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Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.8
724 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a thrilling small group tour from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands. Discover Scotland’s stunning landscapes, search for the legendary Loch Ness monster, and enjoy a boat cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness. Book now for an unforgettable twelve-hour adventure!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Linlithgow Palace - Catch a glimpse of Linlithgow Palace - birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
- Stirling Castle - Pass by historic Stirling Castle on its rocky crags.
- National Wallace Monument - The National Wallace Monument was built to honour our great Scottish hero - William Wallace.
- Doune Castle - Doune Castle is famous for its appearance in Monty Python’s Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and Outlander.
- Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Enjoy a morning coffee stop within Scotland’s first National Park. The options here include the Highland gateway village of Callander or the mountain views at beautiful Loch Lubnaig.
- Glencoe National Nature Reserve - The notorious massacre of the MacDonald Clan was carried out amidst this beautiful and dramatic scenery on the 13th February 1692. You may recognise this part of the Highlands, used in the movie ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’. A majestic setting in any season!
- Rannoch Moor - Travel across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.
- Commando Monument - View Ben Nevis (highest mountain in Britain at 1344 m) from the famous Commando Memorial. Here you can admire the spectacular views over the rugged landscape of Lochaber.
- Ben Nevis - Enjoy views from the bus of Britain’s highest mountain at 1344 m
- Caledonian Canal - Travel alongside the Thomas Telford designed Caledonian Canal.
- Loch Ness - Stop in Fort Augustus for lunch and to explore the largest loch in Scotland either from the shore or on an optional boat cruise (own expense).
- Cairngorms National Park - As you enter the Cairngorms National Park there may be time for a short woodland walk and talk.
- Scottish Highlands - Our final stop is in the heart of the Highlands (Big Tree Country in Highland Perthshire) where you can enjoy an early evening stroll through one of the picturesque villages or a quick refreshment before the final journey home.
- Forth Road Bridge - Return to Edinburgh crossing over the river Forth.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
- Live commentary on board
- Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Join this intimate group tour (with an average composition of about 12 individuals) for a traditional one day excursion to Loch Ness. Navigate through magnificent Highland vistas, this trip is the ideal choice to explore vast areas of Scotland and possibly spot the renowned Loch Ness monster. It features remarkable Glen Coe and a possible boat tour on Loch Ness, the world’s most enigmatic body of water. This twelve-hour journey offers excellent value for money.
- Small group tour - average group size of 12 passengers
- Minimum age is 5 years old
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
- Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal
Location
Waterloo Place
This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant).
Please arrive no later than 07.45
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(724 Ratings)
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Onair51764904976
Jul 20, 2024
Great private 3-day tour of the Highlands and Isle of Skye - We had a fantastic and comfortable trip. Our tour guide, Mike, was very helpful and nice, sharing interesting knowledge about Scotland throughout the journey. He was especially good at accommodating my parents, who are older and do not speak English fluently. He tailored the tour to our needs and preferences, going above and beyond in terms of service. We managed to see a large part of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye in 3 days, including both well-known and lesser-known attractions. I would highly recommend this company and driver to anyone looking to experience Scotland.
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Agroe61
Jul 15, 2024
Fantastic tour - Our driver, Andy gave us very informative details of the places we visited. His driving skill was excellent considering that there were 3 of us who have motion sickness. We didn´t get sick on this tour. The communication with the tour operator was excellent. All of our queries were answered with added recommendations, too. Will be joining another tour and will book with them again. I highly recommend #heartofscotlandtours
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Amalfettana
Jul 9, 2024
Great Tour Company - Heart of Scotland Tours were very accomodating and efficient.,We had miscalendered the time of the tour, and Carolyn called to check on us early in the morning. Great service. I would not hesitate to recommend them!
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850gloriac
Jul 8, 2024
A memorable Scottish journey - The tour guide Keith, was amazing he took us through places with the most stunning views. Although it was raining part of the time he did not hesitate to make our journey memorable. The other travellers were fun to be with. There were many highlights with beautiful waterfalls and rugged mountains. Beaches and the world famous Pies, the ferry ride back from the Isle of Skye was very special as it had been cancelled the previous day, we were lucky it was operational for us.
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588morganw
Jul 5, 2024
A MUST do when in Edinburgh!!! - This is an amazing tour!
It takes exactly 12 hours so it is a long day, but you get to see so much of Scotland.
Our guide Callum was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about history, folklore and even threw in some personal stories to add context to certain areas.
You can add the Loch Ness boat tour for only £20 while on the bus and they take care of the booking for you. This add on was well worth it, you learn a lot about the loch (lake) and when else will you get to ride a boat and search for Nessie?
I cannot recommend taking this tour to get out of the city and see more of the beautiful country of Scotland enough!
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Megan
Jul 3, 2024
Beautiful views, informative history - My friend and I had the most lovely time on this tour! Angela was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. She did a great job pacing the trip and provided some very beautiful scenic stops. She did an amazing job relating the history of the highlands; there were audible gasps in the van during some of the more moving moments of the stories she related. In addition, her competent driving on the small and windy roads made me feel completely safe. An amazing guide; would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful day in the highlands.
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Arthur_s
Jul 2, 2024
Problem: we originally... - Problem: we originally booked tour for 6 people but 2 became sick and did not go on tour. How do we get refund for the 2 that did not come? The tour was wonderful and Angela our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and funny. We give Angela high marks for a
wonderful 12 hour tour.
Arthur Siu
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Anna_b
Jun 25, 2024
Fantastic Drive, History and Scenery - A+ Tour in Scotland! - We were staying in Edinburgh and wanted to see the Highlands and Loch Less. Now this tour gets it all in from stops for pictures in Glencoe to a cruise on Loch Ness!
Callum was an incredible tour guide. He played Gaelic music, told us history tales and stories for the whole 10 hour trip. Most of this tour is on the road and it wouldn’t be complete without a local that is so passionate and incredible! Thank you Callum - we loved meeting you and you made the tour exceptional!
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X5496ivandyk
Jun 23, 2024
5 day tour of Scotland - First class itinary, excellent guide/driver who was very knowledgeable and really added to the experience. (Euan) . Good accommodation selected by the company.
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Nick_p
Jun 22, 2024
Saw lots of Scotland in one day. - The beautiful landscapes we saw as we moved along with our trip. Our host did a great job of explaining the historical significance that connected with each of the areas
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