We took a full day tour as we were short on time & could not spend a couple of days in Inverness. The Loch Ness was good & quite big for a lake. But the best part of the tour was the bus ride through...More
Select Date and Travellers
Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
From US$68.17
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.
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.
1 - 5 of 41 reviews
4313
The Scottish Highlands are truly beautiful!!!
Thank Ritvik S
84
Scottish Highlands - just majestic!!!
While booking the tour we were informed that we will be spending around 9 hours on the bus in the round trip. However, the views of the Scottish Highlands are just fantastic. Our bus driver & tour guide - Lee, was a great guy. He...More
Thank SushilKaurNama
51
Great bus ride and tour guide. Plenty of time for food, pictures and bath room breaks.
Make reservations either on line or by the castle. We made our reservations by the castle. Finding the reservation office was a bit of a challenge, being on the second floor of a souvenir shop, but clearly marked on the second floor.
Thank seanmW7884PY
1
Highlight of my quick getaway in Scotland is thanks to Highland Explorer Tours and GRAHAM!!!
I had no plans when I decided to go to Scotland but I must say, booking a full day trip with Highland Tours was the best choice I’ve done during my 3 weeks stay in the UK. More memorable because I got to meet the...More
Thank Princess H
ExplorerTeam, Guest Relations Manager at Highland Explorer Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago
Hi Princess, thank you for such an amazing review. We are glad you had such a great time on tour with us and will pass your praise to our great tour guide Graham. We look forward to welcoming you on tour with us again. Best,...More
108
Disappointing and badly organised
May I first start by saying that I regularly go on tours so this is not unfamiliar territory for me. However, I found that the customer service and general organisation of the tour provided by this company to be utterly shambolic. We arrived at 7.45...More
Thank Matt K
Questions & Answers
Questions?
Get in touch. We have 24/7 Support
Call +1 855 275 5071
Product code: 5211LOCHNESS