--- title: 2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 375 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 530 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 17 of 33 (Loch Ness from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/2-day-loch-ness-and-inverness-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # 2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** An overnight stay in Inverness links Glencoe, the Great Glen and Cairngorms with Loch Ness. Guided minicoach travel, en-suite accommodation, breakfast, a cruise and Urquhart Castle admission are included; stops may change with the day's itinerary. 4.83 from 530 reviews at €375 per person for 48h. ## Overview Discover the best of the Highlands on a 2-day small-group adventure. Stay overnight in Inverness, explore Glencoe, the Great Glen and Cairngorms, and enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness. With a friendly driver-guide and time at hidden gems most tours miss, you’ll experience both Scotland’s iconic landmarks and its off-the-beaten-path magic on this small-group trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food included: Breakfast - Age 5+: We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children… ## Key facts - Price: from €375 per person for the B&B Double Room option; other options up to €600 - Duration: 48h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 530 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Rabbies Trail Burners - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | B&B Double Room | €375 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed). | | B&B Twin Room | €375 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds). | | Hotel Twin Room | €432 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds). | | Hotel Double Room | €432 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed). | | B&B Single Occupancy Room | €457 / person | English | Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed). | | Hotel Single Occupancy Room | €600 / person | English | Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed). | ## What's included - Driver/guide - Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast - Breakfast - Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers) - Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle - Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop off - Food and drinks, unless specified - Admission fees ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeZKmDI7Hh0gRRgOrTbwvruk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - All tours from Edinburgh will depart from inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. - We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding - Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items. - Please note tour stops and timings are for reference only and depend on the itinerary of the day as well as on group's interests, therefore cannot be guaranteed. - There are many options along the route and our itinerary is intentionally flexible so that the guide is able to decide what is best on any given day. - Tour may run in reverse for operational reasons. - Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle included in the tour price . - B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property. - Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available. - In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers. - Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately - *The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice ## Compared with other Loch Ness from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 33** | €375 | 2 days | 4.83 (530) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | | [Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/luxury-private-tour-of-the-highlands-loch-ness-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 per group | 10h | 5.0 (198) | private | | [5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/5-day-isle-of-skye-loch-ness-inverness-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €732 | 5 days | 4.91 (974) | shared | Ranked #17 of 33 in Loch Ness from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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