Discover the spectacular Cairngorms National Park, which is the largest in the UK and boasts a stunning position in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. With majestic mountains, idyllic lochs and tranquil rivers, the ever-changing landscape of this national park is breathtaking. We’ll also discover the charming towns of Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey and Pitlochry, enjoy a tour and tasting experience at the fantastic Blair Athol Distillery, and soak up stunning panoramas from Queen’s View.
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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to your hotel for four nights.
Today, we enjoy a scenic drive to discover the beauty of the Cairngorms National Park.
We stop at Aviemore, which is located in the northwest corner of the park and is surrounded by towering mountains, sparkling lochs and dense forests. With a range of charming shops and delightful cafés, it is the perfect place for a coffee break before we continue to Grantown-on-Spey, a traditional Highland town. The square and high street are lined with unique, independent shops and restaurants.
We return back to the hotel whilst enjoying the stunning scenery of the national park.
Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to Fort William?
Located on the eastern shores of Loch Linnhe, this town is a major tourist centre on the Road to the Isles, with Glen Coe to the south, Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr to the east, and Glenfinnan to the west. With free time to explore, visit the West Highland Museum – world-famous for its Jacobite exhibits – and learn about the history culture of the highlands, or enjoy a wee dram of finest highland whisky at one of the many traditional pubs.
with an extra experience
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
Today, we’ll head to the historic Blair Athol Distillery for a tour and tasting. On the informative tour, we’ll take a peek at the ins and outs of this working distillery, learn more about whiskey, enjoy a sample and take home a souvenir.
Later in the day, we continue to Queen's View, which offers a stunning panorama of the surrounding scenery and is named after Queen Victoria, who once admired this glorious outlook. We will also stop in Pitlochry, a picturesque town nestled at the foot of the Cairngorms.
Return home.
Our team (based right here in the UK) will be more than happy to talk you through things - just give us a buzz!
You will for four nights at the 3-star Balavil Hotel in Newtonmore.
Travel by
comfy coach
Step on board and
get snug in your seat...
Reclining
seats
Onboard
toilet
Arms and
footrests
Tinted window
with curtains
Air
conditioning
Overhead
reading light
You’ll take the road less hassled with our fully escorted coach holidays – no route planning, no maps, no sat navs. Look forward to comfort from the moment you hop on board to returning home with endless stories to tell!
Our coaches are designed for comfort – think reclining seats, arm and footrests, reading lights and panoramic views. You’ll find refreshments on board (hot drinks too, on selected tours!), plus a friendly crew to guide you every step of the way!
