INVERNESS · HIGHLANDS
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The 8 top day trips from Inverness that include the Jacobite Steam Train across Glenfinnan Viaduct — the working steam route used as the Hogwarts Express. Books out months ahead; below is what is still bookable and which combo to pick.
Inverness to the Scottish Highlands by guide and bus, plus the Jacobite Steam Train Fort William to Mallaig with Loch Ness stops.
“We had a wonderful day with Karen our guide and Tony (guide in training). They were knowledgeable & friendly!! This was a bucket list item for me and it was well worth it!! I’d give this trip a five lighting bolt rating!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️”
Inverness to Loch Ness by coach, then a one-way Jacobite Steam Train ride to Mallaig, with guided stops and photo breaks.
“Emily was the best tour guide we have ever had. She was very informative and kept up laughing.”
Inverness to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig and Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle, Nessie chances and Falls of Foyers in 12 hours.
“Great! Mike (tour guide & driver) did a wonderful job! Informative, knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend!”
Private Glenfinnan and Great Glen day trip from Inverness with a kilted guide, Loch Ness canal locks, and the Jacobite steam train.
“Drew was great, enjoyed the small group experience. Lovely day, well organized. Worth the cost and great group.”
Three days of Skye highlights plus the Jacobite steam train from Inverness, with breakfast and a small-group Highlands drive.
“Excellent guide, Torquil, who was friendly and helpful and went out of his way to keep us safe and happy. The accommodation at The Skye Inn was comfortable and the staff friendly and happy to help in any way.”
Inverness to Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness in one long day, with Lochside views, Falls of Foyers, and Jacobite train chases.
“Karen was an excellent tour guide for the sites around Inverness. She was very good about giving information about the sites and answering any of our questions.”
Private 12-hour Inverness to Skye road trip with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Fairy Pools, Portree stops, and storytelling guide Gordon.
“Gordon was very knowledgeable and professional. Our tour included so many wonderful sites, and at each site Gordon told us such in depth information along with a bit of humor along the way”
3 days from Inverness to Skye and back by ferry, Mercedes coach, and the Jacobite Steam Train, plus whisky tasting and storied sights.
“Our tour was amazing. Our tour guide and dinner date Amber Kenny was exceptionally kind and very knowledgeable. Her astonishing folklore stories were very enchanting and inspiring! We had the best time on our 3 day tour it was so sad to say goodbye. Amber went above and beyond making our trip a life full…”
