Day 1

Depart from your local area in the morning for Scotland.

Day 2-5

The following excursions are included:

Aviemore & Highland Wildlife Park - We make our way to Aviemore, where we take a break and time to explore, enjoy the scenery and perhaps have a bite to eat. Later, we head to the Highland Wildlife Park. Set within 105 hectares, with a large safari section, it is home to the famous Scottish Wildcats and other native Scottish species, as well as rare and endangered animals from around the world.

Kyle of Lochalsh - We travel north into the Highland capital, Inverness, to join the Scotrail train for one of the Great Railway Journeys of the World - the line to Kyle of Lochalsh. The route takes us through some of the best scenery in the country, skirting lochs and passing remote villages. After a break in Kyle of Lochalsh we enjoy the return ride, this time by road, back to the hotel.

Fort William, Glenfinnan and Mallaig - This excursion takes us along the shore of Loch Laggan and through Glen Spean to Fort William. Here we have a train journey on the celebrated West Highland Line to Mallaig. This spectacular line passes hidden lochs and inlets, silver sands, and crosses the magnificent Glenfinnan viaduct on its way west. Mallaig is a major fishing port and we have time to wander around the harbour and explore before we return back to Newtonmore by coach, stopping en route for photo opportunities and rest breaks.

Loch Ness Cruise - We travel through unspoilt scenery past Loch Mhor and along Stratherrick to Fort Augustus. Whilst here we have time to obtain lunch and we enjoy a cruise, with commentary, on Loch Ness on board 'The Royal Scot' from the Caledonian Canal. Later we leave Fort Augustus and head north overlooking the loch towards Inverness.

Day 6

After breakfast we leave and continue our journey to your local area.

Hotel

3* The Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore

Based in the village of Newtonmore, within the Cairngorm National Park, the Highlander Hotel offers guests a warm welcome. The hotel has 83 en suite bedrooms and family rooms, including guest bedrooms on the ground floor. The Highlander is renowned for its good food and true highland hospitality and is also well placed to explore much of Scotland.

Bedroom: TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Facilities: Limited Wi-Fi, golf, restaurant, bar and lounge.

Mobility Information: There is no lift at the hotel.