Highlands Cruise and Jacobite

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Jacobite Steam Train and Loch Ness Cruise | Door to Door Service

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Discover the magic of the Scottish Highlands on this unforgettable holiday combining spectacular scenery, world-famous rail journeys and fascinating Highland heritage.

 

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to visit the Highlands, when forests and mountains are transformed into a stunning patchwork of golden colours, creating breathtaking views at every turn.

 

Sit back, relax and enjoy dramatic Highland landscapes as we journey through some of Scotland’s most iconic scenery. A highlight of the tour is the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train, often described as one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. Travelling between Fort William and Mallaig, this spectacular route crosses the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and winds through magnificent mountain and coastal scenery.

 

Enjoy a scenic cruise on legendary Loch Ness, taking in stunning views across the mysterious waters before visiting the impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle, beautifully positioned on the lochside.

 

Step back in time at the fascinating Highland Folk Museum, where you can discover Highland life from the 1700s through to the 1950s amongst historic buildings and open-air exhibits set within beautiful surroundings.

 

Another memorable rail experience awaits with a nostalgic journey from Aviemore to Broomhill through the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.

 

Your Hotel – Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore

Set within the spectacular scenery of the Cairngorms National Park, the Highlander Hotel offers traditional Highland hospitality and a relaxing base for exploring this beautiful region of Scotland.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Convenient Door to Door pick-up from your home

• Elite coach travel throughout

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Return journey on the Jacobite Steam Train

• 50-minute scenic cruise on Loch Ness

• Single rail journey from Aviemore to Broomhill

• Entrance to Urquhart Castle

• Entrance to the Highland Folk Museum

• 2 nights’ entertainment at the hotel

About the Destination

The Scottish Highlands are one of the world’s great touring destinations, famous for dramatic mountain landscapes, shimmering lochs, ancient glens and unforgettable railway journeys. Around every corner, breathtaking scenery unfolds — from heather-covered hills and dense forests to peaceful lochside villages and towering peaks.

 

This region is steeped in history, folklore and Highland tradition, where castles overlook mysterious waters and steam trains weave through some of Britain’s most spectacular scenery. Whether travelling beside Loch Ness, crossing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct or exploring the Cairngorms National Park, the Highlands deliver scenery and experiences that stay with you long after the journey home.

 

About the Experience

This holiday perfectly combines scenic rail adventures, relaxing cruising and immersive Highland sightseeing.

 

The world-famous Jacobite Steam Train is undoubtedly one of the highlights, offering an unforgettable journey through dramatic Highland landscapes that have become instantly recognisable around the world. Combined with a scenic cruise on Loch Ness, visits to fascinating heritage attractions and leisurely touring through the Cairngorms, this holiday offers the perfect balance of relaxation, discovery and spectacular scenery.

 

With comfortable hotel accommodation, included excursions and Door to Door service throughout, you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the very best of the Scottish Highlands.

 

Your Hotel – Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore

Located within the stunning Cairngorms National Park, the Highlander Hotel offers comfortable accommodation together with warm Highland hospitality and traditional Scottish charm.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and lounge bar

• Free Wi-Fi

• Television

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Walk-in showers

• Ground floor rooms available

• Traditional Highland atmosphere

 

Please note

This hotel does not have a lift