4 National Park Trips in Edinburgh Worth Booking

1.Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond at Balmaha, and historic Stirling. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Sophie, Connor, Cara, or Ry, provides live commentary. Stirling Castle entry is optional and costs £17.50.

“Unfortunately it was the most boring tour I've ever attended. Sounds better than the reality It was very uncomfortable that the guide is a driver at the same time. While driving the car, the driver cannot concentrate on landscapes and tell a story. The guide should be in love with the places to which he brings tourists. So that the tourists want to return again and again. It' s my subjective opinion. But for the sake of fairness, it must be said that the views were amazing. We enjoyed Sterling Castle and Loch Lomond.”

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2.Loch Lomond National Park, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $77Best value

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach with a driver-guide such as Gary, Kyle, or John. See the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle in one 9.5-hour day, with optional cruise and castle tickets at extra cost.

“Just loved this trip to see around Stirling Castle, an amazing sail on Loch Lomond & also to see the Kelpies up close! The weather was great for it too. Could have had more music on the bus, but the driver told us a few interesting stories of the areas we passed through.”

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3.Warriors & Wilderness: Braveheart & Stirlingshire Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $486

Travel by private Mercedes minivan from Edinburgh with guides such as Chris, Stuart, Sean, Keith, Tam, or Imran. Explore Bannockburn, Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Dunblane Cathedral, Doune Castle, and the Kelpies in about eight hours, with flexible pacing and live commentary.

“We had a fantastic day with Tam as our guide. He was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. Highly recommend!”

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4.Stirling Castle Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

You get a private vehicle, a nine-hour route from Edinburgh, and a guide who can shape the day around your interests. Michael and Andrew have tailored outings with scenic detours and lesser-known stops. Castle and other historic-site entry fees cost extra.

“We had a spectacular day. Would recommend Andrew to anyone. The best part was the fact that we customized the day.”

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