Loch Ness Private Experience
Discover the Highlands at Your Own Pace
Step away from crowded buses and fixed itineraries and enjoy a truly personal journey through Loch Ness and the surrounding Highlands. This private, fully tailored experience is led by Major Steve Leslie (Ret’d), an experienced mountaineer and expert guide with a deep knowledge of the local landscape, history, and hidden gems that most visitors never see.
“I had a fantastic day’s hiking with Steve and Your Guide in Tweed tours. Steve has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the area and took us to some stunning spots around Loch Ness and further afield. He tailored the trip perfectly; I’ll definitely return!” – Jude (London)
Meet Your Guide
Steve has been walking Scotlands mountains and coasts for over 50 years. As a qualified mountain leader (Summer) and ski leader, Steve is keen to share his passion with clients for everything outdoors. His 34 years Military service allowed him to deliver a number of overseas expeditions with service personnel. Semi retired he also delivers week long walking holidays with Hidden Hebrides and in what spare time he has he delivers Duke of Edinburgh expeditions to a number of schools across Scotland.
Your Day, Your Way – Every experience is designed around you.
Personalised Tours, Unforgettable Moments
Your Day, Your Way
Every experience is designed around you.
Your day may include a mix of:
- Gentle low-level hill walks, suitable for all ages and abilities
- A visit to Loch Ruthven Nature Reserve – peaceful and rich in wildlife
- Time at Dores Beach, with sweeping views across Loch Ness
- The dramatic Falls of Foyers
- Optional visit to the Loch Ness Visitor Centre
- A stop in Fort Augustus for classic Highland fish and chips
There’s no rush, no fixed schedule, just a carefully guided day at a pace that suits you.
Your Guide – Major Steve Leslie (Ret’d)
Private Experience
This is a fully private tour for your group only, giving you:
- Complete flexibility
- A more relaxed, enjoyable pace
- The freedom to explore what interests you most
- A personal, high-quality experience away from large tour groups
Investment
£650 per group (up to 6 guests). If your group is bigger than 6 people, please let us know.
Your experience includes:
- Private guiding throughout the day
- A fully bespoke itinerary
- Transport for the duration of your trip
- Collection and drop-off within the Inverness area
Not included:
- Entry fees (for optional attractions that may have entry costs)
- Food and drink
Best value when shared between 4–6 guests.
A Different Way to Experience Loch Ness
This is not a standard tour, it’s a carefully crafted Highland experience, designed around you, guided by expertise, and delivered at a pace that lets you truly take it all in.
Book Your Experience
Ready to explore Inverness and Loch Ness the right way?
To arrange your private day, simply get in touch:
