Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh | 12 hours

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Loch Ness and the Highlands
2 Adults x $111.68
$223.36
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$223.36
12 hour mini-bus tour to Loch Ness through the Highlands. Optional cruise on Loch Ness

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
  • Live commentary on board
  • Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Attraction Entrance Fees

Overview

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular Highland scenery, this tour is the perfect way to see lots of Scotland and search for the famous Loch Ness monster. Highlights include stunning Glen Coe and an optional boat cruise on Loch Ness, the world’s most mysterious stretch of water. This twelve hour adventure represents great value for money.

Itinerary

  • Linlithgow Palace (Pass By)

    Catch a glimpse of Linlithgow Palace - birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.

  • Stirling Castle (Pass By)

    Pass by historic Stirling Castle on its rocky crags.

  • National Wallace Monument (Pass By)

    The National Wallace Monument was built to honour our great Scottish hero - William Wallace.

  • Doune Castle (Pass By)

    Doune Castle is famous for its appearance in Monty Python's Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and Outlander.

  • N/A

    Enjoy a morning coffee stop within Scotland's first National Park. The options here include the Highland gateway village of Callander or the mountain views at beautiful Loch Lubnaig.

    30 minutes

  • Glencoe National Nature Reserve

    The notorious massacre of the MacDonald Clan was carried out amidst this beautiful and dramatic scenery on the 13th February 1692. You may recognise this part of the Highlands, used in the movie 'Skyfall' and 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'. A majestic setting in any season!

    10 minutes

  • Rannoch Moor (Pass By)

    Travel across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.

  • Commando Monument

    View Ben Nevis (highest mountain in Britain at 1344 m) from the famous Commando Memorial. Here you can admire the spectacular views over the rugged landscape of Lochaber.

    10 minutes

  • Ben Nevis (Pass By)

    Enjoy views from the bus of Britain's highest mountain at 1344 m

  • Caledonian Canal (Pass By)

    Travel alongside the Thomas Telford designed Caledonian Canal.

  • Loch Ness

    Stop in Fort Augustus for lunch and to explore the largest loch in Scotland either from the shore or on an optional boat cruise (own expense).

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Cairngorms National Park

    As you enter the Cairngorms National Park there may be time for a short woodland walk and talk.

    15 minutes

  • Scottish Highlands (Pass By)

    Our final stop is in the heart of the Highlands (Big Tree Country in Highland Perthshire) where you can enjoy an early evening stroll through one of the picturesque villages or a quick refreshment before the final journey home.

  • Forth Road Bridge (Pass By)

    Return to Edinburgh crossing over the river Forth.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small group tour - average group size of 12 passengers
  • Minimum age is 5 years old
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
  • Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

739 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    638
  • 4 stars
    70
  • 3 stars
    19
  • 2 stars
    4
  • 1 star
    8

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 638 reviews with 5 stars

Loch Ness and the Highlands on the Wee red bus

Published on Mar, 2025

We had the very best time on this tour. Be prepared for a very long day, approximately 12 hours. However, we would highly recommend this particular excursion. We had a very small group of 7 in our Wee red bus. Seats could be a little more comfortable but still a good trip. Angela was our guide and we would give her 10 stars if we could. She was excellent with her knowledge and stories about Scotland. We were very lucky to have a group who chose to be timely at each stop and to also have great weather. These two things allowed Angela to be able to offer extra photo stops. This was a great plus for all of us. We also did this tour at the beginning of March. This is not a high tour season month so crowds at our destinations were not overwhelming. We chose to do the optional Loch Ness boat tour which is not included in the price. We got a lot of historical information from the boat crew. Again, this is something we are glad we chose to do. The only caution we might suggest is that the designated bathroom/ food stops were not top notch. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. However, due to the number of tour buses on the same route, the grab and go food was very picked over and left very few options for our group. Again, we would still highly recommend this particular tour.

Loch Ness and the Highlands on the Wee red bus

Published on Mar, 2025

We had the very best time on this tour. Be prepared for a very long day, approximately 12 hours. However, we would highly recommend this particular excursion. We had a very small group of 7 in our Wee red bus. Seats could be a little more comfortable but still a good trip. Angela was our guide and we would give her 10 stars if we could. She was excellent with her knowledge and stories about Scotland. We were very lucky to have a group who chose to be timely at each stop and to also have great weather. These two things allowed Angela to be able to offer extra photo stops. This was a great plus for all of us. We also did this tour at the beginning of March. This is not a high tour season month so crowds at our destinations were not overwhelming. We chose to do the optional Loch Ness boat tour which is not included in the price. We got a lot of historical information from the boat crew. Again, this is something we are glad we chose to do. The only caution we might suggest is that the designated bathroom/ food stops were not top notch. The bathrooms were clean and well kept. However, due to the number of tour buses on the same route, the grab and go food was very picked over and left very few options for our group. Again, we would still highly recommend this particular tour.

Great little tour with...

Published on Jan, 2025

Great little tour with super excellent tour guide. Be prepared for long sitting. Also would recommend slightly longer breaks. 30 mins stops are hard with the crowd.

Great little tour with...

Published on Jan, 2025

Great little tour with super excellent tour guide. Be prepared for long sitting. Also would recommend slightly longer breaks. 30 mins stops are hard with the crowd.

Great little tour with...

Published on Jan, 2025

Great little tour with super excellent tour guide. Be prepared for long sitting. Also would recommend slightly longer breaks. 30 mins stops are hard with the crowd.

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