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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky
Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs, Castles
Culzean Castle, Rabbie Burns, Ayrshire
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Loch Ness, Inverness 2 Day Tour
Isle of Skye 3 Day Tour
Islay & Whisky Coast 4 Day Tour
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Skye, Edinburgh & Lake District 7 Day
Islay, Mull, Skye & Whisky 8 Day
Islay, Edinburgh, Speyside Whisky 8 Day
Iona, Mull, Skye, Orkney 9 Day
Orkney & Outer Hebrides 10 Day
Scottish Island Highlights 12 Day
Island Hopping Adventure 14 Day
Island Hopping Extravaganza 17 Day
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The tour price does not include accommodation, but this gives you the freedom to choose your budget and the type of accommodation you wish to stay in.
Choose Hostel, B&B or Hotel and we will book it for you.
Typical prices per person per night:
Hostel £15-£20, Guest House B&B £30-£45, Hotels - more.
Based on 2 people sharing (except hostel). Single occupancy will be higher.
Accommodation on the tours is dispersed around various villages and towns. If you have access needs or specific requirements please let us know when booking. Late bookings may limit the choice of accommodation available.
For more information on accommodation and prices click here...
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Loch Ness & Inverness Highland 2 Day Tour
Highlights:
~ Glencoe
~ Great Glen
~ Loch Ness
~ Inverness
~ Urquhart Castle photostop
~ Cairngorm National park
~ Caledonian Pine Forest walk
~ Pitlochry A two day escape exploring the wilderness of Glencoe and travelling the length of the Great Glen and Loch Ness. Enjoy a night out in Inverness, and rejuvenate with a walk in the majesty of the Caledonian pine forest and the stunning scenery of the Cairngorm National Park.
Stay overnight in the capital of the Highlands - Inverness.
Please phone us if date you want to travel is unavailable to book online.
Departs:
08.45
Returns:
19.00 approx
Adult Prices:
£79 - £89
Discount Prices:
£73 - £83
Departing:
Daily (April - October). Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (November to March).
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Day 1 Highlights of the day include a visit to the historic village of Dunkeld with its ancient cathedral and riverside walks followed by a lunch stop in Pitlochry with an optional visit to a whisky distillery. You will continue north into the Cairngorm National Park and the native forests of the Rothiemurchus Estate before we reach our final destination of Inverness.
Day 2 Your Highland experience continues as you travel the entire length of Loch Ness today. You will have the opportunity to take a boat trip on the loch with great views of Urquhart Castle or visit the castle ruins themselves. From here it is short drive to Fort Augustus - your lunch stop on Loch Ness. Continuing south past Ben Nevis and Fort William you return to Edinburgh through the splendour of Glencoe and the wilds of the Rannoch Moor
Departure Point
207 High St, Edinburgh. Click here to see map.
Return to Waverley Bridge opposite Waverley Train Station
Inclusions
Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour.
We believe a small group tour with a maximum of 16 passengers really does make a big difference to your trip. It allows us to give you a more personal service and remain the only 5 Star operator to offer this personal guarantee. Touring with a maximum of 16 passengers you get more for your money, more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus, more time on the back-roads and just more of an authentic, friendly experience. The smaller groups allow you to meet people from all over the world and make friends for life.
Air Conditioning as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie's driver/guide.
Rabbie's Discount Card - money off restaurants, shopping and attractions.
Exclusions
Meals and refreshments.
Boat trip on Loch Ness (Easter to October only)
Accommodation
Your tour does not include accommodation in the price. By giving you a choice of accommodation it allows you to choose your budget, stay in smaller places and get closer to the local people. This also means you help to sustain the communities you visit in the long term. Choose a hotel, B&B or a hostel and we will book it for you.
For more information on accommodation and prices click here
*NB On occasions, when villages we stay in have events on, accommodation can be scarce and expensive so we may use other locations for your accommodation on the tour. We will always inform you of this when this is necessary.
Discount Price
Students, Seniors over 60 and Children between 5 and 16 (we regret we do not carry children under 5 years old)
Important Information
Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to take nature walks we recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour.
Scotland can be a wet place!! Accommodation on this tour is dispersed around Inverness.
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| Here are the latest customer photographs from this tour - click an image for enlargement and slideshow. |
Two days in the Highlands
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Marie Bailleul/Simon Schulz
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To Inverness and Back
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Carissa
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Wonderful Trip in Highland
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Phoebe Fong
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Stunning and incredible tour
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Iat Ka Lei
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Loch Ness/Inverness/Highlands
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Erin Campbell
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Aye to the Highlands
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Rishik Dutta
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Day 1 You will depart Edinburgh and head north across the River Forth towards the Highlands. A short stop in Dunkeld is followed by a walk along the River Tay or perhaps at the nearby Hermitage, before you head for the holiday town of Pitlochry for lunch. If you take a quick lunch then there will also be the option to visit the local whisky distillery. From here the tour now takes you past Blair Castle into the Cairngorm National Park, where you will spend some time taking in the majesty of this amazing area, deep within the ancient Caledonian Pine Forests of the Rothiemurchus Estate. You then continue north and arrive at your destination of Inverness, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation. The evening is free for you to explore the capital of the Highlands.
Day 2 After a leisurely breakfast you will be picked up from your accommodation in Inverness and explore the surrounding countryside en route to Loch Ness. Here you have the chance to either take a boat trip along the loch with great views of Urquhart Castle or stay on shore and visit the impressive ruins of the castle, overlooking the loch. You will spend your lunchtime on the southern shore of the loch in the charming village of Fort Augustus. The Caledonian Canal, which links the lochs of the Great Glen, dominates the town and makes a great place to relax and watch the boats sail by. You now continue south past Ben Nevis and Fort William to Glencoe. This haunting glen was the scene of a terrible massacre in 1692, where many of the Clan Macdonald were slaughtered. The return journey continues over the wild and remote Rannoch Moor and into the countryside around Stirling, before finally reaching our starting point of Edinburgh. Arrive approx. 19.00.
Photography Credits: Visit Britain, Visit Scotland, Britainonview, Mike Hasted, Luke Sheppard, Ingrid Rasmussen, Pawel Libera, Tony Pleavin, Craig Easton, David Angel, Martin Brent, Bob Berry, Paul Watts |
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Posted by Pattie Midgett on 20/04/2013
It was great, views of Glencoe and Loch Ness were super. We were really impressed by our guide/driver Mav (I hope I spelled his name right). The information he gave on the visited places and Scotland's history exceeded any expectations. Many thanks to him and Rabbies!!!
Posted by Sergey Sankov on 19/04/2013
Mike did a fantastic job. He has good command over the Scottish history. My 7 year old son enjoyed his company.
Posted by Biraja Satpathy on 14/04/2013
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. Doug, our tour guide, did a phenomenal job explaining each destination. Moreover, his knowledge of the country's history was superb. I would highly recommend Doug as he did an outstanding job!!!
Posted by Robert Cummings on 09/04/2013
My mum and I enjoyed every bit of the tour. Audrey was an amazing, enthusiastic, motivated, happy, helpful and brilliant guide, and I would recommend any one to go on tour with Rabbies and Audrey. Audrey also understood how to keep everybody interested and is a great story-teller. She held appropriate breaks, and always made sure that everyone were alright. Also fantastic B&B.
Posted by Christina Long on 02/04/2013
Having been on many tours around the world, through Europe, China, Egypt etc, I always notice how the tour guide plays an important part in what I remember and enjoy. Liam was friendly, polite and very accommodating, there is no question that he made the biggest contribution towards how much my friends and I enjoyed our short tour.
Posted by Dylan Rayen on 25/03/2013
we would like to say "Thank you" to Mav for making this tour overall enjoyable. My friend and I appreciated not only his knowledge and passion for the tour, but the stories, discussions and experiences we shared and had in common.
Posted by Anke Gilpatrick on 20/03/2013
I always enjoy the history about the various places and about Scotland as a whole. I thought Karen portrayed these stories beautifully and had me absolutely captivated. Also, the scenery was amazing and we had fantastic weather.
Posted by Elin Nordberg on 14/12/2012
I am from India and always wanted to explore the Scottish Highlands. So off we went and what a trip it was! The best part of it was our driver cum guide Duncan or Dunc!...Marvellous lad...he kept telling us local folklore...places to eat...funny incidents...the guy simply made our trip. The places too are so scenic and breathtaking...a must go for anyone visiting this heavenly place.
Posted by Rishik Dutta on 06/11/2012
Unforgettable 2 days trip with our guide Mackenzie. Everything was organized on the highest level. My wife and I wish to express gratitude to the best guide that we have ever had - Mackenzie Dalrymplе. His personalized, friendly, open attitude to all members of the group, his stories, his careful driving and amazing ability to play the bagpipe are great. Thanks for all to Mackenzie!!
Posted by Vladislav on 29/10/2012
Eddie was an absolute delight. Couldn't have asked for a better guide. Funny, knowledgeable, pragmatic, flexible, and a superb driver. I would sign up for another tour with him any time.
Posted by Martha Debs on 29/10/2012
The best part about the tour had to be mac playing the pipe for us atop a little hillock. :). It was just amazing. He was an amazing guide to have around.
Posted by Simran Simran on 11/10/2012
We were only two persons on the tour but we were made to fell welcome as if we were many. The history of Scotland and the music was something we will never forget,
Posted by Marilyn Barden on 10/10/2012
Thanks Peter for being such a great guide. We were amazed the way you could tell such great stories and drive down those narrow roads of Glen Affric at the same time. We should talk about all the Scots who helped to build Canada during and just after confederation. Cheers.
Posted by Peter and Denise on 02/10/2012
I'm writing to advise prospective visitors of what a wonderful tour Rabbes and especially tour guide Mike provide. Mike presented a very comprehensive history of the various sites we were visiting or passing by. Mike was also knowledgeable about the geology and culture of the area. He did this all in an entertaining fashion while driving the very comfortable 16 passenger Mercedes tour bus like a pro. I highly recommend the Rabbes 2 day Highland tour! Robert Reeg
Posted by Robert Reeg on 01/10/2012
it's very causual and relaxed tour, stopping at where the view is best to look at, just like a family tour.
Posted by Wenwei Li on 10/09/2012
My friend and I loved the entire experience; perfect amount of stops and attractions for 2 days, our driver (Euan) was outstanding in terms of information and entertainment, loved the B&B we were booked in at the Inverness stop.
Posted by . Brillantes on 03/09/2012
We wouldn't have wanted to experience the highlands of Scotland any other way. Starting when he picked us in Edinburgh on Saturday morning to when he dropped us off again the following evening, Jamie was the consummate Scottish tour guide and gentleman, including his fiery red hair, his authentic Scottish accent and dress, and his seemingly bottomless wealth of knowledge about Scottish history, culture and geography, much of which he had attained not from books, but from running, cycling and swimming all over Scotland as a sports enthusiast! He had something interesting to tell us everywhere we went, and his stories and explanations were always perfectly timed to coincide right with our arrival at some interesting historical spot, after which he played a fitting bit of Scottish music that complemented what we had just seen, experienced or been told - he even played "I Would Walk 500 Miles" by the Proclaimers when we were pulling back into Rabbie's in Edinburgh! My buddies Armin, Leo and I had a phenomenal time, and the others on the tour with us all said the same. We hope Jamie's well, and if you're gonna do the tour, do it with Jamie!
Posted by David Allen Martin II on 30/08/2012
I liked everything. Our driver/guide, Ross, was really nice and knows a lot about the region. I will definitely take another tour with Rabbies in the future.
Posted by Fernanda A de Faria on 29/08/2012
Been with Rabbies two times before, but I have to recommend everyone to go on the longer trips of two days and more. Tour guide Pete was just fantastic, had lovely sidetrips and an awesome sense of humour. Even with that story of the Three Sisters (sorry Pete, had to remind you of that. Call it revenge for the Belgium-joke :P), the long trips between resting points were filled with wee bits of information, tips for films, whisky, restaurants and anecdotes. The tour itself is, of course, ab-so-lu-te-ly beautiful, and we can honestly say that 'no', it's not always raining in West-Scotland. And while there were still no photographs taken of the monster in the lake (just keep trying everyone), I'm proud of the red squirrel-photographs. Happy days! Lizzy
Posted by Lizzy Van Belle on 27/08/2012
Emily was the best part - a true Scotswoman with a talent for story-telling and making history come alive, while navigating the narrow roads expertly.
Posted by Melody Tan on 27/08/2012
we would like to say "Thank you" to Mav for making this tour overall enjoyable. My friend and I appreciated not only his knowledge and passion for the tour, but the stories, discussions and experiences we shared and had in common.
Posted by Anke Gilpatrick on 20/03/2013
I always enjoy the history about the various places and about Scotland as a whole. I thought Karen portrayed these stories beautifully and had me absolutely captivated. Also, the scenery was amazing and we had fantastic weather.
Posted by Elin Nordberg on 14/12/2012
Eddie was an absolute delight. Couldn't have asked for a better guide. Funny, knowledgeable, pragmatic, flexible, and a superb driver. I would sign up for another tour with him any time.
Posted by Martha Debs on 29/10/2012
The best part about the tour had to be mac playing the pipe for us atop a little hillock. :). It was just amazing. He was an amazing guide to have around.
Posted by Simran Simran on 11/10/2012
We were only two persons on the tour but we were made to fell welcome as if we were many. The history of Scotland and the music was something we will never forget,
Posted by Marilyn Barden on 10/10/2012
it's very causual and relaxed tour, stopping at where the view is best to look at, just like a family tour.
Posted by Wenwei Li on 10/09/2012
My friend and I loved the entire experience; perfect amount of stops and attractions for 2 days, our driver (Euan) was outstanding in terms of information and entertainment, loved the B&B we were booked in at the Inverness stop.
Posted by . Brillantes on 03/09/2012
I liked everything. Our driver/guide, Ross, was really nice and knows a lot about the region. I will definitely take another tour with Rabbies in the future.
Posted by Fernanda A de Faria on 29/08/2012
Emily was the best part - a true Scotswoman with a talent for story-telling and making history come alive, while navigating the narrow roads expertly.
Posted by Melody Tan on 27/08/2012