2019 Hebridean Islands Discovery

8 Days From £1149

DEPARTS

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’

• Naturalist’s 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.

*Unfortunately the Cairngorm funicular is presently not operating due to structural issues.  It will remain out of service throughout the summer months and possibly longer.  Our groups will still be visiting the funicular where we will enjoy a tour of the mountain flower garden with refreshments and a talk about the base station.  Afterwards we will visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre with tour of the paddocks.

HOTELS

Ben Doran Hotel, Tyndrum

A hotel conveniently situated for Tyndrum’s 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 King’s 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 Cabarfeidh’s 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

Join & Leave at Hotel £1149

JUNE Departure Supplement £50

SEPTEMBER Departure Supplement £50

Single Room Supplement £190

7 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte 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