Top 4 Highlands Day Trips in Inverness

1.Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,227 reviews · from $262Our pick

Ride from Inverness through Loch Ness and the Highlands, then board the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig. Your English-speaking guide, such as Harrison, Iain, Emma, Fraser, or Stewart, adds stories and local context. Expect a long day, superb views, and possible diesel train substitution in fire-risk conditions.

“It was great! A 12 hour tour all along the highlands. It was a bummer that we couldn't go on the stream train, but that was due to the fire hazard and was understandable. We took a diesel train instead.”

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2.Jacobite Steam Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 921 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $268

Spend 12.5 hours touring Loch Ness and the Highlands by coach, then ride the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig. Guides such as Karen, Iain, Craig, Sonia, and Harrison add Scottish stories, music, and humor. Expect photo stops, free time in Mallaig, and a full day on the road.

“Craig our tour guide driver was very informative and made the trip enjoyable on a wet Inverness day. Highlight was riding the Jacobite train”

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3.Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 638 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Travel from Inverness by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Fiona, Owen, Alex, or Karen. See Urquhart Castle, cruise Loch Ness, stop at Fort Augustus, Invermoriston, Falls of Foyers, and Dores Beach. The $65 price covers transport and commentary, while food, castle entry, and the optional cruise cost extra.

“Without any doubt the highlight of our 10-Day-Scotland journey! Karen was a wonderful guide and a hella great bus driver 💙 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤍 Thank you sooo much for all the fantastic spots you showed us and your caring support troughout the trip.”

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4.Loch Ness & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $59Best value

Spend about 8 hours 45 minutes circling Loch Ness from Inverness with a driver-guide such as Alex, Karen, Malcolm, or Jack. Expect castle ruins, a possible sonar cruise, Fort Augustus, Foyers Falls, and Dores Beach, with live commentary and several photo stops. Castle and cruise tickets cost extra.

“This was a nice tour to take if staying in Inverness as it covers areas of importance all around Lochness. Alex was our tour guide, and he was kind and knowledgeable on all the stops we had in the tour.”

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