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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

3 days
Edinburgh
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Monday 26 October 2026
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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

Itinerary

1

We head north through the dramatic scenery of the Rannoch Moor before stopping at Highland gem Glen Coe.

15 min

2

We arrive at Fort William, where we embark the Jacobite Steam Train for an approximately 2-hour ride along the Scottish west coast.

10 min

3

During your ride on the Jacobite Steam Train, you will cross the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct where a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign now stands.

4

Our train ride ends in the quaint fishing village of Mallaig with its beautiful harbour.

15 min

5

Our day ends in the colourful main town of the Isle of Skye, Portree. here, we have time to have a fine meal at one of the local restaurants or enjoy a drink at a traditional pub.

240 min

6

View the iconic Old Man of Storr

30 min

7

Visit Kilt Rock with its cascading waterfall

30 min

8

A visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without learning the fascinating history and clan legend of Dunvegan Castle. Built during 13th and 14th centuries this Hebridean stronghold is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for the past 800 years

120 min

9

end your day of exploring the Isle of Skye

10

We visit the romantic Eilean Donan Castle perched atop a small island where two lochs meet. It's one-of-a-kind castle with its own intriguing history.

15 min

11

Visitthe Dundreggan Rewilding Centre where we delve into the admirable work of Trees for Life, a charity committed to the revival of Scotland's ancient Caledonian Pine Forest.

90 min

12

We get the chance to hunt for the elusive 'Nessie' at Loch Ness while exploring the shores of the Highland village of Fort Augustus.

30 min

13

We stop at the Commando Memorial and enjoy views of ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. (Views are weather depending)

15 min

14

We visit the quaint village of Dunkeld with its historic cathedral sitting on the banks of the River Tay.

25 min

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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