Scottish Highlands Rail & Sail 2027
Scottish Highlands Rail & Sail
Discover the beauty and history of the Scottish Highlands on this holiday based at The Highland Hotel in Strathpeffer.
A true highlight of the tour is a cruise on Loch Ness. Lets see if we can be the first to spot the illusive Loch Ness Monster - Nessie is there somewhere in the deepest Loch in Scotland we just need to believe. Along with a ride on the Strathspey Steam Railway. A visit to the beautiful resort of Aviemore situated in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and a visit to the beautiful city with its town like feel Inverness with some time at leisure in Strathpeffer.
Loch Ness, known worldwide, is one of Scotland’s most intriguing natural wonders. Located in the Scottish Highlands, this vast, mysterious loch draws countless visitors each year, captivated by its folklore and rumored monster sightings. Loch Ness is linked to the Caledonian Canal. This 19th-century engineering marvel allows boats to traverse from the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. This canal provides a scenic route and a historical experience for travelers, passing through several other iconic lochs. Loch Ness’s famous monster, affectionately called “Nessie”, has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike. With over 1,126 recorded sightings to date, Nessie is said to inhabit the depths of Loch Ness, hidden by the loch’s dark waters.
The Highland scenery of mountains, moorland and sea lochs, offering views that are simply out of this world and unforgettable. I
Our base for the four nights is the Highland Hotel in the Victorian resort of Strathpeffer. This was a popular spa resort back in the Victoria Era, owing to the discovery of sulphurous springs in the 18th century. The pump-room in the middle of the village dates from 1819.
Strathpeffer is a charming Victorian spa village situated in the Scottish Highlands with some fantastic things to do, such as a visit to the ancestral home of Clan Mackenzie, Castle Leod or maybe go back to your childhood days with a visit to the Highland Museum of Childhood, located in the restored railway station or just stroll through the Blackmuir Wood & Touchstone Maze a beautiful area of Scots pine trees to Knockfarrel and some beautiful view across the valley or pay a visit to the Strathpeffer pump room and Spa Pavilion.
- Escorted Luxury Coach Travel with reserved seating
- Experienced Tour Driver & Tour Manager
- Comfortable seats onboard
- USB charging points at each seat and Free WiFi onboard
- Comfort Stops en-route
- 4 nights stay at The Highland Hotel (formerly Lochs and Glens now owned by Compass Group)
- Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- Porterage included
- A Steam Train Ride on the Strathspey Railway
- A Cruise on Loch Ness
- A visit to Inverness
- A visit to Aviemore
- A day at leisure in Strathpeffer
- Refreshments served on board the coach (small fee)
