Loch Ness Explorer Day Tour from Edinburgh with picnic lunch
A fantastic tour to Loch Ness visiting a diverse range of classic Highland scenery including many 'must see' sights and chance to go monster hunting on Loch Ness! Other highlights include dramatic Glencoe, mighty Ben Nevis, the Great Glen and Highland Perthshire.
Highlights
- Boat Cruise on Loch Ness
- Fort Augustus, Highland Village
- Glencoe
- Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen
- Ben Nevis, Britain’s Highest Peak
What's included
- Local Scottish Guide
- Picnic lunch
- Downloadable audio guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish
- Boat cruise on Loch Ness (Boat trip is subject to availability)
Overview
Departing from the Radical Travel sales office at 7:30 am and 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 Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692. Our journey takes us through Fort William passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen.
Arriving 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.
Our return journey takes us 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, where we stop in a wee village. We continue south over the Firth of Forth where we view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh around 08:00 pm.
Available: Daily from April-March, excluding 14-16 November, 24-26 December and 1st-2nd January
(Routes are subject to change)
New Departure Point – from Monday 5 February 2024 we will be departing from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB. Please note that all tours departing before this date will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J. There are 2 entrances.
Know before you go
Adults / Students must be over 18.
The minimum tour age is 5
We operate a minimum numbers policy.
Meet at 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB. Please note that all tours departing before this date will depart from inside Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J. There are 2 entrances.
We cannot guarantee that those who booked together will be sitting next to each other on the coach as we do not allocate seats. Please be on time returning to the coach for all itinerary stops. The guide will have the time displayed on a clock The coach cannot wait on those who are late.
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated when accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
Health measures:
• Use hand sanitiser, please bring your own
• Wearing a mask is a matter of personal preference
• If you feel ill, develop COVID like symptoms, please inform the guide
Checking in for your Tour
Please just bring your Reference Number and photographic ID.
Please note that for any tours visiting a whisky distillery, photographic ID (Drivers Licence or Passport) may be required to ensure participation in the whisky tasting activity.
Students must also bring a must also bring a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC or you will be charged the full price for your tour and an administration fee of 25 GBP.
Baggage Allowance
1 x medium case / + 1 x sma x small carry-on bag. Maximum 15 kg.
Travel insurance cover is not included in your tour. It is advisable for you to have travel insurance.
All cancellations must be made through your agent Evan Evans
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to the departure will receive a full refund; a cancellation made less than 24 hours will receive no refund
