Santa's Elf Express - Private Compartment (Seats up to six)
First Class Private Compartment
Enjoy Santa's Elf Express from the comfort of your own private First Class compartment.
Perfect for families and small groups, your compartment is reserved exclusively for your party, allowing you to enjoy a festive steam train journey together in private surroundings. Settle into comfortable seating and watch the beautiful Highland scenery pass by as you travel along our Highland Heritage Line on an approximately 1 hour 45 minute return journey.
Our mischievous elves will make their way through the train spreading festive cheer, while Santa will visit your compartment door to spend a few minutes with your family, pose for photos and present a gift to every child aged 10 months and over.
This exclusive experience combines the magic of Christmas with the charm of heritage rail travel.
Important Information
- Private compartment reserved exclusively for your party
- Compartments seat up to 6 passengers
- Tickets are priced by the number of people travelling, regardless of age
- No concessionary fares available
- Children aged 3+ count as one of the passengers in your booking
- Under 3's may sit on laps and do not count towards the compartment capacity
- Under 3's require a £5 toddler ticket (find these in Santa’s Elf Express Experience tickets
- Babies under 10 months travelling in arms or a sling travel free (no ticket required)
- Children aged 10 months+ receive a Santa gift and festive activity book
· DOGS: For the safety and comfort of all on board, we regret that dogs are NOT permitted on any Xmas Train service. Assistance dogs are permitted. To ensure smooth access; please carry an Assistance Dog ID card or have the dog wear a specific harness.
· Unfortunately, our First Class compartments are not wheelchair accessible due to the historic design and age of this carriage.
· *Please be aware: We always aim to deliver a steam-hauled service however, on occasion, due to operational issues, it may be necessary to substitute for a heritage diesel engine, to ensure we can deliver the scheduled service. Refunds and cancellations are not available in these circumstances.
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First Class Private Compartment
Enjoy Santa's Elf Express from the comfort of your own private First Class compartment.
Perfect for families and small groups, your compartment is reserved exclusively for your party, allowing you to enjoy a festive steam train journey together in private surroundings. Settle into comfortable seating and watch the beautiful Highland scenery pass by as you travel along our Highland Heritage Line on an approximately 1 hour 45 minute return journey.
Our mischievous elves will make their way through the train spreading festive cheer, while Santa will visit your compartment door to spend a few minutes with your family, pose for photos and present a gift to every child aged 10 months and over.
This exclusive experience combines the magic of Christmas with the charm of heritage rail travel.
Important Information
- Private compartment reserved exclusively for your party
- Compartments seat up to 6 passengers
- Tickets are priced by the number of people travelling, regardless of age
- No concessionary fares available
- Children aged 3+ count as one of the passengers in your booking
- Under 3's may sit on laps and do not count towards the compartment capacity
- Under 3's require a £5 toddler ticket (find these in Santa’s Elf Express Experience tickets
- Babies under 10 months travelling in arms or a sling travel free (no ticket required)
- Children aged 10 months+ receive a Santa gift and festive activity book
· DOGS: For the safety and comfort of all on board, we regret that dogs are NOT permitted on any Xmas Train service. Assistance dogs are permitted. To ensure smooth access; please carry an Assistance Dog ID card or have the dog wear a specific harness.
· Unfortunately, our First Class compartments are not wheelchair accessible due to the historic design and age of this carriage.
· *Please be aware: We always aim to deliver a steam-hauled service however, on occasion, due to operational issues, it may be necessary to substitute for a heritage diesel engine, to ensure we can deliver the scheduled service. Refunds and cancellations are not available in these circumstances.
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