Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

Embark on a thrilling day trip from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands. Explore Loch Ness, Glen Coe, and Cairngorms National Park, and uncover the mysteries of the Loch Ness Monster. Discover ancient castles, learn about Scottish history, and capture breathtaking views on this unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Taste Perthshire - As we head north the first stop of the day is at this charming location nestled in the heart of Perthshire - a wonderful place for a refreshment stop and the chance to meet and feed Highland coo!
  • Cairngorms National Park - Through the Cairngorms and the wild wilderness. The Cairngorms are home to some of the highest peaks…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local live driver guide who will share stories and history throughout the day
  • Panoramic windows
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle Tour, £28 cash
  • Gratuities
  • Children under 3 years not accepted- valid ID may be required at check in
Additional Information

Engage in a tour from Edinburgh that’s packed with breathtaking landscapes, intriguing lore and historical marvels. Venture to the Scottish Highlands, soak in the magnificent scenes of the Cairngorms National Park and embark on a boat tour of the renowned Loch Ness in the hope of spotting the elusive Loch Ness Monster amidst touring the remains of…

Location
1 Parliament Square
Parliament Square
Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 07:45
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katerinan890
Oct 30, 2024
An amazing day trip! - The Highlands Day Tour was amazing!! Our tour guide/driver, Hugh, was such a friendly guy. He told us lots about the Scottish history and showed us many fantastic locations. The views and scenery were breathtaking! I highly recommend the tour to anyone who is keen to experience the highlands and only has a day to do so.
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Relax30041950388
Oct 30, 2024
I recommend this tour for anyone visiting Scotland in few days, you have to see the beauty of highland and loch ness . . - It was memorable day made by jamei our guide tour, the beauty of nature of highland was all the way in our road heading towards north.
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Jeremy_s
Oct 21, 2024
Unforgettable Tour of the Highlands - Had a great time during this adventure into the Highlands! Our Tour Guide and Driver were VERY knowledgeable and kept the pace and excitement of the Tour very well. I was happy with the way that they broke up the LONG bus ride with frequent stops and visits to different Sites along the way. This was well-planned and an amazing investment in an experience that I won't forget.
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Safari25263804775
Oct 20, 2024
Great day trip - Terry and Chris did an excellent job showing us the highlands. We really appreciated Terry's story telling. She really went above and beyond giving us tips on everything from things to do to local snacks. Chris is an excellent driver and did a wonderful job getting us everywhere (it was a 12 hour day). We were able to see everything we wanted to see and more.
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Kilroy164
Oct 13, 2024
Superb - This was an absolutely outstanding experience. We got to see, and more importantly learn about, a great deal of the Scottish highlands. Our guide Keith was excellent. He was knowledgeable, affable, and funny. He was also very keen to make sure we all had a positive experience. He gave very clear instructions when necessary and kept us on time. He provided excellent recommendations for things to do at each stop. He told wonderful stories, and played songs relevant to them and the locations. He also took care to accommodate our mobility challenged group member as much as possible. AND he made a special stop so we could feed a trio of hairy coos (which my wife was VERY excited to do). A wonderful experience and I cannot recommend it enough.
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T4482kxdavidf
Oct 13, 2024
Excellent trip to Scottish highlands - Our trip was amazing and our guide Keith made the day with a lot of knowledge jokes and made the day a really enjoyable experience. If you are looking to see the Scottish countryside this is the tour for you. The boat ride on Loch Ness was a smooth ride with great hot chocolate and whiskey. We made plenty of stops to get out and stretch your legs so you don’t feel like you have been in a coach all day. Keith pointed out filming location of Harry Potter, James Bond, and the outlander.
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Tfdeluna
Oct 2, 2024
Amazing experience - It was a beautiful experience seeing those landmarks of Scotland. The Scottish highlands is so gorgeous, i was awestruck!!Thanks to our knowledgeable guide Terry and our driver, Allan, who were so good in managing the group, giving us invaluable information abt the history, condensed i believe, of Scotland. Terry, you are just perfect for your job, way to go!! Happy birthday again Allan!!
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Clementine_d
Sep 16, 2024
It was really good !!... - It was really good !! Beautiful trip with nice guide. I recommend this tour ! Beautiful landscapes...
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Happiness10517527010
Sep 3, 2024
The Scottish Highlands l, Loch Ness and Glencoe Tour - The Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe tour provided by Highland Experience Tours was absolutely marvelous. The tour covers about all major must visit spots in the Highlands. The trip lasts for 13 hours but don't worry, the coach has enough stops to stretch your legs and collect your goodies or go to washrooms. Our tour guide/coach driver Mr.Keith was absolutely the best guide and driver anyone could ask for during the tour. He kept us busy with his jokes and games. You won't be able to sleep even if you want to because he is that entertaining and enthusiastic. So if you get the option to choose the guide, I will wholeheartedly say go for Keith, he is the best.
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Kathleen_j
Sep 3, 2024
Awesome day - Paul S was an absolute awesome driver and guide. Everyone enjoyed themselves plus his humor was an added bonus. Great job! Highly recommend him.
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From $74
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).