Overview
Explore Scotland for the day - from the Lowlands to the Highlands! A short drive out of the City takes you to The Kelpies - the largest equine sculpture in the world. Then head North and pass Stirling Castle - set on a volcanic rock it's visible for miles. A beautiful drive through Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park takes you on to the mighty Glen Coe. Majestic mountains surround the Pass of Glencoe - plenty of photo opportunities. It's then on to Fort William - the outdoors capital of the Highlands - sitting at the foot of Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain. A quick stop at Neptune's Staircase - 8 locks on the Caledonian Canal and then off to Loch Ness. Home of Nessie, this large freshwater loch is also the location of Urquhart Castle and Fort Augustus. It's then a drive by Inverness and a stunning drive down through the Cairngorms National Park and in to Perthshire where you will pass Loch Leven where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned and then on to Edinburgh.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Our chauffeur will collect you from your hotel, residential address, Cruise Terminal or Edinburgh Airport. For Airport arrivals your chauffeur will be waiting for you as you exit the baggage reclaim hall.
What To Expect
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The Kelpies & The Helix
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stirling Castle (pass by)
Fort William
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glencoe
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Neptune's Staircase
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Urquhart Castle
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ness
2 hours 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Luxury Day Tour 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 the Highlands Private Luxury Day Tour 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
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
