Scottish Highlands & the Jacobite Steam Train 2026

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2 Days / 1 Night (B 'n B or Hotel)
Availability : May, June & August
Start: Glasgow, Scotland
End: Glasgow, Scotland

Scottish Highlands & the Jacobite Steam Train: 1 nt Mallaig

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book. 

Imagine yourself aboard the Jacobite Steam Train, the real‑life Hogwarts Express, gliding through wild Scottish scenery where glens, lochs, and soaring viaducts feel lifted from a Harry Potter film. But the magic doesn’t end there. You get off the beaten track with a driver-guide to pristine snow-white beaches, moody mountains, and a remote fishing village that feels like the edge of the world. This is a journey through the Scottish Highlands like no other – one that will leave you utterly spellbound.

2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT / MAX 16 GUESTS / SMALL COACH

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Tour Details
Places you explore

Glenfinnan Viaduct – Feel the magic come alive at the world-famous railway bridge featured in the Harry Potter films.

Silver Sands of Morar – With its white sand and water shimmering in tropical blue, this beach feels more like the Caribbean than Scotland.

Loch Shiel – These misty waters and towering mountains look straight out of a storybook and appeared in a Harry Potter film.

Jacobite Steam Train – Step back in time to a bygone era on board one of the world’s most famous heritage trains, the real-life Hogwarts Express.

Glencoe – Be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of one of Scotland’s most famous landscapes.

Overnight in Mallaig – Fishing boats and salt‑tinged air set the tone in this scenic village, welcoming visitors with timeless Highland charm.

Pick Up Location & TIme

Glasgow: Check-in closes at 07:45 (tour departs at 08:00) – Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Pick Up, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station (Stance between 23 to 32), Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW (Google Maps)

Drop off Location & Time

Glasgow
approx. 7:30pm

Price Includes

  • 1 night Bed 'n Breakfast or Hotel accommodation
  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Air conditioning as standard
  • Daily breakfasts
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • One way journey from Mallaig to Fort William on the Jacobite Steam Train

Meals

  • 1 breakfast
  • 0 lunches
  • 0 dinners
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • Entry fees to visitor attraction
  • Airfare
  • Transfers
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

Explore in 16 seat mini-coaches, always taking the scenic route, you have great views through large windows, and you’re free to sample the local tipple without worrying about driving. Our driver-guides are world famous for their knowledge, facts, quirky stories, history, and fairy-tales. They truly take you beyond the guidebooks and into your adventure. You make your trip your own. We provide the timetable; and you can choose where you want to eat and which attractions you pay to see. So, if you want to skip a castle and read your book by a mountain view, you can.

Itinerary

Day 1Oban, Glencoe & Mallaig

Leaving Glasgow behind, we head north and watch the landscape transform as we cross the Highland Boundary Line. The rolling Lowlands gradually give way to the rugged, forested glens of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

We’ll pause for a wee break, giving you time to stretch your legs and capture photographs of Loch Lomond before continuing our journey. From here, Highland roads wind through the steep‑sided mountains of the Arrochar Alps and lead us to the iconic viewpoint at the Rest and Be Thankful mountain pass.

Next, you continue west towards the charming harbour town of Oban, known as the “Gateway to the Isles” and famed for its fresh seafood. As you arrive, the sweep of the bay and the Victorian waterfront set the scene for a relaxed break

Enjoy free time in Oban to stroll along the promenade and soak up the atmosphere. Then pick a place for lunch – seafood would be our favourite.

Next, head to Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, where dramatic mountains and wide valleys are steeped in history. Pause to take in the view – the glen even featured in scenes around Hagrid’s hut.

Glenfinnan, a stunning glen overlooking Loch Shiel, is your next stop. Here you’ll find the iconic Monument and the Viaduct, beloved by Harry Potter fans. Reflect on the Jacobite history, admire the graceful viaduct and imagine the Hogwarts Express passing by, or enjoy the views of the loch featured in The Prisoner of Azkaban.

Back on the mini-coach, you’ll travel through gentle valleys, open moorland, and past dark, mysterious lochs. Keep your eyes peeled – you may even spot Dumbledore’s grave island as we drive along the shores of Loch Eilt.

Your base for the night is the charming fishing village of Mallaig, which you can explore at your leisure. Enjoy a peaceful walk around the harbour with views of Skye, savour fresh seafood at one of the local restaurants, or relax with a dram in a cosy pub while soaking up the village atmosphere.

Your overnight accommodation will be in Mallaig.

Day 2Silver Sands of Morar & the Jacobite Steam Train

Waking up in your base out on the West Coast, you make the most of the region’s pristine beaches and head to the Silver Sands of Morar. This unspoiled beach, with powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters, could easily be mistaken for a Caribbean paradise and is the perfect spot for a peaceful stroll along the shore.

All that fresh air must have worked up your appetite, so you continue to Arisaig, a small and picturesque coastal village known for its white‑painted buildings and tranquil harbour. Take a wander along the waterfront to enjoy the sea views, get a snack from a local cafe, or pop into the Land, Sea & Islands Centre – a welcoming heritage hub that showcases local history, traditional crafts, and the area’s rich wildlife.

The anticipation builds as you arrive back in Mallaig, where you’ll soon board the famous Jacobite Steam Train. Before that, there’s time to enjoy lunch somewhere on the West Coast – the local fish and chips come highly recommended.

Board the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train, known as the real‑life Hogwarts Express, for a magical journey through some of the Highlands’ most dramatic scenery. Glide across the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter films, and enjoy sweeping views over Loch Shiel and the historic Jacobite Monument.

As the train follows the tranquil sea loch, the landscape opens out to reveal rugged peaks and sweeping moorland. Your journey ends with the sight of Ben Nevis as the train glides into Fort William, where your Driver‑Guide will be waiting to meet you outside the station.

Back on the mini-coach you travel south and soon, the peaks of Glencoe come into view, giving way to the wild expanses of Rannoch Moor.

Gradually, the dramatic peaks soften, and the moors give way to lush forests as you travel through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. This land of lochs and mist‑shrouded hills was once home to the infamous outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor, whose legend still lingers in these glens.

You make a brief stop for refreshments before bidding farewell to the majestic Highland scenery, as the landscape transitions into the gentle hills and fertile farmlands of the Lowlands on your way to Glasgow. (B)

Dates and Prices - Authentic Bed 'n Breakfast accommodation
Departure Dates and Days Double/Twin (pp) Single Rate
2026: May 7, 14, 28 $560 $680
2026: June 18 $600 $730
2026: August 6, 20, 27 $600 $730

All guaranteed departures.

Dates and Prices - Hotel accommodation
Departure Dates and Days Double/Twin (pp) Single Rate
2026: May 7, 14, 28 $630 $840
2026: June 18 $680 $880
2026: August 6, 20, 27 $680 $880

All guaranteed departures.

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on twin/ double occupancy.
Rates are in $ CAD.

 


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca  to book.

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Notes
Mobility: All of our tours involve walking and require our guests to board and disembark our vehicles several times a day making this tour unsuitable for those with reduced mobility.

Luggage: You’re restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.

Luggage allowance – update for 2026:  You’re restricted to  permit one checked bag up to 20kg (44lbs), with maximum dimensions of 22in x 17in x 10in, as well as one small carry-on item. Checked luggage will be stored in the luggage compartment and will not be accessible during the journey. Carry-on bags should be compact and suitable for onboard storage. We kindly ask all passengers to adhere to these guidelines to ensure comfort and space for everyone.

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