Situated in idyllic woodland in the Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer in the shadow of its namesake mountain the Ben Wyvis Hotel is a great base for exploring the Scottish Highlands. Guests arrive at the imposing façade of Ben Wyvis, yet indoors a warm and friendly welcome awaits you. The Ben Wyvis Hotel is a grand Victorian mansion full of character and charm and is complemented by the nature and adventure that sits on the doorstep. The Strathpeffer-based hotel is surrounded by five acres of woodlands and landscaped mature gardens which are just as impressive as the building itself.
Excursions
Day One
Travel to your hotel – Take in the fabulous sights of wonderful Scotland on the way.
Day Two – Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh
An early start today for a wonderful two-and-a-half-hour scenic journey across the ‘Top of Scotland’. The line meanders by mountains, lakes and lochs into the west coast port of Kyle of Lochalsh. There’s time for lunch and to enjoy the views across to the Isle of Skye before rejoining the coach for your journey back to the hotel.
Day Three – ‘The Jacobite’ Steam Train
We travel to Fort William to join ‘The Jacobite’ steam train for what is undoubtedly one of the greatest railway journeys in the world. The 42-mile journey to the fishing port of Mallaig passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar, and the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. We travel over the famous 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct (as featured in the Harry Potter films). The viaduct overlooks Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument. The train may pause on the viaduct, time permitting, to allow you to take in the magnificent view. Once stopped in Glenfinnan station there will be time to stretch your legs and, if you wish, visit the West Highland Railway Museum located in the restored station building. Beyond Glenfinnan are the beautiful villages of Lochailort, Arisaig and Morar. Passing Morar you can see the silvery beaches used in the films Highlander and Local Hero. In Mallaig we re-join our coach for a scenic road trip back to the hotel, enjoy this magnificent scenery by road with different breathtaking views around every corner.
Day Four – The Cairngorms
Today we travel on to Aviemore. We then spend some free time in the beautiful mountain town of Aviemore, with sights reminiscent of a Swiss ski village. Today’s highlight is a ride on the Strathspey Railway, a heritage steam railway that runs for 10 miles along heather-covered moorland with the Cairngorm Mountains behind.
Day Five – ‘Nessie’ Watching
Today we travel to Loch Ness, the second-largest Scottish loch after Loch Lomond. We take a 2 hour Jacobite cruise to see if we can catch a glimpse of ‘Nessie’, the famous Loch Ness monster, and to see the 14th century ruins of Urquhart Castle. In the afternoon we will have free time in Inverness with its fabulous river running through it and plenty to see and do.
Day Six – Homeward Bound
After breakfast, it is direct travel home back to South Yorkshire.
Prices
| DEPART | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Monday 5th May – 6 Days | £849 |
