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3. Please arrive at the meeting point/pick-up point at least 15 minutes in advance. It's better to be early than late. If the guide/driver hasn't arrived yet, please wait patiently. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed seating or eligible for changes/refunds. Thank you for your understanding.
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5. The itinerary is not suitable for children under 4 or wheelchair users.
6. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bringing your own lunch.
7. Pets are not allowed.
8. If you don't bring a bento box, you can purchase one on the day.
9. The team bus can accommodate foldable wheelchairs with movable wheels, but passengers must be accompanied by someone to assist with boarding and alighting.
10. Most of the Highland Route itinerary will be spent on the bus.
11. We recommend using the restroom in advance as it takes approx. 1.5 hrs to reach the first stop, and the bus is not equipped with a restroom.
12. Adult price: 17–99 years old; child price: 4–16 years old.
13. Fees
Includes: Transportation (air-conditioned bus), driver-guide (English).
Not included: Loch Ness cruise (optional), Urquhart Castle admission ticket (optional), gratuities, and other items not mentioned.
Itinerary
Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Travel in comfort on an air-conditioned bus while enjoying the guide's entertaining commentary and background music, soaking in the breathtaking highland scenery.
The first stop is the Callander area, where you can take a coffee break and might spot Highland cows (though sightings are less common in winter). Continue deeper into the Highlands toward Glencoe while hearing its legendary tales accompanied by atmospheric traditional music. There will be a brief stop to photograph the stunning Highland scenery.
Arrive in the Fort William area for lunch. The guide will recommend dining options for you. If you're interested in kilts, you can also enjoy a brief kilt introduction here. After lunch, head to the mysterious Loch Ness, where you can freely choose an activity. The guide will recommend optional activities. You may choose to visit the 16th-century Urquhart Castle, located on the shores of Loch Ness. Alternatively, you can opt for a 30-minute Loch Ness cruise to search for the "Loch Ness Monster." Or you may relax at the hotel and participate in the "Donald Fraser Illegal Whisky Experience" (approximately a 20–30-minute live experience). You can watch a historical film about illegal whisky distilling and sample whisky blended by Donald Fraser (additional fee of £12 required).
Alternatively, you can freely explore the surrounding area, such as the "Old Coffin Road Hiking Trail" starting from the hotel parking lot. You can also choose to join a one-hour lake cruise to enjoy the magnificent views of Urquhart Castle (additional fee).
The return trip will travel along 23 miles of lakeshore, passing through Inverness heading south. There will be a brief stop in Pitlochry, a beautiful village in the heart of Scotland, for rest during the return journey. We'll arrive back in Edinburgh city center around 8:30 PM.
Tip: To save time at each attraction and make the most of every minute, we recommend bringing a packed lunch.
Departure time: 8:00 AM, approx. 12.5 hrs
Meeting point: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW (outside NCP Car Park parking lot)
