Overview
Is Nessie down there? Only one way to find out! This Loch Ness Explorer tour with a local Scot as your guide promises some stunning scenery and more!
Depart north from Edinburgh, passing the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and driving through the Trossachs National Park, known as Rob Roy country. Cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor and stop at Glencoe, infamous for the 1692 massacre.
Continue through Fort William, passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen. Arrive in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, with opportunities to take a boat cruise, walk, or relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village.
On the return, travel past Loch Laggan, climb the wild Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park, and head south into Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers, and mountains, stopping in a small village. Continue south over the Firth of Forth to view the Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh.
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FAQ
The Loch Ness Explorer is a day tour departing from Edinburgh with a local Scottish guide. You’ll travel through iconic Scottish landscapes and stop at several key locations, including Stirling Castle, the Trossachs (Rob Roy country), Rannoch Moor, and Glencoe. The route continues via Fort William and Ben Nevis into the Great Glen, ending in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness. In Fort Augustus, you’ll have opportunities to enjoy the loch area—such as taking a boat cruise, going for a walk, or relaxing along the Caledonian Canal—before returning to Edinburgh through the Cairngorms region and Perthshire, with views including the Forth Bridges.
The activity duration is 13:00 (13 hours). The tour departs from Edinburgh northbound as part of the scheduled day itinerary, with multiple scenic drives and planned stops en route.
The price is 87.72 EUR. The tour location is Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Meeting details are typically provided by your booking confirmation, but the overall start point is in Edinburgh.
Yes. After arriving in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you’ll have opportunities to explore the area at your own pace. Depending on the day’s schedule and availability, options may include taking a boat cruise, taking a walk, or relaxing by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village.
On the return journey, the tour travels past Loch Laggan and climbs the wild Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park. You’ll continue south through Perthshire (forests, rivers, and mountains), stop in a small village, and then cross the Firth of Forth for views of the Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh.
