Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands (Small Group)

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Duration: 12 hours
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Experience Highlights

Embark on an unforgettable 12-hour adventure from Edinburgh and experience the very best of the Scottish Highlands. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury mini-coach with a friendly, knowledgeable guide and a small group of no more than 16 people – ensuring a relaxed, personalised experience. Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, steeped in history and surrounded by towering peaks. Continue your journey through rugged Highland scenery to the picturesque village of Fort Augustus. Here, you’ll enjoy a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, where you can soak up breath-taking views and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the elusive Nessie! With the water stretching out against a backdrop of forested hills, this is a true highlight of the day. Afterwards, travel through the stunning Cairngorms National Park, passing natural landmarks. Your final stop is the charming Victorian town of Pitlochry, where you can enjoy a short stroll before the scenic drive back to Edinburgh.

What’s included

  • Top range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Admission Fee - includes 50 minute cruise on Loch Ness
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • The chance to see "Nessie", the Loch Ness monster

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Step by Step

Your driver-guide takes you to their favourite stop within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park where you can grab coffee and enjoy the views.
Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.
*Cruise on Loch Ness is included in your ticket

Fort Augustus boasts the Caledonian Canal, which is a great spot to relax and watch the boats sail by into Loch Ness. You can search for the infamous monster on a relaxing boat cruise
Your journey south is filled with classic Highland scenery. As you travel past the broad peaks of Cairngorms National Park, you'll enjoy various photo stops along the way.
We'll take a short break here in the charming village of Spean Bridge, nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. This peaceful spot offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including glimpses of Ben Nevis on a clear day. It’s the perfect place to stretch your legs, breathe in the crisp Highland air, and take in the beautiful scenery.
Gradually, the dramatic mountains soften and become cloaked in lush forest. Among the towering trees of Perthshire, you'll take a final refreshment break in Pitlochry before continuing south through the rolling hills and fertile farmlands of the Kingdom of Fife.
Your last highlight is the view of the iconic UNESCO-listed Forth Rail Bridge on your way to Edinburgh.

Please note: Some tours may run in reverse You return to Edinburgh at approximately 8.00pm.

Reviews

4.8
· 2030 Reviews
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    L. P.
    5
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    Rabbie's slogan is "Driven by curiosity," and this is perfect, as our exceptional guide, Jim Scott, was clearly driven by curiosity when he prepared to guide this trip. And Jim is a true storyteller with a liveliness and wit that made the entire 12.5 hours engaging and fun. He was also an excellent DJ, playing songs by Scottish performers.
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    A. C.
    5
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    We have been on another Highland trip that was on a bus with 35 other people and there is no comparison. Going with Rabbies in a van by far is the way to go. Way more personable and Allistor (Ally) was amazing. Rabbies is over the top amazing!! Worth the money!!
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    E.
    5
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    We had the best tour guide and her name escapes me at the moment. She was funny, told loads of stories, provided us historical information and recommended places to eat and shop along the way. It was an all day into the evening tour so it was dark by the time we returned to our hotel. Highlights were the Lochness boat tour, visiting private lakes and watching someone swim for their 60th birthday. The scottish cows were too cute. Edinburgh is safe and has loads of great eateries. Our tour guide really personalized the trip and we met so many fun people. I would go on this tour again.
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    X. B.
    5
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    We did the 12 hour Loch Ness tour from Edinburgh and had so much fun! Driving through the highlands was beautiful and getting to go on a Loch Ness cruise was a once in a lifetime experience. Our guide Barbara was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, we can’t thank her enough for making our day one we will never forget!
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