Day Tour

Loch Lomond and The Highlands Day Tour

Overview

Welcome to the ultimate Scottish adventure! Our private day tour immerses you in the breathtaking beauty and rich history of this land. Scotland's natural wonders and dramatic landscapes are calling, and we're here to make sure you answer that call in style. Our journey begins at picturesque Loch Lomond, a shimmering gem in the Trossachs National Park — the largest freshwater loch in the United Kingdom — where you'll breathe in the crisp Scottish air and take in its hidden corners. We then pause at Glen Orchy for an expansive panoramic view over the hills, glens and rivers towards Loch Tulla, before arriving at our main stop: the hauntingly beautiful Glencoe and the rugged Highlands, where our experienced guides regale you with the captivating stories behind these iconic landscapes, and there's time to stop for lunch. On the way back, our journey pauses at Loch Lubnaig, a hidden jewel in the heart of the Highlands, where you can bask in the serenity of its mirror-like waters — the perfect spot for a leisurely walk — before we head home.

Trip Planning Guide Edinburgh to Loch Lomond: The Scenic Drive Guide

Itinerary

Hotel Pickup, Edinburgh

Your driver-guide collects you and your group directly from your hotel.

Loch Lomond

This mesmerising loch lies in the heart of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, surrounded by rolling countryside, hills and wonderful wild scenery — ideal for exploring, breathing in the fresh air, walking and taking photos. It's the largest freshwater loch by surface area in the UK, with miles of shoreline to enjoy.

Glen Orchy & Loch Tulla

We stop here to take in an expansive panoramic view over the hills, glens and rivers towards Loch Tulla.

Glencoe & The Highlands

Our main stop of the day — perhaps Scotland's most famous and most scenic glen, arguably its most historic too, and recently voted the country's most romantic. Glencoe is a favourite base for hillwalking and mountaineering, and a wonderful spot to stop for lunch before continuing on.

Loch Lubnaig

On the way back, we stop at peaceful Loch Lubnaig for a comfort break, with time for photos and a short walk along the lochside.

Return Journey

A relaxed drive back to Edinburgh, with further photo stops along the way.

As this is a private, flexible tour, your driver-guide can amend the itinerary or add extra stops along the way, time permitting, based on what you'd like to see or do.

What's Included

Private vehicle for your group only
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned executive minibus
Complimentary bottled water
Complimentary Scottish biscuits
Free baby seat, child seat and booster seat (one of each — reserve in advance)
Knowledgeable local driver-guide

Not Included

Loch Lomond cruise ticket (optional, bookable on request)
Lunch and other meals
Gratuities
Personal expenses

What to Bring

Scotland can see four seasons in one day, so we recommend packing:

Warm sweater or fleece
Waterproof jacket
Good walking shoes or boots
Light scarf

What Guests Say About This Tour

"We had a truly wonderful and enjoyable experience on this tour. It covered most of the beautiful and must-see places around Loch Lomond. What made the experience especially enriching was our tour guide, Waseem, who impressed us with his incredible historical knowledge. We didn't just get to enjoy the stunning scenery; we also learned so much from his fascinating stories about English history, especially Scottish history. We highly recommend this tour, and especially recommend experiencing it with Waseem. He was a wonderful addition to the trip and made our day even more memorable."

Laila Al kindi

Google

"We were a group of 5 and had an exceptional day out to see Glencoe, Loch Lomond, The Scottish Highlands and several other stops on a private tour with the wonderful Waseem as our tour guide. We really appreciated his knowledge of Scottish (& British!) history as well as his knowledge of the surrounding landscape and flora and fauna. We also appreciated his flexibility to take us on stops not on the regular tour and to customize the trip to our preference. His photographic skills are also excellent and he voluntarily took tens of superb photos for our group in the different locations we went to. One of the best private tours and tour guides I've had anywhere!"

Hisham Malaika

Google

"Fantastic tour!! Waseem is very knowledgeable of Scottish history and super kind and caring and prepared for all sorts of situations, which was very helpful since I was with my kids. We enjoyed every moment of the tour and learnt so much! Recommending with all my heart!"

Mariya

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Frequently Asked Questions

The cruise ticket isn't included in the tour price, but we can book one for you on request — just let us know when you book.

Lunch isn't included. Glencoe is our main stop of the day, and there's time there to stop for lunch before we continue.

Yes — Glencoe is the main stop of the day, after Loch Lomond and a panoramic stop at Glen Orchy overlooking Loch Tulla. On the way back we stop at Loch Lubnaig for a lochside walk.

Yes. At around 9 hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), it's shorter than our Loch Ness and Glenfinnan day tours, with regular stops for walks and photos. A free baby seat, child seat and booster seat (one of each) are provided if you reserve them in advance, and your driver-guide can add breaks whenever you need them.

From your hotel or accommodation in Edinburgh at 8:00 AM. Pickup from outside Edinburgh is available on request.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before your booking's start time (UK time) for a full refund. No refunds are given after that. If we ever have to cancel your booking ourselves because of bad weather, road closures or other circumstances beyond our control, you'll receive a full refund.

Total for your group £745.00

£745 per group — from £94 per person for 8