Full-Day Private Tour: Eilean Donan Castle and Scenic West Coast
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8 Ratings
Gairloch

This excursion merges two tours into one, covering the West Coast, Eilean Donan and Urquhart Castles, and Loch Ness.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Loch Maree - Travelling north from Inverness we take the North Coast 500 road towards Kinlochewe and we stop at Glen Docherty viewpoint to view Loch Maree and the mountains of Wester Ross
  • Loch Torridon - Heading west from Kinlochewe we come to Loch Torridon where we see the splendour of the area.
  • Liathach - Stopping at the viewpoints at Loch Torridon we view the 3 highest peaks in the Torridon range - Beinn Eighe ( Pronounced Ben Eye ) , Liathach and Beinn Alligin
  • Skye Bridge - We stop at the Skye bridge viewpoint to view the Bridge and the Isle of Skye , we cross to Kyleakin to see the ruins of Castle Moil
  • Eilean Donan Castle - Eilean Donan Castle is without doubt the Jewel in the Crown of Highland Castles and is strategically placed at the head of 3 lochs.
  • Loch Shiel - Stopping at the Loch Sheil and Ratagan viewpoints we marvel at the views of the 5 sisters of Kintail
  • Invermoriston Falls - On our way back to Inverness we stop at Invermoriston to view the falls before the River Moriston enters Loch Ness
  • Urquhart Castle - We stop at Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness side where you can explore the ruins of this 1000 year old Castle and take in the breathtaking views of Loch Ness
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees to attractions
Location
Loch Maree
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gerald_p
Oct 18, 2023
Outstanding - The tour was fabulous! Our tour guide, Bill, was extremely knowledgeable and personable! I would strongly recommend him to anyone who wants to see and learn about the history and beauty of Scotland! Bonnie P
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Ncblum2000
Aug 17, 2023
Full day tour f the highlands and lock ness. - We just finished a wonderful day touring the highlands with our driver, guide Kevin. Eilean Donan Castle is beautiful and the heather on the hills makes for a lovely purple backdrop. Loch Ness is beautiful. Kevin’s story telling of both history and today made the day memorable. Kevin also took us off the beaten track to see waterfalls, mount Trains and valleys. I would highly recommend Highland Private tours
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Tabitha
Oct 12, 2022
One hundred stars!!! - There are not enough stars to explain how incredible this tour with Lawrence was. You must book his tour! Worth every single cent. You are truly getting a once in a lifetime experience! Prior to the tour, he was in contact and quickly responded to our questions. Lawrence picked us up promptly from our hotel and started us off on our adventure! He catered the tour to our interests and kept the weather and timing in mind. The stops were very well thought out and considered. We went to the popular tourists spots, but also many places that my friend and I would have never thought to go. The views were spectacular! We saw 13 lochs in all. And so much history and nature… I could go on and on. Lawrence was so thoughtful and patient. He was so knowledgeable and interested in the area. He was always excited to share his knowledge. Excellent driver as well in a very comfortable vehicle. We felt like we made a new friend! My friend and I kept staring at each other in disbelief about how lucky we were to book this tour. Book a tour with Lawrence as soon as you can! It is beyond worth it.
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393kellyo
Sep 4, 2022
Highland Highlights - Wonderful scenic day with Lawrence! We had a group of 4 in a very comfortable van that was able to travel on more scenic roads in the highlands. We visited 2 castles, a beautiful waterfall and several scenic overlooks with great photo ops. We were able to avoid the tour bus crowds and saw everything easily and on schedule. Would definitely recommend Highlander Private Tours.
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392samuels
Sep 4, 2022
Wonderful Highland Tour - Lawrence did a terrific job explaining what we were seeing as well as the history behind it. We enjoyed every minute of our tour so much we are booking him for tomorrow.
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Inmanae
Sep 4, 2022
Sunday drive through the Highlands - We wanted to see more of the Highlands and that’s exactly what Lawrence did for us. He was able to take us to several of our “must see” areas. We were given plenty of time to visit the locations while still staying on the schedule that we had laid out. We felt very comfortable with his driving. It was like a Sunday drive with a friend.
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Geoffrey
Mar 3, 2024
Discovery of Eilean Donan Castle 🏰 - Nestled in lush greenery, this castle has many surprises in store. The road through the valley to get there is magnificent. Eilean Donan is one of the few castles in Scotland still standing, so it was a privilege to discover it. Only downside: We were unable to visit the interior of the castle, the site being closed for annual maintenance during the period at the end of February / beginning of March.
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