Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Full-Day Small-Group Bus Tour from Glasgow
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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✓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.£126Overview
This full-day small-group bus tour lasts about 11 and a half hours and departs from Glasgow. The tour begins with a drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, including a stop at the village of Luss to see the conservation area. Next, the group enters the Scottish Highlands and stops at Glen Coe to view the mountain peaks and learn about the area's history. The tour continues to Fort Augustus, a village on the shores of Loch Ness, where there is about one hour and fifty minutes to explore. Visitors can look for the Loch Ness monster from the shore or choose to join an optional boat cruise on the loch. After Fort Augustus, the tour stops at the Commando Monument, offering views of the monument and the Nevis Range, including Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. The route then passes through Cairngorms National Park with a stop in Pitlochry before returning to Glasgow in the evening. The tour includes air-conditioned transport and a local English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, meals, tips, and the optional Loch Ness boat cruise are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
The tour starts with a scenic drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first national park. There is a stop at the village of Luss, known for its conservation efforts, where guests can take in the views.
15 min
Glen Coe
The bus enters the Highlands and stops at Glen Coe, a valley characterized by tall peaks and a history marked by tragedy. Visitors have about half an hour here to see the landscape.
30 min
Fort Augustus
The tour reaches Fort Augustus, a village on Loch Ness's shore. Guests have almost two hours to explore this area, look for the Loch Ness monster from the shore, or take an optional boat cruise. The stop also includes time along the Caledonian Canal.
110 min
Commando Monument
There is a brief stop by the Commando Monument, which offers views over the monument itself and the surrounding Nevis Range, where Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, is located.
15 min
Pitlochry
The journey continues through Cairngorms National Park to Pitlochry, where there is a half-hour break before the group heads south back to Glasgow for the evening return.
30 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
End point
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Full-Day Small-Group Bus Tour from Glasgow
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
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.£126Overview
This full-day small-group bus tour lasts about 11 and a half hours and departs from Glasgow. The tour begins with a drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, including a stop at the village of Luss to see the conservation area. Next, the group enters the Scottish Highlands and stops at Glen Coe to view the mountain peaks and learn about the area's history. The tour continues to Fort Augustus, a village on the shores of Loch Ness, where there is about one hour and fifty minutes to explore. Visitors can look for the Loch Ness monster from the shore or choose to join an optional boat cruise on the loch. After Fort Augustus, the tour stops at the Commando Monument, offering views of the monument and the Nevis Range, including Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. The route then passes through Cairngorms National Park with a stop in Pitlochry before returning to Glasgow in the evening. The tour includes air-conditioned transport and a local English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, meals, tips, and the optional Loch Ness boat cruise are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
The tour starts with a scenic drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first national park. There is a stop at the village of Luss, known for its conservation efforts, where guests can take in the views.
15 min
Glen Coe
The bus enters the Highlands and stops at Glen Coe, a valley characterized by tall peaks and a history marked by tragedy. Visitors have about half an hour here to see the landscape.
30 min
Fort Augustus
The tour reaches Fort Augustus, a village on Loch Ness's shore. Guests have almost two hours to explore this area, look for the Loch Ness monster from the shore, or take an optional boat cruise. The stop also includes time along the Caledonian Canal.
110 min
Commando Monument
There is a brief stop by the Commando Monument, which offers views over the monument itself and the surrounding Nevis Range, where Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, is located.
15 min
Pitlochry
The journey continues through Cairngorms National Park to Pitlochry, where there is a half-hour break before the group heads south back to Glasgow for the evening return.
30 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
End point
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.