08:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
An overnight stay in Inverness links Glencoe, the Great Glen and Cairngorms with Loch Ness.
Guided minicoach travel, en-suite accommodation, breakfast, a cruise and Urquhart Castle admission are included; stops may change with the day's itinerary. 4.83 from 530 reviews at €377 per person for 2 days.
In our comparison: #17 of 33 in Loch Ness from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
B&B Double RoomThe page price
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed).
€377 for 2+ people
B&B Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (2 x separate single beds).
€377 for 2+ people
Hotel Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
€434 for 2+ people
Hotel Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed).
€434 for 2+ people
B&B Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).
€459
Hotel Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).
€603
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
Included and not included
Driver/guide
Overnight en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Breakfast
Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and admission to Urquhart Castle
Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Admission fees
Reviews
4.8
530 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 520 of 530
Star breakdown of all 530 ratings
5 stars
457 · 86%
4 stars
63 · 12%
3 stars
7 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
2 · 0%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the guides and Highland scenery; overnight accommodation receives mixed feedback.
Praised
Knowledgeable, humorous guides with engaging stories about Scottish history
Highland scenery and varied stops for photos and independent exploring
Comfortable small vehicles and a sociable group atmosphere
Music chosen to match the scenery and historical stories
Complaints
Some found the overnight lodging substandard, while others praised their accommodation
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 November 2022 to 13 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
(Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
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Departure
08:45 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Rabbies Trail Burners; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Discover the best of the Highlands on a 2-day small-group adventure. Stay overnight in Inverness, explore Glencoe, the Great Glen and Cairngorms, and enjoy a cruise on Loch Ness. With a friendly driver-guide and time at hidden gems most tours miss, you’ll experience both Scotland’s iconic landmarks and its off-the-beaten-path magic on this small-group trip to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
Children
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
Accessibility
Public transportation options are available nearby
All tours from Edinburgh will depart from inside the 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.
Please note tour stops and timings are for reference only and depend on the itinerary of the day as well as on group's interests, therefore cannot be guaranteed.
There are many options along the route and our itinerary is intentionally flexible so that the guide is able to decide what is best on any given day.
Tour may run in reverse for operational reasons.
Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle included in the tour price .
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.
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice
Good to know
Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Food included Breakfast
Age 5+ We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children…
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Ranked #17 of 33 in Loch Ness from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €735, median €94; typical length 12h 15m. 6 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 33 Loch Ness from Edinburgh