Staying in the heart of the Cairngorms, home to sparkling lochs, soaring mountains and an abundance of wildlife, Nethy Bridge is a perfect base for our magnificent Speyside Wildlife & Whisky Tour with highlights such as a guided tour of the Highland Wildlife Park & a visit to the Loch Garten Ospery Centre, a tour of Speyside & Royal Deeside. Join us this year and explore the Highland of Scotland and its wonderful wildlife.
HOLIDAY INCLUDES
- 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Luxury Coach Travel
- Excursions as Stated
- Evening Entertainment
- Drinks on Arrival
- No Single Room Supplements (Subject to Availability)
HIGHLAND WILDLIFE PARK
This morning you enjoy a guided tour of the Highland Wildlife Park near Kincraig, which houses many endangered European animals. And you may get to spot the recently born Polar Bear Brodie! After your tour you travel to Aviemore where you have time to explore the Highland ski town and have some lunch. In the afternoon we take you to visit the RPSB Centre at Loch Garten where you can enjoy some lovely walks through the estate and the Visitor Centre has viewing spots for nesting ospreys, red squirrels, capercaillie and other local wildlife in the Speyside pine forest.
SPEYSIDE TOUR & MORAY COAST
This morning we travel north to visit the Royal Burgh of Elgin. Explore the towns attractions such as the Museum & ancient Cathedral or there’s plenty of shops too. We then take the coastal route along through Lossiemouth, Hopeman & Burghhead passing some of the most beautiful beaches on the north coast. We stop in Forres before travelling back to the hotel in Nethy Bridge where you can relax before your evening meal in the Abernethy Restaurant.
ROYAL DEESIDE
Today you will travel to Ballater, Crathie and Balmoral. This Royal tour will take you past panoramas so breath-taking you will never forget the beauty and remoteness of Scotland. You will have time to explore Crathie Kirk and Ballater before the coach returns to Nethy Bridge.
NETHYBRIDGE HOTEL - SPEYSIDE
Set in a picturesque village in the thriving Cairngorm National Park, the Nethybridge Hotel has welcomed travellers for over 100 years. Surrounded by lushly wooded Strathspey, the hotel has a wealth of historical importance in the area; Hollywood stars Carry Grant and Lauren Bacall have spent time at the hotel. Open fires and a warm highland welcome awaits from The Manager and her staff in this cosy Victorian hotel.