Overview
5 days / 4 nights
Explore the magnificent Highlands of Scotland.
Go in search of Nessie on a Loch Ness Cruise; enjoy a return train journey on the Jacobite Steam Train – aka the Hogwarts – Express before testing your skills at laser clay pigeon shooting in the Cairngorms!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Inverness
Make your own way to your hotel in Inverness.
Suggested Overnight Hotel: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Day 2: Inverness
SIC TOUR: One-day Loch Ness Cruise and Culloden Battlefield Tour
Today, transfer to Dungarroch Loch where you will board your Jacobite Cruise boat for a two-hour round trip along the Caledonian Canal and onto Loch Ness, the famed location of Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness! Admire views of Urquhart Castle and hear stories of the lake, the Jacobites and Nessie before returning to land.
Next, transfer to Culloden where you will enjoy a visit to Culloden Battlefield, the famed battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. Transfer back to your hotel.
Breakfast included
Suggested Overnight Hotel: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Day 3: Inverness
Transfer to the town of Fort William in the west of the Highlands where you will enjoy a return train journey on the Jacobite Steam train, made famous for its use in the Harry Potter films as the Hogwarts Express, as well as for its out-of-this-world scenery.
You will enjoy a return journey from Fort William to the small town of Mallaig in the north-west of Scotland, where there are a number of lunch options available (own expense).
On arrival back into Fort William, transfer back to Inverness and enjoy your evening meal.
Breakfast included
Suggested Overnight Hotel: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Day 4: Inverness
Transfer to the Cairngorms where you will enjoy a modern take on a traditional activity – laser clay pigeon shooting. Enjoy expert guidance as you use your laser guns to shoot the clays!
Continue by road to the alpine town of Aviemore (the perfect place to find lunch (at own expense)). Next, take a ride on the Strathspey steam railway as it cuts through the beautiful scenery of the Cairngorms to the town of Broomhill. On arrival, be picked up and transferred back to your hotel for a farewell dinner.
Breakfast included
Suggested Overnight Hotel: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Day 5: Depart Inverness
After check out, continue independently on your onward journey.
Breakfast included
Highlights
- Cruise Loch Ness in search of Nessie
- Travel on the Jacobite Steam Train – as seen in the Harry Potter films!
- Safe laser clay pigeon shooting in the Scottish Highlands
Highlights
- Cruise Loch Ness in search of Nessie
- Travel on the Jacobite Steam Train – as seen in the Harry Potter films!
- Safe laser clay pigeon shooting in the Scottish Highlands
Day 1: Arrive Inverness
Make your own way to your hotel in Inverness.
Suggested Overnight Hotel: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Day 2: Inverness
SIC TOUR: One-day Loch Ness Cruise and Culloden Battlefield Tour
Today, transfer to Dungarroch Loch where you will board your Jacobite Cruise boat for a two-hour round trip along the Caledonian Canal and onto Loch Ness, the famed location of Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness! Admire views of Urquhart Castle and hear stories of the lake, the Jacobites and Nessie before returning to land.
Next, transfer to Culloden where you will enjoy a visit to Culloden Battlefield, the famed battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end. Transfer back to your hotel.
Breakfast included
Suggested Overnight Hotel: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Day 3: Inverness
Transfer to the town of Fort William in the west of the Highlands where you will enjoy a return train journey on the Jacobite Steam train, made famous for its use in the Harry Potter films as the Hogwarts Express, as well as for its out-of-this-world scenery.
You will enjoy a return journey from Fort William to the small town of Mallaig in the north-west of Scotland, where there are a number of lunch options available (own expense).
On arrival back into Fort William, transfer back to Inverness and enjoy your evening meal.
Breakfast included
Suggested Overnight Hotel: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Day 4: Inverness
Transfer to the Cairngorms where you will enjoy a modern take on a traditional activity – laser clay pigeon shooting. Enjoy expert guidance as you use your laser guns to shoot the clays!
Continue by road to the alpine town of Aviemore (the perfect place to find lunch (at own expense)). Next, take a ride on the Strathspey steam railway as it cuts through the beautiful scenery of the Cairngorms to the town of Broomhill. On arrival, be picked up and transferred back to your hotel for a farewell dinner.
Breakfast included
Suggested Overnight Hotel: Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Day 5: Depart Inverness
After check out, continue independently on your onward journey.
Breakfast included
Itinerary map
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Inverness, Scotland | Inverness, UK | |
Fort William, Scotland | Fort William, UK | |
Mallaig, Scotland | Mallaig, UK | |
Aviemore, Scotland | Aviemore PH22, UK |
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Inverness, Scotland | Inverness, UK | |
Fort William, Scotland | Fort William, UK | |
Mallaig, Scotland | Mallaig, UK | |
Aviemore, Scotland | Aviemore PH22, UK |
Useful information
Includes:
- Four nights’ accommodation in the above hotel or similar including breakfast
- Meals as stated
- Excursions and sightseeing as mentioned with local guide where relevant
- Transportation with driver as stated in the itinerary
Excludes:
- Any services, guiding, transportation, meals or drinks not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Insurance
- Arrival and departure transfers
- The local currency is British Pound Sterling (GBP) in the United Kingdom
- The weather in the United Kingdom is volatile, please make sure to bring weather for all seasons and please bring an umbrella
- The United Kingdom is very accessible and is home to an extensive travel network
- Visas may be required, please check with your local government agency
Did you know: the Cairngorms National Park is the largest national park in the United Kingdom and is home to an abundance of wildlife, including: wild cats, golden eagles, mountain hares and the beautiful red squirrel to name a few.
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If you’d like to find more about this or any other Vivu products, itineraries or destinations, please contact Ashley Lutz, our Sales Manager for the UK & EU.