to change any part of your confirmed booking you should inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your request. If you cancel a booking up to 30 days in advance you receive a 75% refund of the total paid. Cancellations between 30 and 10 days before the tour receive a 50% refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 10 days of the tour or are not at the organised departure or pick-up point.
Shore Excursion Tours only – If the ship fails to dock we will give a refund of 92%. We retain 8% to cover bank charges and admin costs.
If you cancel within 10 days as a result of individual compelling and personal circumstances then we may consider a discretionary 50% refund.
While we shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and/or services as planned, we reserve the right to alter itineraries, guide, transport or accommodation if circumstances require us to do so. If we have to cancel a tour you receive a full refund of the amount paid and that is the extent of our obligation.
Tour times are as stated in your confirmation document unless you have entered into an agreed updated arrangement with Inverness Tours Office or your guide.
Food, accommodation, admissions and ferries to and from the islands are not included in the price of the tour. Guide lodgings on long tours is an extra that is always detailed in the individual FAQ tab for the tour.
We are happy for you to enjoy bottled water and hard candies while we travel, but not other food and drink as they are viewed as hazardous both to yourselves and seat upholstery. If upholstery is marked beyond our personal ability to clean, then a fair charge will be made for professional valeting.
We try to accommodate all abilities but please be aware that some of our tours may not be suitable. If you or any member of your party has particular requirements that may affect their ability to travel on our tour then please provide us with full details at the time of making your booking enquiry. We will then work with you to ensure that you enjoy the most appropriate version of the tour you want.
We welcome children of all ages on our private tours (tours that you have booked for the exclusive use of your group/family). If you are travelling with children please do let us know before booking as some tours are not suited to young children. Also, by law we need to ensure that we provide the correct car seats. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that their child is seated in the provided car seat at all times.
We encourage passengers to restrict themselves to one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Luggage is carried free of charge but at the passenger’s own risk. It is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that luggage is fit for travel, sturdy and waterproof. Travellers have to be able to lift their own luggage. You may have to carry your bag to and from your accommodation.
We strongly recommend that passengers arrange suitable travel, medical and cancellation insurance.
Data protection – In order to process your booking and ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly, we will need to use the personal information which you provide to us (such as your name, address, contact details, any special requirements etc). We will not pass your information on to anyone who is not involved in providing (or arranging the provision of) any product or service related to your booking.
Force Majeure – we will not have any liability to you if we are prevented from fulfilling our contractual obligations to you as a result of any event which is outwith our control. Such events may include (but are not limited to) war; terrorist activity or the threat of terrorist activity; civil commotion or riot; any action taken by a governmental or public authority; industrial disputes; collapse of buildings, fire, explosion or accident; traffic or road conditions or road closures; technical or mechanical breakdown; adverse weather conditions; natural disasters and all similar events or circumstances.