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Loch Ness, Glen Coe and the Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh with Loch Cruise

Edinburgh & the Highlands, United KingdomAbout 12 hoursGuided in English

See the best of the Highlands in one day: Glen Coe, the Great Glen and a boat trip on Loch Ness. Your guide-driver handles the road while you watch the scenery.

About 12 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A cruise on Loch Ness
  • Photo stops in Glen Coe
  • The Great Glen and Fort William
  • Highland scenery all day
  • Guide-driver commentary

Full description

Head north from Edinburgh through the Perthshire hills and across Rannoch Moor to Glen Coe, where you stop for photos among the mountains. The route then follows the Great Glen past Fort William and the Commando Memorial towards Loch Ness.

At the loch, a short cruise takes you out on the dark water, with views of the hills and, depending on the boat, of Urquhart Castle. There is time for lunch on the way before the drive back to Edinburgh through the Cairngorms.

Itinerary

  1. Edinburgh

    Early departure from the city centre.

  2. Glen Coe

    Photo stop among the mountains.

  3. Great Glen

    Drive past Fort William along the chain of lochs.

  4. Loch Ness

    Lunch stop and a cruise on the loch.

  5. Return

    Back to Edinburgh via the Highland road in the evening.

Included

  • Transport by air-conditioned coach or minibus
  • Live English-speaking guide-driver
  • Loch Ness boat cruise

Not included

  • Lunch (there is a stop where you can buy food)
  • Entry to Urquhart Castle
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Central Edinburgh; the exact departure point is sent with your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • A long day with several hours on the road.
  • The cruise route and length depend on the boat and the weather.
  • Bring warm, waterproof layers; it is often colder on the water.
  • Routes may change for weather or road conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Do we visit Urquhart Castle?

The cruise may pass it, but entry to the castle is not part of this tour.

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