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Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

4.9 Excellent 221 reviews
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12h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Travel via Callander and Rannoch Moor to Glencoe and Loch Ness in a small shared group of up to sixteen. Guided mini-coach transport is included; the optional Loch Ness cruise is paid locally, and departure is from Waterloo Place. 4.92 from 221 reviews at €80 per person for 12h.

From the guide

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander.

The journey continues through Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland’s most remote landscapes, before stopping in Glencoe to admire its dramatic scenery and learn about the events that shaped this iconic glen.

Travelling through Fort William, there is an opportunity to view Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, from the minibus on clear days, before following the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, at the southern end of Loch Ness.

This is the main stop of the day, allowing time for lunch, exploring the village, watching boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, or joining an optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally).

The return journey travels through the Highlands and Perthshire, with an evening refreshment stop before arriving back in Edinburgh, with views of the Forth Bridge on the approach.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 07:45
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 07:45. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers
Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide

What's Not Included

Food and Refreshments
Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
Gratuities

Itinerary

Callander Stop 1
Our first stop of the day is in the Highland town of Callander, where we pause for refreshments before continuing north.
30 min
Glencoe Stop 2
One of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric valleys, Glencoe is renowned for its dramatic scenery and powerful history. We stop here to allow guests to step off the minibus, take photographs, and admire the landscape while learning more about the events that shaped this famous glen.
15 min
Fort William Stop 3
As we pass through Fort William, enjoy views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, from the minibus on clear days.
Pass by
Fort Augustus Stop 4
Our main stop of the day is in Fort Augustus, located at the southern end of Loch Ness. You’ll have free time to enjoy lunch, explore the village, watch boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, or relax by the loch.
1h 15m
Loch Ness Stop 5
While in Fort Augustus, guests have the option to join an optional 50-minute Loch Ness cruise (available on the day and payable locally). Those who do not take the cruise can enjoy additional free time in the village or along the loch shoreline.
50 min
Cairngorms National Park Stop 6
As we travel south along the A9, passing through the Cairngorms National Park, enjoy views of wide open Highland landscapes and mountain scenery from the minibus.
Pass by
Perthshire Stop 7
We stop in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments before returning to Edinburgh.
30 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in closes at 07:30am as the tour will depart at 07:45am sharp. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.

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End point

Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in closes at 07:30am as the tour will depart at 07:45am sharp. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
  • Maximum of 16 travellers
  • Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in closes at 07:30am as the tour will depart at 07:45am sharp. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #11 of 90€8012h4.92 (221)shared
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7712h4.98 (405)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #11 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh

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