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Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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Overview

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander.

The journey continues through Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland’s most remote landscapes, before stopping in Glencoe to admire its dramatic scenery and learn about the events that shaped this iconic glen.

Travelling through Fort William, there is an opportunity to view Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, from the minibus on clear days, before following the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, at the southern end of Loch Ness.

This is the main stop of the day, allowing time for lunch, exploring the village, watching boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, or joining an optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally).

The return journey travels through the Highlands and Perthshire, with an evening refreshment stop before arriving back in Edinburgh, with views of the Forth Bridge on the approach.

What's Included

  • Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers
  • Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
  • Gratuities
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29 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK

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Callander

Our first stop of the day is in the Highland town of Callander, where we pause for refreshments before continuing north.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glencoe

One of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric valleys, Glencoe is renowned for its dramatic scenery and powerful history. We stop here to allow guests to step off the minibus, take photographs, and admire the landscape while learning more about the events that shaped this famous glen.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort William (pass by)

As we pass through Fort William, enjoy views of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, from the minibus on clear days.
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Fort Augustus

Our main stop of the day is in Fort Augustus, located at the southern end of Loch Ness. You’ll have free time to enjoy lunch, explore the village, watch boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, or relax by the loch.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Loch Ness

While in Fort Augustus, guests have the option to join an optional 50-minute Loch Ness cruise (available on the day and payable locally). Those who do not take the cruise can enjoy additional free time in the village or along the loch shoreline.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cairngorms National Park (pass by)

As we travel south along the A9, passing through the Cairngorms National Park, enjoy views of wide open Highland landscapes and mountain scenery from the minibus.
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Perthshire

We stop in the Perthshire area for evening refreshments before returning to Edinburgh.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
  • Maximum of 16 travellers
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers
  • Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport
  • Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
  • Gratuities

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
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