Loch Ness, Highlands, Glencoe Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Get comfortable inside your top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and depart central Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands, stopping along the way to hear insightful commentary from your guide. The first stop is Callander, on the outskirts of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Load up on snacks or coffee (own expense), then continue the journey to the Glencoe Mountains, with commentary from your guide. Journey onward to Fort Augustus, then disembark on the shores of Loch Ness, here you will take a cruise on the loch and listen for the Loch Ness Monster “Nessie” on the sonar system. After you purchase lunch (own expense), continue your drive to Cairngorms National Park via Spean Bridge village. Take in the views of Loch Laggan and the windswept mountains, including Craig Meagaidh, where the TV series 'Monarch of the Glen' was filmed. Your tour concludes with the return drive to Edinburgh.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a small-group tour
- ✓Check off plenty of the area's highlights in just one day
- ✓Take in spectacular views of the Scottish Highlands as you travel
- ✓Try to catch a glimpse of Nessie as you cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your driver-guide takes you to their favourite stop within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park where you can grab coffee and enjoy the views.
- ✓Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
- ✓*Cruise on Loch Ness is included in your ticket Fort Augustus boasts the Caledonian Canal, which is a great spot to relax and watch the boats sail by into Loch Ness. You can search for the infamous monster on a relaxing boat cruise
- ✓We'll take a short break here in the charming village of Spean Bridge, nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. This peaceful spot offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including glimpses of Ben Nevis on a clear day. It’s the perfect place to stretch your legs, breathe in the crisp Highland air, and take in the beautiful scenery.
- ✓Gradually, the dramatic mountains soften and become cloaked in lush forest. Among the towering trees of Perthshire, you'll take a final refreshment break in Pitlochry before continuing south through the rolling hills and fertile farmlands of the Kingdom of Fife.
- ✓Your last highlight is the view of the iconic UNESCO-listed Forth Rail Bridge on your way to Edinburgh. Please note: Some tours may run in reverse You return to Edinburgh at approximately 8.00pm.
What's included
- ✓Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- ✓Admission Fee - includes 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness
- ✓The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
What's not included
- ✓Admission Fees unless specified
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Loch Ness cruise – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price.
The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
This route may be reversed on some occasions.
Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Loch Ness, Highlands, Glencoe Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Get comfortable inside your top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and depart central Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands, stopping along the way to hear insightful commentary from your guide. The first stop is Callander, on the outskirts of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Load up on snacks or coffee (own expense), then continue the journey to the Glencoe Mountains, with commentary from your guide. Journey onward to Fort Augustus, then disembark on the shores of Loch Ness, here you will take a cruise on the loch and listen for the Loch Ness Monster “Nessie” on the sonar system. After you purchase lunch (own expense), continue your drive to Cairngorms National Park via Spean Bridge village. Take in the views of Loch Laggan and the windswept mountains, including Craig Meagaidh, where the TV series 'Monarch of the Glen' was filmed. Your tour concludes with the return drive to Edinburgh.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a small-group tour
- ✓Check off plenty of the area's highlights in just one day
- ✓Take in spectacular views of the Scottish Highlands as you travel
- ✓Try to catch a glimpse of Nessie as you cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your driver-guide takes you to their favourite stop within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park where you can grab coffee and enjoy the views.
- ✓Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
- ✓*Cruise on Loch Ness is included in your ticket Fort Augustus boasts the Caledonian Canal, which is a great spot to relax and watch the boats sail by into Loch Ness. You can search for the infamous monster on a relaxing boat cruise
- ✓We'll take a short break here in the charming village of Spean Bridge, nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. This peaceful spot offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including glimpses of Ben Nevis on a clear day. It’s the perfect place to stretch your legs, breathe in the crisp Highland air, and take in the beautiful scenery.
- ✓Gradually, the dramatic mountains soften and become cloaked in lush forest. Among the towering trees of Perthshire, you'll take a final refreshment break in Pitlochry before continuing south through the rolling hills and fertile farmlands of the Kingdom of Fife.
- ✓Your last highlight is the view of the iconic UNESCO-listed Forth Rail Bridge on your way to Edinburgh. Please note: Some tours may run in reverse You return to Edinburgh at approximately 8.00pm.
What's included
- ✓Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
- ✓Admission Fee - includes 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness
- ✓The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
What's not included
- ✓Admission Fees unless specified
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Loch Ness cruise – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price.
The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
This route may be reversed on some occasions.
Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.