Day Trips

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise

Name: From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise
Start: 2026-08-07T07:45:00
End: 2026-08-07T20:00:00
Location: Rabbie's Tours Edinburgh Departure Point

Journey deep into the Highlands with an expert guide sharing legends of Jacobites and local lore on this 12-hour tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands from Edinburgh.

Travel in a luxury 16-seat mini-coach, ensuring a more intimate experience and access to secret, off-the-beaten-track locations.

Witness the sheer majesty of Glencoe’s volcanic peaks and the vast, untouched wilderness of Rannoch Moor in one action-packed day.

Spend your afternoon in Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness. Take a 50-min Loch Ness boat trip or watch the locks on the Caledonian Canal.

Full-day tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands

Round-trip AC mini coach transfers from Edinburgh

Boarding from Edinburgh Bus Station

50-min Loch Ness cruise

Expert English-speaking driver-guide

Small group of max. 16 guests

Entry to attractions

Food and drink

TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Edinburgh Bus Station
58 min by a/c minibus
45.4 km
Passes By
The Kelpies
Stirling Castle
Trossachs National Park
Rannoch Moor
Glencoe
Ben Nevis
1. Fort Augustus
Enjoy a leisurely break in Fort Augustus, where you can grab a loch-side lunch and watch the boats navigate the impressive staircase locks of the Caledonian Canal. It’s the perfect spot to refuel while soaking in the panoramic views of the southern tip of Loch Ness.
21 min by a/c minibus
18.6 km
Passes By
The Great Glen
2. Loch Ness
50 min by a/c minibus
50.7 km
Passes By
Cairngorms National Park
3. Pitlochry
1 hr by a/c minibus
61.4 km
Passes By
Perthshire
Kingdom of Fife
Forth Rail Bridge
End point
Edinburgh Bus Station
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's not allowed

There is limited space on the mini-coaches, so luggage is restricted. Each passenger is entitled to one 20kg (44lbs) bag - this should be one piece of luggage, similar to an airline cabin bag - plus one small bag for personal items. Please ensure you can lift and carry your own luggage without assistance.

Children under the age of 5 are not allowed on this tour.

Accessibility

Facilities and access vary at each stop. Please ask for advice or check individual attractions’ accessibility statements if you have mobility or access needs.

Staff are unable to provide physical assistance. You must be able to board and exit the vehicle, either independently or with the help of a travel companion.

The coaches are not wheelchair accessible. A small, lightweight mobility aid (up to 20kg) may be stowed on request - please contact the operator before booking to confirm space and suitability.

Highly trained service and assistance dogs are welcome by prior arrangement only. As space is limited, please confirm suitability and availability before booking.

Additional information

Boarding starts at 7:30am and closes at 7:45am.

Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, the bus cannot wait for you if you're late.

Due to logistical reasons, you cannot pre-book a seat on the bus. But the 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows, so you'll always get a good view.

Booster seats are available upon request for children under 1.35 m. All children must be at least five years old at the time of travel.

Guides don’t usually accompany groups at destinations – you’ll have free time to explore most sites independently.

Some entry tickets may include guided visits.

Your tour will always follow the itinerary as closely as possible. Your driver-guide will keep you up to date on the road, and the operator will try to get in touch about any large changes prior to your departure.

There are no on-board toilet facilities, but you frequently stop in local towns and villages for comfort breaks.

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.