Scotland Whisky Trail - 3 days

Scotland Whisky Trail - 3 days

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Scotland Whisky Trail - 3 days

3 Days Starting in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and ending in Grantown-on-Spey, United Kingdom

Visiting: Cairngorms National Park, Grantown-on-Spey, Edinburgh

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $885 $575 Operator discount: -$310 -35%

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating three-day journey through Scotland's renowned whisky region with the Scotland Whisky Trail. Starting in Edinburgh, this tour takes you through the scenic landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park and into the heart of Speyside, home to over 50 distilleries. Visit the historic Lindores Abbey Distillery and enjoy exclusive tastings at Cardhu and Glen Moray distilleries. Experience the art of whisky-making at the Speyside Cooperage and indulge in a whisky and chocolate pairing at Dalwhinnie Distillery. Along the way, explore charming towns like Pitlochry and Dunkeld, and marvel at the natural beauty of Royal Deeside. Travel in comfort aboard a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, guided by a local expert, and enjoy two nights in a cozy guesthouse. This small group tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Scotland's whisky heritage.

Highlights

  • Lindores Abbey Distillery - Visit this historic site that is mentioned in the oldest written reference to whisky

  • Cairngorms National Park - Traverse this picturesque National Park and look up at the rounded peaks of surrounding mountains

  • Cardhu Distillery - Enjoy some of Scotland's finest whisky in the first distillery pioneered by a woman

  • Speyside - Explore the heartland of Scottish whisky with its rivers, hills, villages, and 50 distilleries

  • Royal Deeside - Marvel at the castles, rivers, mountains and moors of this beautiful region that is a favourite of the Royal Family

  • Whisky and chocolate tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery amidst stunning mountain scenery

  • Walk among majestic Douglas firs in the Hermitage, a picturesque forest with a cascading waterfall

Itinerary

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Day 1: Edinburgh

Location: Cairngorms National Park

Accommodation Name: Brooklynn Guest House, Garden Park, Ravenscourt or similar

Edinburgh - Cairngorms National Park - Grantown-on-Spey. We journey north through the Kingdom of Fife to Lindores Abbey, a modern distillery built on the site of Scotland's first recorded distillery in 1494. Discover the area's historic legacy blended with innovation and sustainability in their fine whisky. Continuing north into Cairngorms National Park, we enjoy a scenic drive and stop in Braemar for lunch and exploration.





Afterwards, we visit the Whisky Castle, a renowned whisky emporium offering over 600 malts. Sample three Speyside whiskies to experience the region's distinctive flavours. Following this tasting, we traverse Cairngorms National Park before arriving at Grantown-on-Spey, our base for two nights.





Please note: Check-in closes at 08:30 (tour departs at 08:45) - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ.





Accommodation: Brooklynn Guest House, Garden Park, Ravenscourt

or similar

Day 2: Grantown-On-Spey

Location: Grantown-on-Spey

Accommodation Name: Brooklynn Guest House, Garden Park, Ravenscourt or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, we dive into Scotland's renowned whisky region. Our first stop is Cardhu Distillery, founded by Helen Cumming, the first woman to pioneer a distillery. Today, Cardhu plays a pivotal role in Johnnie Walker Black Label. Following lunch in Aberlour, we journey along the Spey River to Craigellachie for a glimpse into the whisky-making process at the Speyside Cooperage. Continuing our scenic drive towards the coast, we visit Glen Moray, offering a taste of whisky aged in various casks. If time allows, we may pause at Sueno's Stone for a quick photo of this remarkable Pictish standing stone before returning to Grantown-on-Spey.

Accommodation: Brooklynn Guest House, Garden Park, Ravenscourt

or similar





2025 Itinerary Change:Please note, from 1st April 2025, Glen Moray distillery will be replaced by Cranmore distillery.



Day 3: Grantown-On-Spey

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Location: Edinburgh

Meals Included: Breakfast

Grantown-on-Spey - Pitlochry - Edinburgh. In the morning, we indulge in whisky and chocolate tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery, nestled amidst stunning mountain scenery in the Cairngorms National Park. Afterwards, we depart the Highlands and travel south to Pitlochry, a charming town in the heart of Perthshire. Here, we have time to explore shops, restaurants, and cafes and enjoy some lunch.





Continuing our journey, we pause for a walk among majestic Douglas firs in the Hermitage, a picturesque forest with a cascading waterfall. Then, we visit the quaint village of Dunkeld before our final whisky experience. Our return journey takes us over the Firth of Forth, where we admire the magnificent South Queensferry bridges before reaching Edinburgh.





Please note: This tour ends at 18:30 - Edinburgh Bus Station Drop Off, Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Simple guesthouses (hotel upgrade available)

  • 2 breakfasts

  • 2 nights simple guesthouse (hotel upgrade available)

  • Escorted by a local driver-guide

  • Transportation in 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning

  • Tour and tasting at Lindores Abbey Distillery

  • Exclusive Tasting Flight at Glen Moray Distillery

  • Flavour journey tour and tasting at Cardhu Distillery

  • Tour of Speyside Cooperage

  • Masterclass tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery

  • All road tolls

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What's Not Included

  • International flights & visas

  • Airport transfers (pick up and drop off information can be found in the Trip Notes)

  • Meals not specified in itinerary

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!

  • Entry fees unless specified

Age Policy

Min:5yrs with an adultChild discount available for 5-15 yrs sharing with 2 adults

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort aboard a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning, ensuring a smooth journey through Scotland's picturesque landscapes.

Accommodation

Enjoy two nights at the Brooklynn Guest House or similar, offering simple yet comfortable accommodations in Grantown-on-Spey, with an option for a hotel upgrade.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is used during the Scotland Whisky Trail tour?

    The tour uses a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach with air-conditioning for transportation.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by a local driver-guide.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 2 nights in a simple guesthouse, with an option for a hotel upgrade.

  • Will there be any whisky tastings during the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a tour and tasting at Lindores Abbey Distillery, an exclusive tasting flight at Glen Moray Distillery, a flavour journey tour and tasting at Cardhu Distillery, and a masterclass tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery.

  • Is there a luggage limit for the tour?

    Yes, there is a luggage limit of 14kg per person.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

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This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

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27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

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I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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