About this tour
A six to seven-hour private Highland tour departing from Inverness that sweeps past Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ruins, and the Caledonian Canal before reaching Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield, and the ancient Clava Cairns. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who knows the region's stories. You'll have time to pause for photographs and scan the loch's waters, visit the canal centre, and spot Highland cattle and alpacas along the route.
Highlights
- Loch Ness shoreline with chances to spot wildlife
- Urquhart Castle remains perched above the water
- Caledonian Canal Centre and grazing Highland herds
- Cawdor Castle's manicured grounds and architecture
- Culloden Battlefield's historical significance
- Clava Cairns' Bronze Age stone circles
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your accommodation and heads north into the Highlands. The journey follows Loch Ness's shoreline, where you'll stop to take in Urquhart Castle's dramatic setting before continuing to the canal centre. Here you can stretch your legs, observe working locks, and watch for local fauna grazing nearby. The route then moves inland through open moorland, calling at Cawdor Castle with its distinctive red sandstone exterior, followed by Culloden Battlefield where the 1746 clash shaped Scottish history. The tour concludes at Clava Cairns, a prehistoric ceremonial site of concentric stone rings set among ancient woodland.
Good to know
Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entrance fees to castles, battlefields, and cairns are not included in the tour price. The vehicle has WiFi, water, and light snacks onboard. Prams and strollers are welcome; service animals permitted. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Frequently asked
- How long does Loch Ness Private Tour 360" Invergordon, Inverness, Cawdor Castle take?
- Loch Ness Private Tour 360" Invergordon, Inverness, Cawdor Castle runs for approximately 6 hours – 7 hours.
- How much does Loch Ness Private Tour 360" Invergordon, Inverness, Cawdor Castle cost?
- Prices start from AUD $1149 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Loch Ness Private Tour 360" Invergordon, Inverness, Cawdor Castle run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Loch Ness Private Tour 360" Invergordon, Inverness, Cawdor Castle?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.