Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander.
The journey continues through Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland’s most remote landscapes, before stopping in Glencoe to admire its dramatic scenery and learn about the events that shaped this iconic glen.
Travelling through Fort William, there is an opportunity to view Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, from the minibus on clear days, before following the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, at the southern end of Loch Ness.
This is the main stop of the day, allowing time for lunch, exploring the village, watching boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks, or joining an optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally).
The return journey travels through the Highlands and Perthshire, with an evening refreshment stop before arriving back in Edinburgh, with views of the Forth Bridge on the approach.
What's Included
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers
- Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Food and Refreshments
- Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
29 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Callander
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glencoe
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fort William (pass by)
Fort Augustus
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ness
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cairngorms National Park (pass by)
Perthshire
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
- Maximum of 16 travellers
- Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in closes at 07:30am as the tour will depart at 07:45am sharp. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers.
- Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport.
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Food and Refreshments.
- Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 travellers
- Comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach transport
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Food and Refreshments
- Optional Loch Ness cruise (available on the day, payable locally)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We cannot accommodate children under the age of 5
- Maximum of 16 travellers
- Our tour departs from Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (opposite Howie's Restaurant). what3words:///decay.laws.likes. Check in closes at 07:30am as the tour will depart at 07:45am sharp. IMPORTANT: There are 2 Howie's in Edinburgh, we depart from Waterloo Place only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
