Loch Ness and Highlands Day Tour Including Cruise from Edinburgh
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
*Includes a 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness in the tour price.
Explore Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands on this 12-hour tour from Edinburgh. Depart from Edinburgh on a luxury mini-coach and travel out into the Scottish Highlands to Glencoe with your guide. Stop at Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness at marvel at the spectacular scenery, then continue on to explore the Cairngorms National Park. Admire the majestic mountain of Craig Meagaidh and continue through the Drummochter mountain pass to visit the Victorian town of Pitlochry. Group size limited to 16 to ensure a personalised experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to departure. This tour will depart from Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ. Check-in will close at 07:30 (tour will depart at 07:45).
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Loch Ness cruise – We reserve tickets for you. Included in tour price.
Please note, this tour returns to Edinburgh around 20:00 PM
*The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
**This route may be reversed on some occasions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
Admission Fee - includes 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness
The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
The chance to see "Nessie", the Loch Ness monster
Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Admission Fees unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Your driver-guide takes you to their favourite stop within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park where you can grab coffee and enjoy the views.
Glencoe Mountain
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Reviews
5,772 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome guide
Mukul A,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic. Most importantly, it was our guide Bryan that made all the difference to ensure we get a great experience with stories, information, music and attitude.
Much nicer to travel in a...
Joel M,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Much nicer to travel in a smaller group. Our guide was a great resource for the history, both political and ecological.
Unfortunately our...
Frank C,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00Unfortunately our experience turned out to be less than favorable. Time allotment at stops (shorter) and actual stops were different than the tour description. We made no viewing stop in Glen Cove, instead were told we could view at the visitor center. No view there!!!
Misleading Tour, Rushed Stops, and Viator Refused to Make It Right
Erin C,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00We booked the Loch Ness & Highlands Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise for four people expecting a scenic, well-paced experience. Instead, the tour was rushed, misleading, and not as described. • The itinerary listed 90 minutes at Fort Augustus plus a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise. In reality, they were combined — we got barely 20 minutes to eat, use the bathroom, or even see the loch before boarding the boat. • Glencoe was just 15 minutes at a wooded visitor center — no view unless you hiked across a creek, which only two of us could do. • The Loch Lomond stop was at a bakery in Callander — nice town, but no loch views, despite what the itinerary implied. • Unscheduled stops at a distillery and roadside “Highland cow” shop felt like kickback stops, not guest-focused experiences. • A fellow passenger was coughing and loudly disruptive all day. We told the guide. Nothing was done. • Viator offered a 10% refund — only after multiple emails — and then refused to consider anything else, even for the second booking in our group. We weren’t looking to nitpick — we just wanted them to own up to a poorly executed tour and make it right. Instead, they stonewalled us and made it clear they don’t value customer satisfaction. We won’t use Viator again and encourage others to be cautious. Their itineraries are misleading, and if something goes wrong, they won’t take responsibility.
A long day, but worth it
Traci G,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was a great guy was friendly funny knowledgeable played some nice music and kept us all happy
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