Overview
This is a small private tour that takes you from Inverness down the Great Glen to Fort William and on to Glencoe. We will travel along Loch Ness side stopping at Urquhart Castle and then Fort Augustus where you can see the locks on the Caledonian Canal.
We continue further down the Great Glen to Fort William stopping en route at The Well of the 7 heads monument and The Commando Memorial. Continuing on we visit Glenfinnan before viewing Neptunes staircase on our way to spectacular Glencoe.
The Beauty of this itinerary is that it can be adjusted to suit your wishes within reason , if you wish to delete a place and add in another place or if you need more time in your favourite place then this can be done. You decide what you want , this is the difference between this tour and other tours.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
wifi
Bottled water
Snacks
In-vehicle air conditioning
Entrance Fees to attractions
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Look for the driver holding a board with your name on it.
What to expect
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Urquhart Castle
1 hour
Departing from Inverness we head South west down the Great Glen to Loch Ness and stop for a photo opportunity at Urquhart Castle. We will also take the opportunity to stop to see some Highland Cows on our trip.
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Fort Augustus
30 min
We pass through Fort Augustus at the southern end of Loch Ness
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Well of the Seven Heads coffee & takeaway
30 min
We stop at the Well of the Seven Heads Monument and go down to the well where the heads were washed before they were presented to the chief of Clan Macdonell.
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Commando Monument
40 min
We stop briefly at the Commando memorial just outside Spean Bridge where on a clear day you will get a wonderful view of Ben Nevis and the Nevis range.
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Glenfinnan Monument
1 hour
The Glenfinnan monument stands at the end of Loch Sheil where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745.
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Glenfinnan Viaduct
40 min
The railway viaduct in Glenfinnan is more than 100 years old and is most famous for it being used as the filming location for the steam train in the Harry Potter series.
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Ben Nevis
30 min
Travelling back from Glenfinnan to Fort William hopefully we will get a nice view of Ben Nevis , the highest mountain in the UK.
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Neptune's Staircase
30 min
We stop briefly at Neptunes staircase , the series of lock gates where the Caledonian canal meets Loch Linnhe
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Glencoe Visitor Centre
1 hour 30 min
We stop at the Glencoe visitor centre where we can see a reproduction of a 17th century dwelling , the turfhouse. We also carry on up the Glen to the 3 sisters of Glencoe viewpoint.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Loch Ness , Heilan Coos ,Great Glen , Fort William and Glencoe
Can I cancel Loch Ness , Heilan Coos ,Great Glen , Fort William and Glencoe for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- wifi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Entrance Fees to attractions
Which places does it visit?
It visits Urquhart Castle, Fort Augustus, Well of the Seven Heads coffee & takeaway, Commando Monument, Glenfinnan Monument, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Ben Nevis, Neptune's Staircase.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Highlander Private Tours
