Island hop from Skye to Uist and from Harris to Lewis on this magical tour of the Hebridean islands. Every day is different as each sublime, rugged and breathtaking landscape unfolds before you. Arrive in style on the stunning West Highland line and pause on your journey home in beautiful Speyside on a grand tour of the Highlands and Hebrides.
Saturday 27 April 2019*
Saturday 22 June 2019
Saturday 28 September 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Cruise betwixt the Isles amidst dream-like seascapes; look out for whales, dolphins & sea eagles
Both branches of the West Highland Railway journey one of the best in the world
Visit Oban and its famous distillery
The romantic rail route to the Isles
Naturalists paradise of birds & wildlife of the BBC TV series "Islands on the Edge"
Discover Hebrides ancient history spanning back 5000 years
Uists white shell beaches & freshwater lochs
Sample the traditional island lifestyle
Magnificent Highlands scenery, Ullapool to Speyside
Soar up Cairngorm on the famous funicular
Also included in your Tour Fare:
Dinner every evening
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
*Please note that for the April departure of this tour the first two nights will be spent at the Columba Hotel in Oban rather than the Ben Doran Hotel in Tyndrum. All published excursions will be included in your tour.
DAY 1
Arriving in Tyndrum, we spend our first two nights in the Highlands at the welcoming Ben Doran Hotel.
DDAY 2
Lochs, glens and islands await today, as we explore the western branch of the West Highland Line, a contrast of quintessential Highland lochs and glens. Reaching Oban, we enjoy free time and an included visit to the Oban Distillery, with tour and 'wee dram'. Returning from Oban, we journey past Loch Etive and the appropriately named Loch Awe, before relaxing in our hotel.
B, DDAY 3
One of the world's great rail adventures - the stunningly picturesque and romantic 'rail journey to the isles' takes us over Rannoch Moor to Fort William. Our journey continues across 'Harry Potter' famed Glenfinnan Viaduct where the Highlander Monument stands at the head of lovely Loch Shiel, then around Loch Eilt before reaching the Atlantic coastline at Mallaig. Stroll around the small town and harbour, then board the Isle of Skye ferry, heading through Skye to our hotel.
B, DDAY 4
We travel the shores of Loch Snizort to Uig for the ferry cruise to North Uist. A tour of Benbecula and South Uist passing numerous lochans and beautiful beaches arrives at our hotel for a relaxing evening in a tranquil location.
B, DDAY 5
We cruise to the Isle of Harris and Lewis; a rugged landscape of moorland, deep-sea lochs, mountains and a proud history. With an expert local guide we explore Harris before continuing northwards to Lewis and the capital Stornoway.
B, DDAY 6
Experience the dramatic landscape of Lewis on a full day tour in the company of our island guide, including the impressive standing stones of Callanish, a traditional thatched blackhouse settlement, and the ancient broch at Carloway.
B, DDAY 7
We depart the Hebrides, crossing to Ullapool for the spectacular journey over the Highlands to Grantown on Spey, soaring high up into the Cairngorms this afternoon on the Cairngorm Funicular Railway.
B, DDAY 8
If travelling by train enjoy a glorious rail journey past the Cairngorms and southwards through Pitlochry to Edinburgh and homeward destinations.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
HOTELS
Ben Doran Hotel, Tyndrum
A hotel conveniently situated for Tyndrums stations and our excursion to Oban.
Dunollie Hotel, Isle of Skye
Set by the waterside of Broadford Bay on the Isle of Skye and in the foothills that lead to the mighty Cuillin mountains. Please note that the September departure stays at the Kings Arms Hotel in Kyleakin
Dark Island, Benbecula
Spectacularly located amidst cornfields, leading to miles of golden sands.
Caberfeidh, Stornoway
Considered the best hotel in Stornoway, the restaurant specialises in locally produced and sourced cuisine. Please note that the June departure stays at the Caladh Inn, the Cabarfeidhs 3* sister hotel.
Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey
Set within its own grounds and less than five minutes walk into the town centre, a traditional Highland hotel surrounded by mountain scenery.
FARES
Fare Region | First | Standard | RC (-) |
London: Depart Euston, Return Kings Cross | £1,430 | £1,300 | -£20 |
Greater London | £1,475 | £1,325 | -£25 |
South of England | £1,485 | £1,335 | -£25 |
East Anglia | £1,495 | £1,340 | -£25 |
South West | £1,515 | £1,360 | -£30 |
Heart of England | £1,420 | £1,295 | -£20 |
Midlands | £1,390 | £1,280 | -£20 |
Yorkshire | £1,340 | £1,260 | -£15 |
North East | £1,310 | £1,240 | -£15 |
North West | £1,350 | £1,250 | -£15 |
South Wales | £1,450 | £1,315 | -£25 |
North Wales | £1,395 | £1,280 | -£20 |
Scotland | £1,235 | £1,195 | -£10 |
Join & Leave at Hotel £1149
JUNE Departure Supplement £50
SEPTEMBER Departure Supplement £50
Single Room Supplement £190
7 nights bed, breakfast & Table dHôte evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
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