Guided mini-coach transport is included; the optional Loch Ness cruise is paid locally, and departure is from Waterloo Place. 4.92 from 224 reviews at €80 per person for 12h.
In our comparison: #12 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €80 per adult.
Children from €77 (ages 5 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 219 of 224
Star breakdown of all 224 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, scenery and small groups; much of the trip is spent on the bus
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 August 2025 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Our first stop of the day is in the Highland town of Callander, where we pause for refreshments before continuing north.
30 minOne 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 minAs we pass through Fort William, enjoy views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, from the minibus on clear days.
Pass by, no stopOur 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 15mWhile 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 · Admission not includedAs 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, no stopWe stop in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments before returning to Edinburgh.
30 minDeparting 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #12 of 90 | €80 | 12h | 4.92 (224) | shared |
| Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish | €78 | 12h | 4.98 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared |
| Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared |
Ranked #12 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €944, median €78; 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