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Enjoy two days in the North West Highlands; experience a dramatic, beautiful landscape rich in history and stay overnight in the Highland town of Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund
- Duration 2 days
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group available
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Mandra shop
Stirling Castle
Pass by
Wallace Monument
Visit
Doune Castle
Pass by
Lunch
Killin
Photo stop
Glencoe
Photo stop, Walk
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Photo stop
Fort William
Free time
The Great Glen
Sightseeing
Glen Garry
Photo stop
Eilean Donan Castle
Visit
Fort Augustus
Lunch, Sightseeing
View point
Ben Nevis
Photo stop
The Hermitage, Dunkeld
Walk
Forth Bridge
Sightseeing
Arrive back at:
Mandra shop
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- See Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland's most photographed castles
- Try and spot Nessie on mysterious Loch Ness
- Enjoy a night in Fort William, a beautiful seaside town at the foot of Ben Nevis
- See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the famous bridge the Hogwarts Express passes over
Full description
This tour departs from Edinburgh day 1, first heading west to collect Glasgow passengers. Journey via Stirling, catching a glimpse of its majestic Castle. Visit the Wallace Monument, the towering stone testimonial to the Scottish legend William Wallace. Afterwards pass Doune Castle, location for the film, Monty Python & The Holy Grail.
After lunch, time permitting, a brief stop at Rob Roy’s Grave and then onwards to the pretty village of Killin for photos. The journey continues north via Tyndrum across the atmospheric Rannoch Moor. Next stop is Glencoe, a site of the 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan, for a brief walk and photos. Continue to the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Harry Potter films, yet another photo opportunity (Apr-Oct). The final stop for the first day is the Highland town of Fort William, where you can check into your chosen accommodation.
Day 2 begins by going north into the Great Glen, a geographical fault line characterised by a chain of impressive lochs, including Loch Ness. Enjoy a photo stop at Glen Garry, before arriving at one of the most iconic castles in Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle (interior closed in winter) to explore the castle and its beautiful setting. The journey continues with a stop for lunch and views of Loch Ness in the pretty lochside village of Fort Augustus. After lunch begins the return journey, enjoying a photo stop to admire Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, at 1,344 meters. Travel via The Hermitage, stopping for a gentle forest walk in idyllic Scottish woodland, before crossing the Forth Bridges, back to Edinburgh where your tour will end.
Includes
- Accommodation (if option selected)
- Travel on a modern, comfortable coach.
- Live commentary from your expert driver-guide.
- Meals and drinks
- Entry to attractions
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point
Outside Ensign Ewart, the Royal Mile There is currently a shortage of taxis and private hire cabs in Edinburgh, which may make it harder to get to the departure point if you're thinking of using a taxi. It is strongly recommended that you allow for more time to reach the departure point in the morning and look into public transport options as a backup.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Know before you go
- You can choose to book your own accommodation, or you can choose between a single room and double or twin room accommodation included in the tour price
- One night's accommodation roughly costs £20 to £28 per person in a youth hostel, £45 to £85 per person in a B&B, and over £75 per person in a hotel
- Restaurants in Portree can get very busy. It is recommended to book a table for both nights before your tour
- Tours require a minimum of 6 passengers to run
- Unfortunately, children under 4 years old are not permitted on this tour
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated provided that the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembarking