Edinburgh to Loch Ness Tours

What to bring

• Bring local currency for attraction tickets, cruises, meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
• Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.
• Bring a cold, packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop.
• Although most attractions & eating establishments accept card payments, we recommend bringing cash with you.

What’s not allowed

• Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.
• Hot food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.
• Please limit your luggage to 1 x small/medium piece per person (no more than 15kg), along with 1 x small handbag or daypack.

Accessibility

• This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Boarding points may vary for the tours. Please check your ticket voucher carefully.
• Children aged between 5 and 15 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.
• Check-in opens 30 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. Arrive as close to 7:30am as possible to allow enough time to be seated.
• At times, the tour may run in reverse depending on conditions.

Inclusions #

• Full-day trip to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands

• Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

• Free time at Loch Ness

• Expert English-speaking driver-guide

• Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)

Additional paid upgrades:

• 30-min or 1-hour Loch Ness cruise (as per option selected)

• 40 mins at Urquhart Castle

Exclusions #

• Food and drink

What to bring

• Most accommodation providers only accept cash payments and will not accept debit/credit cards as methods of payment.
• Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes and some sun-block or a hat for sunny days.

What's not allowed

• Luggage is restricted to one medium-sized suitcase per person (60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width).
• Children under the age of 4 are not allowed on this tour.

Additional information

• The price of the 3-day Isle of Skye tour does not include accommodation, but it can be reserved for you. Approximate costs are per person per night:
  • Hostel: £30-£40 per person per night
  • B&B (Single occupancy): £100-£150 per night
  • Hotel: From £90+ per person per night (based on two people sharing). Solo occupancy from £150+
• If the 3-day Isle of Skye tour has no Glasgow pick-ups, it will travel from Edinburgh via Stirling and will not visit Loch Lomond, but will offer an alternative route.
• 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.
• This multi-day tour will return to Edinburgh, making an additional stop at Waverley Station for any passengers returning to Glasgow by train.
• Children aged between 4 and 16 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.

Inclusions #

• 3-day tour of the Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness

• Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

• Boarding from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

• Expert English-speaking driver-guide

• Digital translations in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin)

• Small group of max. 19 people

Additional paid upgrades:

• 2-night accommodation in Portree harbour town (reservation only)

  • Bed in a shared room with shared bathroom facilities

  • Single room with private bathroom facilities or an ensuite in a Bed and Breakfast

  • Double room with private bathroom facilities or an ensuite in a hotel

Exclusions #

• Accommodation costs

• Entry to attractions

• Food & drinks

What to bring

• Most accommodation providers only accept cash payments and will not accept debit/credit cards as methods of payment.
• Many visitor attractions may not accept card payments, so please ensure you have plenty of cash with you on the day.
• Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes and some sun-block or a hat for sunny days.

What's not allowed

• Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 4 years.
• Luggage is restricted to one medium-sized suitcase per person (60-69cm high and roughly 45cm in width).

Additional information

• This tour runs only on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
• The price of the two-day Inverness tour does not include accommodation, but it can be reserved for you. Approximate costs are per person per night:
  • Hostel: £30-£40 per person per night
  • Hotel: From £90+ per person per night (based on two people sharing). Solo occupancy from £150+
• On tours where the coach has no pick-ups from Glasgow, the route on Day 1 will travel via Stirling.
• 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.
• This multi-day tour will return to Edinburgh, making an additional stop at Waverley Station for any passengers returning to Glasgow by train.

Inclusions #

• 2-day tour of Loch Ness, Inverness & the Highlands

• Round-trip luxury AC transfers from Edinburgh

• Boarding from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Digital translations in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin)

Additional paid upgrades:

• 1-night accommodation in Inverness (reservation only)

  • Bed in a shared room with shared bathroom facilities

  • Double room with private bathroom facilities or an ensuite in a hotel

Exclusions #

• Entry to attractions

• Food and drinks

What to bring

• Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes, as you will spend time outdoors in the Scottish Highlands.
• Bring sunblock or a hat for sunny days to protect yourself from the sun.
• Bring a cold, packed lunch to maximise your time at stops, as hot food is not allowed on the bus.

What's not allowed

• Hot food is not allowed on the bus; only cold, packed lunches may be brought on board.

Accessibility

• Some locations on this tour may present accessibility challenges due to their geography and architecture; wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility should consult the Historic Environment Scotland Access Guide before booking.

Additional information

• The minimum age for this tour is 4 years old; children under 4 are not permitted.
• Check-in opens 30 minutes prior to departure and closes 5 minutes before departure; you should arrive by 7:30am for an 8am departure.
• The Historic Scotland Explorer Pass cannot be used for attractions on this tour.

Inclusions #

• Full-day trip of Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands

• Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

• 1-hour Loch Ness cruise

• Free time at Loch Ness

• Expert English-speaking driver-guide

• Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)

Exclusions #

• Food and drink

• Tips

• Accommodation

What to bring

• Bring local currency for attraction tickets, cruises, meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
• Bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.
• Bring a cold, packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop.
• Although most attractions & eating establishments accept card payments, we recommend bringing cash with you.

What’s not allowed

• Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 5 years.
• Hot food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.
• Please limit your luggage to 1 x small/medium piece per person (no more than 15kg), along with 1 x small handbag or daypack.

Accessibility

• This experience is partially wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Children aged between 5 and 15 years are eligible for the concessionary rate.
• Check-in opens 30 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. Arrive as close to 7:30am as possible to allow enough time to be seated.
• At times, the tour may run in reverse depending on conditions.

Inclusions #

• Full-day trip to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands

• Round-trip luxury AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

• 30-min Loch Ness cruise

• 40 mins at Urquhart Castle

• Expert English-speaking driver-guide

• Digital translation in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian & Chinese (Mandarin)

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks