Day Trips

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Vibrant sunrise over the Scottish Highlands

Glencoe mountains landscape in Scotland with lush greenery and a winding road.

Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland.

Tour guide with transfer vehicle in Edinburgh for Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands day trip.

Immerse yourself in the Scottish Highlands on a full-day tour from Edinburgh filled with live commentary, beautiful landscapes, and a dash of mystery at the famous Loch Ness.

Go on a full-day guided coach tour from Edinburgh, traveling in a luxury air-conditioned coach for a comfortable journey.

Your expert English-speaking driver-guide shares fascinating stories of the Highlands, from the Glencoe massacre to the Loch Ness Monster.

Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, the Great Glen, and Ben Nevis, and see the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness.

Enjoy free time to walk around and admire views of Loch Ness on your own, or stroll along the Old Coffin Track to learn about age-old traditions.

Upgrade your experience to include a small-group tour and a Loch Ness cruise as you explore more sights like Rannoch Moor, Fort Augustus, and Kelpies.

Full-day trip of Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands

Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

Boarding from Castle Terrace or Edinburgh Bus Station (as per option selected)

Free time at Loch Ness

Expert English-speaking driver-guide

Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)

Additional Paid Upgrades:

50-min circular Loch Ness cruise

Small-group tour of max. 16 people

Round-trip luxury AC mini-coach transfers

Entry to attractions (available for purchase on-site)

Food and drink

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from India, United States, Germany and over 29 countries have loved this experience
Giorgia
5/5
Nov, 2024
Really nice, nice guide, more than punctual even the return, only flaw given the many hours of travel, putting something on the bus to charge the phone would be the best
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Desislava
5/5
Oct, 2024
The trip was amazing. I am so happy we booked it. The driver was great, he was walking us through the history of the highlands.
Elisha
5/5
Oct, 2024
This was one of the best experiances ive ever had! I was in total awe the whole day, i cant even describe the how breathtaking the highlands are. A personal fave was Glencoe - you may get the oppertunity to jump off the coach and look, if you do make sure you see it! It is also a LONG day, i would suggest waterproofs and comfy clothing and some snacks for the coach. I attended as a solo traveller, and I didnt feel uneasy or anything at any point ( i even made some friends!) The tour guide Tom was amazing, constantly high in spirits (even though he had a tough crowd!) He was also the driver and the guide and did a fantastic job. If youre thinking about booking this 100% do it!!
Marta
5/5
Oct, 2024
Tom, our guide, was fantastic! He offered us the option to make more stops instead of extending our lunch break, which allowed us to truly enjoy the stunning views. You could tell he was knowledgeable and passionate about Scotland and its rich history. He even shared some recent news with us! His sense of humor and positive energy made the entire trip a delight. Tom deserves a pay raise STEVE!
Neecole
5/5
Oct, 2024
Our driver and guide, Sam, was super funny! He also seemed to know a lot of local spots to get an authentic experience in the Highlands!
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What to bring

Bring local currency for attraction tickets, cruises, meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What’s not allowed

Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.

Hot food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Check-in closes at 7:55am for the tour without the cruise and at 7:30am for the tour with the cruise.

Boarding points vary for the tours with and without the cruise. Please check your ticket voucher carefully.

The Loch Ness cruise may not be available at busy times. The cruise is also weather-dependent and may be canceled without notice.

The digital translations on the bus are not included in the tour with the cruise.

Children aged between 5 and 15 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace.

Address: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, United Kingdom

Get directions to the meeting point