Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small Group Day Trip from Glasgow  Duration12 hours LocationEurope, United Kingdom, Scotland-Clyde Valley, Glasgow Product Code225013 Rating  - Details
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Translate DescriptionTake the high road to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness on a small group day trip from Glasgow. You'll travel through beautiful Glencoe, admire the spectacular Highlands and spend time at Scotland's famous Loch Ness an absolute must on any visit to Scotland! IntroductionTake the high road to the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness on a small group day trip from Glasgow. You'll travel through beautiful Glencoe, admire the spectacular Highlands and spend time at Scotland's famous Loch Ness an absolute must on any visit to Scotland! With a maximum group size of 16 passengers, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience on this special day trip to the Scottish Highlands. Traveling in a small group means you can reach out-of-the-way places to discover the real Scotland!
Head north towards the Highlands along the "bonnie, bonnie" banks of Loch Lomond - Scotland's largest Loch. Continue into the Highlands to reach the most dramatic of all Highland glens, Glencoe. This area is steeped in history, and you will hear the truth about the infamous 1692 massacre of Clan MacDonald.
Journeying through Fort William, site of the military post built during the Jacobite Rebellions in the 18th century, you'll continue up the Great Glen, between Fort William and Inverness.
After lunch at Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness, you have the option of visiting the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle or taking an hour-long cruise on the loch (not included).
Head back through Inverness, the Cairngorms National Park, and the countryside, where the TV series Monarch of the Glen was filmed. Continuing over the Drummochter Summit, where herds of red deer often graze, you'll visit the Victorian town of Pitlochry.
Continue through Perthshire and past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument, commemorating Scotland's great hero William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning movie Braveheart. Then just a short drive back to Glasgow.
The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe's last great wilderness! This personalized tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, with the added benefit of gaining intimate knowledge of Scotland. Traveling in a small group means you can take lots of stops and reach "out of the way" places, giving you more time off the bus to discover the real Scotland. Local Operator InformationComplete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind. Inclusions - Professional driver/guide
- Modern Mercedes minvan with forced air ventilation (maximum 16 people)
Exclusions- Loch Ness cruise
- Entrance fees to Urquhart Castle
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchair only. Traveler must be able to get in/out off the coach on their own
- There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place!
Caring for the Environment:The tour operator aims to leave the legacy of Scotland's beautiful landscape for future generations to enjoy. The tour is as close as you can get to touring in your own car, but with the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint by 66% (based on 2 persons travelling the same distance in their own car). The operator's commitment to environmental excellence has been recognised with 2 top Gold awards from the Green Tourism scheme and Keep Edinburgh Clean awards. ConditionsConditions of Sale:Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading 'Important Information'. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as: - Hotel for pick up
- Weights for helicopter tours
- Choice of times for tours
- Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.
You must call the travel service operator at least 48 hours prior, or upon arrival at your destination. CommencesGlasgow, United Kingdom Departure Date Daily
Departure Time8:00am Departure PointGlasgow Tourist Information Centre Return DetailsReturns to original departure point at approximately 8:00pm Trip was very enlightening, driver was most helpful in his summaries. Many thanks from Dan and Lurlene, Australia. 2012-01-21 Dan B , I had a wonderful time, even being the only person in the trip, they didn't cancel on me and Juliette Turner was a great tour guide, i couldn't be luckier! thanks! 2012-01-20 Isabel f , This trip was worth every penny! Scotland's pretty much heaven and that goes without saying. But going on a guided tour with a great guide and good transport was key. Thank you for making the trip a memorable one! 2012-01-16 Gautam Laxman K , I was travelling with my brother and we both loved this tour. The Highlands and Lochs were amazing and our tour guide Juliet was really knowledgeable and friendly. I also spoke to the company on the phone twice and both times they were very helpful. There is a bit of driving but that's to be expected if you want to see Loch Ness from Glasgow in one day, and there was interesting commentary and photo stops to break it up a bit. Highly recommended. 2012-01-07 theqofds , It was our first time in Scotland and we didn’t know it was that beautiful!, this is an Excellent tour, full of history details that made it even better, Michael is an excellent guide!
Thanks and happy New Year 2011-12-29 Jose A. G , It was our first trip to Scotland and we were lucky enough to have the same guide for the two tours that we took - Michael of Rabbie's is a great tour guide - he gave us a good history of Scotland - i don't think you can find a better guide - if all your tour guides are like him then i don't know why anyone will use any other tour company in scotland .. we will definitely recommend this tour company to all our friends .
scotland is a beautiful country - will definitely go back as there so much to see ... 2011-11-16 rosa , More than expected. Beautiful scenery. 2011-10-11 Michael W , Rabbies is a great tour company. I highly recommend them. Was the best tour experience I've ever had. 2011-09-21 Dan M , We had an amazing day in the rain with dozens of brown frothy stream and waterfalls and every view more inspiring that the previous. Guide Michael (we had him for 2 trips, really terrific) was delightful, knowledgeable and able to impart his knowledge in the right doses. Courtesy and consideration and his driving were all great. 2011-08-25 Rosalind R , Our guide, Juliet was wonderful with a great deal of knowledge and a sense of humor. The trip was well-timed and gave us some breathtaking views. The trip is long but with quite a few stops - apart from the major ones - just to take photos. A must see day route of Scotland if you have little time. We really liked the idea of the small familiar group and mini van transportation. The possibility to take a boat trip on Loch Ness is the icing on the cake! Thank you Juliet@Rabbies! 2011-08-15 Agnes Noemi H ,
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