Inverness Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

There are many different ways you can get to Inverness with the best option depending on where in the UK you're travelling from.

Trains are a fast and reliable way to travel to Inverness, especially if you're coming from nearby cities in Scotland.

You can also fly into Inverness Airport if you're coming from a destination that's further away like London or Dublin.

You also have the option of driving to Inverness and making the most of the beautiful Scottish scenery. 

There are a few ways to travel from Glasgow to Inverness but the best way is by catching the train. The total train journey comes to just over 3 hours and is one of the cheapest options.

Alternatively, you can drive the 272km from Glasgow to Inverness with the option being quicker than catching the train. If you're after the cheapest option then you catch the bus from Glasgow to Inverness with tickets starting from £26.

Yes, Inverness is located in the Scottish Highlands and is often said to be the gateway to the Highlands and its capital. 

Inverness enjoys a moderate sea climate with more rainy days than sunny days throughout the year.

The wettest months of the year are October, November, and December, however, the average rainfall is only around 900mm. 

This riverside city is actually known to be one of the coldest with February dropping to minimum temperatures below freezing but summers are usually nice and warm, coming to a top of around 20°C. 

The best time to visit Inverness is usually between the months of April and August as the days are often sunny and the temperatures are high.

While these months are considered the peak season (especially the summer months), it's still worth visiting Inverness during this time as you're less likely to be hindered by excessive rainfall.

If you want to avoid the crowds, opt for travelling in September or October. 

What you should pack for a trip to Inverness largely depends on the activities you want to do on your holiday.

Regardless of when you travel, you should always bring appropriate wet weather clothing such as waterproof jackets, long pants, coats, gumboots, or other sturdy footwear, as Inverness is known to be rainy all year round.

You should also pack an umbrella, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, a day bag (so you can pack any essentials you might need when you're out exploring), and a reusable drink bottle.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.