Loch Ness & Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the legendary Loch Ness
- Discover the historic Urquhart Castle
- Enjoy scenic views of the Scottish Highlands
- Learn about local myths and legends
- Travel in a comfortable luxury mini-coach
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
- Visit to Urquhart Castle
- Comfortable transportation in a luxury mini-coach
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Highland Explorer Tours, 60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended for full enjoyment.
- The tour involves walking; ensure you are comfortable with moderate physical activity.
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly to ensure comfort throughout the day.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- In cases of extreme weather, the Loch Ness boat cruise may be cancelled on short notice. If you have purchased ticket for this you will be refunded.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
Traveler reviews
Forced march to Loch Ness
Scenically beautiful 11 hrs. Trip to Loch Ness and back with a boat trip, 8 hrs. of which were on the bus. No time for lunch or longer stops if you chose the boat tour (large boat with approx. 300 tourists) and Loch Ness is actually quite far from Edinburgh. Super many exciting and long-winded stories from the driver/guide in one, though probably not a single person on the bus understood the Scottish slang.
A day with Tom visiting Scotland
Fantastic experience! Everything organized to perfection and truly pleasant from beginning to end. A special thanks to Tom, an exceptional guide: knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and capable of making every moment even more interesting. Without a doubt the number one guide! Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Please skip and book with another provider.
If I could give this 0 stars, I would! The tour is 12 hours long- out of which you will spend 10 ON THE BUS. If I wanted to stare out of my window and stay indoors all the time, I would just stay at home! The tour description is very misleading. You get a 30 min stop at 10 for coffee and then you get a 1 hour stop at Loch Ness- if you choose to go in the cruise, you do not get time for lunch. How stupid is that? The next (& final) stop comes in a small town called Pitlochry and that’s 30 mins tops too. You barely get out of the bus otherwise. Better to book with another provider. No point booking this one and just spending the entire day on the bus.
A magnificent trip
We saw magnificent landscapes. We think the tour was well representative of the Highlands. There were enough stops and an extraordinary guide (Graheme) who told us many things (about the history of Scotland, about its landscapes, and legends) while driving very well!
Thank you Graeme!
Our guide Graeme really made our day, he knew a lot of interesting stuff about Scotland and fun facts about the places we travelled through.