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

    NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace

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    1 hr 13 min by a/c bus
    86 km
    Callander

    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

    1 hr 38 min by a/c bus
    105 km
    Glencoe

    2. Glencoe

    10 min
    29 min by a/c bus
    26 km

    Passes By

    Loch Ness

    3. Loch Ness

    1 hr
    1 activity
    42 min by a/c bus
    44.5 km
    Urquhart Castle

    4. Urquhart Castle

    Tickets included
    40 min
    2 hr 9 min by a/c bus
    167 km
    Pitlochry

    5. Pitlochry

    30 min
    1 hr 39 min by a/c bus
    114 km
    NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace
    End point

    NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace

    Get direction

    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 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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