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

Cruise ship on Loch Ness, Scotland with scenic hills in the background.
Person on a boat looking at Loch Ness with forested hills in the background.
Loch Ness and Glencoe landscape at sunset on a guided tour from Edinburgh through the Scottish Highlands.
Person standing in Glencoe valley with dramatic mountain landscape.

Duration

12 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

Transfers available

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

  • 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.

    • 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.

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