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Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
By: Highland Explorer Tours
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Overview

Unless you rent a car for the day, getting to Loch Ness from Edinburgh is an arduous task. Escape the city, and travel to the Scottish Highlands with ease on this day trip, ideal for travelers with limited time. Avoid the hassle of navigating rural Scotland’s winding roads, and save your energy for the unspoiled scenery of Great Glen, Rannoch Moor, and Loch Ness. Plus you can also upgrade to include a cruise on Loch Ness.

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You'll start at

Highland Explorer Tours

60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK

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1
Callander
Stop: 30 minutes -
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2
Glencoe
Stop: 15 minutes -
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3
Loch Ness Region
Stop: 90 minutes -
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4
Pitlochry
Stop: 30 minutes -
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Highland Explorer Tours

60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK

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Highlights

Discover Loch Ness without renting a car on a day trip from Edinburgh
Travel between highlights of the Scottish Highlands with ease
Escape the city, and explore Scotland's rural countryside
Picnic lunch included; upgrade to include a cruise on Loch Ness

What to Expect

Climb aboard a climate-controlled coach in central Edinburgh and begin your journey to the Scottish Highlands. Your guide provides a historical overview of the region as you pass Stirling Castle and Rannoch Moor. Stop at Glen Coe—the site of a legendary 17th-century massacre. On arrival in Fort Augustus, located on the banks of Loch Ness, enjoy free time relaxing and indulging in a provided picnic lunch. Opt for a cruise on Loch Ness (own expense) for a panoramic view of the area. On the return drive back to Edinburgh, pass Loch Laggan, the Pass of Drumochter, and Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour concludes at your original departure point in central Edinburgh.

Important Information

Departure Point

Highland Explorer Tours, 60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK

Duration

12h

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Inclusions

Local guide
Picnic lunch - sandwiches, shortbread and bottled mineral water

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Optional boat cruise on Loch Ness (£15 for an adult) - can be purchased at check-in.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 5 years
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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