Day Trips

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle Visit

5.0/5(12)

Samantha J

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Seeing Highland cows and being on a boat in the middle of Loch Ness. The driver Stevie B was very entertaining and enthusiastic about what he does. Also very knowledgeable of the surrounding areas and a great story teller. Looking at going back to some of the places we went to on the tour

Pauline S

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks 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

Aug 2026

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😉

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.

Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a 12.5-hour coach day trip from Edinburgh, covering Glencoe, Fort William, Great Glen, and Loch Ness.

Travel in comfort on a luxury, air-conditioned coach led by an expert driver-guide, complete with handy digital translations available for your journey.

Scan the deep waters for Nessie during an unforgettable 30-minute boat cruise across the vast and legendary loch, the UK's largest freshwater body.

Spend 40 minutes exploring the historic, medieval ruins of Urquhart Castle, which sit dramatically right on the scenic shores of Loch Ness.

Take in the haunting glen views at Glencoe, pass beneath the towering peak of Ben Nevis, and spot charming Highland cows along the Perthshire route.

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

Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

30-min Loch Ness cruise

40 mins at Urquhart Castle

Expert English-speaking driver-guide

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

Food and drinks

TOTAL DURATION12 hours 30 minutes - 0 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace
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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
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
NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace
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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.

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What our guests say
Pauline S
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks 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
Aug 2026
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😉
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.
Mrs Olga G
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago

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

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.

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