Alternative Loch Ness Tour: Unique Highland Exploration & Local Cuisine with Secret Highlands

Embark on a unique Loch Ness tour with Secret Highlands Travelling. Explore the stunning Highland landscape, indulge in local cuisine, and experience the thrill of the plunge pool at Plodda. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Loch Ness - Our first stop will be overlooking the magnificent Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle. We will stop here for about 10 - 15 mins for some photos and to learn about some of the amazing facts and legends that the loch is renowned for.
  • Corrimony Chambered Cairn - Before we reach Glen Affric, you will take a small detour to the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Complimentary snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

With Secret Highlands, you’ll find the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in our stunning surroundings. This unmatched excursion allows you to explore the Highlands surrounding Inverness, along with tasting the finest pastries and delicious venison burgers we have!
Our cozy groups of a maximum of 6, in our VW Caravelle, gives you the chance to deeply…

Location
Loch Ness
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Exploration815425
May 11, 2025
Brilliant day tours exploring the less travelled Scottish Highlands - I did 2 day tours with Jamie - the Alternative Loch Ness and the Untamed North West. Both days were amazing. It was great to be away from the typical tourist spots and enjoy the quieter, and really spectacular locations. The walks were very enjoyable and it seemed as though there was a breathtaking view around every corner! Jamie is a great guide - really informative and lots of fun. The Untamed North West is almost worth doing just to taste the Lochinver pies!! I can't recommend Secret Highlands highly enough, my tours with Jamie were highlights of my holiday.
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Kendrabx6798vp
Apr 22, 2025
Great Highland Experience - This was an amazing tour. We saw and experienced so much of the Highlands with our great tour guide, Jamie. He was extremely knowledgeable in the history of the area. He was funny and interesting and I highly recommend his tours.
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Kendra_b
Apr 22, 2025
We had a great time on... - We had a great time on this tour. Our guide, Jamie, was amazing. He was a wealth of knowledge, fun, entertaining and catered to what we wanted to focus on or see. I 💯 recommend this tour.
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Jennifer
Mar 5, 2025
Amazing trip - My partner and I spent a full day with Jamie and we couldn’t have asked for more. An informative, in depth and totally customisable day for us. Each and every question we had, had a well thought out clear and enthusiastic answer. Anything we wanted to do Jamie found a way to fit it in if it was even vaguely possible. Lunch was sorted with us on the way, water and snacks available when we needed. All round genuinely lovely and passionate. Well worth the day and if when we come back we will be getting in touch with him. Thank you again very much
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Slkra
Sep 21, 2024
A Perfect Day! - Found Jamie and Secret Highlands on Google. Sent an email asking about a tour with hiking for a group of six. Jamie responded with a perfect itinerary. His Mercedes van was comfortable. The scenery was outstanding. By driving past the tourist spots and traveling into the woods you truly see the Highlands. We hiked in two areas, both scenic but different. Jamie was a wealth of information regarding the history of the area. We even had time for lunch at an excellent cafe and a brief Whiskey tasting.
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Franknstone
Aug 7, 2024
Great tour with super guide - Jamie offered us a great day in the highlands and guided us through his homeland with great and interesting facts. We would do a tour with him again anytime. Nice guide with fine kilt 😅😎👌
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U8972sxcathyw
Jun 1, 2024
Jamie was our host to the Loch Ness area and from Inverness to St Andrews and Edinburgh. He was an excellent guide. - Our tour of the Loch Ness area included a short cruise, castles, great friendly dining along the way, and fun stories of history and folklore. Jamie took us off course on our way to Edinburgh to see St Andrews Course. He was accommodating and fun.
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Greg
Mar 21, 2024
Passion for Scotland Comes to Life! - Five out of five stars for Jaime Conner and his amazing tours! Jaime's genuine passion for Scotland shines through his captivating storytelling and extensive knowledge of history. Even the toughest critics, a 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old, were thoroughly impressed! We packed two full days with unforgettable adventures, exploring Loch Ness, the Falls, and the breathtaking Isle of Skye. Bravo, Jaime, for making our trip truly extraordinary!
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Karandeepb2024
Feb 14, 2024
Inverness to Ullapool - Thank you very much Jamie, Jamie guided us to explore the sight seeings in Inverness, Ullapool and Up North. We had a fab day!
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Celinemc1985un
Jan 17, 2024
The perfect tour - 10 stars. Amazing experience from start to finish. Jamie was our guide and he was incredibly friendly and delighted us with history and folk lore throughout the trip. The day was flexible and Jamie made it clear anything we wanted to stop and take photos off or ask about, just shout. He has a passion for the history and a reverence for the Scottish highlands that this beautiful landscape so clearly deserves. He made every stop feel magical and made this foreign (to us) landcsape feel approachable which made it so much more special. He also takes great pictures of you/your group!!
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From $117
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).