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Loch Ness Group Tours & Trip Packages

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Discover Scotland featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands

Highlights

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See the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of Scotland’s greatest events.
Visit a working farm and meet a shepherd and his sheepdogs.
Take a cruise on Loch Ness, the most famous loch in the Highlands.
Discover the remains of a Neolithic village at Skara Brae.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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Discover Scotland - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands

Highlights

E
Visit a working farm and meet a shepherd and his sheepdogs.
Take a cruise on Loch Ness, the most famous loch in the Highlands.
Discover the remains of a Neolithic village at Skara Brae.
Journey through the stunning Isle of Skye while soaking up the dramatic views.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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7 Day Scottish Highlights

By The Relaxed Explorer

preferred

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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Discover Scotland featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands

Highlights

E
See the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of Scotland’s greatest events.
Visit a working farm and meet a shepherd and his sheepdogs.
Take a cruise on Loch Ness, the most famous loch in the Highlands.
Discover the remains of a Neolithic village at Skara Brae.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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Highlands, Skye and Northwest Scotland

By Great Value Vacations

preferred

4.1/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Edinburgh

Highlights

Enjoy panoramic views of Scotland's capital city from Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop an ancient volcano.
Be treated to views of some of Europe's oldest landscapes.
See if you can spot "Nessie" during your time at Loch Ness.
Visit traditional Scottish fishing villages; you may even spot a whale or two!
Treat yourself to a pint at Scotland's oldest licensed pub, the Sheep Heid Inn in Edinburgh.

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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Hiking the Scottish Highlands: Castles, Clans and Peaks

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Blair Castle, Edinburgh, Loch Ness

Highlights

Explore the ancient but intact ruins of 13th-century Inverlochy Castle, a veteran of two battles that’s been transformed into an open-air museum
Learn the history of Scotland as you walk along the iconic and picturesque West Highland Way
Keep your eyes open for the fabled Loch Ness Monster as you take a cruise across this beautiful lake

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Castles, Bagpipes and Lochs: Scotland With Your Family

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Loch Ness

Highlights

Spend a day at the Edinburgh Zoo, home to the largest penguin pool in Europe, and learn about its two rare sun bears
Journey to the Scottish Highlands to join in the search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster on board a sonar-equipped boat, and spend the night in a haunted castle
It’s time for a jig! Tap your toes — or join in a dance — during an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with bagpipers and dancing

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Castles, Bagpipes and Lochs: Scotland With Your Grandchild

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Loch Ness

Highlights

Spend a day at the Edinburgh Zoo, home to the largest penguin pool in Europe, and learn about its two rare sun bears
Journey to the Scottish Highlands to join in the search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster on board a sonar-equipped boat, and spend the night in a haunted castle
It’s time for a jig! Tap your toes — or join in a dance — during an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with bagpipers and dancing

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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