Day Trips

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip with 1-Hour Cruise

Name: From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip with 1-Hour Cruise
Start: 2026-08-09T07:45:00
End: 2026-08-09T20:15:00
Location: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, UK

Explore Scotland’s Highlands with a knowledgeable driver-guide, travelling in comfort while taking in scenic views and local stories along the way on this 1-day tour.

Begin your journey in Edinburgh, boarding a modern, AC coach with digital translations available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Mandarin for a more accessible tour.

The trip covers Glencoe, Ben Nevis, the Great Glen, and Loch Ness, with stops for photos, refreshments, and time to explore each highlight.

Your tickets include a 1-hour Loch Ness cruise with Urquhart Castle views for an enhanced experience on the water.

The tour route passes Stirling Castle, Rob Roy Country, and the Victorian town of Pitlochry, offering a diverse glimpse of Scottish heritage.

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

Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

1-hour Loch Ness cruise

Free time at Loch Ness

Expert English-speaking driver-guide

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

Food and drink

Tips

Accommodation

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

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

What to bring

Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes, as you will spend time outdoors in the Scottish Highlands.

Bring sunblock or a hat for sunny days to protect yourself from the sun.

Bring a cold, packed lunch to maximise your time at stops, as hot food is not allowed on the bus.

What's not allowed

Hot food is not allowed on the bus; only cold, packed lunches may be brought on board.

Accessibility

Some locations on this tour may present accessibility challenges due to their geography and architecture; wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility should consult the Historic Environment Scotland Access Guide before booking.

Additional information

The minimum age for this tour is 4 years old; children under 4 are not permitted.

Check-in opens 30 minutes prior to departure and closes 5 minutes before departure; you should arrive by 7:30am for an 8am departure.

The Historic Scotland Explorer Pass cannot be used for attractions on this tour.

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.