Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands
Duration: 12 hours
Available in English
Overview
Explore the beauty of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this thrilling day tour.
Included
Included
Professional driver-guide
Included
Transportation on a mini-coach with air-conditioning
Excluded
Excluded
Gratuities (optional)
Excluded
Loch Ness Boat cruise*
Excluded
Entry to Urquhart Castle*
Important information
Schedule
Operates : Daily, except 25th December
Departure Location: Caffè Nero, 1 Parliament Square Royal Mile/High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Departure: 8am (Check in 7.45am)
Return : 8.30pm (approx)
Departure Location: Caffè Nero, 1 Parliament Square Royal Mile/High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Departure: 8am (Check in 7.45am)
Return : 8.30pm (approx)
Please note
Concession prices are for full time students and seniors 65+.
All under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
Children under 3 are not allowed on the coach.
Ensure you bring shoes suitable for short walks, on rough or uneven terrain and suitable clothing for all conditions, including a waterproof jacket (it has been known to rain in Scotland), sunglasses and plenty of layers.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
You can bring one cabin sized piece of luggage, 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, which cannot exceed 15kg, along with 1 x small handbag or daypack.
Please note, this tour may operate in reverse.
*Optional Extra Subject to Availability.
All under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
Children under 3 are not allowed on the coach.
Ensure you bring shoes suitable for short walks, on rough or uneven terrain and suitable clothing for all conditions, including a waterproof jacket (it has been known to rain in Scotland), sunglasses and plenty of layers.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
You can bring one cabin sized piece of luggage, 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, which cannot exceed 15kg, along with 1 x small handbag or daypack.
Please note, this tour may operate in reverse.
*Optional Extra Subject to Availability.
Highlights
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Board your minibus and get ready for a full day of adventure. As you begin your journey towards the Highlands you’ll see the amazing Forth Railway Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then you will have time to purchase coffee or some delicious home baking in the beautiful Highland town of Pitlochry. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you travel through the spectacular wilderness of the Cairngorms National Park.
Loch Ness is justly famous all over the world for its beauty and mystery. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy a ‘monster spotting’ boat cruise* on the deepest waters of the loch to Urquhart Castle* where you will have time to tour this impressive loch-side ruin. If cruising is not your thing, we will continue on to the village of Drumnadrochit, where there are a number of visitor attractions and options for lunch, this is the best place to get to know Nessie.
Glen Coe is broodingly beautiful and steeped in history. As you stand at the mouth of the glen, you’ll feel the past come to life as our guide tells you about the terrible massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
The route home takes you driving past the beautiful city of Stirling and its stunning castle. You will learn more about the exploits of William Wallace, as dramatised in the film Braveheart, and the turbulent times in which he lived.
Please note, this tour may operate in reverse.