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 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

4.6/5

(311)

Anne

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

A really great and very well organized day trip. We felt we had seen all the highlights of the Highlands. We felt very comfortable with Alistair as our guide, he kept us constantly informed about everything we saw. The castle and the boat trip on Loch Ness had to be paid for in cash(!) on site. Money could be withdrawn from an ATM, but we would have been pleased to have known this in advance.

Amanda

May 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Excellent guide that always makes the tour amazing, incredible all the stops which I think are well distributed because the truth is that this has been one of the longest day tours I've taken, then you have time to eat and stretch your legs, the views are amazing, what I would have liked is that the app includes the cost of the Loch Ness cruise.

Adele

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Connor was our guide and a scottish gem ! Great driver, great stories, outstanding playlist and really caring about his passengers. I highly recommend that trip if you only have a short time in Scotland, it's the best way to discover the breathtaking sights and learn about the culture and history of this country.

Go on a full-day guided coach tour from Edinburgh, traveling 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.

Admire views of Loch Ness on a cruise, stroll along the Old Coffin Track or the Caledonian Canal, have lunch, or explore the area at your own pace.

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

Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

Boarding from Castle Terrace

Free time at Loch Ness

Expert English-speaking driver-guide

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

Entry to attractions (available for purchase on-site)

Food and drink

TOTAL DURATION12 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTURECallander
LAST DEPARTURECallander
Timeline
Map
Start point
Castle Terrace
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
Additional cost (on-site)
2 hr 2 min by A/C Bus
158 km
4. 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
Castle Terrace
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.6
311 reviews
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What our guests say
Anne
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A really great and very well organized day trip. We felt we had seen all the highlights of the Highlands. We felt very comfortable with Alistair as our guide, he kept us constantly informed about everything we saw. The castle and the boat trip on Loch Ness had to be paid for in cash(!) on site. Money could be withdrawn from an ATM, but we would have been pleased to have known this in advance.
George
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A very intresting toor. The tour person, Lee,was very knowlegable and happy.
Maria
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Was easy to book, and the experience was enjoyable, even the weather was cloudy we still managed to see the most visited place in Scotland. Thank you to our tour guide and our driver Brian, well done 👍
Jacquet
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Yes, it was super cool, except that with the app we didn't know which company we had. And it was supposed to have a French audio guide, but it didn't.
Manuela
Aug 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The Three Sisters of Glencoe were magnificent .

What to bring

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

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.

Accessibility

This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Check-in closes at 7:55am for the tour without the cruise and at 7:30am for the tour with the cruise.

Boarding points vary for the tours with and without the cruise. Please check your ticket voucher carefully.

The Loch Ness cruise may not be available at busy times. The cruise is also weather-dependent and may be canceled without notice.

The digital translations on the bus are not included in the tour with the cruise.

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

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace.

Address: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, United Kingdom

Get directions to the meeting point