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3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour with Jacobite Steam Train 'Hogwarts Express' from Edinburgh
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3-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour with Jacobite Steam Train 'Hogwarts Express' from Edinburgh

by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

3 days
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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3 days
£972£1,080Save 10%
2 adults × £486
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This three-day tour departs from Edinburgh and covers the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. The group travels by air-conditioned midi-coach and stays two nights at 3-star bed and breakfasts or hotels on the Isle of Skye. Each morning includes breakfast. A local English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout the tour. Highlights include a visit to the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre and a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train between Mallaig and Fort William. This steam train is known as the 'Hogwarts Express' from the Harry Potter films. The itinerary also includes stops at notable Highland locations such as Loch Ness. The full tour lasts about 72 hours. Food and drinks other than breakfast are not included. Gratuities are not included. The schedule and itinerary may change depending on conditions. Travelers should allow extra time for onward travel connections after returning to Edinburgh.

Highlights

Ride Jacobite Steam Train between Mallaig and Fort William
Visit Isle of Skye with two nights accommodation
Stop at Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Travel by air-conditioned midi-coach
Local English-speaking guide throughout
Breakfast included daily

What's included

Steam train ticket for the route between Mallaig and Fort William
Transport in air-conditioned midi-coach
Two nights stay in 3-star bed and breakfasts or hotels
Visit to Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
Breakfast each morning
Local English-speaking guide

What's not included

Food and drinks except breakfast
Gratuities

Meeting point

This tour will depart at 7:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.

End point

This tour will depart at 7:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.

Languages

German (audio)Portuguese (audio)English (audio)English (guide)Italian (audio)French (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Room type must be selected when booking
Minimum age to join is 5 years; children under 5 cannot be accommodated
Each traveler may bring one suitcase up to 33lbs (15kg) and one carry-on bag
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels are allowed if accompanied by someone who can assist boarding and disembarking
Advance transport to the departure point is recommended; arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals cannot be accommodated or refunded
Most travelers stay in bed and breakfast accommodation
During April and October, the tour returns at about 8pm
Jacobite Steam Train service may be changed or cancelled without notice beyond operator control
Return times depend on road and weather conditions; allow at least 3 hours after scheduled return for onward travel
Standard steam train tickets cannot be upgraded to First Class
Audio guide translations are available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Portuguese; bring your own headset; these languages are not provided by a live guide
Travel insurance is advised
Itinerary order may change
The tour may be operated by the sister company HAGGiS Adventures
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