How much does it cost?

From £699 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $944 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes, the West Highland Line to Fort William and the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig are both included, along with rail travel from your home station in Standard or First Class.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes, a Railtrail Tour Manager travels with the group throughout.

The Alexandra Hotel in Fort William, all three nights.

Three departures in 2026: April, June and September, priced from £699 per person.

What is not included?

The June (£180) and September (£250) departure supplements, and the £80 single traveller supplement.

Railtrail Tours · Escorted tour

Highland Adventure 2026

Escorted Fort William break on the West Highland Line and Jacobite train

Railtrail Tours' Highland Adventure is a 4-day, 3-night escorted short break based at the Alexandra Hotel in Fort William. Travellers on the rail-inclusive package take the train to Glasgow, then a private coach along Loch Lomond and through Glencoe to Fort William. Day 2 combines a Loch Linnhe cruise in search of seals and porpoises with a tour and tasting at the Ben Nevis Distillery and a ride on the Nevis Range Gondola. Day 3 is built around the Jacobite Steam Train, which crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct to the harbour town of Mallaig, passing the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument and Loch Shiel. Day 4 returns along the West Highland Line past Ben Nevis and through Monessie Gorge to Glasgow. A Railtrail Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, with bed, breakfast, dinner and excursions included. The activity level is described as Leisurely, making this suited to travellers who want two named Highland railway journeys and a whisky tasting without a demanding schedule.

What to know before you look closer

June and September departures carry supplements of £180 and £250, well above the base price.
The base price of £699 covers only joining and leaving the tour at the Alexandra Hotel in Fort William; rail travel from your home station is an optional extra, from £855 in Standard Class.
Only three departures are listed for 2026: April, June and September.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Fort William
Glasgow to Fort William
For those on the rail-inclusive package, train to Glasgow then private coach along Loch Lomond, through Glen Falloch to Crianlarich, over the Bridge of Orchy and through Glencoe to Fort William, checking in at the Alexandra Hotel for three nights.
Day 2overnight: Fort William
Loch Linnhe cruise, Ben Nevis Distillery and Nevis Range Gondola
Cruise on Loch Linnhe in search of seals, porpoises, otters and golden eagles. Free time in Fort William, then a tour and tasting at the Ben Nevis Distillery, followed by a scenic ride on the Nevis Range Gondola for panoramic Highland views.
Day 3railovernight: Fort William
Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig
Journey aboard the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig, crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct with views of the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument, Loch Shiel, and Loch Eilt. Time to explore the harbour town of Mallaig before returning to Fort William.
Day 4rail
Return via the West Highland Line
Farewell to Fort William, travelling by train along the West Highland route past Ben Nevis, through Monessie Gorge and over Rannoch Moor, back through Crianlarich to Glasgow for homeward journeys.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A cruise on Loch Linnhe looks for seals, porpoises, otters and golden eagles, followed by a tour and tasting at the Ben Nevis Distillery and a ride on the Nevis Range Gondola.
Day 3The Jacobite Steam Train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct to Mallaig, passing the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument, Loch Shiel, and Loch Eilt.
Day 4The return journey follows the West Highland Line past Ben Nevis and through Monessie Gorge, back over Rannoch Moor to Glasgow.

Included

3 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £699 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $944 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes, the West Highland Line to Fort William and the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig are both included, along with rail travel from your home station in Standard or First Class.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes, a Railtrail Tour Manager travels with the group throughout.
Where do you stay?: The Alexandra Hotel in Fort William, all three nights.
When does it depart?: Three departures in 2026: April, June and September, priced from £699 per person.
What is not included?: The June (£180) and September (£250) departure supplements, and the £80 single traveller supplement.