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Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

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Experience the beauty of the north-west Highlands on this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Wallace Monument, and even Loch Ness on this attraction-filled tour. All with a relaxing overnight stay in the loch-side town of Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 4 years old.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.

Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.

If booking your own accommodation, you must book within 2km of Fort William town centre.

Luggage is restricted to one medium sized suitcase per person. For guidance: a medium sized suitcase is considered 60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width.

Please note: from 22nd December to 1st February 2025, Eilean Donan Castle will be closed. We will still stop at the castle for photos and access to the bridge will be available. However, the Visitor Centre and toilet facilities will be closed.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

1 night accommodation (unless 'no accommodation' option is selected)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

Knowledgeable driver-guide

Food & Drinks - unless specified

Accommodation - unless chosen

Attraction Tickets

Gratuities

Restroom on board

What To Expect

Day 1

Travel from Edinburgh to Fort William

Accommodations

We spend overnight in Fort William

1

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Departing Edinburgh, our two-day tour will begin by heading west and collecting our Glasgow passengers. From there, we will head north, passing by the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and stopping for a comfort break in the scenic loch-side village of Luss

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Inveraray

We continue west, passing the magnificent Rest and Be Thankful pass before arriving in Inveraray. Home to the spectacular Inveraray Castle, which you might recognise from Downton Abbey, the Royal Burgh of Inveraray makes for a perfect stop. We will take time here to enjoy the loch-side views, explore the streets, and grab some lunch before continuing north into the Highlands.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Glencoe

On our way north, we will pass through dramatic Glencoe, site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan. You might recognise this valley from James Bond’s Skyfall. We will take time here to learn about the area’s history, as well as getting some fantastic photos.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Following a quick comfort break in the area, we will continue on to the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, which you may recognise from the Harry Potter movies. During summer months, we will arrive with time to see the Jacobite Steam Train (or Hogwarts Express) crossing the bridge and get that famous photo. Please note: the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by a third party and as such we cannot guarantee that the train will be running or that the tour will meet up with the train in time to see it cross the viaduct.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included
5

Fort William

We then end our exciting first day of touring by arriving in Fort William, where you will check in to your accommodation for the night.

14 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Travelling from Fort William to Edinburgh

1

Eilean Donan Castle

After a hearty highland breakfast, we will begin our second day of touring by checking out of our accommodation and heading north to Glengarry Viewpoint, offering spectacular views. Keep an eye out for how Loch Garry looks for the viewpoint, as it is meant to look like a bird’s eye view of mainland Scotland. From that brilliant view, our tour continues eastwards towards Scotland’s most photographed castle, Eilean Donan. Take time here to explore the castle and its grounds and learn about its fascinating history.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Fort Augustus

Our tour then heads to the beautiful town of Fort Augustus, at the foot of Loch Ness. We will spend time here for lunch, and to take in the views of Loch Ness - and keep an eye out for Nessie of course!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
3

Commando Monument

From Fort Augustus, we begin to head south, stopping at the Commando Memorial on the way. Here, take time to learn about the memorial and enjoy views of Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included
4

Pitlochry

On our return journey to Edinburgh, enjoy a relaxing journey through a beautiful highland setting. We will enjoy a comfort break in Dunkeld or Pitlochry where you can soak up the atmosphere in these picturesque towns.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
5

Forth Road Bridge

We then begin the final stretch of our journey back towards Edinburgh, crossing over the impressive Queensferry Crossing. This engineering giant spans the Firth of Forth, and joins the Forth Road Bridge and iconic Forth Rail Bridge, representing 3 centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation. After a short journey, we then arrive back in Edinburgh, where our 2-day Eilean Donan, Loch Ness and the Highlands tour comes to an end.

Admission Unknown

Options

Tour Double/Twin/Family B&B

Double / Twin / Family B&B: Double (1 bed that sleeps 2), twin (2 single beds in one room) or family room accommodation at a bed & breakfast is included.

Tour Excluding Accommodation

Your 2 day tour will not include accommodation. You must book this yourself. We kindly ask you to ensure the accommodation is located in the centre of Fort William.

Tour with Single B&B

Single Room in B&B: Please note if booking more than one person single rooms are not guaranteed to be in the same B&B.

Reviews

4.85

93 reviews

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  • Beautiful Scotland

    Candace N,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful scenery- castle magnificent- lots of photo stops - guide informative, flexible and friendly

  • The Highlands of Scotland 2025.

    John W,

    Sep 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The sights you will see-there are plenty-and the history attached to the many places on the tour make it an attraction. Our driver/guide Alistar did a fantastic job,made everyone feel at ease for the 2 days we were with him and was so informative and passed this on to us all. I will be back in the very near future with my wife and son to try the many different tours on offer. I highly recommend the Highland tour to Loch Ness/Eilean Donan. Loved it.👍

  • Amazing tour!

    Kathryn M,

    Sep 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This trip was spectacular. Great fun, went to all the key locations. Our guide, Andrew T, was great! Happy to share any information we wanted to know about Scotland and he was very informative about Scottish history! I loved it and would recommend this tour to anyone!

  • This is a Magical tour,...

    MELANIE B,

    Aug 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a Magical tour, if you are lucky enough to get Nick as your tour guide your in for a treat, he has a wonderful grasp on historical facts and ties them in beautifully to each place visited. Overnight stay in BNB was lovely and comfy, tour was amazing would do it again in a heartbeat. Highland Cooos a must see. Friendly professional and fun tour can’t fault it

  • We covered a lot of...

    Laura K,

    Aug 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We covered a lot of ground in a short time to see beautiful views of Scotland. Appreciate our guide, Sean, sharing his knowledge about the sites and getting us around safely!

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4.85
93 reviews
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