Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh
Overview
Go on a fantastic tour from Edinburgh to explore the legendary myths of Loch Ness and enjoy the diverse range of Scottish Highland scenery. Drive through the forests and rivers of Highland Perthshire and get a glimpse of dramatic Glen Coe – the site of the Massacre of Glencoe. See Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, and enjoy a locally sourced and freshly made picnic lunch before taking in magnificent views of the Forth Bridge.
Inclusions
- Local Scottish English Speaking Guide
- Picnic lunch - freshly made & locally sourced valued at £4.50. Drink not included.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland
Pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, Rob Roy country
Stop At: Callander, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
Enjoy a comfort stop in Callander, a small highland town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
We drive through Fort William passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen.
Stop At: Loch Ness Region, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
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 50 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Cairngorms National Park, PH22 1QH Scotland
We journey past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park.
Stop At: Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry KY11 1HP Scotland
Pass by the infamous Forth Bridge on our way back in to Edinburgh.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland
Pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, Rob Roy country
Stop At: Callander, Callander, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland
Enjoy a comfort stop in Callander, a small highland town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glencoe, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
We drive through Fort William passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen.
Stop At: Loch Ness Region, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
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 50 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Cairngorms National Park, PH22 1QH Scotland
We journey past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park.
Stop At: Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Forth Bridge, North Queensferry KY11 1HP Scotland
Pass by the infamous Forth Bridge on our way back in to Edinburgh.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 back the tour for late arrivals.
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility difficulties
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
danielmF5197WE
May 2022
Good fun, Steve was great and the views were amazing. The boat tour also offered stunning views of loch Ness.
Good fun, Steve was great and the views were amazing. The boat tour also offered stunning views of loch Ness.Ali22H
May 2022
We enjoyed the views whilst in the coach. Steve was very nice, informative and helpful. Boat cruise was wonderful.
We enjoyed the views whilst in the coach. Steve was very nice, informative and helpful. Boat cruise was wonderful.Jacob C
May 2022
Steve was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the area and the tour. He was very professional. Absolutely loved that he had a playlist of Scottish music on the bus!
Steve was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the area and the tour. He was very professional. Absolutely loved that he had a playlist of Scottish music on the bus!879ethanf
May 2022
Steve the legend, was great fun and insightful history along the way, with amazing destinations. Cheers Steveo
Steve the legend, was great fun and insightful history along the way, with amazing destinations. Cheers Steveol0chlannw
May 2022
Steve is a legend, had very informative stories and facts about the history of Scotland and is an all round top bloke
Steve is a legend, had very informative stories and facts about the history of Scotland and is an all round top blokekarolineg970
May 2022
It was a great tour! We were very lucky and had fantastic weather. Our guide Calum was very likeable and told us a lot of interesting stories and we took enough stops to take pictures along the way. The lunch included a bread roll (you could choose between three options), a pack of potato crisps ...
It was a great tour! We were very lucky and had fantastic weather. Our guide Calum was very likeable and told us a lot of interesting stories and we took enough stops to take pictures along the way. The lunch included a bread roll (you could choose between three options), a pack of potato crisps and a shortbread cookie.