Cairngorms National Park & Speyside Whisky
1 day tour
Prepare to mix mountain magic with mouthwatering whisky on this tour through the Cairngorms and Speyside.
Tour map
Highlights
Places you explore
Glenfiddich Distillery - One of Scotland’s most famous whiskys. This distillery somehow increased production during the American Prohibition.
Speyside - Quite literally whisky heaven. There are more distilleries per square mile here than anywhere else.
Loch Morlich - A 300 metre high, freshwater loch with sandy beaches. Loch Morlich is as unique as it is bonnie.
Cairngorms National Park - Examine the landscapes of an area that boasts four out of five of the UK’s highest mountains.
Your journey
This is your chance to experience an inspirational blend of Scottish sights and flavours.
Delight in the rolling hills and wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park, relish a golden dram of famous Speyside whisky, and learn the legends and little-known secrets behind these two quintessential Scottish wonders.
Tour Details
Students, seniors over 60, and children between 5 and 15 (unfortunately, we don't carry children under 5 years old)
- Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
- Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
- Air conditioning as standard
- The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Entry fees to visitor attractions
Itinerary
You depart Inverness and head south towards the Cairngorms
National Park. Your first destination is the forest village of Carrbridge. Here
you have time for refreshments and a wander around the old Packhorse Bridge.
A short drive via Aviemore takes you towards the Cairngorm
Snow Sports Range and above the tree-line for a brilliant view of the rolling
mountains.
You then descend to the Glenmore Forest Park, where you have free
time to explore. Your options include a walk through the woods to Loch Morlich,
which is one of Scotland’s most scenic and popular Lochs. You can admire a
sandy beach and large and ancient pine trees before you make your way back to
the mini-coach. If you prefer not to walk, there’s a café and exhibition at the
visitor centre.
After a short drive, there’s time for lunch in the historic
town of Grantown-on-Spey.
You follow the famous river Spey past several distilleries to
Dufftown and the famous Glenfiddich distillery.
Glenfiddich Distillery produces the largest quantity of
whisky in Scotland. But it’s far from a sterile factory, this is a historic distillery
created by a famous whisky pioneering family, and the traditions and age of the
site are evident. Your guide here gives you an extensive tour including a
tasting of the core range of Glenfiddich’s delicious whiskies.
Near to the Distillery are the historic ruins of Balvenie
Castle. There may be time to get a photo of the castle before you leave. Or if
you want to skip the Glenfiddich tour, you can venture into the ruins.
From here, you return to Inverness in the early evening.
Customer Reviews
Cairngorm and Speyside Whisky Tour - fabulous!
Monica McKinnon Dannenberger Posted on 29/07/2017We had the special thrill to be hosted on our tour by Helen, who used humor and her vast knowledge of Scottish history to make this experience totally unique. Thanks to Helen, I have a new favorite music group, Skipinnish!
FAQs
Do you offer hotel pickups in the departure cities?
The UK and Ireland's historic city centres are full of narrow streets and winding roads. So, to speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What's more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.
Is there parking close to the departure point?
We don't recommend bringing your car into the centre of our departure cities. It can be hard to find parking, and there are excellent public transportation services.
When should I get to the departure point?
Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.
What happens if I'm late or miss the tour?
If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies.
What are your cancellation policies?
We have a cancellation period of three days for our one day tours, and 21 days for longer tours. If cancelled outside this period, we'll give you a full refund minus a 10% admin charge. If you cancel inside this period, refunds are at our discretion. Click here to view full terms and conditions.
What is a guaranteed departure?
It's simple: you book, you go. This means we'll never cancel your tour because of a minimum numbers policy.
Can I pre-book a specific seat?
Due to logistical reasons, we're unable to let you pre-book a seat on the bus. But our comfortable 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows. So, you'll always get a good view.
Are there toilets on the bus?
Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you'll have regular comfort breaks.
How do you cater for people with accessibility needs?
We aim to accommodate everyone. To read more information on how we do this, click here to go to our accessibility guide.
Do you take children on your tours?
We regret we don't carry children under the age of five on our scheduled tours.
You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.
How much time do I get off the bus?
We want you to enjoy Britain and Ireland. And we believe the best way to do this is to get you off the mini-coach and out exploring. So, we give you plenty of time to take photos, go walking, and explore ancient ruins.
Why do you exclude visitor attractions?
We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.
Do we need to bring our own lunch?
You don't need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.
Should I tip the driver-guide?
Let's be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it's up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.
What about travel insurance?
We advise you take out travel insurance. You can click here for excellent rates.
What is ABTOT?
You're protected by ABTOT when you chose to let us reserve your accommodation on a multi-day tour. This means you can claim back anything you've paid us if we become bankrupt. Read our terms and conditions for more information.
I have more questions, who can help me?
If you have any more questions, call us on +44(0)131 226 3133, email tours@rabbies.com, or check out our full FAQs.
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