Glide along the obsidian waters of Loch Ness with a private expert guide, step inside the atmospheric ruins of Urquhart Castle, and scan the surface for the world's most famous monster. Pure Highland drama, entirely on your own schedule.
What to expect
Your private guide collects you from Invergordon and drives south through the Great Glen, narrating Highland history along the way. At Urquhart Castle you explore the tower house and loch-edge battlements at your own pace, with your guide painting the medieval siege stories to life. A scenic drive along the entire western shore follows, with impromptu stops wherever the light is most dramatic. The return journey winds through Black Isle farmland, arriving well before all-aboard.
Good to know
Pre-book well in advance — private guides fill quickly in summer. Urquhart Castle tickets can be purchased on arrival but booking online saves queuing. Allow ~7 hours total. Invergordon to Loch Ness is roughly 1 hr 15 min each way.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Loch Ness — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.