Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Small Group Day Trip from Glasgow
12 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
No
English
Language Offered
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Overview
Experience rugged and mythical Scotland on this 12-hour trip from Glasgow. In a small group, explore the Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park and the famous Loch Ness - fabled home of the elusive water monster, Nessie! Visit historic battle sites like Glencoe, Fort Augustus and Stirling Castle, where legendary hero William Wallace commanded an infamous fight against the British. Along the way, enjoy free time for optional cruises or tours.
Small group day trip, with a maximum group size of 16
Visit Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort Augustus and Pitlochry
Optional cruise on the Loch Ness (not included)
Gain intimate knowledge of the Scottish Highlands - Europe's last great wilderness!
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Driver or guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Small group tour (max 16 people)
Exclusions
Loch Ness cruise
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure point
Central Glasgow
Departure Time
8:00am
Return Details
Returns to original departure point at approximately 19:45
What To Expect
Meet your guide bright and early in central Glasgow for your full-day tour. Grab a comfortable seat in the luxury coach for the northbound ride toward the Glencoe, a glen of breathtaking beauty that boasts high mountain peaks, ridges, bubbling rivers and waterfalls. Along the way, you'll pass the 'bonnie, bonnie' banks of Loch Lomond for some stunning views of Scotland's largest loch. In Glencoe, enjoy a scenic stroll to stretch your legs, and learn about the historic MacDonald clan that resided here and suffered in the brutal massacre of 1692. Afterward, hop back in the coach for to continue your journey through Great Glen and past Fort William, a key military post during the 18th-century Jacobite Rebellions.Sidle up to the banks of Loch Ness, where the tour will break for some free time. Explore Fort Augustus, grab some lunch or take an hour-long cruise on the loch for a chance spotting of the famous Loch Ness monster (all activities at own expense).After your lunch-time break, continue back toward Inverness and wind through Cairngorms National Park. Catch lovely views of peaks and waterfalls, and hear about the series Monarch of the Glen that was filmed here. You'll head over Drummochter Summit and soon arrive at the charming Victorian town of Pitlochry, where you'll have free time to explore before heading to Perthshire.From here, begin you return trip to Glasgow, passing Stirling Castle on the way. Snap some photos of the historic site - former residence of Scottish royals including Mary, Queen of Scots - and learn about its colorful history, riddled with warfare such as the Battle of Stirling Bridge led by William Wallace. Then relax for the return ride to Glasgow, where your 12-hour trip ends back at the starting point in the late evening.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Min. age 5 years old. We do not accept children under the age of 5 years.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.