Autumn Highlands, Loch Ness & Mountain Railway
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3770
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
We heading up into the Highlands for an adventure in the stunning Cairngorms. Our new itinerary sees us visit the Highland capital - Inverness, view and learn about Loch Ness, enjoy a Mountain Railway trip all the way to Britain's highest restaurant, there's a Distillery visit to warm the cockles and some of the most spectacular Autumnal Scenery
What's Included
4 Nights, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Journey on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway
Entrance to the Loch Ness Centre
Tour & Tasting at Glen Moray Distillery
Visits to Inverness, Grantown on Spey & Elgin
Stunning Highland & Mountain Scenery
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Excursion 1
Who's up for some Nessy spotting? Your day starts in Inverness - the Highland Capital, there'll be free time to explore before heading to arguably the most famous of all Scotland's Lochs - Loch Ness. We're heading to along the shores - eyes peeled to Drumnadrochit, and here we visit the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre before returning to our hotel.
Excursion 2
We've a Cairngorm spectacular today, as we journey through this wonderful National Park, taking in the scenery of Glenmore Forest and Loch Morlich as we climb towards to Cairngorm Ski Area and the Cairngorm Mountain Railway - Scotland's only funicular railway and a unique experience in the UK. It transports visitors up to the UK's highest restaurant at 1,097 metres above sea level, once at the restaurant there's also a gin bar, exhibition and film together with gift shop and extensive viewing terrace. The journey only takes approx.. 8 minutes but offers an amazing experience. Following free time at the top we begin our descent and pop in to Grantown on Spey before returning to our hotel.
Excursion 3
Another scenic excursion today taking us on a circular route heading further North towards the Moray Firth and then eastwards to Elgin where we enjoy a stop. Known for its ancient cathedral, whisky heritage, and vibrant town centre we spend our lunch break here before heading to the nearby Glen Moray Distillery for a tour and tasting. Our scenic return to Nethybridge takes us via Glen of Rothes and Strathspey.
Other Information
Nethybridge Hotel * * *
Our hotel is the perfect base for exploring Cairngorms National Park and Strathspey area when in the Scottish Highlands. Set in the quaint village of Nethy Bridge, this traditional manor house has a peaceful setting with stunning views in every direction. Due to the age and nature of this grand old building all bedrooms are individual in size and shape but all have as standard - TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. The tastefully decorated Lounge, Restaurant, and Bar features cosy log fires, the perfect place for a wee dram or warming cuppa. Lift
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