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Loch Ness Tour: Scenic Highlands Adventure
5.0
42 Ratings
Edinburgh
Explore Scotland’s stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands. Discover history, nature, and adventure.
Explore Scotland’s stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands. Discover history, nature, and adventure.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Callander - The first stop of the day for refreshments will be in the charming highland town of Callander.
- Glencoe - A visit to Glencoe, the site of the historic Glencoe Massacre, will allow for a break to stretch and capture photos of Scotland’s most renowned glen. Its breathtaking beauty is sure to impress.
- Fort William - As the…
- Callander - The first stop of the day for refreshments will be in the charming highland town of Callander.
- Glencoe - A visit to Glencoe, the site of the historic Glencoe Massacre, will allow for a break to stretch and capture photos of Scotland’s most renowned glen. Its breathtaking beauty is sure to impress.
- Fort William - As the journey continues north, the route passes through Fort William, nestled in the shadow of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in Britain.
- Fort Augustus - Located at the southern end of Loch Ness, the historic village of Fort Augustus offers around 2 hours to enjoy lunch or stroll along the Caledonian Canal, observing the diverse boats navigating the locks. There is also an opportunity to purchase tickets for a one-hour cruise to spot the legendary monster on the mysterious waters of Loch Ness.
- Pitlochry - The final refreshment stop will be in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, a favorite of Queen Victoria and Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson.
What's Included
- Services of your Driver-Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Services of your Driver-Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Meals and Refreshments
- Loch Ness 1 Hour Cruise. Can be purchased on the day: Adult £18.00, Concession £18.0, Child £13.00.
- Meals and Refreshments
- Loch Ness 1 Hour Cruise. Can be purchased on the day: Adult £18.00, Concession £18.0, Child £13.00.
Additional Information
Starting from Edinburgh, the journey takes you into the picturesque Trossachs National Park, with a chance to enjoy morning refreshments in the charming Highland town of Callander. The tour then proceeds through the remote Rannoch Moor, one of Europe’s last untouched wilderness areas. A stop in Glencoe offers opportunities for photographs amidst its…
Starting from Edinburgh, the journey takes you into the picturesque Trossachs National Park, with a chance to enjoy morning refreshments in the charming Highland town of Callander. The tour then proceeds through the remote Rannoch Moor, one of Europe’s last untouched wilderness areas. A stop in Glencoe offers opportunities for photographs amidst its dramatic landscapes and storied history.
Continuing through Fort William with the majestic Ben Nevis towering above, the route follows the Great Glen Canal to Fort Augustus at the southern tip of Loch Ness. Here, there is approximately 2 hours to explore the town and enjoy lunch. Tickets for a 1-hour cruise on the loch are also available for purchase.
After departing Loch Ness, the journey continues through the Grampian Mountains and across the expansive ‘Monarch of the Glen’ country to the Victorian town of Pitlochry, where there will be time for evening refreshments.
As the tour heads south towards Edinburgh, enjoy views of the Forth Rail Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
Location
Howies Restaurant
Waterloo Place
Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please check in 15 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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400kseniag
Jan 12, 2025
Gary Mulholland is an absolute star - Gary Mulholland is an outstanding tour guide. We, a family of 4, greatly enjoyed everything, Gary gave us so much information on all the things we were visiting, was incredibly interesting to talk with and just generally loves and breathes Scotland. So much care and effort are put into these tours.
Highly recommend! This tour was one of the best decisions ever made. And we were super lucky to have Gary as our guide!
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Mi8013
Dec 6, 2024
An unforgettable Experience - From the moment we arrived we knew, that this tour would be special! The van was spacious , clean and Mercedes! But the highlight was Fionn our driver-guide who told us everything about scottish history, music, whiskey distilleries. So rare to find someone to love his job and his country so much , that he makes people from other countries love Scotland as well ! Yes, Scotland is a wonderful country, we will visit again and thanks to Fionn, we loved it!!
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Clarapa7233mq
Nov 27, 2024
Amazing experience - Perfect tour to discover thé Highlands ! We had an amazing time with Fionn who had very interesting comments about the Highlands and the history of scotland ! Thanks again to Fionn it was awesome ! Would recommend the experience 100% !!
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Consuelo776
Nov 16, 2024
Great tour to discover Scotland - Wonderful option to discover Scottish landscape and nature. The tour leader was great and gave a lot of information, funny with lot of stories to tell.
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765verrenc
Nov 13, 2024
Great and fun tour! - Overall, we really enjoyed the whole tour and were able to see all the places we wanted to for a good amount of time. We also had a blast with our tour guide, Jamie, who was really friendly, funny, and was able to explain all the tour sites we saw very well. We had a great time and learned a lot about not just the Highlands but also Scotland and its culture. As a group of exchange students, this was very valuable to us! We don't really have any complaints and we really enjoyed the "privacy" we had and the mini coach was very comfortable to be in throughout the day.
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I7671xbtaylorw
May 14, 2023
Incredible! - Our tour was amazing. Marco was a great tour guide and driver, so knowledgable and fun! He pointed out places of interest along the way and played Scottish music. We had a great time, would definitely recommend if you're looking for a day trip from Edinburgh to see the Highlands!
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Barbarapp5608oi
May 9, 2023
12 hours in the Highlands - Me and my husband thought we were not fans of guided tours, but since we had only 3 days to spend in Scotland that seemed to be the best option. I have to admit this was absolutely great and I am so happy we booked it! We got to see many many things and our guide Marco was great fun and knew a great deal about pop culture too!
I'd definitely recommend this tour, especially if yours is a short stay: the tours are designed to let you make the most of it while fully enjoying the stunning landscapes. Thank you! Great experience!
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Daydream60947145005
Apr 29, 2023
Amazing day! Highly recommend - We went on the trip to Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands.
The meeting spot was easy to find and we got a very warm welcome from our Scottish driver, John. He had a big smile on his face and already made some good jokes.
John guided us through the day in a very calm and safe way, whilst making funny jokes or small conversation. He had a lot of interesting stories to tell about his country. You could tell that he loved the area.
John knew the area very well and made sure we saw the best spots. He helped us change the route a bit so we could see Loch Lubnaig. That was really the highlight of the day! Loch Lubnaig was so much more beautiful than Loch Ness. But we loved the whole trip and all the different spots.
John made sure we had time to spend on our own and made desiscions about the route with the group. He made sure we would stay ahead of the crowd as much as possible.
We loved the spots that we saw and the route was beautiful. It is a long day of driving so make sure you pack some snacks and water. You do stop regularly, so you can buy drinks or food. But its nice for on the road to have some snacks as well.
We saw the trip on a folder in our hotel The Hampton Inn. We liked that it was a family business. They also have small busses (max 16 people) which we liked because you can move faster and see places more up close. We also liked that they made sure we and the company would care about the environment we drove through. We also thought the price was very good for such a full day of sightseeing in the Highlands.
Thank you John and the rest of the team for an amazing day! It truly was the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh and we will definitely recommend your company!
Greetings,
Jesse and Lola
The Netherlands
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_o5166uo
Apr 19, 2023
The tour is amazing - We had an amazing tour through many beautiful places and thankfully our driver-guide was James, because he was super funny and he was also very informative about what we saw. I recommend this tour for sure
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O115ehmirap
Nov 10, 2024
Comfortable, varied trip! With limited time, a good way to get out into nature (but not fully into it) - I had 4 days in Edinburgh and decided that I wanted to see more of Scotland, last minute booked a tour the night before it. With limited time and no car/driver’s license, this is the easiest and most varied way to get out into nature that I can think of - lakes (lochs), hills, fog, lovely forests and colourful grass and trees (autumn is a great time to go, only problem is it gets dark early). I didn’t go on the ferry at Loch Ness to have more time on shore, and i recommend you do that too! The ferry ride seemed short and overpriced - I recommend grabbing a coffee and sitting in a pretty spot on shore instead!
Overall, great experience, I am happy I got to see another side of Scotland and grateful for this tour for making it accessible!!
More details (for those who are curious)
Pros:
-According to my driver (Michael, who would want me to clarify he’s from Glasgow, not the “dark side” aka Edinburgh, as he joked) the tours run even if only one person books. No risk of your your getting cancelled the morning because if a lack of people!!
-Again, very varied nature. Towns, hills, forests, lakes. You see it all on stops and from the bus. Also many sheep and horses along the way (that you see from a distance)!! I think we even passed some highland cows.
-Comfortable, clean bus. USB port chargers.
-A good number of stops! My tour was 7 stops, with the shortest being 5 minutes, the longest 1.5 hours. Always time for photos and a stretch (and souvenirs and snacks!)
Cons:
-This is a con for all tours of this sort, nothing to do with this company (which I highly recommend): freedom. If you want to stay a little longer somewhere, hike, sit for a while and really take in the scenery, you may find yourself rushed. 12 hours *flew by*. Lots of time to enjoy scenery from the bus, but not as much outside it if you’re an outdoorsy or atmospheric person. If you want to be one with nature, you’re going to have to sink in more time and planning to travel solo!!
-If you’re hoping for in depth history, you probably won’t get that here. Our guide provided some fun facts and anecdotes, shared some songs, but it wasn’t quite as in-depth as let’s say a historical walking tour or a lecture.
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