Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Private Day Tour From Edinburgh | 12 hours

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Private Day Tour From Edinburgh
2 Adults x $752.93
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Private Day Tour From Edinburgh
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch

Overview

Journey to the north and into the mountainous highland region of Scotland. Explore some of Scotland’s best scenery and delve deep in the history. Learn about the Scottish clans, folklore and legend that abounds in the hills. See world-famous sights and stop at dramatic locations along the route. Travel across empty landscape of Rannoch Moor, the dramatic scenery of Glencoe and the rugged highland scenery of The Great Glen. View the imposing Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness and maybe even spot the Loch Ness Monster! Stop at the picturesque village at Fort Augustus for lunch and a stroll along the Caledonian canal. This 12 hour tour includes quite a lot of travelling but is a very rewarding day, seeing a lot of Scotland if you are time-limited. Please note that this tour doesn't run in December or January because of limited daylight hours.

Itinerary

  • Linlithgow Palace (Pass By)

    Palace built by James I of Scotland, Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots

  • The Kelpies & The Helix (Pass By)

    Impressive modern art installation depicting two mythological kelpies.

  • Stirling Castle (Pass By)

    Historic Royal Castle standing high above the valley floor. Stirling is the medieval capital city of Scotland.

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

    Area of outstanding natural beauty. Optional comfort stop and coffee break at a local independent cafe.

    30 minutes

  • Loch Tulla Viewpoint

    Beautiful view over Rannoch Moor, one of the remotest parts of the highlands.

    10 minutes

  • The Three Sisters

    Stop in Glencoe to take in the impressive scenery and learn about the troubled history of this region and the Massacre of Glencoe.

    10 minutes

  • Commando Monument

    Stop at the Commando Memorial to learn the history of the military training in this area. Impressive views to the Nevis Range and Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the Uk.

    10 minutes

  • Fort Augustus

    Stop at this picturesque canal-side village at the foot of Loch Ness. Lunch in one of the local eateries and a walk along the canal to the Loch.

    1 hour

  • Urquhart Castle

    Ruined castle on the banks of Loch Ness. A long and interesting history dating back to 500AD. Optional tour inside the castle (chargeable) or from viewpoint.

    45 minutes

  • Inverness (Pass By)

    Drive through 'The Capital of the Highlands' and see Inverness castle standing above the River Ness.

  • Dunkeld

    Comfort and refreshment stop at Dunkeld in highland Perthshire.

    20 minutes

  • Queensferry Crossing (Pass By)

    Drive across the iconic Queensferry Crossing with Forth Road Bridge and Railway Bridge spanning the river Forth.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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History, Humor, and Highlands – The Perfect Tour

Published on May, 2025

Incredible tour that I cannot recommend enough! Our tour guide, Nick, was very accommodating, insightful, and funny which only added to the amazing views. Seeing the various stunning parts of the Highlands and learning the vast history was an unforgettable experience that brought the landscape to life in a truly meaningful way. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen, and Nick’s storytelling made the journey both educational and deeply engaging. Additionally, Experienced Tours helped plan my proposal by recommending a beautiful location and coordinating with Nick, our guide, for photos. Both Nick and Experienced Tours truly went above and beyond! When I go back to Scotland, I will do another tour through Experienced Tours. From start to finish they made the entire process seamless and enjoyable, with excellent communication, personalized touches, and top-notch service that made the trip truly special!

Lucky us!

Published on Feb, 2025

I highly recommend this company for any of their excursions. Our driver, Cali, was waiting outside our hotel door just before pickup time at 9:00 a.m. He was an excellent driver, and very friendly. Lots of information through narrative and we were very comfortable with his driving skills and knowledge of the history of his country. We were fast friends right from the start. He knew all the right places to show us and we had plenty of stops. We had lunch at Loch Ness and ice cream in Pitlochry. Nothing was rushed and he knew all the back roads to avoid any traffic and crowds. The beautiful Mercedes van was well appointed with a cute little refrigerator loaded with drinks and snacks. It sure didn't hurt that we had gorgeous weather. Warm and sunny. This afforded us some great views that are often shrouded in rain or fog. Cali dropped us off at about 8 pm And we were sorry the day was over. If we can get back to Scotland, we will definitely use Experienced Tours again.

Lucky us!

Published on Feb, 2025

I highly recommend this company for any of their excursions. Our driver, Cali, was waiting outside our hotel door just before pickup time at 9:00 a.m. He was an excellent driver, and very friendly. Lots of information through narrative and we were very comfortable with his driving skills and knowledge of the history of his country. We were fast friends right from the start. He knew all the right places to show us and we had plenty of stops. We had lunch at Loch Ness and ice cream in Pitlochry. Nothing was rushed and he knew all the back roads to avoid any traffic and crowds. The beautiful Mercedes van was well appointed with a cute little refrigerator loaded with drinks and snacks. It sure didn't hurt that we had gorgeous weather. Warm and sunny. This afforded us some great views that are often shrouded in rain or fog. Cali dropped us off at about 8 pm And we were sorry the day was over. If we can get back to Scotland, we will definitely use Experienced Tours again.

The Best Tour We Have Ever Taken

Published on Jan, 2025

Where do we even begin to describe this incredible tour experience with Calais?!?!?! My husband and I took our young teen grandson to the UK as a special gift. Calais met us at the airport in the wee hours and because our grandson is a huge Harry Potter fan, he took us through Edinburgh to see the sights and take pictures. He even gave us a surprise drive through the suburbs to see some unique and beautiful homes. From there we travelled to the Highlands. The weather was cold and a bit damp but we had a beautiful, roomy elegant van to travel in. Calais has a vast knowledge of Scotland, has a wonderful, witty, happy personality. He made our grandson feel like a peer and he took us to places that were absolutely stunning. We had a gorgeous walk in the woods and viewed waterfalls, he explained the importance of the natural landscape in Scotland’s history; we took a boat ride and went to castle ruins. We stayed at a lovely hotel at River Ness. We fell in love with Inverness and it’s charms. Everything from soup to nuts was taken care of for us. We will most certainly be returning again with family and friends. THANK YOU!

The Best Tour We Have Ever Taken

Published on Jan, 2025

Where do we even begin to describe this incredible tour experience with Calais?!?!?! My husband and I took our young teen grandson to the UK as a special gift. Calais met us at the airport in the wee hours and because our grandson is a huge Harry Potter fan, he took us through Edinburgh to see the sights and take pictures. He even gave us a surprise drive through the suburbs to see some unique and beautiful homes. From there we travelled to the Highlands. The weather was cold and a bit damp but we had a beautiful, roomy elegant van to travel in. Calais has a vast knowledge of Scotland, has a wonderful, witty, happy personality. He made our grandson feel like a peer and he took us to places that were absolutely stunning. We had a gorgeous walk in the woods and viewed waterfalls, he explained the importance of the natural landscape in Scotland’s history; we took a boat ride and went to castle ruins. We stayed at a lovely hotel at River Ness. We fell in love with Inverness and it’s charms. Everything from soup to nuts was taken care of for us. We will most certainly be returning again with family and friends. THANK YOU!

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