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Mysterious Loch Ness near the shoreline Loch Ness on a lovely sunny day A Loch Ness cruise boat Fort Augustus Glencoe, a valley filled with many stories Loch Ness boat cruise
Mysterious Loch Ness near the shoreline Loch Ness on a lovely sunny day A Loch Ness cruise boat Fort Augustus Glencoe, a valley filled with many stories
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Loch Ness: Day Trip from Edinburgh with Boat Cruise

Soak up the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish Highlands

  1. Start time 07:30

  2. Duration 13h

  3. Audio guide

    French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

  4. Max group size 40

Included

  • Day-long trip to Loch Ness from Edinburgh
  • Local Scottish guide
  • Boat cruise on Loch Ness
  • Audio guide in Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and German

Itinerary

Duration: 13.0 hours
  • 07:00 - Meet and Depart from Edinburgh
  • Pass Stirling Castle and Trossachs National Park
  • Cross Rannoch Moor
  • Stop at Glencoe
  • Pass through Fort William and see Ben Nevis
  • Enter the Great Glen and arrive at Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness
  • Take a 50-60 minute boat cruise on Loch Ness
  • Return Journey via Loch Laggan
  • Climb Drumochter Pass in Cairngorms National Park
  • Enter Perthshire and Stop in a Wee Village
  • Cross the Firth of Forth and View the Forth Bridges
  • 20:00 - Arrive Back in Edinburgh

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

Whether you're intent on finding Nessie or just want to soak up the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish Highlands, this Loch Ness tour from Edinburgh is for you.

Departing from Edinburgh, head north past the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, known as Rob Roy country. Cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor and stop at the dramatic Glencoe, infamous for the 1692 massacre.

Journey through Fort William, passing Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen. Arrive in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness and enjoy a boat cruise on the legendary loch.

On the return trip, pass Loch Laggan and climb the wild Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park. Travel south into Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers, and mountains, with a stop in a wee village. Continue over the Firth of Forth to view the spectacular Forth Bridges before returning to Edinburgh.
  • The bus cannot be held for late arrivals, and no refunds will be provided
  • Return times are approximate and may be affected by road conditions and weather
  • Travelers should allow at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for any onward travel plans or activities
Registered address: Atholl Exchange, 6 Canning St, EH3 8EG, Edinburgh, GB

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  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date

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