Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow
Description
Experience the Scottish Highlands on a small-group day tour from Glasgow, led by an expert local driver-guide renowned for engaging storytelling and deep local knowledge. With a maximum of 16 guests, enjoy a more relaxed journey through iconic landscapes including Glencoe, the Great Glen and Loch Ness, with time to truly appreciate each stop rather than rushing between locations. Guest reviews consistently highlight the quality of our driver-guides, praised for their knowledge, humour and ability to bring Scotland’s scenery and history to life. At Loch Ness, an optional 50 minute cruise is available on the day (subject to availability and payable locally). Guests who prefer not to join the cruise can enjoy free time in the village and along the loch shoreline instead.
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Itinerary
We stop within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park for a morning refreshment break. Enjoy views across the loch and surrounding landscapes, with time to stretch your legs and take photos before continuing north.
One of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric valleys, Glencoe is renowned for its dramatic scenery and powerful history. We stop here to allow guests to step off the minibus, take photographs, and admire the landscape while learning more about the events that shaped this famous glen.
As we travel through Fort William, there is an opportunity to view Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, through the minibus’s large panoramic windows on clear days.
Our small group stops in the historic village of Fort Augustus, located at the southern end of Loch Ness. This is our main stop of the day, allowing time to enjoy lunch, explore the village, watch boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, and take in views along the loch.
At Loch Ness, guests have the option to join an optional 50-minute cruise (available on the day and payable locally). Those who choose not to take the cruise can spend additional time exploring Fort Augustus or enjoying views along the loch.
As we travel south along the A9, passing through the Cairngorms National Park, enjoy views of wide open Highland landscapes and mountain scenery from the minibus.
We make an evening refreshment stop in the Perthshire area, offering a final opportunity to relax, stretch your legs, and enjoy the scenery before returning to Glasgow.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
- Children aged 5+ are welcome when travelling with a parent or guardian
Reviews(312)
Excellent tour! Very informative guide, who kept me informed the whole day exactly what was happening, how long it would take to get there and how long we would stay. Tour went ahead even though I was the only one who applied (up to 17 Pax possible). Absolutely stunning scenery all the way, not just at the Loch. Highly recommend.
A well organised, entertaining and informative experience with a friendly crew. The cruise seemed to be over very quickly.
Our tour guide (Alan) was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Scotland. He made us feel welcomed and had many interesting facts to share.
We are delighted you enjoyed Alan's knowledge and enthusiasm. Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! - Discover Scotland Tours
Johnny was so lovely! Incredibly knowledgeable of Scotland’s history and the region. He gave us plenty of time to explore Fort Augustus which was really great. My sister and I asked him where we could find Highland cows to pet and feed. He was kind enough to take us to a farm where we could see a cow and her babies. It was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend this tour!!
Thank you for your 5 star review and recommendation! We are so happy that you got to see highland cows and that you enjoyed Johnny's knowledge. We hope to see you again sometime! - Discover Scotland Tours
Bus is v clean & comfortable. Our driver was both amusing & helpful with his knowledge - a great day!
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you found the bus comfortable and enjoyed your driver's knowledge and sense of humour. We're glad you had a great day and hope to see you again soon! - Discover Scotland Tours
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Billy was an absolute gem — he took incredible care of our family of 12 and made sure we saw everything on our list during our Glasgow stay. His warmth, knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm made the whole experience truly special. Highly recommend. Thanks team!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased you had a great experience and that Billy took such good care of your family. He’ll be delighted to hear your lovely comments. Thanks for recommending us, and we hope to see you back in Scotland again soon! - Discover Scotland Tours
We booked a 5 day tour with Discover Scotland for our family group of 12. This was a private tour that we booked a year in advance, for a special family occasion. Laura and the team in the office were amazing, ensured the tour covered everything that we wanted to do and see and very responsive to all our questions. Our tour guide Billy was fantastic and absolutely made the tour. We were able to be flexible day to day with what we did and how long we stayed at each location. Cannot recommend Discover Scotland or Billy highly enough. I want to book and do it all again! Thanks to Billy and the team.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Laura and the team were able to help create such a special trip for your family and that everything came together. Billy will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you all back for another adventure in Scotland someday! - Discover Scotland Tours
We spent an incredible week on tour with Discover Scotland and it was an absolute blast from start to finish - breathtaking scenery, fantastic stops every step of the way! But honestly, our guide Billy is what made this trip truly unforgettable. He was unbelievably knowledgeable, hilarious, and brought every stop to life with brilliant stories and the best true Scottish banter you could ask for. He turned a great tour into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re planning to visit Scotland, there is only one way to do it - book with Discover Scotland, and if you’re lucky enough to get Billy as your guide, you’re in for an absolute treat
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic week exploring Scotland with us. Billy will be thrilled to know his knowledge, stories, and Scottish banter helped make your trip so memorable. We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another Scottish adventure in the future! - Discover Scotland Tours
Our family booked directly with Laura at Discover Scotland. She was amazing over a number of months helping us plan a very special trip through the Highlands. Then we met Billy our driver - he was incredible! Amazing knowledge, sense of humour and was very obliging and flexible along the way. Would absolutely recommend Discover Scotland! Unforgettable experience!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased that Laura could help plan your special trip and that Billy made your time in the Highlands so enjoyable. We really appreciate your recommendation and are delighted you had such an unforgettable experience. We hope to see you again in Scotland soon! - Discover Scotland Tours
Stuart was amazing, knowledgable, friendly and put us all at ease. And also a good driver. The trip is long, but very beautiful.
It is great to see that you enjoyed Stuart's knowledge and friendly guiding as well as his driving! Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again in the future. - Discover Scotland Tours
