Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands
Overview
Mythical beasts, tall tales and dramatic scenery: explore the beauty of Scotland in a day on this one day coach tour.
Leaving from Edinburgh, we head northwest passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace: birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, the mystical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle.
Continuing north we arrive in Glencoe for some photos of the dramatic ridges called the Three Sisters.
We stop in the Fort William area for lunch before heading into the natural beauty of the Great Glen as we pass Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
Heading further into the highlands we arrive in the small picturesque village of Fort Augustus - you can choose to take part in an optional boat cruise here.
The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. Final refreshment stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing the journey home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge enroute back into Edinburgh.
What's Included
- Regular stops for photos and rest breaks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Food and drink
- Individual hotel / multi-point pick-ups and drop-offs
- Children under the age of 5 are not permitted. Bring ID (passport or birth certificate) to prove age
- Optional Loch Ness cruise (£22/adult, £15/child)
Meeting Location
17 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh EH2 4DJ, 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
Loch Tulla Viewpoint
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glencoe
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fort William
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Commando Monument
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fort Augustus
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Pitlochry
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is added to the total duration.
- If you suffer from travel sickness, we advise bringing medication or supplements.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-398411P1
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Regular stops for photos and rest breaks.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide.
- Food and drink.
- Individual hotel / multi-point pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Children under the age of 5 are not permitted. Bring ID (passport or birth certificate) to prove age.
- Optional Loch Ness cruise (£22/adult, £15/child).
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..
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 Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands is as follows:
- 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 Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands 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
- Regular stops for photos and rest breaks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Food and drink
- Individual hotel / multi-point pick-ups and drop-offs
- Children under the age of 5 are not permitted. Bring ID (passport or birth certificate) to prove age
- Optional Loch Ness cruise (£22/adult, £15/child)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is added to the total duration.
- If you suffer from travel sickness, we advise bringing medication or supplements.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers
