Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Highlands Privately Guided Luxury Day Tour
Overview
Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance to spot Nessie!
As you travel through Scotland, your guide will take you through the Great Glen and the breathtaking views of Rannoch Moor, where you can learn about Scotland's turbulent history.
Explore Fort Augustus and marvel at the Caledonian Canal before your penultimate stop at Pitlochry.
Let us take the stress out of travel as you escape fixed itineraries and crowded buses. Sit back, relax and enjoy a private tour designed exclusively for you and your group, featuring:
• A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences.
• An Expert Local Guide with decades of experience.
• A Convenient Door-to-Door Service from your hotel or accommodation.
• Travel in Style and Comfort aboard a luxurious Mercedes-Benz V-Class Minivan.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Experienced Kilt-wearing guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
We offer convenient pickup from any Edinburgh hotel or port. One of our friendly team members at Hopscotch Travel will contact you at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour to reconfirm all the details. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us anytime if you have any questions.
What To Expect
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Rannoch Moor (pass by)
Glencoe
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Great Glen Way
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Caledonian Canal
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Fort Augustus
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Loch Ness
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Pitlochry
1 hour 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Experienced Kilt-wearing guide.
- Lunch.
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 Edinburgh: Loch Ness & Highlands Privately Guided Luxury Day Tour 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 & Highlands Privately Guided 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
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Experienced Kilt-wearing guide
- Lunch
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
