Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comLoch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh
based on 11 reviews
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Product code: 2330VIA01E
Leave Edinburgh for the day to discover the beauty and history of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands. You'll travel through Scotland's most beautiful countryside and visit the magical lake the Loch Ness Monster calls home!
The journey northwards takes you through Rob Roy MacGregor country to desolate Rannoch Moor. You will travel through haunting Glencoe, the "Glen of Weeping", where 40 of the resident MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells in 1692.
Next, you'll travel to Fort William in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain's tallest mountain. A real highlight is the drive through the Great Glen, which is also the route taken by the Caledonian Canal. You will criss-cross the canal several times as you travel to Inverness. The Great Glen contains three lochs which offer spectacular vistas: Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and, most famously, Loch Ness.
The pretty little village of Fort Augustus is the gateway to Scotland's largest and best-known loch, Loch Ness. You will tour the entire length of Loch Ness, stopping at Urquhart Castle for a photograph. You can take an optional visit to the castle and enjoy a cruise (not included in tour cost) on the loch ... could that shadow be the monster?!
In Inverness you will make a stop to discover the Capital of the Highlands for yourself, before starting the journey southwards through the Spey Valley and on to the dramatic scenery of Glen Garry. Your tour will then conclude back in Edinburgh.
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- Day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and the Highlands
- Scenic drive through the Scottish Highlands
- Stop in poignant Glencoe
- The three lochs of the Great Glen
- Your chance to spot Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster
- Optional cruise on Loch Ness or visit to Urquhart Castle
- Multilingual audio commentary
- Professional driver/guide
- Air-conditioned luxury coach with restroom
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Urquhart Castle, Scotland
For tours in 2010 the departure time will be 7:45am Duration: 12 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 8:40pm
- Tour escort/host
- Recorded commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Optional gratuities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and beverages, unless specified
- Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle (approximately GBP12.00)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had a GREAT trip. Our driver was fantastic and the motor coach very comfortable. We loved the stop ... Read more ›
Brian T, United States of America, April 2009
The tour was well organized and we got plenty of photo opportunities. The only downside which is no ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United Kingdom, June 2009
