Journey through Scotland’s Highlands on a private whisky tour from Inverness, visiting hidden distilleries and savoring rare tastes. Unlock centuries of craft alongside breathtaking vistas on this 9-hour adventure with Secret Highlands.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; primarily seated travel with short walks at distilleries.
Wildlife
History
The Highland whisky tradition dates back centuries, with Balblair Distillery established in 1790 and Glenmorangie renowned for pioneering innovative aging processes.
Conservation
Distilleries in the Highlands increasingly adopt sustainable practices, including water recycling and peatland preservation efforts, to reduce environmental impact.
Secret Highlands
Journey through Scotland’s Highlands on a private whisky tour from Inverness, visiting hidden distilleries and savoring rare tastes. Unlock centuries of craft alongside breathtaking vistas on this 9-hour adventure with Secret Highlands.
Secret Highlands is a private tour operator based in Inverness, Scotland. The company runs full‑day private and bespoke experiences across the Scottish Highlands, focusing on nature, history and local culture. Tours typically last eight to nine hours and include the Alternative Loch Ness Circular, Heroes & Villains, The Quieter Side of Loch Ness, The Untamed North West, Whisky galore!, and a Custom Private Experience.
The Alternative Loch Ness Circular guides visitors through Glen Affric, Plodda Falls and Beauly while sharing local stories and landscape highlights. The Quieter Side of Loch Ness emphasizes calm pine woods, waterfalls, secluded viewpoints and ancient burial chambers. Heroes & Villains traces Pictish history with visits to standing stones, coastal viewpoints and historic towns such as Tain and Dornoch. The Untamed North West offers a scenic hike to bone caves, a crossing of the suspension bridge at Corrieshalloch Gorge and time in Lochinver. Whisky galore! includes visits to Glenmorangie and Balblair plus a blind tasting in Dornoch.
The Custom Private Experience allows guests to tailor an itinerary to personal interests. Secret Highlands is featured on The Adventure Collective, and its itineraries prioritize private access, local landscapes and immersive storytelling. Visitors seeking a full‑day Highland journey, whether focused on wildlife, whisky, history or remote scenery, will find clear trip descriptions and privately guided options based in Inverness. Each listed trip is offered as a private tour from Inverness, with full‑day durations, options for customization and stops at the specific landmarks described in the trip summaries and landscapes.
Base Location
Inverness, Scotland
Departure point for all listed tours
Typical Duration
8–9 hours
Full‑day private itineraries
Tours Offered
6
Private and bespoke experiences
Key Themes
Loch Ness & Highlands
Nature, history and whisky
Reserve a full-day private tour — choose Loch Ness, whisky, Pictish sites, wild northwest landscapes or build a custom itinerary today.
Book in Advance
Private tours have limited availability; secure your spot early to guarantee your adventure.
Dress in Layers
Highland weather can shift quickly—pack water-resistant layers to stay comfortable outdoors.
Plan for Moderation
Given multiple tastings, arrange safe transportation or plan to stay overnight nearby.
Bring a Camera
The scenic coastal vistas, historic distillery architecture, and moorland landscapes are highly photogenic.
Water-resistant jacket
Protects against Highland rain and coastal winds during outdoor stops.
spring|fall|winter
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for short distillery tours and walking on uneven grounds.
Camera or smartphone
Captures stunning landscapes, historic distilleries, and tasting moments.
Insect repellent
Helps manage midges common near water and forested areas during warmer months.
summer