Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
We depart Inverness and begin our journey along the world-famous Loch Ness, stopping for photos above the ruins of Urquhart Castle.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
We continue west, and visit the Commando Memorial which overlooks the Nevis Range; home to the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort William, Fort William, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Now is your chance to board the Jacobite Steam Train in Fort William, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands. The train ride is approximately 2.5 hrs and will take you to Mallaig where your guide will meet you.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mallaig, Mallaig, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Enjoy your lunch stop in the fishing village of Mallaig. We would suggest sampling some of the local seafood!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Augustus, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
The beautiful scenery continues into the evening with a stop in Fort Augustus to see the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness up close.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Suidhe Viewpoint, B862, Fort Augustus IV2 6UP Scotland
Enjoy some unspoiled views on the less travelled road on the south side of Loch Ness.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Falls of Foyers, Foyers IV2 6XU Scotland
View the Falls of Foyers, spectacular 140ft waterfall in which the River Foyers drops into a gorge leading to Loch Ness.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dores, Dores, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Finally, we visit Dores Beach on the banks of Loch Ness.
Duration: 10 minutes
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19 Union St, Inverness IV1 1QA, UK
12 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train service may be subject to alterations and cancellations at short notice, outwith our control
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Posted By : H4282JYchristianf
Excellent tour. Fraser Duff was amazing. Would recommend to anyone. This was our 4th tour with Highland this trip. All have been exceptional.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : lniergar
Great trip- beautiful views and sites. Fraser our tour guy was very fun and informative. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : camiliaelsayed
Amber for president!
Had an amazing Jacobite steam train/ "hogwarts express" and Highlands tour from Inverness with Amber as the captain, who was absolutely fabulous. Amber told such interesting and funny stories and was amazing during the whole tour. We saw urquhart castle, commando memorial, Ben Nevis, rode the jacobite steam train and had absolutely wonderful weather, spent a lovely time in Mallaig, visited Glenfinnan, Fort Augustus and Dores and more. We even got to bring the highland Kuu Hamish around Fort Augustus and take some pictures. Aside from Amber being amazing we also had the most perfect weather this time around, A big thank you to Amber! / Camilia from Sweden ❤️
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Cheryl23L
Our day was filled with the amazing history of Scotland and thanks goes to our delightful, funny, caring, magnificent guide Amber. She made our drive with the splendor of Scotland unforgettable! She gave us so many great tips and funny jokes that made our day the best ever! We highly recommend Highlander tours and Amber to make your Scottish trip the best it can be.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : 224JohnL224
I traveled to Inverness to see Loch Ness and ride the steam train, but came away with so much more. Besides taking us to the advertised sights, our excellent tour guide and driver, Amber, immersed us in the history and culture of this marvelous country. You could really tell she loves Scotland and enjoys sharing her knowledge with her customers. In addition, she has great driving skills which she used when confronted with a reckless driver driving toward us in our lane. I highly recommend this tour and Amber.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Casandra E
Despite duck murder and a car on the wrong side of the road, we had a fantastic day! We had so much luck with the weather, and Amber made the 12 hours fly with her commentary and knowledge (and great manoeuvring on the winding roads). The Jacobite Steam Train was wonderful with a steward on board guiding us through (sit on the left side from Fort William if you want the best view of the viaduct). We were even lucky enough to squeeze in an extra stop to see the train pass over the viaduct on the way back (would recommend walking up to the viaduct to get the best experience).
We did the equivalent tour from Edinburgh in October when the train was cancelled due to weather conditions and were so pleased to find out that this tour was also 5/5! Amazing way to discover and learn more about Scotland and the highlands.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : rebeccarY3594BH
We enjoyed our time with Amber! She is very funny, she is very knowledgeable, she is a good driver. The drive was beautiful!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : T3039NJemilyy
Excellent tour with beautiful views and a good balance of photo and shopping opportunities. It was a pleasure to have Emma as our tour guide as we explored the Highlands. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Keith_S
This trip is a must for any Harry Potter fan or devotee of trains.
Our guide Sonia was very informative and entertaining.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : PatS170
Fun ride on the Hogwarts Express; fun to say we were on the train and see the area; We then boarded a nice van for a private tour of some various scenic areas/ parks etc in the Highlands. Definately take a private tour if you can as it allows you to enjoy each of the areas at your own speed and get better info about the area
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
