The Jacobite Experience - 2 days

Loch Ness, the Highlands and the Jacobite Experience

Day 1
Wilderness and Warriors...
Snap a photo of the Forth Railway Bridge, then take a woodland walk in the Highlands at Dunkeld. The tour continues through the breathtaking Drumochter Pass, skirts the stunning peaks of the Cairngorm National Park and visits Culloden*, last stand of the Jacobites against the government forces. The first day ends in Fort William, Gateway to the Highlands: so you'll sleep in the shadow of Ben Nevis and close to Loch Linnhe.
Overnight: Fort William

Day 2
Take a Steam Train back in time...
A quick journey to board the Jacobite Steam Train, and then you're off. This is one of the world's great train journeys and will take you past Britain's highest mountain, deepest loch, shortest river and most westerly station. You'll cross the viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films and pass the Glenfinnan Monument where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard at the beginning of the 1745 Jacobite rising.
Have Seafood for Lunch at Mallaig...
Lunch is at the west coast town of Mallaig, where you can taste the best of Scottish seafood.
Home via Glen Coe...
Turning south, you'll visit Glen Coe, where the MacDonalds were betrayed, then experience the beauty of Rannoch Moor and Stirlingshire as you head for home.

*Optional extra

All costs include Jacobite Steam Train

Price includes
    •    Transportation by top of the range minicoach for a more personal experience.
    •    Accommodation, based on 2 people sharing a twin bedded guest house (bed and breakfast) as described below.
    •    Services of a professional driver/guide
    •    All ferry and bridge crossings.

Price excludes
    •    Lunch and refreshments.
    •    Entrances to all Visitor Attractions.

Accommodation

The basic tour price includes guest house standard bed and breakfast accommodation and is based on 2 people sharing a twin bedded room. 

If you are a single traveller you must select a single room upgrade, as we cannot offer a room-share service for this tour.

Why choose this tour?

On this tour you will be travelling in our purpose-built minicoaches with large windows, good air circulation and clear PA systems so that your professional guide can escort  you comfortably through our wonderful country. Our itineraries are carefullly planned (with many years of experience) so that you discover as much as possible, without spending too much time on the road.

As we travel in smaller vehicles, we normally use the most scenic routes, where large coach are prohibited from travelling. Additionally, as our group sizes are smaller we are able to more time out of the vehicle. We also employ a the very best driver/guides.

Friendly and Professional Guides - Small Groups - More Scenic Routes - More Time Sightseeing - Great Value for Money

Important Information

• We recommend you bring suitable clothing and footwear for your tour. Scotland can be a wet place!!
• Infants and children under 3 years old cannot be carried on this tour - proof of age required at time of departure (e.g. passport).
• Child/senior discounts can be selected at the booking stage (see orange box at top right of this page) - please bring proof of age when travelling (e.g. passport)
• All passengers booked on this overnight package tour via International Friends are financially protected through International Passenger Protection (IPP). IPP protection is only available for bookings made through International Friends (e.g. on this webiste)
• This tour is operated locally by Highland Experience Tours who are our preferred tour partners for extended scheduled day trips and tours departing from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
• Highland Experience Tours do require minimum passenger numbers for a tour to run. In the very unusual circumstances of there not being at least 5 passengers on a tour, you will be offered an alternative tour on the same day (guaranteed) or a full refund. Please remember to provide your contact details and if possible a mobile telephone number or details of where you are staying so that you can be contacted.
• For full terms and conditions click here

Also see our pre-tour planning information for tours departing from Edinburgh - click here