1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh
Description
Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or take to the water on a boat cruise, in search of its elusive resident. Travel through Scotland’s most iconic scenery, from the dramatic beauty of Glen Coe to the sweeping Great Glen and the wilds of Highland Perthshire. Along the way, you might even catch a glimpse of the mighty Ben Nevis, standing tall over it all.
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Itinerary
Pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, Rob Roy country
Enjoy a comfort stop in Callander, a small highland town
We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692.
We drive through Fort William passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen.
Once in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you have the chance to take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village. Cruise is approx. 50 minutes.
We journey past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park.
Heading south, we enter Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We enjoy a stop in Pitlochry, or a similar town in the area.
Pass by the infamous Forth Bridge on our way back in to Edinburgh.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- In cases of extreme weather, the Loch Ness boat cruise may be cancelled on short notice. If you have purchased ticket for this you will be refunded.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility difficulties
Reviews(4,447)
Beautiful tour to discover the green landscapes in Scotland, lakes, castles, and especially Loch Ness. The driver-guide Done provided us with many anecdotes.
Scenically beautiful 11 hrs. Trip to Loch Ness and back with a boat trip, 8 hrs. of which were on the bus. No time for lunch or longer stops if you chose the boat tour (large boat with approx. 300 tourists) and Loch Ness is actually quite far from Edinburgh. Super many exciting and long-winded stories from the driver/guide in one, though probably not a single person on the bus understood the Scottish slang.
Fantastic experience! Everything organized to perfection and truly pleasant from beginning to end. A special thanks to Tom, an exceptional guide: knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and capable of making every moment even more interesting. Without a doubt the number one guide! Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If I could give this 0 stars, I would! The tour is 12 hours long- out of which you will spend 10 ON THE BUS. If I wanted to stare out of my window and stay indoors all the time, I would just stay at home! The tour description is very misleading. You get a 30 min stop at 10 for coffee and then you get a 1 hour stop at Loch Ness- if you choose to go in the cruise, you do not get time for lunch. How stupid is that? The next (& final) stop comes in a small town called Pitlochry and that’s 30 mins tops too. You barely get out of the bus otherwise. Better to book with another provider. No point booking this one and just spending the entire day on the bus.
We saw magnificent landscapes. We think the tour was well representative of the Highlands. There were enough stops and an extraordinary guide (Graheme) who told us many things (about the history of Scotland, about its landscapes, and legends) while driving very well!
Our guide Graeme really made our day, he knew a lot of interesting stuff about Scotland and fun facts about the places we travelled through.
The promised itinerary was fulfilled, even though we left half an hour late due to a truck breakdown.
amazing guide and amazing tour
We toured the Highlands with Connor. We had a superb day and saw magnificent landscapes. Connor is an attentive, passionate, and very pleasant guide. We recommend this experience!
Absolutely amazing day, from feeding Baxter, Honey and Hamish (the heelind coos), mesmerising views at Glen Coe, taking a boat ride alone Loch Ness and exploring beautiful Fort Augustus and on way home, pit stop at Pitlochrie, the day was 12 hours long but perfectly planned. Greg our host was so knowledgable that if I was to sit my History “O”level again (showing my age), I would feel confident I’d pass 🤗. Weather was also perfect to boot! Thank you Greg, host with the most!
