UK Rail Tours

Highland Rail Voyager

We roam the glorious Highlands and take a "Great railway journey of the world" on this all-rail escorted holiday. Relax as magnificent vistas glide past your window and the sensational views unfold.

(4 days, Escorted)

Contrast the great swathes of wilderness en route to The Far North, with the majestic mountains as we head westwards to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Enjoy our lovely Inverness hotel in the heart of the Capital of the Highlands.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

* An "All-Rail" holiday
* Spectacular Highland scenery
* Caithness - the land that time forgot
* The famous railway line to the Kyle of Lochalsh
* Afternoon tea overlooking the Isle of Skye
* The remote Far North line to Thurso
* Based in Inverness - the Capital of the Highlands

DEPARTS
Sunday 3 June 2012
Sunday 26 August 2012
Saturday 8 September 2012
Saturday 6 October 2012
Saturday 27 October 2012

(Click the date on the calendar to book)

4 days

TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
Travelling by train across the border and climbing high into the mountains along the glorious Highland Line through Stirling, Perth and Aviemore to the city of Inverness.
Dinner is included
 
DAY 2
Probably the highlight of your holiday - travelling by train on one of the worlds finest coast-to-coast railway journeys to the Kyle of Lochalsh, immortalised in Michael Palins original "Great Railway Journeys of the World" TV series. The train stops briefly at the tiny townships of Achnashellach and Achnasheen before descending through forest and glen to Loch Carron and the west coast of Scotland.

As the train clings to the rocky shoreline you are rewarded with dream-like vistas across this mighty sea loch to the skyline of the dark Cuillin Hills, majestically dominant on the Isle of Skye, before we slowly draw into Kyle of Lochalsh, our journeys end. Here we take refreshments at the Lochalsh Hotel, with time to relax and view across the water to Skye - a view described by Michael Palin as one of the great breakfast table views of the world.

Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Dinner is included 
 
DAY 3
Todays scenic rail journey is one of many contrasts, as we head for the Far North through Caithness, one of the last true wildernesses in Europe, to Thurso on the most northerly shoreline of Britain. A two hour break gives time to stretch your legs, stroll along the riverside and seafront and explore some of the enthralling history of the area at the fascinating "Caithness Horizons", before experiencing more dramatic scenery en route back to Inverness.
Breakfast and Dinner is included
 
DAY 4
After breakfast it is time to bid farewell to the Highlands and return by train southwards, past the Cairngorm Mountains and down through the Lowlands to Edinburgh and homeward stations.
Breakfast is included
 

HOTEL
Royal Highland, Inverness
A classic Scottish station hotel, the Royal Highland, offers guests the charm and elegance of a distinguished past, combined with modern splendour. The bedrooms have been tastefully contemporised whilst retaining their unmistakably traditional feel, including satellite television and even a choice of pillows.

FARES

Fare Region 

London: Kings Cross £475 First or £410 Standard

Greater London £515 First or £420 Standard

South of England  £520 First or £430 Standard

East Anglia £505 First or £430 Standard

South West  £640 First or £495 Standard

Heart of England £565 First or £440 Standard

Midlands £520 First or £420 Standard

Yorkshire  £465 First or £410 Standard

North East £435 First or £390 Standard

North West £495 First or £410 Standard

South Wales  £585 First or £465 Standard

North Wales £535 First or £425 Standard

Scotland £375 First or £350 Standard

Tour Base Fare £299 (joining at hotel)

JUNE Hotel Supplement £30
AUGUST Hotel Supplement £45

Single Room Supplement £65
AUGUST Single Room Supplement £100

3 nights bed, breakfast & Table d Hôte evening meal, 1 tea
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail travel, as described
All excursions as detailed
Services of experienced Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage

If you require more information about this rail tour please call us on

0191 246 0708 or email sales@railtourguide.com

BOOK THIS HOLIDAY ONLINE NOW

If you wish to book this rail holiday now, please pay the deposit online.

If your room requirements are no longer available we will refund your booking deposit in full.

Once you have paid your deposit-
Please email us at sales@railtourguide.com with your rail requirements (1st class or Std class) your departure station to start/ end the tour, and let us know if you hold any rail cards.
We will then email you a booking reference number, a booking form and the invoice for the remaining balance due.
If you have any questions please call us on 0191 246 0708.
(Office Hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday)