Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Scotland
Discovering Inverness, the Cairngorms and the Spey Valley
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CR No-828 approaches Kinchurdy Bridge ©Strathspey railway
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Highland Folk Museum, Scotland
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Loch Ness, Jacobite Cruises, Scotland
This tour brings together the spectacular Cairngorms National Park and the beautiful Spey Valley. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the Highland Folk Museum and a ride on the Strathspey Railway. We also hop aboard a Loch Ness cruise – keep your eyes peeled for Nessie!
Dates
13th May, 4th September & 2nd October 2026
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Scotland
If you’re travelling a distance, ask about overnight stops.
Day 2
Loch Ness Cruise, Inverness, and Scenic Drive
This morning we travel to Inverness and set sail on a 2-hour contemplation cruise. Boarding at Dochgarroch, our journey takes us along Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal and across the legendary waters of Loch Ness. We then have free time in Inverness, the cultural capital of the Highlands. This afternoon we take the scenic route back to our hotel, passing through Dava Moor and Grantown-on-Spey.
Day 3
Highland Folk Museum
Today begins with a trip to the visit Highland Folk Museum, a one mile long, 80-acre site, with live actors and restored buildings that help bring Highland history to life. You can step back in time and experience life in the Highlands from 1700s to the 1950s. With over 35 historical buildings onsite for you to explore and discover how people in the Highlands lived, worked, went to school, enjoyed their leisure time. Individual donations.
Day 4
Aviemore and the Strathspey Railway
This morning we take the short journey to Aviemore to enjoy free time in this picturesque mountain retreat. This afternoon we go for a ride on the Strathspey Railway, a heritage steam railway that runs for 10 miles across heather-covered moorland with the Cairngorm Mountains behind.
Day 5
Return home
After breakfast we start our journey home. If your journey allows, call into the delightful town of Pitlochry, also known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’.
Featured hotels
Carrbridge Hotel ****
The Carrbridge Hotel, set in the magnificent Spey Valley, is ideally situated, due to its central geographical location, for exploring the Highlands. The hotel boasts Bar, restaurant and sun terrace. Coach parking & wifi are included.
Balavil Hotel (Newtonmore) ***
Traditional family run 3 star standard hotel, Inspected by Greatdays
Situated in the village of Newtonmore, within easy reach of Inverness, Perth and Fort William.
Hotel facilities: lounge; restaurant; bar; leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool and sauna.
Room facilities: en-suite bathrooms; tea & coffee making facilities; TV.
Useful information: this hotel has coach parking and a lift to all floors. Some steps in the corridors.
| Dates | Hotel |
5 days / 4 nights |
| 13th May 2026 | Carrbridge Hotel | From £449.00 per person |
| 4th September 2026 |
Balavil Hotel | From £495.00 per person |
| 2nd October 2026 |
Carrbridge Hotel | From £399.00 per person |
Single room supplement £125.00 per stay.
Other dates and hotels available on request
