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Loch Ness: Day Trip from Edinburgh with Boat Cruise

Soak up the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish Highlands

Start time 07:30
Duration 13h
Audio guide French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese
Live guide English
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

Meeting point: Highland Explorer Tours, 60 High St, Edinburgh Get directions
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

Drop off point: Edinburgh, UK Get directions

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