Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Glasgow

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About this activity

Join us on a truly magical journey through the heart of Scotland with our Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands tour from Glasgow, on a day full of awe-inspiring natural wonders, rich history, and folklore. Witness the breath-taking beauty of Loch Ness, as its broody waters reflect the surrounding natural scenery. Marvel as we drive through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, where towering mountains and fast-flowing cascading waterfalls create a picturesque backdrop. Immerse yourself in the captivating history, culture and fauna of the Highlands, as we visit and drive past many iconic sites, from Wallace monument and Stirling Castle, from charming little towns like Pitlochry to the desolate landscape of Rannoch Moor. We hope this will be your most memorable experience of Scotland at its best.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Hindi, Punjabi, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Urdu, Spanish
Operated by: E2G Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Snacks in the form of Scottish delicacies
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Loch Ness Cruise - Price starts from £19.00 per person, with family tickets available.

Itinerary

Stirling Castle

Passing by

One of the most important and largest castles in Scottish history, Stirling Castle sits on top of a hill of volcanic rock above the town of Stirling.
Pitlochry

20 min

Pitlochry is a delightful Scottish Perthshire Town, making it an ideal stop for refreshments and bathroom facilities.

90 min drive from Glasgow
Dalwhinnie Distillery

Passing by

Dalwhinnie Distillery, famous for its single malt, is the highest distillery in Scotland at over 1000 feet above sea level.
Commando Monument

10 min

The Commando Monument is a large three-figure bronze statue commemorating the service and sacrifice given by thousands of Allied troops during the Second World War, with Ben Nevis looming in the background.

90 min drive from Pitlochry
Loch Ness View Point

2 hours

Arriving in Fort Augustus just after midday, it will give you time to explore the town, including the famous 'Neptune's staircase', which is a series of locks that lower or raise boats from one altitude to another. Fort Augustus has many quaint little cafes for lunch.

Loch Ness is renowned worldwide for its incredible beauty, and of course the legendary Loch Ness Monster.

There is an optional cruise of the loch with a 1pm sailing.

A 30 min drive from the Commando monument
Fort William

15 min

Rising above all other mountains in the UK, Ben Nevis is the tallest, and overshadows Fort William. We will take you to a vantage point where you will be able to take in the scenery and take in those captivating photos.

A 45 min drive from Fort Augustus
Glencoe Visitor Centre

20 min

Time permitting, we will stop over at Glencoe Visitors Centre, which contains a host of information on this famous valley's geology, history and wildlife. The highlight of the centre is a reconstruction of a traditional 18th century Turf and Creel house from the Glencoe Valley, which you can enter to experience how the inhabitants of the valley lived 300 years ago.

A 20 min drive from Fort William
The Three Sisters

15 min

The Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland - are three mountain peaks formed 420 million years ago by a super volcano, and the valley below carved by glaciers over millions of years.

There is a hidden glen behind it that was used by the MacDonald clan to hide cattle stolen from their neighbours.

10 min drive from the Visitor centre
Rannoch Moor

5 min

Rannoch moor is often referred to as the most desolate place in the UK, due to being the largest bog expanse in the British isles. It was also used as the setting for the filming of scenes of two Harry Potter movies.

15 min drive from 3 sisters
Loch Tulla Viewpoint

10 min

This viewpoint encompasses everything that The Highlands have to offer, from rising mountains to lochs and pine forests.

5 min drive from Rannoch moor
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

15 min

The largest expanse of fresh water in the UK, Loch Lomond, is 22.6 miles long with a surface area of 27.5 square miles, we will stop at Inveruglas Pyramid for spectacular views of the Loch

40 min drive from Loch Tulla.

The last leg back to Glasgow is 1hr away

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Sandyford Hotel
Smiths Hotel
citizenM Glasgow
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel
The Wellington Glasgow by Adina
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow City Riverside by IHG
Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Bw Signature Collection
AC Hotel Glasgow
The Pipers' Tryst Hotel
Sandyford Lodge
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
Clifton Hotel

and 112 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your hotel, AirBnB, Cruise Ship Terminal or other holiday accommodation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total tour duration
Uk cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults
At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at the original pickup location