United Kingdom · Luxury

Loch Ness & Highlands Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Inverness. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private Highlands day tour with luxury transport
02 Travel through Glencoe and the dramatic Scottish Highlands
03 See Loch Ness and stop in Fort Augustus
04 Follow the geological fault line of the Great Glen
05 View the Caledonian Canal and Neptune’s Staircase area
06 Enjoy time in the Victorian town of Pitlochry
07 Door-to-door pickup with an expert local guide

Discover some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery on a private day tour through the Highlands, from Edinburgh to the legendary waters of Loch Ness. Travel in comfort with door-to-door service and a luxury Mercedes vehicle as your local guide leads you through landscapes shaped by history, geology, and unforgettable views.

Along the way, pass through Glencoe and the wider Scottish Highlands, follow the Great Glen fault line, and stop in Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness to take in the Caledonian Canal and enjoy time for lunch. The day also includes a visit to the charming Victorian town of Pitlochry, rounding out a journey filled with iconic Highland scenery and fascinating stories.

Enjoy breathtaking views as we drive through this other worldly landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Inverness, Fort William, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glen Coe

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Glencoe

A haven for wildlife this remote expanse of around 50 square miles is truly spectacular. Enjoy breathtaking views as we drive through this other worldly landscape.

Scottish Highlands

The towering mountains of Glencoe are a sight to behold. But behind the beauty lies tragedy. The Massacre of Glencoe in 1692 is forever remembered as one of the most despicable acts of betrayal in Scottish history. The beauty and the history combine to make the atmosphere of this place something special.

Great Glen

Running for 62 miles this Glen runs from Fort William all the way to Inverness following a geological fault.

Caledonian Canal

Running for the length of the Great Glen is the Caledonian canal. A most impressive feat of engineering the canal includes Neptune’s Staircase, the longest staircase lock in the UK. We will stop at Fort Augustus which the canal runs through and sits on the shores of Loch Ness. A great place to stop for lunch and enjoy fantastic views of the loch.

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus sits on the shores of Loch Ness. A great place to stop for lunch and enjoy fantastic views of the loch.

Loch Ness

At 23 miles long this is the largest body of water by volume in Great Britain. Plenty of space for mysterious creatures to lurk. Be sure to take lots of photos of this spectacular place.

Pitlochry

This largely Victorian town has always been a favorite destination for tourists. You will see why as you walk down the pretty high street.

The route