Experience the incredible beauty as well as enjoying a dram at different distilleries across the country on this quick three-day Scottish Highlands tour.
Over the three days, you will be able to experience the different tastes from famous distilleries such as Dalwhinnie, Glenlivet and Macallan while soaking in the stunningly remote Cairngorms.Experience the incredible beauty as well as enjoying a dram at different distilleries across the country on this quick three-day Scottish Highlands tour.
Over the three days, you will be able to experience the different tastes from famous distilleries such as Dalwhinnie, Glenlivet and Macallan while soaking in the stunningly remote Cairngorms.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Edinburgh to Aviemore
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Today you will depart from Edinburgh and travel to Aviemore. There will be numerous stops to enjoy en-route including a walk around ‘The Hermitage’, a trip to Edradour Distillery and a retail and lunch break at The House of Bruar. In the afternoon, you will tour around Dalwhinnie distillery before arriving at your final destination of Aviemore, located in the Cairngorm National Park.
Today you will make your way from Aviemore to Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands. The first stop will be Loch Garten for some bird watching and an optional forest walk. From there, you will travel through Grantown-on-Spey and onto Glenlivet Distillery. You'll stop for lunch in Craigellachie and then head to The Macallan’s new distillery for a production tour. The last stop of the day will be at Glenfiddich for a final distillery tour before reaching our final destination, Tomintoul.
Accommodation
Argyle Guesthouse★3 star/Optional Activity
Activities
Loch GartenOptional Activity
Glenlivet DistilleryOptional Activity: AU$ 111 per person
Macallan DistilleryOptional Activity: AU$ 42 per person
Glenfiddich DistilleryOptional Activity: AU$ 70 per person
Transportations
Private Driver from Aviemore to Tomintoul
Destinations
Scotland
Tomintoul
Day 3
Return to Edinburgh
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The last day of your Scottish Highlands tour has arrived! Today you'll head for Braemar, where you will go on a scenic walk around the Linn on Quoich, one of Queen Victoria’s most beloved spots. You will then move onto the Royal Lochnagar Distillery before enjoying lunch in Braemar. After lunch, you will make our way back to Edinburgh.
Activities
Linn of Quoich CircuitOptional Activity
Royal Lochnagar DistilleryOptional Activity: AU$ 70 per person
Transportations
Private Driver from Tomintoul to Edinburgh
Destinations
Tomintoul
Braemar
Scotland
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What’s included?
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 5,260/ per traveller sharing
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