Loch Lomond & Trossachs Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Loch Lomond
- Discover the beauty of Trossachs National Park
- Visit the historic Stirling Castle
- Enjoy scenic drives through the Scottish Highlands
- Experience Scottish culture and history firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Professional local tour guide
- Live commentary on board
- Door-to-door pick-up service
- Iconic Scottish sweet treats
- Guest phone photography
- Private transport by luxury 6-passenger Mercedes Vito or British LEVC TXE Vehicle
- Stroller/pram accessible
- Infant seats available on request
- Lunch
Itinerary
We depart Edinburgh and head for the stunning Kelpies, the world's largest equine sculptures dedicated to the horse-powered heritage of Central Scotland, designed by Andy Scott. They also celebrate the mythological transforming beasts living in our lochs, rivers and streams, who possess the strength and endurance of 100 horses.
Head west through Scotland's central belt towards the ‘Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond’ where we take time at Balmaha to admire views of Ben Lomond. Here, you will have the opportunity to go on a woodland walk that will afford you great views of the loch. Standing on its bank you will understand why Loch Lomond has been immortalised in a world-famous song.
The afternoon is spent exploring Stirling. Take the chance to discover impressive Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s most important structures both historically and architecturally. Many royals have been crowned at Stirling Castle, including Mary Queen of Scots, and it was central to William Wallace’s fight in the Wars of Independence. Alternatively, explore Stirling, geographically one of the most significant towns in Scottish history, before returning to Edinburgh.
Meeting point
Start Location
Highland Explorer Tours, 60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is wheelchair accessible; please inform the operator in advance if you require assistance.
- Infant seats are available upon request; please notify the operator when booking.
- The tour operates in English; if you require a different language, please check availability with the operator.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the breathtaking landscapes and historic sites.
- Ensure you have a valid form of identification for entry to Stirling Castle, if you choose to visit.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
- If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
Traveler reviews
Fascinating
Excellent trip . Fascinating & Ryan our guide was brilliant
Beautiful visit to a small piece of Scotland
Very nice excursion!! Torva was a very pleasant guide, with a lot of humor! Being French, there are certain subtleties that we could not understand, but the audio guide provided us with a lot of information even if it does not always synchronize at the right moment. We would have appreciated a bit more time at Loch Lomond, but it remains a very good activity :)
Interesting trip, great guide
The day trip to Loch Lomond and especially Stirling Castle was excellent. Our guide Torva was informative and did a great job of providing histories and legends of the places and areas we visited.
A whistle stop tour of some fantastic highlights.
My mother and I arrived outside the Tour operators office at 8:45 for the 1-Day Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling castle tour. We were shown to our bus where we met Graeme. It’s clear that Graeme enjoys his job as he was friendly, personable, knowledgeable, honest, and funny. He made our tour fascinating and pointed out so many great sights and sounds, including a stop at the Forth Bridges viewpoint before heading back to Edinburgh. He was also conscious of timing and comfort breaks too. We enjoyed his company and he drove us around very safely. There were a variety of different people on our tour, mainly couples, but also a family. It was quite intimate as there were only 14 people on our trip which was a manageable number. Would highly recommend this tour, as it covers Scotland’s history and mythical stories and folklore. A must for those who enjoy art, architecture, nature, and history.
Loch Lomond and Stirling Tour.
A fantastic tour; Ryan, our guide, was very engaging, told us very interesting things, and showed us beautiful places. Totally recommended.