About this Sightseeing Tour

Relax and enjoy Scotland’s splendour with Rabbie’s Tours. The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe’s last great wilderness so why not escape with Rabbie’s personalised small group tours. Small groups with a maximum of 16 passengers mean you can discover the real Scotland, get off the beaten track and onto the back roads that other tours cannot manage.Your educated driver/guide is there for you, dedicated to making your visit to Scotland memorable and enjoyable whatever your requests.

Full Day Tour – Tour Ref: SCO-INBS-TORR-1S

Let Scotland’s finest mountains take your breath away. Ramble over the highest road pass. And discover the history of the wildest part of the Highlands.
On this tour, you’ll rub your eyes in disbelief at the postcard-perfect villages, delve deep into the gory past of Eilean Donan Castle, and catch a glimpse of some of Europe’s most spectacular landscapes.
Join this tour if you want something that’s epic and off the beaten path.

ITINERARY:
This tour focuses on the most beautiful and varied landscapes of the Highlands.
You leave Inverness and head north over the Beauly Firth towards the dramatic landscapes of the northern Highlands. You may stop for views and photos before arriving at the exceptionally beautiful viewpoint for Loch Maree.
You head down towards the Loch to Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve Visitor Centre for a short break.
From here, you take the single-track road through one of Scotland’s National Nature Reserves. Your driver-guide tells you about the woodland regeneration in the area and may give you a chance to get a view over the area and enjoy a close look at the native pine trees.
You now travel through the imperious landscape and dramatic geology of the Torridon mountains. As you reach the west coast, the road ascends and gives you incredible views across the Torridon Range, down over the Loch, and out to sea.
In the scenically situated town of Sheildaig, you have a refreshment before taking on one of the most beautifully twisting roads in Scotland. This road may be the most photographed road on the famous North Coast 500 route.
In Applecross, there’s plenty of time for a relaxing lunch and maybe a little walk along the waterfront.
You take the shorter but even more dramatic road out of Applecross, the famous Bealach na Bà (Pass of the Cattle), and if the weather allows, you stop for viewpoints at the top and bottom of this dramatic road.
At Loch Duich, you find Eilean Donan Castle, situated on a small island accessed by bridge. You can visit the castle or simply enjoy the view from the visitor centre, which has a café, shop, and toilets.
The journey back to Inverness passes the Five Sisters of Kintail Mountain range, historic Glenshiel, Loch Ness, and the Great Glen.

You arrive in Inverness in the early evening.

DEPARTURE POINT:
Bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS.

Inclusions – Transportation by top of the range minicoaches for a more personal service. Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie’s driver/guide.
Exclusions – Lunch / refreshments and any entrances / cruises.

Tour departs on TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY only at 08.30 hrs and ends at 19.30 hrs

There are no tour departures on 24-25/12 & 01/01

Please note: Eilean Donan Castle is closed is fully closed till 01/02/24 and will have reduced opening hours between 01/02/24-24/03/24 (open from 10.00-15.00). Also will be closed for private events on 14,22,29/02/24.

Last Updated: 07.03.2024

Departure Point

Bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral,
Ardross Street,
Inverness,
IV3 5NS.
UK

Policies

CHILD POLICY: 5-15 years old reduced rates (see tariffs). No children under 5 years old are allowed.

​CANCELLATION POLICY: 72 hours notice