A 2-day Highland tour from Edinburgh with a small group. See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Ness and Glencoe, with a night in Fort William beneath Ben Nevis.
A 2-day Highland tour from Edinburgh with a small group. See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Ness and Glencoe, with a night in Fort William beneath Ben Nevis.
Stay a little longer and see another side of the Highlands. On this two-day Loch Ness tour from Edinburgh, you’ll walk through The Hermitage, stop for an optional Highland dram and spend time beside Loch Ness before settling into Fort William for the night, beneath Ben Nevis.
The next morning brings Glenfinnan, where the famous Harry Potter viaduct curves through the mountains above Loch Shiel. Continue into Glencoe for dramatic scenery and clan history, then travel through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs towards Stirling Castle and its royal stories. There’s the option of a Loch Ness cruise along the way, too. With short walks, scenic stops and an expert guide, these two days give you more time to get to know the Highlands beyond their best-known views.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 days (1 night in Fort William)
- Departs: Edinburgh, 8:00am (back approx. 6–7pm, Day 2)
- Group size: Max 16 (small scheduled group)
- Ages: 12+ (younger? ask about a private tour)
- Walking: Short walks (up to ~45 min, uneven paths)
- Guide: Expert local guide (stories, history, folklore)
Itinerary
Day 1: Edinburgh to Fort William via Loch Ness: The Hermitage · Highland whisky · Loch Ness · Fort William
Leave Edinburgh and travel north into the Highlands, beginning with a walk through the towering trees and riverside scenery of The Hermitage. Continue to a Highland whisky distillery, with the chance to buy a dram, then travel deeper into the Highlands.
After lunch, arrive at Loch Ness and choose whether to head out on an optional cruise. Then continue west to Fort William, beneath Ben Nevis, for your night's stay.
Loch Ness cruise tickets, whisky and other optional paid experiences aren't included.
Day 2: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Stirling to Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct · Glencoe · Highland cows · Stirling Castle
Travel west to Glenfinnan, surrounded by mountains and Loch Shiel, to see the famous viaduct from the Harry Potter films. Continue into Glencoe, where towering mountains frame stories of clan history, the infamous massacre and Highland legend.
Travel through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, with a possible Highland cow stop near Kilmahog, before exploring Stirling Castle and returning to Edinburgh.
Stirling Castle admission isn't included. Highland cow sightings depend on the animals and conditions on the day and can’t be guaranteed.
The itinerary is a guide. Weather, attraction availability, road conditions and other circumstances may require stops, timings or the running order to change.
Accommodation in Fort William: one night, not included
Your one night is in Fort William, beneath Ben Nevis. Accommodation isn't included in the tour price, so you choose how to arrange it.
Included
- Expert Scotland's Wild guide and storyteller for both days
- Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned touring vehicle
- Guided short walks, including The Hermitage
- Time at Loch Ness
- Glenfinnan Viaduct and Glencoe
- Stirling Castle visit (admission extra)
- Small group, maximum 16 travellers
Not included
- One night of accommodation in Fort William
- Meals and snacks
- Loch Ness cruise ticket (optional)
- Stirling Castle admission
- Whisky purchases at the distillery stop
Departure
Outside The Jolly Botanist, 256–260 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8DT
Please arrive by 7:45am so your guide can check everyone in before the 8:00am departure. Scheduled tours can't wait for late guests. The tour returns to the same meeting point on Day 2. The meeting point is outside; the bar itself may not be open that early.
Check-in: 7:45am · Departs: 8:00am · Back: approx. 6–7pm
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