Day Trips from Edinburgh to Ben Nevis

This full-day Scottish Highlands tour takes you on a scenic drive from Edinburgh to the fabled Loch Ness. The journey travels by coach across Rannoch Moor to Glen Coe and through the Great Glen to Fort Augustus, where you’re treated to a locally made picnic lunch. Take an optional boat ride on the legendary loch in search of ‘Nessie’ before the return trip over the Drumochter Pass and through the forests and rivers of Highland Perthshire, with views of the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge.

Take in top natural attractions including Glencoe, Ben Nevis, and Loch Ness on this day trip from Edinburgh. Pass the iconic Stirling Castle en route through the Trossachs, then head onto Glencoe—a region steeped in history. Explore Fort William and Ben Nevis with a guide, then follow the Great Glen to the village of Fort Augustus. After lunch on the shores of Loch Ness, pass Loch Laggan and stop for a stroll in a Highland village.

Marvel at Scotland’s rural majesty on this 3-day Isle of Skye and Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Admire Loch Lomond and Eilean Donan Castle; and discover the relaxed lifestyle of Skye, with a stroll around the harbor town of Portree and a whisky tasting. Plus, explore Culloden Battlefield to learn of Scotland’s Jacobite Rising; visit Urquhart Castle, and cruise on Loch Ness. Some entry tickets are at your own expense.

The Isle of Skye is the largest of Scotland’s Hebrides Islands and this multi-day tour from Edinburgh ensures you take in all the highlights. Admire natural wonders such as Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Ben Nevis; visit Lealt Falls, Dunvegan Castle, and Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye; and see Eilean Donan Castle, where 'Highlander' was filmed.

Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set own from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach bus to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Tour Deanston Distillery and sample its whisky, learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made modernly famous as a setting for 'James Bond' and 'Harry Potter' films—and opt to take a boat cruise upon iconic Loch Ness, keeping an eye out for the famous 'Nessie' as you go.

Uncover the mysteries of Loch Ness on an exciting day-trip from Edinburgh. Set out north along Scotland's West Coast to experience one of the country's most iconic lochs, best known for the fabled 'monster' said to reside deep within its waters. En route, pass some incredible sights, including the ruins of Linlithgow Palace, Ben Nevis―Britain's tallest mountain―and dramatic Highlands landscapes recognizable from films like 'Skyfall.' Your guide regales you with stories about the area, making for an exciting, informative―and if you're lucky, truly legendary―trip.

Explore the Highlands and Loch Ness on this 2-day tour from Edinburgh. Gaze over Loch Lomond from Luss Beach. Take in Loch Tulla and Glen Coe as a guide sheds light on Scotland’s troubled past. Enjoy free time to explore Fort William, then head up to Fort Augustus. Enjoy an optional Loch Ness cruise or Urquhart Castle visit, then perhaps learn of Scotland’s Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield. Learn how drams of whisky are made in a local distillery, then pass Perth and Kinross on route back to Edinburgh.

Experience the enchantment of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group, 2-day trip from Edinburgh. As you travel through spectacular scenery, visit historical highlights like Doune Castle and witness the natural splendor of Loch Ness and Glen Coe. Delve into the history of Culloden battlefield, take a riverside stroll at Dunkeld and recognize Glenfinnan Viaduct, famed for its role in the ‘Harry Potter’ films. B&B or hostel accommodation is reserved but not included in the price. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these adventurous experiences across Scotland and the North of England. The experiences that we provide take clients into some of the most exquisite, incredible and extreme environments the UK has to offer.

This amazing small group guided tour is ideal for travelers wanting to experience the very best of the Scottish Highlands in just one day from Edinburgh. Spend the day visiting and discovering the highlights of the history and culture that makes Scotland beautiful. Travel in a comfortable modern minibus. See Stirling Castle, Glencoe, Loch Tulla, Ben Nevis, Pitlochry and more. With the option to take a cruise on Loch Ness in search of Nessie.

This luxurious four days tour provides private and exclusive travel to the destinations inclusive for up to 6 persons and is conducted by a well presented and trained driver. Default vehicle is a Luxury Van Type MPV but this can vary depending on requirements at that time but any substitution will always be of the highest quality. Tours are very flexible and even on the day flexibility can be employed by the customers to chop and change destination distilleries. Day order of tours may vary, for example customers being collected from Edinburgh or Glasgow will tour the Perth-shire distilleries on day 1 with the other falling on the subsequent 2 days. Day 4 is your return to the South of Scotland to your nominated place of drop off. Regarding your accommodation, I would suggest Inverness which has a great choice of Hotels and Restaurants and you can book this at a standard which suits you and your group personally - required for three nights from the end of day one of your tour.

Go Nessie hunting via a boat trip, or have lunch in Fort Augustus on the southerly shores of Loch Ness. We also take in beautiful lochs, glens & castles throughout the West Highlands and Perthshire, and travel through two National Parks. Hear their enchanting stories from your personal chauffeur-guide and travel in the utmost comfort and class in one of our luxury 4x4 vehicles. All our tours are customisable in terms of route, attractions, and timings. We are flexible for those who have a schedule, for example those on a cruise or have a flight to catch, and welcome all enquiries toward tailoring the perfect tour for you. Please visit our website for more info or contact options, and we will be in touch as soon as we can to help.

• Tours pick up and drop off at clients’ hotel. Tour pick up times are flexible but MUST be advised at time of booking. Tours do not include entrance fees. Suggested entrance tickets have been provided as a separate charge with each tour. •Chauffeurs provide a panoramic tour with historic highlights and luxurious transport to and from the sites visited but are not accredited tour guides. The tour descriptions are suggested itineraries, the passengers may visit any other sites within the tour areas that they may wish to visit, time permitting. The driver will discuss any specific requests with passengers on the day.