Day Trips

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Name: From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
Start: 2026-09-13T08:00:00
End: 2026-09-13T20:30:00
Location: Edinburgh

4.7/5(345)

Pauline S

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

It was a great day traveling through the Highlands, discovering Urquhart Castle, and taking a boat tour on Loch Ness. Our guide David was wonderful.

Elisa C

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Amazing experience! A 12-hour tour from Edinburgh up to Loch Ness, with several stops along the way. Wondrous places, and Jack, our guide, was so friendly and knowledgeable! A special shout-out to Neil, our driver, who guided us through part of the Highlands! Highly recommended, whether booked through GetYourGuide or Headout!

Amaryllis S

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

It was a fantastic experience ☺️☺️ SHAFIQ is an amazing guy with a great sense of humor. He gave us an unforgettable experience filled with Scottish culture!!!! ⛰️A lot of landscapes🦕He is very knowledgeable, and if you choose this tour, you can be sure it will be fantasticTrust me😉

Aleksei M

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Pleasant trip with a good and funny guide Shafiq! Highlands is beautiful, we passed some Harry Potter spots and Skyfall. Loch Ness with a cruise is very nice. The tour was well orginizes, the weather was mostly sunny! I really recommend!

Jayanta S

Family

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Amazing trip with Steve entertaining us with trivia and history, the trip covered all that was possible within the time span, regular stops for toilets and refreshments were included, felt really comfortable

Aravind M

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Tiur guide in ny bus is awesome. She was amazing in explaining everything about the areas we're visiting throughout the day. Keeping everyone engaging and entertaining.

Go on a full-day guided coach tour from Edinburgh, travelling in a luxury air-conditioned coach for a comfortable journey.

Your expert English-speaking driver-guide shares fascinating stories of the Highlands, from the Glencoe massacre to the Loch Ness Monster.

Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, the Great Glen, and Ben Nevis, and see the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness.

Visit the Clansman Hotel for a whisky dram (at your expense) or a stroll on the Old Coffin Road. Then, hunt for Nessie in the mysterious Loch Ness!

Upgrade for a 1-hour loch cruise or a 30-min cruise plus Urquhart Castle entry for the ultimate view of these iconic ruins.

Full-day trip to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands

Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

Free time at Loch Ness

Expert English-speaking driver-guide

Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)

Additional paid upgrades:

30-min or 1-hour Loch Ness cruise (as per option selected)

40 mins at Urquhart Castle

Food and drink

TOTAL DURATION12 hours 30 minutes - 13 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Edinburgh
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1 hr 13 min by a/c bus
86 km
1. Callander
30 min
Callander is known as the Gateway to the Highlands and offers charming scenery and easy access to the stunning natural beauty of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. If you're lucky, you may even spot some Highland coo.
Things to do
Light refreshments at Callander
1 hr 38 min by a/c bus
105 km
2. Glencoe
10 min
29 min by a/c bus
26 km
Passes By
Fort William
3. Loch Ness
1 hr
1 activity
42 min by a/c bus
44.5 km
4. Urquhart Castle
Tickets included (based on selection)
40 min
2 hr 9 min by a/c bus
167 km
5. Pitlochry
30 min
1 hr 39 min by a/c bus
114 km
End point
Edinburgh
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Elisa C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Amazing experience! A 12-hour tour from Edinburgh up to Loch Ness, with several stops along the way. Wondrous places, and Jack, our guide, was so friendly and knowledgeable! A special shout-out to Neil, our driver, who guided us through part of the Highlands! Highly recommended, whether booked through GetYourGuide or Headout!
Pauline S
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
It was a great day traveling through the Highlands, discovering Urquhart Castle, and taking a boat tour on Loch Ness. Our guide David was wonderful.
Joan F
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
Claire was a delightful and knowledgeable tour guide. Ross was an excellent driver, no worries around tight roads.
Sara O
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Great people! Cameron and Jamie are awesome! Landscapes are amazing! Always on time
Jayanta S
Family
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Amazing trip with Steve entertaining us with trivia and history, the trip covered all that was possible within the time span, regular stops for toilets and refreshments were included, felt really comfortable

What to bring

Bring local currency for attraction tickets, cruises, meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.

Bring a cold, packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop.

Although most attractions & eating establishments accept card payments, we recommend bringing cash with you.

What’s not allowed

Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.

Hot food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.

Please limit your luggage to 1 x small/medium piece per person (no more than 15kg), along with 1 x small handbag or daypack.

Accessibility

This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Boarding points may vary for the tours. Please check your ticket voucher carefully.

Children aged between 5 and 15 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.

Check-in opens 30 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. Arrive as close to 7:30am as possible to allow enough time to be seated.

At times, the tour may run in reverse depending on conditions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.