Loch Ness Explorer
DAY TOUR
Trip Info
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Enjoy a fantastic full day adventure in the Highlands, visiting mysterious Loch Ness, where you can go monster spotting on the shores of the loch or on a 1-hour boat cruise. Learn about our turbulent history while you soak in all the classic scenery for which Scotland is famed: Glen Coe, the Great Glen, Highland Perthshire and maybe even catching a glimpse of the mighty Ben Nevis along the way!
Highlights
- Boat Cruise on Loch Ness
- Fort Augustus, Highland Village
- Glen Coe
- Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen
- Ben Nevis, Britain’s Highest Peak
Inclusions
- Passionate Local Guide
- Locally sourced freshly made picnic lunch valued at £4.50
- Foreign Language Audio Guide
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- Boat cruise on Loch Ness (reserve at the time of booking)
Full Refund
- If cancelled more than 24 hours in advance
Free 'Taste of Scotland' picnic lunch
Enjoy our locally produced ‘Taste of Scotland’ picnic lunch in Fort Augustus. Typical lunch includes a locally produced filled roll and shortbread. Take your lunch on the boat or enjoy a picnic by the canal or banks of Loch Ness.
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"Fantastic tour and excellent tour guide Rich. Beautiful scenery and great commentary about the history of the areas we drove through and visited. Rich was lots of fun. The optional Loch Ness cruise also well worth it."
Itinerary
Heading north from Edinburgh we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, Rob Roy country. We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glen Coe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692. We drive through Fort William passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen.
Once in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you have the chance to take a boat cruise on the loch, go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village.
We journey past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park. Heading south, we enter Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains. We continue south over the Firth of Forth with views of the spectacular Forth Bridges, arriving back in Edinburgh at around 7.45pm.
(Routes are subject to change)
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LOCH NESS CRUISE
A cruise on the mysterious and beautiful Loch Ness is an unforgettable experience, offering you the chance to catch a glimpse of Nessie. The boat uses the very latest hi-tech colour sonar and underwater imaging systems to enhance the hunt. You can also relax with a coffee or beer in the onboard bar. Reserve your cruise at the time of booking to guarantee your seat.
Cruise duration is approximately 1 hour.
Departure
Departure and drop off point
Edinburgh Bus Station (inside, Gate J*)
St. Andrew Square
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 3DQ
* departure gate subject to change. Please refer to the departure screens inside Edinburgh Bus Station for gate info. Check-in staff will be wearing yellow Highland Explorer vests to greet you.
Edinburgh Bus Station can be accessed through two entrances: St Andrew Square and Elder Street. Please refer to the image below.
Departure Time
Please check in at 07.45am for tour departure at 08.00 am.
Return Time
Tour returns at 08.00 pm.