Itinerary
Mon - Travel North arrive at the hotel. Settle into your room before enjoying your evening meal.
Tue - After breakfast we make our way to Oban, Argyll. Nicknamed the 'Seafood Capital', Oban is home to the freshest seafood and award-winning restaurants. Nestled on the west coast and surrounded by miles of dramatic shores and beautiful countryside, the seaside town is a great place to visit.
Wed - Today, we take a ride on a gondola at Nevis Range. Britain’s only mountain gondola will transport us from 300ft up to 2150ft on the north face of Aonach Mor, the 8th highest mountain in Britain. During the short journey (12-15 minutes each way) marvel at the stunning views of the Scottish Highlands, including the Great Glen and Ben Nevis. We enjoy free time to visit the restaurant, take in the panoramic views and wander around the Mountain Discovery Centre. We head for our cruise departing from Fort Augustus at the southern end of Loch Ness, you’ll soon be treated to the breath-taking vista of Loch Ness in all its natural wonder. The perfect way to experience the sights, wildlife and history of the famous loch.
Thu - Today, we embark on a journey described as the greatest railway journey in the world, on the famous Jacobite Steam Train, which will take us on an 84 mile return journey from Fort William to Mallaig. Along the way, we encounter spectacular scenery and travel across the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct’s magnificent 21 arches, featured in the Harry Potter films. On arrival in the fishing village of Mallaig, we embark on a 1 hour wildlife cruise, travelling out to Green Island on the Knoydart Peninsula, where we will see seals relaxing on the rocks. The waters are frequently visited by a variety of birds, porpoises, dolphins, whales and basking sharks, so we can sit back, relax and simply enjoy the breathtaking scenery. We arrive back in Mallaig in time to catch the return Jacobite journey to Fort William.
Fri - After breakfast we bid fairwell to the hotel and start to make our homeward journey.