Loch Ness Only ground transport Tours & Trip Packages

Loch Ness Only ground transport Tours & Trips

67 Loch Ness trips. Tours from 36 tour companies. 117 reviews. 3.7/5 avg rating.

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Best of the United Kingdom
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cardiff, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Lake District, Liverpool, Loch Ness, London, Oxford

Highlights

  • If you're a Harry Potter lover, this is for you! Explore J.K. Rowling's greatest inspirations in Edinburgh and take one of the world’s most scenic train journeys through the Highlands, crossing the famed Glenfinnan Viaduct.
  • Marvel at the archeological wonder of Stonehenge and discover all you need to know about the rich history of this iconic site.
  • Spend a day exploring arguably the most beautiful and most British countryside – the Cotswolds. Explore the sleepy villages, walk through endless fields and taste some of the best ales in the neighbourhood.
  • Walk the famous Lon Gwyrfai path in Snowdonia National Park, travel to the mountainous landscape of Lake District National Park and hike through the purple heather in Cairngorms National Park.
  • Take a ferry to the Isle of Skye, soak up the fresh sea air and mountain views and taste your way through the local whisky. Then, take a day trip through the stunning landscapes and medieval castles of Skye.

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High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Highlights of Scotland
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness

Highlights

  • Follow the historic jacobite rising in inverness
  • Learn about whisky-making with a tasting and guided tour
  • Opt to kayak among beautiful scottish landscapes in cairngorms national park
  • Catch a glimpse of the highest mountain in the british isles — ben nevis
  • See the viaduct in glenfinnan made famous by harry potter
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Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Taste of Scotland & Ireland
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5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Their accessibility specialists have traveled with their own disabilities so they have a deep understanding of how to accommodate different needs.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Killarney National Park, Loch Ness

Highlights

  • Enjoy Jacobite Loch Ness Cruise
  • Visit Edinburgh Castle
  • Visit Titanic Museum
  • Visit Rock of Cashel

Themes

Accessible & Limited Mobility, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"I recently booked a trip to Mexico with Tarita for my family. I use a wheelchair and have two small children, and Tarita was a wealth of knowledge about which resorts would be both accessible AND kid friendly, which was awesome. Access was at the top of her list and she handled all the details. Really happy that I found her!"

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Highlights of Scotland
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands

Highlights

  • Embark on a world-famous train journey through the Highlands via the renowned West Highland Railway, including a crossing of the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct.
  • Discover Fort William, where you'll relish breath-taking views of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak.
  • Take a private bus tour of the captivating Trotternish Peninsula on Skye.
  • Set out on a scenic boat excursion across the mystical waters of Loch Ness, with the possibility of a lucky sighting of its famous inhabitant.
  • Join a walking tour of Edinburgh guided by a local specialist, and support a social enterprise that empowers locals who've experienced homelessness to become guides.

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High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Scotland: History & Highlands
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Loch Ness, Stirling Castle

Highlights

  • Experience the iconic royal mile and edinburgh castle on a tour of scotland’s capital city
  • Delve into scottish history with a visit to stirling castle—a national symbol of scottish pride and independence
  • Join an expert guide on a tour through pitlochry—one of scotland’s most charming villages—and finish with a dram tasting at a local distillery
  • Embark on a full-day trip to the isle of skye where you’ll explore the island’s most famous sites and enjoy a local seafood tasting

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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7 Day Scottish Highlights
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5/5 Excellent
9 reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They go the extra mile to cater to travelers of all abilities by limiting hotel transfers, choosing accessible tour routes and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Hermitage Museum, Inverness, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Highlands, Stirling Castle, The Isle of Skye

Highlights

  • Experience the best of Edinburgh with a tour
  • Tour through the Scottish Highlands
  • Make you way to St. Andrews
  • Visiting a range of distilleries, experience the taste of Scotland
  • Explore the dramatic, stunning landscape of Skye.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I've traveled to Europe several times before but not like this. Thanks to Kelley and her amazing knowledge and patience with all my queries, my famiy and I enjoyed a customized itinerary filled with a food tour in Paris and a cooking lesson in Naples, history and art lessons at the British Museum and Musee D'Orsay, with enough time to travel independently and make new discoveries with less hassle than before. I absolutely recommend the Relaxed Explorer to anyone looking to make memorable trips with their families that will be cherished by all. Thank you so much Kelley!! Would love to make more good travel memories with your help!!"

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Best of England, Wales and Scotland
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Cardiff, Cotswolds, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Lake District, Liverpool, Loch Ness, Oxford

Highlights

  • Take one of the world’s most scenic train journeys as you travel to the Highlands on the world-famous West Highland Railway, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct of Harry Potter fame. Then explore the birthplace of the novels in Edinburgh.
  • Nothing beats getting to know a place on your own two feet, so get your walking shoes on for explorations of Portree Bay, Creag Bheag and Fort William with views of the UK’s highest peak – Ben Nevis – in all its glory.   
  • Take a ferry to the Isle of Skye, soak up the fresh sea air and mountain views and taste your way through the local whisky. Then, take a day trip through the stunning landscapes and medieval castles of Skye.    
  • Discover cities Cardiff in Wales and Liverpool in England with leader-led walking tours, the best way to discover the city! In Cardiff, explore Dr Who filming locations and in Liverpool, tune in to everything The Beatles.   
  • From the gorgeous Cotswolds, walk the famous Lon Gwyrfai path in Snowdonia National Park, and explore the rolling hills, woodlands and picturesque villages. Then, travel to the mountainous landscape of Lake District National Park, taking a relaxing walk along Windermere Lake.  

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High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland
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4.9/5 Excellent
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cork, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness, Perth, The Isle of Skye

Highlights

  • Explore the castles and palaces surrounding Edinburgh as well as Edinburgh Castle itself.
  • Visit Scone Palace, a former stately home.
  • Sail along Loch Ness and enjoy a picnic lunch onboard.
  • Admire the waterfront Dunvegan Castle and its extensive gardens.
  • Stay overnight in Scottish and Irish castles.
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Len

Aug 2023

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Walk the North West Highlands and Skye

Andy Tibbs is the best tour leader. Climbing Bruach Na Frithe was the highlight.

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Best of Scotland

Due to the time of year the itinerary seemed to be truncated and it would have been helpful to know that was going to happen in advance so I could pick another date ...

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Debra Hughes

Dec 2022

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Best of Scotland

The trip was great! I'd go back in a minute! just wish I could tel...

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Christopher Gilman

Oct 2022

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Best of Scotland

very smooth seamless experience

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Diana Martinez

Oct 2022

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Best of Scotland

Purchase through affordable tours worked well

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