Day trip

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highlands & Ben Nevis

Activity provider: The Hairy Coo
Day trip

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Highlands & Ben Nevis

Activity provider: The Hairy Coo
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From US$ 74.05 per person

Likely to sell out

Experience the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a full-day coach tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Trossachs National Park. Stop for lunch in Fort Augustus and an optional boat trip.

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Duration 12.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary
9.5 hours
  • Edinburgh

  • 1.5 hours
  • Callander

  • Glencoe (photo stop)

  • Fort Augustus (lunch)

  • Loch Ness

  • Boat cruise

    • Optional
    • Extra fee
  • Commando Memorial (photo stop)

  • Pitlochry

  • 1.5 hours
  • Edinburgh

Meeting point
Main stop
Other stop
Highlights
  • Explore Loch Ness and Fort Augustus and take an optional boat cruise on the lake
  • Follow in the footsteps of James Bond and Harry Potter at Rannoch Moor and Glencoe
  • See the highest mountain in the British Isles as you travel through Fort William
  • Hear stories of Scottish heroes such as Rob Roy MacGregor and William Wallace
Full description

Depart Edinburgh on an air-conditioned luxury coach (max 57 seats). Pass Stirling Castle and hear your tour guide tell tales of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce and the bloody battles fought out on these lands. First, arrive at Callander town, nestled at the foot of the Trossachs. Next, drive through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Your Scottish guide will tell you about Rob Roy MacGregor, the infamous Highlander. Follow in the footsteps of James Bond ("Skyfall") and Harry Potter ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") as you travel to the stunning Highland valley of Glencoe. Hear the eerie story of the Clan MacDonald massacre of 1692. Travel through Fort William, home to Ben Nevis, which at 4,409 feet is the highest mountain of the British Isles. Arrive on the south bank of Loch Ness in the charming village of Fort Augustus, where lots of cafes, shops, and restaurants offer a relaxing lunch. Stroll along the banks of the Caledonian Canal, then experience Loch Ness on an optional 1-hour boat cruise. Try to catch a glimpse of "Nessie," the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Admire the impressive Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge with views of the Nevis Range. Enter the Cairngorms National Park and discover "Monarch of the Glen" country. Drive along Loch Laggan before the roads climb above the Grampian Mountains. Travel over the Pass of Drumochter, linking the northern and southern Central Highlands. Experience the majesty of a mountain pass created by glacial activity during successive Ice Ages. Finally, stop briefly in the beautiful Victorian town of Pitlochry before heading back to Edinburgh city center, arriving at approximately 8:30 PM.

Includes
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned midibus
  • Regular stops
  • Optional cruise (available for purchase on the morning of the tour)
  • Food and drinks
  • Restrooms on board
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Children under 7 years
  • Wheelchair users
  • People under 3 ft 9 in (120 cm)

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Meeting point

Meet outside Deacons' House Cafe. The tour will not wait for latecomers under any circumstances and there will be no refunds for missed tours. It is vitally important that if you are arriving at the departure point by taxi or local bus that you leave enough time to get there.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • All tours will be required to meet a minimum number of passengers in order to run, you will be advised prior to departure if your trip is affected. In case the tour cannot operate you will be offered alternate dates or a full refund
  • For insurance reasons, children must be aged 7 or older to join the tour. You will need to provide a photographic ID as proof of age
  • All passengers must be at least 120 cm tall, regardless of age
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1919 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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We had a better experience than we could have imagined. We were very lucky with the weather. We were able to see the summit of Ben Nevis, sun and blue skies on Loch Ness, and snow on the way home. I must say, the cherry on the awesome cake, was 100% our guide, Colin.

March 22, 2023

i’m not one to leave a review (not because things aren’t great but because i’m usually not bothered), however, i can’t not for this one. it was honestly such an incredible day thanks to the wonderful leader Scott. he was so informative and had the perfect balance of information and humour. i will be recommending this to anyone who goes to Scotland.

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March 7, 2023

Excellent day out. Our driver Anthony is very knowledgeable, made everyone feel welcome and was extremely entertaining. I was travelling with my two children (12 and 16) and they both thoroughly enjoyed the way Anthony regaled the tales and history of Scotland too.

March 1, 2023

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