Edinburgh Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Small-Group Tour
by Experience Scotland's Wild
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£210Overview
The tour begins with pickup in Edinburgh and departure by air-conditioned coach heading north. The group crosses the Queensferry Crossing bridge before arriving at The Hermitage, where they take a 35-minute walk through woodland to see waterfalls. Next, the tour stops at a Highland whisky distillery for 30 minutes, where guests can buy Scotch whisky (this is not a distillery tour). The route continues through Cairngorms National Park, the largest in the UK. The tour reaches Loch Ness, where there is a 90-minute visit including an optional cruise on the loch available for purchase on the day. After exploring the banks of Loch Ness, the coach passes through Spean Bridge and Fort William, then stops for 15 minutes at Glencoe to learn about the MacDonald Clan history and see the mountains. Travel continues through Rannoch Moor, a wilderness area, and into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, where there is a 5-minute rest break. The group visits the Highland town of Tyndrum for a 45-minute dinner stop at a traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop. The return journey passes through Crianlarich, Lochearnhead, Callander (a favorite of Queen Victoria), Kilmahog (where there is a 15-minute break to see Highland cows in season), Doune, Stirling (with a drive-by past Stirling Castle), and The Kelpies at The Helix. The full-day tour lasts about 12 hours and includes the coach transport, visit to a traditional Fish and Chip Shop, stops at Loch Ness and Highland waterfalls, and the option to take a Loch Ness cruise for an additional fee. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Lunch and snacks are not provided but can be purchased at the Loch Ness stop. The tour is limited to 16 participants and is suitable for guests aged 12 and older. It operates in all weather conditions, and walking shoes and layered clothing are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Edinburgh
The tour starts in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, where the group boards the coach to begin the full-day trip.
15 min
Queensferry Crossing
Travel across the Queensferry Crossing bridge, a recently constructed engineering landmark.
The Hermitage
Walk through the woodland of The Hermitage for about 35 minutes, visiting waterfalls within the forested area.
35 min
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Stop for 30 minutes at a Highland whisky distillery (sometimes Dalwhinnie, sometimes another), where guests can purchase Scotch whisky; this is not a distillery tour.
30 min
Cairngorms National Park
Pass through Cairngorms National Park, the largest national park in the United Kingdom, appreciating its natural scenery.
Loch Ness
Spend 90 minutes at Loch Ness, including an optional cruise on the loch which can be booked and paid for on the day; this stop includes time to explore the area known for its folklore and natural beauty.
90 min
Spean Bridge
Pass through the small Highland town of Spean Bridge, enjoying the surrounding scenery.
Fort William
Travel through Fort William, one of the larger towns in the Highlands.
Glencoe
Stop for 15 minutes at Glencoe to see the mountains and hear about the history of the MacDonald Clan in this region.
15 min
Rannoch Moor Visitor Centre
Drive through Rannoch Moor, one of the last true wilderness areas in Scotland, noted for its natural landscape.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Take a 5-minute rest break at the entrance to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
5 min
Tyndrum
Visit the small Highland town of Tyndrum for 45 minutes, including a dinner stop at a traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop.
45 min
Crianlarich
Pass through Crianlarich within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, observing the surrounding mountains.
Loch Earn
Travel through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and the lochside town of Lochearnhead.
Callander
See the town of Callander, a location known to be favored by Queen Victoria.
Kilmahog
Stop for 15 minutes in Kilmahog within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park to view Highland cows; cows are not present in winter.
15 min
Doune
Travel through the town of Doune on the way back to Edinburgh.
Stirling
Drive past Stirling Castle while hearing about its dramatic history.
The Kelpies & The Helix
Pass by The Kelpies sculptures located at The Helix park, accompanied by stories of the mythical creatures.
Meeting point
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
End point
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Edinburgh Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Small-Group Tour
by Experience Scotland's Wild
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£210Overview
The tour begins with pickup in Edinburgh and departure by air-conditioned coach heading north. The group crosses the Queensferry Crossing bridge before arriving at The Hermitage, where they take a 35-minute walk through woodland to see waterfalls. Next, the tour stops at a Highland whisky distillery for 30 minutes, where guests can buy Scotch whisky (this is not a distillery tour). The route continues through Cairngorms National Park, the largest in the UK. The tour reaches Loch Ness, where there is a 90-minute visit including an optional cruise on the loch available for purchase on the day. After exploring the banks of Loch Ness, the coach passes through Spean Bridge and Fort William, then stops for 15 minutes at Glencoe to learn about the MacDonald Clan history and see the mountains. Travel continues through Rannoch Moor, a wilderness area, and into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, where there is a 5-minute rest break. The group visits the Highland town of Tyndrum for a 45-minute dinner stop at a traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop. The return journey passes through Crianlarich, Lochearnhead, Callander (a favorite of Queen Victoria), Kilmahog (where there is a 15-minute break to see Highland cows in season), Doune, Stirling (with a drive-by past Stirling Castle), and The Kelpies at The Helix. The full-day tour lasts about 12 hours and includes the coach transport, visit to a traditional Fish and Chip Shop, stops at Loch Ness and Highland waterfalls, and the option to take a Loch Ness cruise for an additional fee. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Lunch and snacks are not provided but can be purchased at the Loch Ness stop. The tour is limited to 16 participants and is suitable for guests aged 12 and older. It operates in all weather conditions, and walking shoes and layered clothing are recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Edinburgh
The tour starts in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, where the group boards the coach to begin the full-day trip.
15 min
Queensferry Crossing
Travel across the Queensferry Crossing bridge, a recently constructed engineering landmark.
The Hermitage
Walk through the woodland of The Hermitage for about 35 minutes, visiting waterfalls within the forested area.
35 min
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Stop for 30 minutes at a Highland whisky distillery (sometimes Dalwhinnie, sometimes another), where guests can purchase Scotch whisky; this is not a distillery tour.
30 min
Cairngorms National Park
Pass through Cairngorms National Park, the largest national park in the United Kingdom, appreciating its natural scenery.
Loch Ness
Spend 90 minutes at Loch Ness, including an optional cruise on the loch which can be booked and paid for on the day; this stop includes time to explore the area known for its folklore and natural beauty.
90 min
Spean Bridge
Pass through the small Highland town of Spean Bridge, enjoying the surrounding scenery.
Fort William
Travel through Fort William, one of the larger towns in the Highlands.
Glencoe
Stop for 15 minutes at Glencoe to see the mountains and hear about the history of the MacDonald Clan in this region.
15 min
Rannoch Moor Visitor Centre
Drive through Rannoch Moor, one of the last true wilderness areas in Scotland, noted for its natural landscape.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Take a 5-minute rest break at the entrance to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
5 min
Tyndrum
Visit the small Highland town of Tyndrum for 45 minutes, including a dinner stop at a traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop.
45 min
Crianlarich
Pass through Crianlarich within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, observing the surrounding mountains.
Loch Earn
Travel through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and the lochside town of Lochearnhead.
Callander
See the town of Callander, a location known to be favored by Queen Victoria.
Kilmahog
Stop for 15 minutes in Kilmahog within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park to view Highland cows; cows are not present in winter.
15 min
Doune
Travel through the town of Doune on the way back to Edinburgh.
Stirling
Drive past Stirling Castle while hearing about its dramatic history.
The Kelpies & The Helix
Pass by The Kelpies sculptures located at The Helix park, accompanied by stories of the mythical creatures.
Meeting point
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
End point
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.