Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands

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Itinerary

1. Our first stop for refreshments and a comfort break is Callander, where you will have a chance to grab a snack and stretch your legs. If you're lucky enough, you may have the chance to meet the Highland Cows (season dependant).

   30 min

2. We make a brief stop in this scenic location to take in the views across Loch Tulla and Glen Orchy

   10 min

3. The site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most famous glens. Here you will hop off for a photo opportunity with the dramatic northern ridges known as the Three Sisters

   10 min

4. Nearing the half way point on our tour we stop off in the Fort William area for lunch.

   1 h

5. Another opportunity for photos as we stop on the outskirts of Spean Bridge at the Commando memorial. Unrivalled views down towards Fort William and the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis. Depending on timings, this stop may be subject to change

   10 min

6. A chance to grab some lunch and take part in an optional Loch Ness Boat cruise. For those not on the cruise, we have over an hour here which is plenty time to grab a coffee and have a wander around.

   2 h

7. Stopping in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for a chance to stretch the legs and grab some light refreshments before the final leg of the journey home

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 6,570 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Amazing day

  Absolutely brilliant experience with a chance to visit multiple locations. Alastair, the driver/guide, was amazing and had a great sense of humour. He made our journey enjoyable and was very informative. There were plenty of places for hot food during lunch as we stopped in a town. The trip was definitely worth the money and there were multiple stops which was helpful for travel sickness. A very long day but definitely worth it to see everything!

  53riddhivSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent Tour & Phenomenal Value

  Over 12 hours, well-timed stops and a fantastic tour guide. What else could you ask for. Thank you, Fisher for a fantastic day in The Highlands. We loved every stop and were given the perfect amount of time at each spot. Fabulous directions from Fisher and loved all the historical and hysterical tidbits he provided throughout the day.

  G761GNemilyeSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 510/10 experience

  Phil was absolutely brilliant. He has so much knowledge and did his best to make us all comfortable and enjoy the trip. His jokes were top notch!

  705ankitapSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Great Driver (Chris) makes it worth it!

  It was a great experience and was not as tiring as expected. The 12 hrs went by fast. Chris was a great driver and host. The music played through the trip was also a good selection of Scottish themed ones. They perfectly matched the scenery. Chris is also a great story teller. The stops were placed timely so everyone had enough time for breaks and food.

  694lijuaSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5The Highlands, Glencoe, and Loch Ness Tour

  Phil was fantastic!! He was a great tour guide and kept us entertained throughout. He was filled with jokes and Scottish history and played music to keep us engaged! The tour was very affordable and the Highlands, Glencoe and Loch Ness were absolutely stunning, breathtaking views! It was a 12 hr 30 min tour but I would highly recommend it, it was totally worth every penny. I would also suggest taking the Loch Ness cruise, that was also beautiful and we learned a lot!

  C2538PHmegannSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Get Phil as your driver

  This tour was great! We did not know the price as our travel agent booked it and included it in our end price. While it would have been nice to have more than 30 minutes in some places, we made it work. The bus was clean and was clearly marked as to what was what. The weather showed us true Scottish weather...rain! Our bus size was good but getting to each destination at a lot of the same time as others made the crowds large. Phil, our driver was absolutely fabulous!! His knowledge of the history and stories made the trip enjoyable.

  leannekY5490ORSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Edinburgh

• Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 342 day trips we list in Edinburgh.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 342.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.

Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.

Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.

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