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Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands
Departure point:
Glasgow
Duration:
1-Day Tour
Time:
8am - 7.30pm
Price:
From: £67
Departs:
Daily
Accommodation is payable on arrival
We offer a free accommodation booking service.
If you would like to book your own accommodation, please select 'Tour Only'.
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One of our most popular one-day tours from Glasgow is Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands. This leisurely journey takes in some of the most dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands, visiting haunting Glencoe and allowing the option for a relaxing cruise on the loch.
Experience Dramatic Glencoe
From Glasgow our Loch Ness tour will travel north, before making a refreshment stop on the shores of Loch Lomond. Travelling the length of the loch, we climb up into the Highlands, over the unique, dramatic landscape of Rannoch Moor and the Black Mount to majestic Glencoe, one of Scotland's most haunting glens, site of 1692 massacre of the MacDonald clan.
Relax on, or on the shores of, Loch Ness
Continuing via Loch Linnhe, our Loch Ness tour will stop in the Fort William area for lunch then continue into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass beneath Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Travelling on, we will arrive in the pretty village of Fort Augustus where you have the chance to cruise Loch Ness (optional extra) or spend time at its shore.
At 24 miles long and 700 feet deep, Loch Ness is most famous for its sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, affectionately known as Nessie.
From Fort Augustus, our Loch Ness tour will start its return for home, crossing the Grampian Mountains and the woodland scenery of Perthshire, including the Forest of Atholl, with an evening refreshment stop at the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, en route back to Glasgow where our Loch Ness tour ends.
Tour Overview
Duration11hrs 30mins
Total Distance343 miles
Pick upFrom 19 Killermont Street, outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Building in Glasgow at 8am
Group sizeSmall Groups
AvailabilityAll year round
Minimum ageTravellers need to be at least 4 years-old
Tour Highlight
Optional Extras:
Loch Ness Cruise
A couple of things To know
Included
- Digital translations
- Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
- Luxury Modern air-conditioned coach
Not Included
- Entrance to attractions
- Food and Drink
Fun tour and great guide.
“Great tour, amazing scenery and our driver / guide David was fantastic - fiercely proud Glaswegian with an accent thick as the city itself. He had many stories on clan battles, played some great Scottish music, funny jokes, with tons of historical and modern insights into Scotland. Best guide ever! I do wish we could have met a Highland Cow which would a huge bonus.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the departure point?
Your tour from Glasgow departs from 19 Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NX. This is located outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and opposite Buchanan Bus Station.
You can view our departure point via. the following link: https://goo.gl/maps/yfVSoBUGrVK1EFYF8
You can also find us by Glasgow Public Transport
Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive in this window as tours must depart on schedule.
Coach outside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Are the optional extras included?
No, optional extras are not included in the tour price.
The price of your one day tour from Glasgow includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury modern air-conditioned coaches.
All optional extras - attraction entrance fees, loch cruises, food and drinks, etc - are not included in the price of your tour. This is to allow our guests the freedom to choose which optional extras they would like to take part in on the day.
Rates for your optional extras (From April 2024) are as follows:
- Loch Ness Cruise: Adult: £20, Concession: £18, Child: £13
Do I need to pre-book the optional extras?
No, you don't need to worry about pre-booking any of the optional extras.
All the optional extras can be booked on the day and your Driver-Guide will advise you of how to book. We recommend brining enough cash to pay for your attraction tickets.
If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team on +44 (0)131 226 6066 - open 07.00 - 21.00 daily.
Is the tour in English?
Yes, all of our tours are in English.
Your tour will be taken by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking Driver-Guide.
You'll find a digital translation of your tour through a link on your confirmation email. Digital translations are available for this tour in the following languages:
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Russian
- Chinese (Mandarin)
What should I bring with me?
As we like to give you as much time off the coach as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.
Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery and wildlife you'll encounter on your tour!
Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!
Can children travel on this tour?
We welcome children over 4 years old on our tours, and children aged between 4-16 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.
We regret we are not able to carry children under the age of 4.
Will I see Nessie?
There have been many reported sightings over the years of "Nessie", - the affectionate name given to the mysterious creature that is reputed to live in the deep waters of Scotland's most famous loch, Loch Ness.
The myths and stories surrounding Nessie have fascinated both young and old alike for centuries - the earliest reported sighting by St. Columba back in the 6th Century!
So always have your camera at the ready - you never know if she's out there, just below the surface...
How accessible are the locations?
Some of the locations may cause accessibility issues due to their geography and architecture.
If you are a wheelchair user or have restricted mobility, we would suggest downloading this helpful Access Guide by Historic Environment Scotland.
Can we have our own coach?
Of course. This tour is part of our exclusive tours collection; here we have the option of your own coach and your own Driver-Guide for yourself and your loved ones. The flat fee includes complimentary pick up and drop off in Edinburgh city centre. For more information and to book, please visit our Private Hire page.
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Departure point:
Glasgow
Duration:
1-Day Tour
Time:
8am - 7.30pm
Price:
From: £67