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Loch Ness Discovery Small Group Tour

From £87.00

Tour Summary

Loch Ness Discovery - Small Group Tour
One day tour

Set off from Edinburgh and journey north into the Highlands, stopping in Perthshire for local delicacies and to say hello to some Hairy Coos. Travel through the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, where the dramatic Grampian mountains and picturesque scenery of the Cairngorms National Park await to be discovered. Explore Fort Augustus, the gateway to Loch Ness, with the chance for an optional cruise to spot Nessie. Continue to hauntingly beautiful Glen Coe and the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor before returning to Edinburgh by way of Stirling.

Small Group Tour - travel in an intimate group of just 16 passengers

Taste Perthshire - say hello to some famous hairy coos

Cairngorms National Park - discover dramatic scenery of the UK’s largest park

Fort Augustus - enjoy time relaxing in this historic loch-side village

Loch Ness - learn the legend of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster

Glen Coe - discover why this brooding valley is known as the “Glen of weeping” 

Movie locations - Harry Potter, Skyfall and Loch Ness

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What's Included

Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary in English
  • Services of an experienced driver/guide
  • Service charges and taxes
Not included
  • Admission charges
  • Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
  • Gratuity to your driver/guide

Departure Information

From 1 Parliament Square
Royal Mile/High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RE

Check-in: 07:45 hrs
Tour Departs: 08:00 hrs
Tour Returns: 20:00 hrs


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Useful Information

Child Details

Concession discount applies to adults aged 60 years and above; students and children aged 3 to 15 years inclusive.

We’re really sorry but children aged under 3 years cannot travel on this tour.

Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement. 

Tour Facts

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Book by paying a 20% deposit. Make date changes or get a full refund with 48 hours notice before travel. Click here for more information.

Small Group Tour
Enjoy a more personal travelling experience with a maximum of just 16 passengers.

Admission Prices 
In order to give you maximum flexibility admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour.

FAQs 
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

Product code 
HEX 04131


Frequently Asked Questions

With a maximum of just 16 passengers, a Small Group Tour provides a more personal and flexible travelling experience. You’ll enjoy more time off the bus, with freedom to explore free from the crowds.

While you will see all the highlights, these tours are carefully planned to travel off the highways, so you’ll discover quaint villages and picturesque vistas that other tours cannot reach.

Small group tours are operated by purpose-built mini-coaches with air-conditioning, panoramic windows and comfortable seating.

Each group is led by an experienced driver/guide who will entertain and inform you with stories of our history, nature and folklore.

Many travellers prefer small group touring as it’s considered more authentic and there is a better chance to connect with locals as well as their fellow explorers.

The tour fare includes transportation by luxury mini or midicoach and the services of a professional driver/guide. Admission to the attractions featured on this tour is optional so you can choose to visit or not depending on your interests. The tour itinerary will allow time for you to enjoy visits to:

Loch Ness Cruise

The links above will give you more information on these attractions as well as current prices. On some tours discounted prices are available to tour passengers - your driver/guide will provide more information if this applies. Not all attractions accept payment by credit or debit card so you should carry sufficient cash should you be planning a visit.

Mount your very own Nessie adventure by taking a one hour cruise to explore the deep, dark and mysterious waters of Loch Ness.

The cruise boat is equipped with on-board sonar, comfortable seating inside and out as well as toilets.

Refreshments are available for purchase or you can bring packed food.

You can purchase a ticket from your driver/guide on the day of the tour and payment is in cash only.

Meals are not included in the tour price, but we will make stops where you can get refreshments and something to eat.

If you wish, you can bring a packed lunch or pick up lunch items at a previous stop.

Vegetarian food is widely available in Scotland.

We’re sorry but refunds or credits won’t be issued if you miss your tour because you are not at the departure point on time.

In fairness to all our passengers coaches will not wait if you are late.

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