Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable 12-hour adventure from Edinburgh and experience the very best of the Scottish Highlands. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury mini-coach with a friendly, knowledgeable guide and a small group of no more than 16 people – ensuring a relaxed, personalised experience. Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, steeped in history and surrounded by towering peaks. Continue your journey through rugged Highland scenery to the picturesque village of Fort Augustus. Here, you’ll enjoy a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, where you can soak up breath-taking views and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the elusive Nessie! With the water stretching out against a backdrop of forested hills, this is a true highlight of the day. Afterwards, travel through the stunning Cairngorms National Park, passing natural landmarks. Your final stop is the charming Victorian town of Pitlochry, where you can enjoy a short stroll before the scenic drive back to Edinburgh.
Inclusions
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
- Small Group Tour (maximum 16 passengers)
What's not
- Admission Fees unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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.
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
*Cruise on Loch Ness is included in your ticket Fort Augustus boasts the Caledonian Canal, which is a great spot to relax and watch the boats sail by into Loch Ness. You can search for the infamous monster on a relaxing boat cruise
We'll take a short break here in the charming village of Spean Bridge, nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. This peaceful spot offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including glimpses of Ben Nevis on a clear day. It’s the perfect place to stretch your legs, breathe in the crisp Highland air, and take in the beautiful scenery.
Gradually, the dramatic mountains soften and become cloaked in lush forest. Among the towering trees of Perthshire, you'll take a final refreshment break in Pitlochry before continuing south through the rolling hills and fertile farmlands of the Kingdom of Fife.
Your last highlight is the view of the iconic UNESCO-listed Forth Rail Bridge on your way to Edinburgh. Please note: Some tours may run in reverse You return to Edinburgh at approximately 8.00pm.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Excellent experience with...
Excellent experience with Rabbie’s! Enjoyed the onboard experience on the bus and exposure to scottish culture and music!
5Looking for Nessie!
Our day trip to the Scottish highlands and Loch Ness region was a wonderful experience. We can highly recommend and are very grateful to the Rabbie's tour group and in particular our guide, Russell who provided us with a safe, enjoyable, entertaining and informative experience.
4Beautiful views of the...
Beautiful views of the countryside and the Highlands. It is a very long trip. Three hours of driving there and three hours of driving back, but only one hour to spend at the Loch Ness. They do stop along the way though which is nice. Make sure you pack plenty of snacks because you don’t get much time to eat.
5Beautiful tour of the highlands and Loch Ness.
Duncan was a great driver and guide. Be prepared for about eight of the twelve hours being seated and underway in the 16 seat van.. The seats are comfortable, but it’s a long day. Stops for food and/or bathroom are sufficient. You will have time to get baked goods or snacks at a few stops, or it acceptable to bring food with you. The highlands and Loch Ness were beautiful the day of our trip. Duncan, being native to the area, expertly narrated the trip and described points of interest with enthusiasm and good humor. Worthwhile tour for us.
5Fun in the Highlands!
This was a wonderful experience that took us to a number of cities approaching, and within, the Scottish Highlands. Our tour guide Jiri was super informative, and regularly checked in on us to make sure we were comfortable, and that all of our questions were answered. There was a significant amount of time spent on the bus, just because the Highlands are far from Edinburgh. We still thought that we spent a good amount of time in the Highlands, and saw some absolutely amazing views. It’s also important to note that the tour was very well organized, and our tour guide always kept us informed of the next stop and upcoming itinerary plans. Another thing we appreciated is the smaller group size, and the clean and comfortable bus. Would highly recommend this experience, and would do another tour with this company again.
5Lowlands and Highland Small Group Tour
We had a wonderful full day small group tour with Billy. He was a great guide and worked very hard to give us great viewing opportunities as well as local knowledge and Scottish musical selections.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes prior to departure)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Rabbies Trail Burners
- 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.
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one 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. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. 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.
- The Loch Ness boat cruise is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice.
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 79% 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 4 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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