Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Highlands Private Tour

Departing from Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Inverness, a private tour is ideal for a group of family or friends.

Our most popular itineraries are available on a private basis, offering you and your party exclusivity, flexibility and comfort. This is a personal experience, so each itinerary can be tailored to your interests.

After booking, you’ll be contacted by your tour co-ordinator, who will discuss your trip and offer options that you may wish to consider to make your tour even more special.

Attractions and meals can be pre-booked for a small administration fee. Alternatively, you can pay as you go, depending on how the mood takes you.

On the day of the tour, your experienced driver/guide will pick you up from your accommodation at the pre-agreed time.

You’ll travel in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class (or similar) seating up to 7 passengers. These executive-class vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and USB-C charging ports. 

Along the way, you’ll hear the stories behind the landscapes - clan rivalries, Jacobite uprisings, folklore and local legends - bringing the places you visit to life.

It’s a relaxed, personal way to experience Scotland, with the reassurance that everything is taken care of.

The sheer size of Loch Ness is bound to impress. Cutting a swathe through part of the Great Glen, this massive stretch of water is around 22 miles long (36 km) and plunges to a depth of around 755 feet (230 m). It’s said that Loch Ness contains the same amount of water as all the lakes in England and Wales combined.

There are several options available when you visit Loch Ness.

Of course, you can enjoy free time in one of the towns and villages by the loch, like Fort Augustus or Drumnadrochit, where the famous Loch Ness Centre is located, which tells the history and myths of the loch over several millennia.

Cruising the Loch

Taking a cruise on the loch is a popular option. Cruises leave from Fort Augustus at the southern end of the loch or The Clansman Centre further north. The cruise boats have onboard sonar, comfortable seating inside and out, and toilets. Refreshments are available for purchase, or you can bring packed food if you prefer.

Taking a cruise is a fun way to go monster-spotting. You can discover more by clicking this link: Nessie - The Loch Ness Monster.

Urquhart Castle - 1,000 years of history

The ruins of this once mighty castle sit on a promontory overlooking the deepest section of the loch. Dating from the 13^th century, the castle has had a turbulent history, having been captured by English forces and then reclaimed by the Scots several times. The castle was also raided by the MacDonald Clan, Lords of the Isles. The castle was blown up in 1692 to prevent it falling into Jacobite hands.

You can include a visit to Urquhart Castle on its own, or it can be combined with a short cruise on the loch.

Your tour co-ordinator will be happy to book tickets in advance, or your driver-guide can make the arrangements on the day of your tour, if you prefer.

Yes, unlike a scheduled group tour with a minimum age requirement, children of all ages can enjoy travelling on a private tour. It’s the perfect way for families to travel together and experience Scotland.

Your tour co-ordinator will discuss any specific requirements your young travellers may have, including what age-specific child seats might be required.

Each tour is led by an experienced driver/guide who will provide an informative and entertaining commentary in English.

You’ll hear tales of the Clans, bloody battles and the famous characters that have shaped the history of Scotland. You will learn about the landscape around you and the nature that makes Scotland unique.

On some tours, digital translations are available in other languages. Please contact us for details.

Yes, we can. 

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and to receive a no-obligation quote.