--- title: Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 221 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Max sixteen: {duration} rank_in_category: 11 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/loch-ness-glencoe-and-highlands-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, - Starts 07:45: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and Refreshments - Children from €76: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 221 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Discover Scotland Tours ## 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 ## Not included - Food and Refreshments - Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally) - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Callander** (30m) - Our first stop of the day is in the Highland town of Callander, where we pause for refreshments before continuing north. 2. **Glencoe** (15m) - 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... 3. **Fort William** (pass by, no stop) - As we pass through Fort William, enjoy views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, from the minibus on clear days. 4. **Fort Augustus** (1h 15m) - 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. 5. **Loch Ness** (50m) - 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. 6. **Cairngorms National Park** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 7. **Perthshire** (30m) - We stop in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments before returning to Edinburgh. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJTzypz47Hh0gR73RNMsBHxvI ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 90** | €80 | 12h | 4.92 (221) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (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. 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