Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands with Lunch from Edinburgh | 12 hours

2769 Reviews | Edinburgh
From $74.08 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
Select Date and Travelers
You can select up to 9 travelers in total.
Senior (60-99) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9
0
Adult (17-59) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 9
2
Child (5-16) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9
0
Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour Incl. Loch Ness Cruise
2 Adults x $123.72
$247.44
Approx Total
$247.44
Loch Ness Cruise: The boat uses the very latest hi-tech colour sonar and underwater imaging systems to enhance the hunt! Cruise duration 1 hour
Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
2 Adults x $69.89
$139.78
Approx Total
$139.78

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Tasty small-packed lunch, freshly prepared.
  • Local English Speaking Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks are not included in the small-packed lunch.
  • Optional boat cruise on Loch Ness (from £16.50 for an adult) - can be purchased at check-in.

Overview

Go on a fantastic tour from Edinburgh to explore the legendary myths of Loch Ness and enjoy the diverse range of Scottish Highland scenery. Drive through the forests and rivers of Highland Perthshire and get a glimpse of dramatic Glen Coe – the site of the Massacre of Glencoe. See Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, and enjoy a locally sourced and freshly made picnic lunch before taking in magnificent views of the Forth Bridge.

Itinerary

  • Stirling Castle (Pass By)

    Pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, Rob Roy country

  • Callander

    Enjoy a comfort stop in Callander, a small highland town

    45 minutes

  • Glencoe

    We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692.

    10 minutes

  • Ben Nevis (Pass By)

    We drive through Fort William passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen.

  • Loch Ness Region

    Once in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you have the chance to take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village. Cruise is approx. 50 minutes.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Cairngorms National Park (Pass By)

    We journey past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park.

  • Pitlochry

    Heading south, we enter Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We enjoy a stop in Pitlochry, or a similar town in the area.

    30 minutes

  • Forth Bridge (Pass By)

    Pass by the infamous Forth Bridge on our way back in to Edinburgh.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age to travel is 5 years
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
  • In cases of extreme weather, the Loch Ness boat cruise may be cancelled on short notice. If you have purchased ticket for this you will be refunded.
  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility difficulties

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.
Traveler Photos
Reviews

4.7

2769 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    2251
  • 4 stars
    338
  • 3 stars
    99
  • 2 stars
    38
  • 1 star
    43

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 2251 reviews with 5 stars

Beautiful day!

Published on Mar, 2025

Such a great day! The views were beautiful and the ride pretty comfortable for being so long. Our guides Paul, Caoihme, and Liz were so friendly and knowledgable. We made good time and got to make a lot of stops, so it was never too long in the bus at a time. Am so glad I decided to do this last minute! Bring snacks and water.

very interesting and enjoyable! ☺️

Published on Mar, 2025

I was looking forward to learning more about scottish culture and more generally about the highlands so this tour really double checked those for me. The guides were very considerate and all smiles so that's always a nice bonus! overall very cool and loved the stops/locations we went to + the girls told us interesting anectodes about the areas we went to so that's nice

Great day out

Published on Mar, 2025

Enjoyable day out, views are fantastic. We had Dave as our bus driver/ guide, he was so full of knowledge and answered any question with a good explanation and the history behind it.

Best Tour with Heidi

Published on Mar, 2025

Heidi had a fantastic historical knowledge, Time Management, sense of humour and was super friendly. We enjoyed the Day Trip with her and learned a lot about Scotland.

Wonderful day tour & special thanks to Haidi ♥️

Published on Mar, 2025

Tour was well organised, bus was comfortable. Beautiful views across Loch Ness and Highlands. Special thanks to our tour operator Haidi she was such a gem, absolutely amazing person with wealth of knowledge and empathy. She was the main reason we had lots of insight about scotland history and our entire day spent with full of joy and entertainment. Thank you Haidi and Highland explorer tours for such a great experience.

Compare Similar Experiences

Current

Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands wit ...
5211LOCHNESS
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,769
From
$74 /   Person
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and St ...
5256P26
time

9 hours

time Free Cancellation
487
From
$70 /   Person
Loch Ness, Inverness & Highlands in Span ...
Likely To Sell Out
159586P1
time

12 hours 45 minutes

time Free Cancellation
369
From
$728 /   Person
Scottish Highland Bike Tour by Manual or ...
109681P2
time

9 hours

time Free Cancellation
41
From
$205 /   Person
the World Famous Kelpies and Stirling Ca ...
68787P2
time

6 hours

time Free Cancellation
12
From
$597 /   Group
Falkirk Wheel, Doune Castle, Stirling Ca ...
Likely To Sell Out
157946P36
time

8 hours

time Free Cancellation
8
From
$687 /   Group
Highlands, Glencoe and Glenfinnan Viaduc ...
Likely To Sell Out
157946P22
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
7
From
$1,181 /   Group
Scottish Whisky and Castles Private Tour ...
68787P10
time

5 hours to 6 hours

time Free Cancellation
5
From
$572 /   Group
Full-Day Private Braveheart Day Tour fro ...
68787P26
time

6 hours to 7 hours

time Free Cancellation
3
From
$616 /   Group
Linlithgow palace, Blackness &Stirling C ...
Likely To Sell Out
157946P7
time

8 hours

time Free Cancellation
2
From
$807 /   Group
Whisky Adventure - Private Day Tour from ...
349977P14
time

8 hours

time Free Cancellation
2
From
$475 /   Person
The Braveheart tour from Glasgow or Edin ...
Likely To Sell Out
116770P1
time

9 hours to 10 hours

time Free Cancellation
6
From
$942 /   Group
Glenfinnan Viaduct Glencoe and Fort Will ...
New On TravelOne
5497022P3
time

10 hours

time Free Cancellation
3
From
$841 /   Group
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
36194P8
time

1 hour 15 minutes

time Free Cancellation
6,697
From
$23 /   Person
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in ...
Skip The Line
69714P3
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
4,186
From
$46 /   Person
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experie ...
195458P1
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
3,593
From
$32 /   Person
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glenco ...
5256HLOCHNESS
time

13 hours

time Free Cancellation
2,363
From
$68 /   Person
Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh
8752P11
time

1 hour

time Free Cancellation
2,020
From
$28 /   Person
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales ...
69714P7
time

2 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,926
From
$25 /   Person
St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fif ...
225004
time

8 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,589
From
$73 /   Person
Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day ...
8750P4
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,527
From
$87 /   Person
Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinbu ...
Likely To Sell Out
8613P1
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,459
From
$44 /   Person
Small Group Ghostly Underground Vaults T ...
2934P17
time

1 hour 15 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,411
From
$30 /   Person
Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tou ...
8752P4
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,360
From
$30 /   Person
Edinburgh Skip-the-Ticket-Line Castle Wa ...
Likely To Sell Out
6785EDICAST01
time

1 hour 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
1,282
From
$52 /   Person
Recently Viewed
Skip-the-Line Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day ...
7809P43
time

8 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,057
From
$122 /   Person
Louvre Museum Priority Access Guided Tou ...
Likely To Sell Out
67584P1
time

3 hours

time Free Cancellation
460
From
$48 /   Person
Chichen Itza Day Trip from Tulum Includi ...
3206P81
time

12 hours

time Free Cancellation
262
From
$73 /   Person
Go City: Miami All-Inclusive Pass with 2 ...
3958GOMIA
time

24 hours to 120 hours

time Non Refundable
49
From
$109 /   Person
Loch Ness and the Highlands Experience B ...
6551P5
time

12 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
11
From
$89 /   Person
Bali ATV Through Tunnel, Jungle, Waterfa ...
11769P32
time

10 hours

time Free Cancellation
155
From
$65 /   Person
Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Ca ...
6570INS
time

1 hour

time Free Cancellation
839
From
$27 /   Person
Isle Of Skye Tour
432598P3
time

10 hours to 12 hours

time Free Cancellation
14
From
$950 /   Group
Niagara Falls Day Tour From Toronto with ...
Likely To Sell Out
39437P1
time

9 hours

time Free Cancellation
1,801
From
$70 /   Person
U-Drive UTV Guided Hells Revenge Adventu ...
349715P1
time

2 hours 30 minutes

time Free Cancellation
67
From
$149 /   Person
Connect with TravelOne
Louise Berg
Destination Expert
Plan your Next Trip
TravelOne Subscribe
We organise unforgettable vacations.
Subscribe for trending deals.
© Copyright 2025 TravelOne Technologies Inc. | All Rights Reserved.
Visa Card Mastercard Maestro Amex Discover

TravelOne uses cookies to give you the best possible service. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. More details can be found in our privacy policy.

Do you have a destination in mind, or would you like TravelOne AI to suggest one?

What is your destination?

City Breakup

Remove
+ Add New

Choose Travel Dates / Flexible and Fixed / Number of Days

What's your ideal trip length?

Days

Your trip length is 0 day


Travel Dates / Flexible and Fixed / Number of Days


Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2
Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2

Preferred Star Rating?

Accommodation Preferences

Property Preference?

Accommodation Preferences

Property Location?

Accommodation Preferences

Preferred Hotel Chain?

Accommodation Preferences

Meal At The Hotel?

Accommodation Preferences

What are your meal preferences?

Dining Preferences

What are your preferences for arrival/departure transfers?

Transfers & Internal Transportation

What are your preferences for internal transfers?

Transfers & Internal Transportation

Are you celebrating any special occasion?

Travel Activities & Experiences

Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!

Loading questions for you...! Please wait...!