Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comLoch Ness and Scottish Highlands Day Trip from Glasgow
based on 19 reviews
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Product code: 2330VIA01G
Loch Ness Monster - fact or fiction? Find out for yourself on a day trip from Glasgow. 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. You'll have a brief stop in the delightful Victorian resort of Pitlochry before returning to Glasgow.
Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, Scotland
Seasonal
March 15 to May 17, 2009
Monday, Thursday and Saturday
May 18 to October 05, 2009
Daily
October 06 to November 01, 2009
Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Tour departs from Platform 6, Buchanan Bus Station
Departure Time:8:15am
Return details:Tour concludes at the original point of departure at approximately 8:30pm
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup not available
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- Multi-lingual commentary
- Hosted by a professional driver
- Transport is fully air-conditioned and restroom equipped
- Optional gratuities
- Loch Ness cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and beverages, unless specified
- Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle (approximately GBP12.00)
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Audio commentary is provided in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
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Wow, the countryside is so lovely! This trip definitely highlights it. Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, November 2007
