Active tours in Inverness

When is best to visit Inverness?
For active Inverness tours Scotland, we generally recommend late April to early October. May, June and September balance long days, comfortable hiking temperatures and good inverness highland tours availability, while July and August are busier but ideal for festivals and family travel.

Can I do an Isle of Skye tour from Inverness without a car?
Yes. Our Highlands & Isle of Skye rail journeys and selected tours from inverness to isle of skye use scenic train lines and local transfers, combined with guided day excursions or self-guided hikes once you’re there.

Do your Inverness vacation packages include accommodation and luggage transfers?
They do. Every Macs Adventure itinerary in Scotland includes handpicked accommodations, daily luggage transfers on linear routes, detailed route notes and maps in our app, and access to our 24/7 on-trip support team.

Inverness has a cool maritime climate, with hiking season typically running April–October.

April - May – Longer days, spring greenery, cooler temps (highs around mid-50s °F), generally quieter trails and better availability.

June - August – Warmest months (highs in the 60s °F), peak season for inverness vacation packages and higher occupancy. Great for festivals and a livelier vibe.

September - early October – Fall colors, comfortable hiking temps, slightly calmer after summer but still good services.

For first-timers, the Great Glen Way into Inverness is our top pick for a hiking tour from Inverness, with options to add a loch ness tour from Inverness or Isle of Skye tour.

If you’d like less point-to-point walking, pair the Edinburgh to Inverness Escape with our Grand Tour of Scotland Rail and Hike tour for the ultimate Scotland Highland tour from Inverness.

Macs Adventure is all about active travel led by you. You get the freedom of independent travel with the reassurance that a Scotland expert has already done the research, tested the routes, and is there for you if you need help.