About this tour
This two-day private tour ventures from Edinburgh through the Scottish Highlands in a luxury Mercedes MPV, combining castle visits, mountain passes, and lakeside exploration. Day one traces the landscape from the Kelpies through Stirling Castle and the Trossachs, descending into Glencoe before reaching Fort Augustus on Loch Ness's edge and Urquhart Castle's ruins. Day two explores battle sites and distilleries before returning via Dunkeld and the Forth Rail Bridge. You'll spend one night at a four-star guest house with breakfast included.
Highlights
- Stirling Castle's hilltop position and sweeping vistas
- Glencoe's dramatic mountain scenery and narrow passes
- Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness's waters
- Culloden Battlefield and its historical significance
- Dalwhinnie Distillery's whisky production insight
- The Hermitage's ancient woodland walk near Dunkeld
- Private transport eliminates navigation stress
What to expect
Two days spent largely in a climate-controlled vehicle covering roughly 400km of Highlands terrain. The first day builds from gentle Trossachs scenery into increasingly dramatic mountain environments; expect frequent short stops at viewpoints and ruins rather than lengthy walks. You'll sleep at a traditional Scottish guesthouse, then set out early for battlefields and distillery visits. The second day reverses direction, tracing whisky country and forest paths. Scenery dominates—lochs, glens, heather moorland—punctuated by centuries-old stones. Weather changes rapidly; layers matter.
Good to know
Breakfast and one night's accommodation are covered; plan meals separately for lunch and dinner. Distillery visits require separate admission and tasting fees. The route suits all fitness levels but involves substantial car time. Departures from Glasgow swap the Kelpies and Stirling Castle for Loch Lomond instead.
Frequently asked
- How long does Edinburgh: 2-Day Private Loch Ness Tour in Luxury Mercedes MPV take?
- Edinburgh: 2-Day Private Loch Ness Tour in Luxury Mercedes MPV runs for approximately 2 days.
- How much does Edinburgh: 2-Day Private Loch Ness Tour in Luxury Mercedes MPV cost?
- Prices start from AUD $3283 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Edinburgh: 2-Day Private Loch Ness Tour in Luxury Mercedes MPV run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Edinburgh: 2-Day Private Loch Ness Tour in Luxury Mercedes MPV?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.