5 days

By train

About this activity

Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh to Oban

Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland
Head north to Stirling and the towering Wallace Monument with stunning views of the Castle
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Green Welly Stop, Main Street, Tyndrum, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland
Stop here for lunch
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Glencoe Visitor Centre, PH49 4HX Scotland
Our route takes us through the stunning rugged landscape of Glencoe, once used as a backdrop in James Bond Skyfall and the Harry Potter movies and the scene for 1692 massacre of the MacDonald Clan.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre, Deanston Distillery Near Doune, Stirling FK16 6AG Scotland
We try a dram of the 'water of life' at a Highland Whisky Distillery before making our way further north.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the picturesque fishing port of Oban.

Day 2: Oban to the Isle of Skye

Stop At: Jacobite Train, Fort William PH33 6GD, UK
Take the steam train from Fort William and discover why this spectacular trip has been voted the best train journey in the world by Wanderlust Magazine. Cross the Glenfinnan viaduct featured in the Harry Potter movies and take in the sweeping views of Loch Shiel.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Mallaig Harbour Authority, Harbour Offices, Harbour Road, Mallaig PH41 4QB, UK
We arrive in Mallaig and take the ferry ‘Over the Sea to Skye’.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles, Armadale Castle Armadale, Sleat, Isle, Armadale IV45 8RS Scotland
You can explore Armadale Castle and Gardens, the former home of the MacDonalds, before driving north to our overnight destination.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Portree, the main settlement on the Isle of Skye

Day 3: Isle of Skye to Inverness

Stop At: The Old Man of Storr, Scotland
The 'Old Man' is a large pinnacle of rock that stands high and can be seen for miles around.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lealt Falls, Lealt, Portree IV51 9JW, UK
In lush surrounds, this waterfall cascades into a gorge with nearby cliffs overlooking the sea.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kilt Rock, Scotland
The famous Kilt Rock is said to resemble a kilt, with vertical basalt columns to form the pleats and intruded sills of dolerite forming the pattern.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DX Scotland
Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most easily recognised castles in Scotland and probably appears on more calendars than any other.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Invermoriston Falls, Village Hall Car Park, Invermoriston Scotland
Comfort break in this lovely highland town.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Inverness, the 'capital of the Highlands'.

Day 4: Inverness & Highlands

Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Hunt for the elusive monster with a cruise on Loch Ness
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Beauly Priory, Beauly Scotland
Visit the stunning Beauly Priory, built in the 1200s for an order of monks. Spend time in the town as well.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Spend a second night in Inverness

Day 5: Inverness to Edinburgh

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Visit the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising – the last and most harrowing pitched battle to be fought on British soil.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Clava Cairns, National Grid Reference: NH 757 444 off the B9006, 6 km from Inverness Scotland
Discover one of Scotland’s most evocative prehistoric sites – the exceptional remains of an ancient cemetery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Highland Folk Museum, Aultlarie Croft Kingussie Road, Newtonmore PH20 1AY Scotland
We visit the Highland Folk Museum to get a real taste of Highland life from the past centuries.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Dunkeld Cathedral, 1.5 hours drive north of Edinburgh, Dunkeld Scotland
Visit Dunkeld with its mighty cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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Included

Accommodation included: 4 nights
Transport by air-conditioned midi-coach
Professional, local guide
4 nights of B&B or Hotel accommodation
Breakfasts
Jacobite Steam Train' ride from Fort William to Mallaig
Ferry ride to the Isle of Skye
Loch Ness boat cruise
Entry/Admission - Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre
Entry/Admission - Jacobite Train
Entry/Admission - Mallaig Harbour Authority
Entry/Admission - Loch Ness
Entry/Admission - Highland Folk Museum
Entry/Admission - Dunkeld Cathedral

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - National Wallace Monument
Entry/Admission - Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles
Entry/Admission - Eilean Donan Castle
Entry/Admission - Culloden Battlefield

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Minimum age is 5 years, we are unable to carry any children under this age
Each traveller is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase weighing no more than 33lbs (15kg) and 1 carry-on bag
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

55%

Aquatic

30%

Reviews

4.6

59

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Katrina H

5 | 2019-08-19

Tour guide was friendly, helpful, very knowledgeable and welcoming to all. Great for families, couples or traveling friends. We stayed in lovely BnBs and always had something to do wether it was with the group on the road or in the evenings by ourselves.

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Thomas H

5 | 2017-12-13

We had a great guide which made all the difference. We saw Loch Ness, Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, the Jacobite Steam Train, the Kelpies, the battlefield of the Jacobites and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and many other awesome sites. All were impressive! In addition, our hotel accommodations were good and some were excellent. More rest stops on some routes would have been helpful. We also had a great group with whom we enjoyed travelling for the five days. We highly recommend this tour of Scotland.

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kathleen f

5 | 2017-10-05

Just an incredible trip!! Sinclair, our driver and guide, made this the most memorable trip ever! Such full days - learned so much about Scottish history, enjoyed the gorgeous scenery, and shared the trip with a fabulous group of people from all over the globe!

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Patrick H

5 | 2017-09-22

This trip was for my step-daughter, so here are her thoughts below: First things first, our tour guide Caitlin was absolutely amazing. She made our trip so enjoyable, taught us so much about Scotland and went above and beyond all expectations. If you can take a tour with her, I absolutely recommend it. The tour itinerary itself was great. The Highlands are absolutely beautiful and you get to see a lot in a short amount of time. Some of my favorite places/things we did were Oban, Portree, the Jacobite Steam Train, and Loch Ness. Because you see so much in a short of amount of time, you don't have a lot of time at each destination. Be aware of that. Also, at a lot of the stops, the museums/exhibits are at an extra cost usually a pound or two, so I would bring the extra pocket money because it is definitely worth it. Also, due to time constraints, I do recommend seeking out quicker places to eat for lunch versus sit-down restaurants as you usually only have an hour or less. You definitely can enjoy a sit-down dinner every day. The accommodations weren't bad. We stayed in hotels, and as the week went on they got better. Honestly, it didn't matter to us much because we were only there to sleep. We didn't spend much time in our overnight accommodations. Some other thoughts: It rains a lot in Scotland, so if you're looking for somewhere with warm weather than you're probably looking at the wrong tour destination! I wouldn't recommend flying out the same night the tour ends because you get back to Edinburgh on the later side, so you will be rushing to get to the airport if you do. Take advantage of your tour guide and ask about the best places to eat/go in the evenings. They are happy to give you recommendations and they are truly great ones! Lastly, something we were really worried about was having enough cash on us. Most places in the Highlands take credit cards and have ATMs. You only really need cash for the very small villages you pass through and some of the gift shops. I think we used about 200 pounds in cash for the entire trip, but use your judgement. Overall this trip was absolutely amazing and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone. I didn't want to leave Scotland, it was so beautiful.

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Carole C

2 | 2017-09-21

There were many problems with this trip. I put down our difficulties to inadequate training for the driver but possible it is company policy. On the first night the driver did not know where our B and B was. Five of us ended up following up him, largely uphill, dragging our suitcases for more than 20 minutes until he found the B and B. Both that night and the following night we were up a sharp from any area where food was available. We were left at the B and B door with the expectation we would make our way down the hill. There was no consideration of the age or abilities of anyone on the bus trip. The bus driver did not stand at the door of bus to assist anyone off or on the bus. The itinerary was changed with no explanation as to why we didn't go to a certain place. When we got to a site no explanation of the distance or terrain was provided. Thank God the scenery was beautiful.

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djjc1

5 | 2017-01-04

LOVED IT!!!

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Gerald L

4 | 2016-08-31

excellent tour and guide - took us to many nice places - however, the rooms were very spartan to say the least the first two nights - hence only 4 stars

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