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Activity Aviemore, Scotland

Private Cairngorm National Park tour

4.9 (9 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Cairngorm National Park tour

About this activity

Experience the beauty of the Cairngorm National Park!

Sharing with you history, culture and folklore of this beautiful area where I live.

We travel back in time with a visit to the Highland Folk Museum, setting for Outlander, Mackenzie village scenes, before visiting Ruthven Barracks, built early 1700 and where jacobites regrouped following the battle of Culloden.

We then travel to Loch an Eilein, with the water reflecting the magnificent pines and views of the ruined island castle.

We will then drive to Cairngorm mountain car park and enjoy the views across the valley with opportunity for short walk and or enjoy a coffee.

Stopping at Loch Morlich beach as we descend towards the village of Aviemore

With time for a whisky tasting at the Snug / Gin Tasting, Kinrara / Cairngorm Brewery options

Ending the day with sheep dog demonstration.

Experience the natural beauty of the Cairngorm National Park, living in the National Park I will share my experiences, the history and folklore.

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At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–7
Guide
English
Operated by
GrandTours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–15 years) · Adults (16–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water: Water

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

  1. Highland Folk Museum

    one hour

    Step back in time, outlander ( donation at gate)

  2. Loch Morlich

    30 min

    Beach and forest walks

  3. Ruthven Barracks

    30 min

    History culture

  4. Castle Roy Trust

    20 min

    Experience a 12th century fortress in a stunning location, they even have a friendly Highland cow and sheep on site

  5. Stop 5

    30 min Admission included

    See the reindeer in the paddocks or out on the hills

  6. Cairngorm Mountain Resort

    one hour

    Views and photos. You can either go for a walk up the mountain or take the funicular railway to the highest point of Cairngorm Mountain for some great pictures

  7. Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre

    one hour

    A free taste of Tomatin, if you would like a tour please let us know. Charges apply

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Shore Street Apartments
  • Inverness Airport
  • The King’s Highway
  • Columba Hotel
  • Rocpool Reserve
  • Redcliffe Hotel
  • The Highlander B & B
  • The Royal Highland Hotel
  • Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel
  • Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive
  • MacDougall Clansman Hotel
  • Ac Hotel Inverness

and 13 more pickup points

Pick ups from Inverness, Elgin, Invergordon, Aviemore

Larger groups up to 7 people can be accommodated on request

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 9 reviews
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