Fort William – Cruises of the Highlands
Fort William – Cruises of the Highlands
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Fort William – Cruises of the Highlands
8 Days Starting and ending in England, UK
Visiting: Fort William, Fort Augustus, Oban, United Kingdom
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through the Scottish Highlands with the "Fort William – Cruises of the Highlands" tour. This enchanting adventure begins with a comfortable coach ride from England, leading you to the picturesque Caledonian Hotel near Fort William. Experience the magic of Loch Ness with an informative cruise from Fort Augustus, and explore the vibrant harbour town of Oban, renowned for its chocolate shop and whisky distillery. Enjoy a leisurely day soaking in the breathtaking views of Loch Linnhe or exploring Fort William, the UK's 'Outdoor Capital.' Travel the scenic 'Road to the Isles' to Mallaig, where a wildlife cruise offers sightings of seals, dolphins, and more. Visit the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous from the Harry Potter films, before returning to England. This tour promises a perfect blend of relaxation, exploration, and unforgettable Scottish landscapes.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Fort William
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to our comfortable overnight hotel in the North of England area. This break in the journey gives you time to socialise with your fellow travellers and relax, ready for your holiday to begin.
Day 2
Location: Fort William
Accommodation Name: Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we continue our journey northwards to Scotland and on to the Caledonian Hotel near Fort William for a five-night stay.
Day 3 Fort Augustus And Loch Ness Cruise
Location: Fort Augustus
Accommodation Name: Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travelling via the poignant Commando Memorial, we make our way to Fort Augustus, located at the southern tip of Loch Ness, where we enjoy an included cruise.
With informative commentary and top-of-the-range sonar equipment, there’s no better way to experience the views, sights, wildlife, history, and legend of Loch Ness.
Day 4 Oban
Location: Oban
Accommodation Name: Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We take the Argyll Coastal Route to reach Oban – a bustling harbour town situated on a sheltered horseshoe bay, protected by the Inner Hebridean island of Kerrea. This busy port town is the gateway to the isles, with regular ferries departing to the Inner Hebrides. There are plenty of shops to discover, including a popular chocolate shop and whisky distillery.
Day 5 Day At Leisure
Location: Fort William
Accommodation Name: Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and admire the spectacular scenery from the hotel, which overlooks Loch Linnhe, or perhaps make your own way into nearby Fort William – a bustling town with shops and cafés. Fort William is known as the 'Outdoor Capital of the UK' and it is the start and end of the famous West Highland Way walking route.
Day 6 Road To The Isles, Mallaig And Wildlife Cruise
Location: Fort William
Accommodation Name: Caledonian Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The ‘Road to the Isles’ is considered one of the best drives in Scotland. Travelling from Fort William to Mallaig, this route passes forests, historic sights, shimmering lochs, beaches, and moors topped with purple heather. We take to the waters in Mallaig, with the Isles of Skye, Rhum and Eigg in the distance. These waters are frequently visited by a variety of birds, seals, porpoises, dolphins, whales and basking sharks.
We return to Fort William, making a stop at the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre. Take a stroll to the Glenfinnan Monument on the shores of the loch, or admire the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct – an iconic structure famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter films!
Day 7
Location: Fort William
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we leave Fort William behind and make our way to a comfortable hotel in Northern England for an overnight stay.
Day 8
Location: United Kingdom
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Loch Ness Cruise
Enjoy an included cruise on Loch Ness with informative commentary and top-of-the-range sonar equipment.
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Wildlife Cruise in Mallaig
Experience a wildlife cruise in Mallaig, with opportunities to see a variety of birds, seals, porpoises, dolphins, whales, and basking sharks.
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Visit to Glenfinnan Visitor Centre
Visit the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre and admire the Glenfinnan Monument and Viaduct.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional activities, and meals not specified are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to our comfortable overnight hotel in the North of England area. After breakfast, we continue our journey northwards to Scotland and on to the Caledonian Hotel near Fort William for a five-night stay.
Accommodation
If travelling from the North of England, you will stay for four nights at the 3-star Caledonian Hotel or Onich Hotel near Fort William. If travelling from the South of England, you will stay for five nights at the Caledonian Hotel and have comfortable overnight stays on the outbound and return journeys.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
If you are traveling from the North of England, you will stay for four nights at the 3-star Caledonian Hotel or Onich Hotel near Fort William. If you are traveling from the South of England, you will stay for five nights at the Caledonian Hotel and have comfortable overnight stays on the outbound and return journeys.
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What can I expect on the Loch Ness cruise?
The Loch Ness cruise includes informative commentary and top-of-the-range sonar equipment, providing an excellent way to experience the views, sights, wildlife, history, and legend of Loch Ness.
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What activities are available in Oban?
In Oban, you can explore the bustling harbour town, discover various shops including a popular chocolate shop and whisky distillery, and enjoy the scenic views of the sheltered horseshoe bay.
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What wildlife might I see on the Mallaig wildlife cruise?
During the Mallaig wildlife cruise, you may see a variety of birds, seals, porpoises, dolphins, whales, and basking sharks.
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What is special about the Glenfinnan Viaduct?
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is an iconic structure famous for its appearance in the Harry Potter films. It is located near the Glenfinnan Visitor Centre, where you can also visit the Glenfinnan Monument on the shores of the loch.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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