Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

A full-day excursion from Edinburgh through the Highlands, combining Glencoe, a boat cruise on Loch Ness and a stop in Pitlochry, travelled by mini-coach with a guide and a small group.

This day trip departs from Edinburgh and travels through the Highlands by mini-coach, with a guide and a group of no more than 16 people. The route passes Glencoe, a valley surrounded by high peaks and steeped in history, before continuing through upland scenery to the village of Fort Augustus.

At Fort Augustus, the itinerary includes a cruise on Loch Ness, with forested hills rising from the water on both sides. The boat trip gives passengers a chance to look out for Nessie, the loch's legendary monster, while enjoying the views across the water.

The return leg crosses the Cairngorms National Park, passing natural landmarks along the way. The day ends in the Victorian town of Pitlochry, where there is time for a short stroll before the drive back to Edinburgh. It suits visitors who want to see several Highland areas in a single day without planning the route themselves.