Tour di un'intera giornata con treno a vapore di Loch Ness e giacobita da Inverness
Descrizione
Esplora i paesaggi mozzafiato di Loch Ness e della costa occidentale in questo tour di un'intera giornata. Prova la bellezza di antiche rovine, un commovente monumento ai caduti e splendide spiagge mentre sei circondato dalla maestosa natura selvaggia scozzese. Il momento clou della giornata è un magico viaggio di 2 ore sul treno a vapore giacobita, dove attraverserai l'iconico viadotto Glenfinnan, noto per la sua apparizione nei film di Harry Potter. Questo viaggio indimenticabile promette di immergerti nella ricca storia e bellezza naturale della Scozia. - Tour di un'intera giornata intorno a Loch Ness e alla costa occidentale - Sali sul famoso treno a vapore giacobita per 2 ore - Guarda l'iconico viadotto Glenfinnan presente in Harry Potter - Scopri antiche rovine e bellissime spiagge lungo il percorso
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Partiamo da Inverness e ci dirigiamo a Loch Ness per una sosta fotografica al belvedere del Castello di Urquhart.
Successivamente, ci fermiamo al punto panoramico Commando Memorial per una sosta fotografica e per conoscere la sua storia.
Il prossimo è un giro sul famoso treno a vapore giacobita, noto anche come Hogwarts Express! Intraprendi un viaggio indimenticabile da Fort William a Mallaig, ammirando il paesaggio mozzafiato, prima di goderti un po 'di tempo libero a Mallaig.
Dopo il viaggio in treno a vapore, arriviamo a Mallaig per la nostra pausa pranzo. Cogliete l'occasione per assaggiare alcuni frutti di mare scozzesi e godervi la vista sulla costa.
Arriviamo a Glenfinnan e abbiamo la possibilità di salire fino al belvedere per una vista del Loch Shiel, riconoscibile dai film di Harry Potter.
Il nostro tour continua a Fort Augustus, un incantevole villaggio situato all'estremità meridionale del Loch Ness. Qui possiamo esplorare il Canale di Caledonia e conoscere Nessie.
La nostra penultima tappa della giornata è l’impressionante Suidhe Viewpoint dove facciamo una sosta veloce per sgranchirci le gambe e scattare una foto veloce.
La nostra ultima tappa del tour è la bella spiaggia di Dores.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Si consiglia di prenotare il trasporto al punto di partenza in anticipo. Si prega inoltre di concedere tempo extra per arrivare al punto di partenza per il check-in. Ti consigliamo di arrivare almeno 15 minuti prima della partenza del tour per consentire il tempo di check-in per il tour. Purtroppo, non siamo in grado di tenere l'autobus o rimborso per eventuali arrivi in ritardo.
- I tempi di ritorno sono approssimativi e soggetti alle condizioni stradali e meteorologiche. Assicurati di dedicare tempo sufficiente per eventuali piani di viaggio successivi, consentendo almeno 3 ore dopo l'orario di ritorno previsto per i collegamenti o le attività.
- Si prega di notare che il servizio Jacobite Steam Train potrebbe essere soggetto a modifiche e cancellazioni con breve preavviso, al di fuori del nostro controllo.
Recensioni(12)
This excursion is very expensive for what it is, poorly managed, and not worth it: 1) An enormous amount of time on the bus for very few stops (except for the "pee breaks," which seem to be the guide's only concern) and always very short; some, like Urquhart Castle, are seen from very far away, from the side of the road! You spend the whole day just appreciating the splendid landscapes at full speed from the bus... 2) The guide drove very fast and talked way, way too much, mostly to tell endless, uninteresting anecdotes; when it is not your native language, you quickly tune out... And even when it is your language, this uninterrupted flow of words is annoying in the long run. 3) As for the trip on the Jacobite train, it's a bit of a rip-off! You cannot actually choose your seat (they are already assigned and you cannot change them), which means that if you are on the wrong side, you see nothing of the day's attraction, that is to say, the crossing of the Glenfinnan Viaduct ☹️😡!!! The guide covers himself beforehand by announcing that it is the train company that assigns the seats, not them... But precisely, given that we only do the one-way trip, couldn't this tour operator negotiate with the railway company so that the whole group is placed on the right side (the left in the direction of Fort William - Mallaig)??? That would be the least they could do, given the price! What you need to know is that if you book your tickets for the Jacobite train yourself, you are required to take the round trip and will occupy the same seats for both journeys, which de facto guarantees you will be well-placed on the way there or back to see the viaduct well! 4) Some stops are not made under fallacious pretexts. For example, on the way back, we pass in the immediate vicinity of the Glenfinnan Viaduct and do not stop because there is no room to park! There is indeed a large parking lot near the viaduct, where the flow of vehicles is managed by a company with attendants; here again, as a tour operator, couldn't this be better managed & negotiated with this company to guarantee a spot during the passing window, which is constant?? Similarly, still on the way back, we pass through a mountain pass where the view of Loch Ness is breathtaking, and we don't stop there either, on the pretext that a resident whose house is located near the place where you can park complains every time (if I understood correctly: as mentioned above, the guide talked an enormous amount and very fast). All of this is very frustrating... 5) For the lunch break (quite short) in Mallaig, plan your meal because there are few restaurants and cafes and they are stormed! We had planned our snacks, so it was not a problem for us, but this could be specified in the trip description. In short, to summarize, total disappointment for this long and poorly managed trip, where you are dragged around on a bus all day without ever really being able to admire the scenery ☹️... If you don't have a car, you can nevertheless do this excursion on your own by public transport: take a bus or a normal train to Fort William, then book the round trip on the Jacobite train; you will see just as much and it will cost you much less!
Tour guide was excellent -extremely well versed on all topics and gave a great insight into every activity. Tour was really well organised and all activities went like clockwork - thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the trip - stunning views all round, great viewpoints and a magical experience on the Jakobit Express. Highly recommended
Beautiful scenery and tour guide was pretty knowledgeable about the history of the area. Ride on the Jacobite train was a highlight. Weather wasn’t the best but it is Scotland. I felt that the driver could have slowed down a bit given the weather and wet roads. I felt a bit uncomfortable and nervous at times
Hello Debbie, so great to hear that you appreciated the local history and information shared by your expert driver guide on tour! Amazing that the included journey on the iconic Jacobite Steam train proved such a hit! Our driver guides are highly experienced and trained to driver to road conditions and having reviewed the live tracking data from the bus that operated your tour, note that the driver guide observed the local speed limits at all times. Sometimes the nature of more windy/rural roads can be unfamiliar which can lead to a sense of travelling faster than the actual speed. We regret that this may have caused you concern or discomfort during the tour. Kind regards, Amy Haggis Adventures
This was fantastic the steam train was the highlight of the day. We loved mallaig for the restaurant the crab and reel. The day overall was fantastic. It was a great introduction to the highlands.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us review of your experience! We're glad you had a fantastic time exploring the Scottish Highlands and enjoyed riding the Jacobite Steam Train. Thanks again and best wishes, Haggis Adventures
Our Driver, Ian, was wonderful. Very informative and the scenery was beautiful, but we didn’t get the Jacobite train experience as part of the tour due to a train out of service. That was very disappointing. We realize this was out of Ian’s control and not his fault but it left many of us upset. I would still recommend this tour and hope they had a better experience.
Hi Theresa, Thank you for being so understanding regarding the very last minute service update we had received from the operator of The Jacobite Steam Train service, West Coast Railways. Whilst it was not possible for this journey to be hauled by the authentic steam train locomotive due to a breakdown, we do trust that the atmosphere and scenery of the journey as part of our 1 day Highlands tour package was enjoyable! Iain worked hard to manage this disruption and understandable disappointment professionally and made every attempt to deliver a high quality tour and so we thank you for recognising this! We hope to welcome you back for another wee adventure in the future! Kind regards, Amy- Reservations Supervisor- Haggis Adventures
Steam train with modern carriages in bad condition. Bought 2 Harry Potter chocolate frogs which were $20 Aus dollars. The whole trip was a complete rip off of the tourist. Very disappointing. Nothing at all like Puffy Billy.
Dear Wayne, we are saddened to hear that elements of our tour package fell below expectations. Whilst we cannot comment directly on the price of themed merchandise purchased on the refreshment trolley service during your train journey as this portion of the tour is operated by a third party, we will be sure to forward your feedback to West Coast Railways for their future product development. On occasion, West Coast Railways may be required to substitute carriages on the Jacobite Train service for their vintage intercity carriages. This is subject to maintenance requirements and falls outside of our control as the overall package operator. This is also mentioned as a disclaimer in the company's own terms and conditions. We are very sorry that your experience of the steam train journey did not meet your expectations. Whilst we completely appreciate that the Steam Train element of our tour package is the main attraction, we do wish to highlight that in addition to the 2 hour one way journey on the train you have received a full 11 hour guided coach tour to explore a large area of the picturesque Scottish Highlands. We do hope that you gained value from this part of your tour experience and benefitted from the insight of our expert driver guide to learn more about bonnie Scotland's rich history, unique culture and folklore. We thank you for all feedback which will be considered and passed on to the third party operator of The Jacobite Steam Train.
Weather will have a big effect on the tour especially what you can see through the train windows. Our tour guide, Karen, was excellent. She was very accommodating to the members on the tour. The tour is ALL DAY.
Hi Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 4 star review of your recent tour experience on the Loch Ness and the steam train . We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with Karen. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us again soon. Kind Regards Keith, Reservations, Haggis Adventures
The railway line is really top. Unfortunately, I would rather call the Jacobite Train itself Disappointing. The operator WestCoast Railway charges far more than twice the price of the normal train, which also runs exactly the same route several times a day. That would still be appropriate if the train were actually pulled by steam locomotive. But it often won't, but indirectly diesel locomotive. Calling WestCoast as part of our month-long pre-booked journey revealed at the end of August 2025 that they were currently having problems with one of the two locomotives, which could just happen. If at least the wagons or the staff had even a slight resemblance to the Harry Potter style, these are instead, at least in the 2nd class, old ordinary wide-body wagons. As we already noticed the lack of steam locomotive on the morning of our 17:00 trip from Mallaig to Fort William, we wanted to change to the 14:10 train with steam locomotive. As many guests had continued to take the ferry to Skye, there were free seats. However, despite our complaint, they wanted to sell us again only at full price . A real outrage, I think. No goodwill or explanations, let alone a credit note. There was not even any information before the trip about the failure of the steam locomotive. We can only recommend to take the normal train, which is at least modern equipped. By the way, the steam locomotives used are not the locomotive from the movies! It's in the museum in London... so that's quite a tourist nub in part. Unfortunately because the track would give it away to make it really good as a real Potter train!!!
Hello, we are sorry to hear that your experience of the Jacobite Train journey fell below expectations during your recent 1 day tour. We have reviewed this situation and can confirm that unforeseen maintenance requirements forced West Coast Railways to substitute the steam locomotive for a vintage diesel engine as a last minute change on their 5pm service. We were not notified about this in advance and therefore did not have the opportunity to make you aware of this change. Whilst we accept that this situation was far from ideal, the operator do make clear in their terms of carriage that they reserve the right to substitute the locomotive/carriages to ensure the continued running of their services. As this portion of your tour was operated by West Coast Railways as a third party, there was very little we could do directly to change the situation and apologise that these changes impacted your enjoyment of the tour. We also wish to highlight that as part of the package you had booked with our company, seating was advertised and included in standard carriage class. As a tour operator, we are able to book a group ticket for our tour passengers with West Coast Railways. Their group booking terms mean that we cannot request individual seat upgrades, however upgrades are offered subject to availability on the day of travel with the train guard. With regards to your request to amend your booking for the Jacobite Train, the reason this was not possible was due to this service being confirmed at a specific time as part of a full 1-day tour package. Our itinerary timings meant that we could not offer a transfer to the 14.10 service as this is the time you had been exploring the Scottish Highlands on tour. As West Coast Railways operated the journey, per their terms, there is no requirement to provide any voucher, however we apologise that we did not have opportunity to update you about this change prior to your departure. With regards to your comments about the train not being the same as in the Harry Potter film franchise, we wish to clarify that the original Jacobite Steam Train inspired the fictional "Hogwarts Express" and many of the scenes filmed are CGI edited and are not fully representative of the experience West Coast Railways provide. We will be sure to raise all feedback with the rail operator so that they can consider these as part of their future service development. We do hope that the other elements of the tour we have provided were enjoyable and offered you the opportunity to discover the picturesque scenery, rich history and unique culture of the Scottish Highlands! Kind regards, Amy- Reservations Supervisor- Haggis Adventures
This was an outstanding trip worth every penny! The guide was amazing. The driver was wonderful, everything was easy and well organized. The train was a really neat experience. The sites were beautiful. I would go on this trip again tomorrow.
Hi Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent Jacobite steam train tour experience. We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with us. We will be sure to pass on your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us again soon. Kind Regards Keith, Reservations, Haggis Adventures
Train not steam but diesel before disappointment, travel basically by bus, train only 1 hour and 20 '. Total tour duration 12 hours to see the nothingness.
Hello, we are sorry to hear that this tour did not meet your expectations. We have reviewed your feedback and note that the operator of The Jacobite Steam Train service, West Coast Railways were forced to make a last minute substitution of the steam locomotive during their service as essential maintenance was necessary. Per the operator's terms and conditions, they highlight that if required, they may make changes to the locomotive/carriages to ensure the continued operation of their service. We are sorry that this change impacted your enjoyment of the overall tour however, we are aware that you continued to receive the same atmospheric journey between Mallaig and Fort William in spite of this last minute substitution. We are somewhat confused by your additional comments regarding the tour as we make clear on our product listing that the train journey is included as a one way 2 hour journey as part of a longer 13 hour day trip which is operated by our company as a 1-day bus tour of The Scottish Highlands. It is very surprising to us that having journeyed through a large area of Scotland, you did not see anything. Your comments are at odds with other passenger feedback for this tour on your travel date. For the purpose of others reading this response, we wish to highlight that in addition to the 2 hour train journey, we included a comprehensive tour of The Scottish Highlands inclusive of scenic photo stops and comfort breaks at locations such as Glen Coe, Mallaig, Pitlochry. We do hope that you were able to appreciate learning more about Scotland's rich history, unique culture and folklore as part of this 1-day tour. Kind regards, Amy Reservations Supervisor- Haggis Adventures
