Itinerary

Loch Ness Explorer

We meet at 7:00 for our departure at 7:30am and head north from Edinburgh.  We pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and drive through the Trossachs National Park, Rob Roy country. We cross the wilds of Rannoch Moor before stopping at dramatic Glencoe, the scene of the infamous massacre in 1692. Our journey takes us through Fort William passing Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, before entering the Great Glen. Arriving in Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, you have the chance to take a boat cruise on the loch (duration 50-60 minutes), go for a walk or just relax by the Caledonian Canal in this charming Highland village. Our return journey takes us past shimmering Loch Laggan before climbing over the wild and lonely Drumochter Pass in the Cairngorms National Park. Heading south, we enter Perthshire, a land of forests, rivers and mountains, where we stop in a wee village. We continue south over the Firth of Forth where we view the spectacular Forth Bridges before arriving back in Edinburgh around 08:00 pm.   (Routes are subject to change) ***The Loch Ness Cruise is not suitable for individuals with mobility difficulty because of the steps to the dock.Departure point is the Radical Travel Sales office, 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Departure time is 7:30am with a check-in time of 7:00am.We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.