How much does it cost?

From CHF 12,390 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $15,197 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is rail travel included?

Yes. All travel aboard the Royal Scotsman sleeper train is included, along with all meals, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and entertainment on board.

Is the tour escorted?

Yes. An expert, English-speaking tour guide accompanies the entire journey and leads all excursions.

What trains are used?

The Royal Scotsman, a luxury train with Twin/double cabins or Grand Suite accommodations.

Where does it start and end?

The journey begins in Edinburgh and ends in Dundee, with stops throughout the Scottish Highlands including Kyle of Lochalsh, the Isle of Skye, Inverness, and Speyside.

What is not included?

Arrival and return travel to Edinburgh, hotel accommodation on site, GB entry fees (ETA), spa treatments, gratuities, personal expenses, and cancellation or travel insurance.

Rail Tour Suisse operates 36 departures from April to November in 2026 and April to November in 2027.

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Royal Scotsman - The Highlands

Five-day luxury train tour through Scottish Highlands on the Royal Scotsman

Rail Tour Suisse operates the Royal Scotsman, a five-day luxury sleeper train that departs from Edinburgh and winds through the Scottish Highlands before returning to Dundee. This fully escorted journey features mahogany cabins with en-suite facilities, an exquisite on-board restaurant, and an expert English-speaking guide who leads daily excursions. Days begin with breakfast served as the train travels past lochs and mountains; mornings feature activities such as wild seal boat trips in Plockton, walks on the Isle of Skye, visits to whisky distilleries and historic castles like Glamis, and options for estate activities in the Cairngorms. Afternoons and evenings return guests to the train for formal dinners, whisky tastings in the observation car, and Scottish entertainment. All meals, beverages, and excursion entrance fees are included. This trip suits couples seeking romance, luxury travellers accustomed to five-star service, repeat rail enthusiasts, food-and-wine lovers drawn to Speyside distilleries, and guided-comfort travellers who value hand-crafted itineraries with no logistical worries.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen CHF 1,830 since 4 Jul, to CHF 12,390.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Spa car treatments are available at an extra charge
Single supplements apply; Grand Suite cabins cost significantly more than Twin/double cabins

Day by day

Day 1
Edinburgh - Keith
Day 2
Kyle of Lochalsh
Day 3
Boat of Garten
Day 4
Rothiemurchus Estate
Day 5
Edinburgh

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Afternoon tea service as the train departs Edinburgh and travels the picturesque east coast via Arbroath, Montrose, and Aberdeen to Keith in Speyside whisky country
Day 2Boat excursion from Plockton to see wild seals and a forest walk, followed by a traditional Highland welcome at the Plockton Hotel
Day 3Morning walk across the bridge to the Isle of Skye, followed by a whisky tasting in the observation car and exploration of Ballindalloch Castle with optional private tour
Day 4Coach excursion to Rothiemurchus Estate in Cairngorms National Park for activities such as fishing or clay pigeon shooting, then visit Glamis Castle before returning to the train in Perth

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 12,390 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $15,197 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is rail travel included?: Yes. All travel aboard the Royal Scotsman sleeper train is included, along with all meals, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and entertainment on board.
Is the tour escorted?: Yes. An expert, English-speaking tour guide accompanies the entire journey and leads all excursions.
What trains are used?: The Royal Scotsman, a luxury train with Twin/double cabins or Grand Suite accommodations.
Where does it start and end?: The journey begins in Edinburgh and ends in Dundee, with stops throughout the Scottish Highlands including Kyle of Lochalsh, the Isle of Skye, Inverness, and Speyside.
What is not included?: Arrival and return travel to Edinburgh, hotel accommodation on site, GB entry fees (ETA), spa treatments, gratuities, personal expenses, and cancellation or travel insurance.
When does it run?: Rail Tour Suisse operates 36 departures from April to November in 2026 and April to November in 2027.