Day Trips

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

Name: From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
Start: 2026-04-07T08:00:00
End: 2026-04-07T20:30:00
Location: Edinburgh

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

Guided tour

Transfers available

4.6/5

(328)

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!

Anne S

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2025

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 Money could be withdrawn from an ATM, but we would have been pleased to have known this in advance.

Comman A

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2025

Beautiful spots and two fabulous guides, Jamie and Muhamad, who gave us a better understanding of the scenery we were travelling through. The timing is good and the locations well chosen, I recommend

Thomas D

Couple

Verified booking

Nov 2025

Superb day out, our guide Shafiq was top notch, I was worried about the number of hours we'd have to drive, but in the end it was a breeze 😊

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.

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 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

Entry to attractions (available for purchase on-site)

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
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
Edinburgh
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

328 reviews
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What our guests say
Kasselouri E
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Great tour, punctuality at it's finest, a nice comfortable coach!
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!
Thomas D
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
Superb day out, our guide Shafiq was top notch, I was worried about the number of hours we'd have to drive, but in the end it was a breeze 😊
Carlos C
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
Excelent day trip! And it eas this eay due to the hospitality and the joy of our tour guide, Conor! Amazing
J.d B
Couple
Verified booking
Nov 2025
Anibail, it was an amazing trip!

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.