Highlights
Explore Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle during this enchanting 4-hour tour. Take a one hour cruise leaving from Dochgarroch Lock, 4 miles outside Inverness, where you and your small group will sail down the Caledonian Canal with other guests on the Jacobite Rebel, before entering Loch Ness to one of the most wonderful views available. Listen to a live guide as he tells you stories about the history of Loch Ness before getting off and spending 2 hours independently exploring Urquhart Castle. Re-board the boat and spend another hour relaxing as you return to Dochgarroch.
About This Deal
Set off on your 4-hour cruise tour of Loch Ness at 9:30am from Dochgarroch Lock, around 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometres) from the city of Inverness. Situated on the Caledonian Canal and built by the famous Scottish civil engineer, Thomas Telford, Dochgarroch lies in a picturesque Highland setting.
After settling aboard, set sail down the last remaining stretch of the Caledonian Canal and enter Loch Dochfour. As you cruise to the end of this loch, pass the magnificent Bona Lighthouse and watch as the views open out to a full panorama of Loch Ness.
Listen to stories from your live guide as you cruise past Aldourie Castle and enjoy the gorgeous natural scenery. Keep an eye out, too, for the mythical Loch Ness monster, ‘Nessie,’ on our sonar screens.
After an hour, you’ll arrive at the ruins of Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland largest castles. Disembark and enjoy two hours to tour this medieval site independently.
Afterwards, head to the visitor center to learn about the historic figures that inhabited or invaded the site, such as King Edward I in the 13th century and MacDonald Lord of the Isles during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Learn about the construction and destruction of the fortress, and the key role it played in the Scottish fight for independence. Don’t miss the authentic medieval artefacts before returning to re-board your boat.
Enjoy another hour on the boat, perhaps with a Costa coffee or even a whisky (both own expense) from the fully stocked bar. Your experience finishes when you return to Dochgarroch by 1:30pm, feeling as if you’ve captured the real heart of Loch Ness.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Maximum is 15 people per booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Live commentary on-board
- All activities
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Duration
4 hours
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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