Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

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12 hours (approximately)
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Enjoy a unique experience visiting some of the most charming places in Scotland: Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Great Glen and, of course, Loch Ness. This is the best value for money tour you can book in Scotland!

What's Included

Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Ticket Loch Ness Cruise; £20.00 Adult /£18.00 senior(over 60) /£13.00 Child 4 to 15/ Free younger 4
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

* 190 High Street. Please look for our guide at the top of the Old Fishmarket Close, between Burgers&Beers and @pizza restaurant. * Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time. We cannot wait for you if you're late.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will arrive at Rannoch Moor, surrounded by mountainous landscapes, lochs and valleys. We will stop in one of the most beautiful and magical valleys in Scotland, Glencoe Valley, where the bloody massacre of the MacDonald clan took place. You will be able to take some great photos of The Three Sisters and also try to spot some of the famous scenery from famous films such as Harry Potter and James Bond.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    (Optional stop) If we have time, we will make a quick stop at this viewpoint to enjoy the incredible views of a variety of lochs, forests and mountains.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Three Sisters

    We will make another quick stop to admire the Three Sisters, three unusual rock formations. The pointy ridges are named Gearr Aonach (short ridge), Aonach Dubh (black ridge) and Beinn Fhada (long ridge).

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Fort Augustus

    We will then continue with our trip to Loch Ness and pass through Fort William. The Caledonian Canal and the Fort Augustus lock system will be our next destination. There will be plenty of time to visit the canal and to go on the Loch Ness cruise if you choose to do so. Don’t forget your camera! From this viewpoint you can get some amazing shots of the lake and its landscape. The ticket for the one hour cruise on Loch Ness is not included in the price of the day trip (ticket price for clients of LochNessBus.com is: £18 adults / £11 children from 5 to 15 years old / £ 16.00 students and senior citizens - over 60). There is no family discount available. Payment for the attractions may only be made in card in order to be able to get the group discount. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The cruise will not be available on 26th December.

    2 hours 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Commando Monument

    After leaving Loch ness, we will make our way to the Commando Memorial, a monument dedicated to brave soldiers in World war Two. From here, if the mist allows, you can see the magnificent Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Pitlochry

    Our journey will continue on Cairngorms National Park. Loch Lagann and Ardverikie Castle will be some of the places we will see on our way to Pitlochry. This village is full of beautiful Victorian houses and will be our last stop before our return to Edinburgh. You will have time to enjoy a drink in one of its many pubs.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Edinburgh

    On our journey back to Edinburgh you will be able to enjoy the change in scenery between the Highlands and the Lowlands and also see the 19th century Forth railway bridge that crosses the Firth of Forth, yet another of Scotland’s contributions to the World Heritage List. Once back in the Edinburgh there will still be time for us to offer you sometips on how to spend your time in Scotland’s capital city.

    1 minute • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by LochNessBus.com

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Cancellation Policy

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

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