Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
by Highland Experience Tours
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 13 hours and departs from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands. The first stop is in Perthshire for around 30 minutes, where travelers can rest and see Highland cows. The route continues through Cairngorms National Park, home to some of the highest mountains in the British Isles, including Ben Macdui and Braeriach. The tour then reaches Loch Ness, where there is a one-hour stop. Guests may choose to take an optional cruise on Loch Ness that includes entry to Urquhart Castle, or they can stay on shore to enjoy the loch’s scenery. Urquhart Castle sits on the banks of Loch Ness and offers wide views of the loch; access to the castle is included only with the cruise. After Loch Ness, the tour stops for about 15 minutes at Glencoe National Nature Reserve, where the driver guide shares the history of the Glencoe massacre and travelers can photograph the valley’s peaks. The vehicle has air conditioning and panoramic windows, and a local live driver guide provides commentary throughout the day. Entrance fees, food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Children under three years are not allowed on the tour. On December 26 and January 1, the Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle visit are not available. Check-in is at 7:45 a.m. with departure at 8:00 a.m. The tour may operate in reverse order depending on conditions. The Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle entrance fees are payable in cash on the day and do not require prebooking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Perthshire stop
The first stop is in Perthshire for about 30 minutes. This location offers a chance to rest and see Highland cows, providing a brief break early in the journey north.
30 min
Cairngorms National Park
The route passes through Cairngorms National Park, which contains some of the highest mountains in the British Isles, including Ben Macdui and Braeriach. The park’s rugged slopes and ridges provide scenic views as the tour continues north.
Loch Ness
There is a one-hour stop at Loch Ness, a deep freshwater loch about 23 miles long, famous for the Loch Ness Monster legend. Travelers may choose to take an optional cruise on the loch, which includes access to Urquhart Castle, or remain on shore to enjoy the views.
60 min
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle is located on the banks of Loch Ness. The castle ruins are accessible only with the cruise option. The site offers panoramic views of the loch and has a history dating back centuries.
60 min
Glencoe National Nature Reserve
The tour includes a 15-minute stop at Glencoe National Nature Reserve. The driver guide shares the history of the Glencoe massacre, and travelers can take photographs of the valley’s peaks and rugged landscape.
15 min
Meeting point
Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 07:45
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
by Highland Experience Tours
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.£110Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 13 hours and departs from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands. The first stop is in Perthshire for around 30 minutes, where travelers can rest and see Highland cows. The route continues through Cairngorms National Park, home to some of the highest mountains in the British Isles, including Ben Macdui and Braeriach. The tour then reaches Loch Ness, where there is a one-hour stop. Guests may choose to take an optional cruise on Loch Ness that includes entry to Urquhart Castle, or they can stay on shore to enjoy the loch’s scenery. Urquhart Castle sits on the banks of Loch Ness and offers wide views of the loch; access to the castle is included only with the cruise. After Loch Ness, the tour stops for about 15 minutes at Glencoe National Nature Reserve, where the driver guide shares the history of the Glencoe massacre and travelers can photograph the valley’s peaks. The vehicle has air conditioning and panoramic windows, and a local live driver guide provides commentary throughout the day. Entrance fees, food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Children under three years are not allowed on the tour. On December 26 and January 1, the Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle visit are not available. Check-in is at 7:45 a.m. with departure at 8:00 a.m. The tour may operate in reverse order depending on conditions. The Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle entrance fees are payable in cash on the day and do not require prebooking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Perthshire stop
The first stop is in Perthshire for about 30 minutes. This location offers a chance to rest and see Highland cows, providing a brief break early in the journey north.
30 min
Cairngorms National Park
The route passes through Cairngorms National Park, which contains some of the highest mountains in the British Isles, including Ben Macdui and Braeriach. The park’s rugged slopes and ridges provide scenic views as the tour continues north.
Loch Ness
There is a one-hour stop at Loch Ness, a deep freshwater loch about 23 miles long, famous for the Loch Ness Monster legend. Travelers may choose to take an optional cruise on the loch, which includes access to Urquhart Castle, or remain on shore to enjoy the views.
60 min
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle is located on the banks of Loch Ness. The castle ruins are accessible only with the cruise option. The site offers panoramic views of the loch and has a history dating back centuries.
60 min
Glencoe National Nature Reserve
The tour includes a 15-minute stop at Glencoe National Nature Reserve. The driver guide shares the history of the Glencoe massacre, and travelers can take photographs of the valley’s peaks and rugged landscape.
15 min
Meeting point
Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 07:45
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.