Invergordon Shore Excursion -Best of the Highlands
Description
Explore Scotland's rich heritage and stunning landscapes on this full-day tour from Invergordon. Journey through the enchanting Highlands, visit the legendary Loch Ness, and discover the ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking the loch. Cap off your adventure with a tasting of Scotland's finest single malt, providing a true flavour of the region. This tour is perfect for those aged 8 and older, making it a great family outing or a memorable experience for any traveler. - Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a full-day tour - Explore the iconic Loch Ness by boat and the ruins of Urquhart Castle - Enjoy a unique Whisky tasting experience featuring local single malt - Guided by a local Highland expert, ensuring rich insights and stories - Includes all admission fees: Don't worry about additional costs
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Perched on the banks of the world-famous Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks. With over 1,000 years of history, the castle ruins tell stories of medieval battles, clan rivalries, and Highland resilience. From its towers and battlements, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across Loch Ness — a perfect spot for photos and perhaps even a glimpse of the elusive Nessie. Explore the visitor centre’s fascinating exhibits and uncover the castle’s dramatic past, including its role in the Wars of Independence. A stop at Urquhart Castle is not just about history; it’s about immersing yourself in the mystery and beauty of the Highlands, making it a highlight of any Inverness or Loch Ness tour.
Get ready for a thrilling 30-minute cruise on the world’s most legendary loch. Feel the excitement as you glide across its deep, dark waters, surrounded by dramatic Highland scenery. Hear the real stories, scan the surface for signs of Nessie, and capture unforgettable photos from the best vantage point on the loch. Fast, fun, and packed with mystery, this is the ultimate Loch Ness experience.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Over 8 years old only
Reviews(2)
Trip said to leave at 830 but most don’t get off the ship in time. So you don’t leave until closer to 10. Distillery tour is good, leaving late made lunch late. We arrived a Loch Ness to get on the boat to go to the castle. When we arrived at the castle we only had ~20 minutes to see the castle before we had to get back to the bus. This didn’t leave much time to see anything. Melanie was a great host, but leaving late with the amount of driving set the tour up to fail.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry that the day did not run as smoothly as we would have liked, and we completely understand your disappointment with the reduced time at Urquhart Castle. Unfortunately, on the day of your tour there were delays with the immigration process at the port, which were further impacted by issues with the ramp used for guests disembarking the ship. This also delayed the immigration officers getting on board, which meant many passengers were unable to leave the ship at the scheduled time. Although the tour was due to depart at 8:30am, we made the decision to wait until the majority of guests had cleared immigration and disembarked. Had we left at the original time, a large number of guests would sadly have missed the tour completely. We appreciate this then had a knock-on effect on the timings throughout the day, including lunch and the visit to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. These circumstances were outside of our control, but we do understand the impact they had on your experience. We have raised this matter with the port to see what can be done to help improve and speed up the immigration process for future cruise calls. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the distillery and that Melanie was a great host, and we will be sure to pass your kind words on to her. Thank you again for your feedback, it is genuinely appreciated and helps us continue to improve the experience for our guests. Kindest regards, The Spirit Journeys Worldwide Team
Excellent tour. Excellent guide Ian Anderson
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Best of the Highlands tour and had such a great day with Ian Anderson. Ian will be very pleased to know that you appreciated his guiding. Thank you again for choosing us, we hope to welcome you back to the Highlands again in the future.
