Day Trips

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

Sunrise over rolling hills and lochs in the Scottish Highlands.

Glencoe valley with sunlit mountains and a winding river in Scotland.

Fort William landscape with Ben Nevis and Loch Linnhe in the background.

Urquhart Castle ruins by Loch Ness with a boat on the water.

Duration

12 hrs 30 mins

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Guided tour

Transfers available

4.6/5(335)

Amaryllis S

Solo

Verified booking

Today

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😉

Aravind M

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

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.

Jayanta B

Family

Verified booking

Dec 2025

Our Christmas holidays in Edinburgh and London were unforgettable, thanks to Headout's seamless booking platform. We booked a combo tour to Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Edinburgh Dungeon for Dec 22-23 at competitive prices. The app's clear information and straightforward cancellation policy made planning stress-free. Headout transformed our trip with its user-friendly interface and great value. Highly recommend for hassle-free travel bookings!

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
Get direction
73 min by a/c bus
86 km
1. Callander
30 min
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
60 min
1 activity
Things to do
Cruise
Included (based on selection)
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
Things to do
Light refreshments at Pitlochry
Additional cost (on-site)
1 hr 39 min by a/c bus
114 km
End point
Edinburgh
Get direction
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
Amaryllis S
Solo
Verified booking
Today
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😉
Aravind M
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
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.
M S
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Do conhecimento cultural do guia e a perícia do motorista
Stella A
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Jack was an amazing guide, humorous and helpful. Everything in the tour are very well planned, great experience.
Kasselouri E
Group
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Great tour, punctuality at it's finest, a nice comfortable coach!

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.