Inverness: Cairngorm Mountains and Highland Folk Museum Tour
ID: GYG975072-1514794
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Discover the history and heritage of the Scottish Highlands at the Highland Folk Museum. Enjoy a tour along the quieter back roads by the Cairngorm Mountains and a trip on The Cairngorm Funicular.
Travel from Inverness to the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore. Discover the history and heritage of the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Badenoch and Strathspey region, and visit the Cairngorm Mountain and the UK's highest restaurant.
Head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit and see the first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. Continue on to the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore.
Enjoy a lovely tour along the quieter back roads of Badenoch & Strathspey. Visit Ruthven Barracks before passing through Rothiemurchus with a walk on the beach at Loch Morlich.
Journey up to the Cairngorm ski area and the UK's highest mountain railway. Experience Cairngorm Mountain and enjoy panoramic views from the UK's highest restaurant, over 1000 meters up.
Back down in Strathspey, go looking for red squirrels and perhaps Ospreys amid the indigenous Caledonian Pine Forest by Loch Garten and Nethy Bridge.
Continue on to Grantown-on-Spey and, if time allows, enjoy a dram or two of Scotch Malt Whisky on the way home at either Tomatin or the new Cairn Distillery.
Highlights
- Discover the history and heritage of the Scottish Highlands at the museum
- Enjoy a tour along the quieter back roads of Badenoch & Strathspey
- See the Cairngorm Mountains and the UK's highest mountain railway
- Visit the Cairngorm ski area and the UK's highest restaurant
- Look for red squirrels and perhaps Ospreys amid the Caledonian Pine Forest
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Bring a camera for photos
Check weather conditions before your visit
Be prepared for light / moderate walking
INCLUDED
- Private Guided tour for small groups up to seven travelers
- Transport in comfortable Mercedes V-Class
- Chilled water and snacks
- Admission to the Highland Folk Museum
- Visit to Ruthven Barracks, Rothiemurchus, and Loch Morlich
- Opportunity to see wildlife and magnificent mountain scenery
- Visit to Grantown-on-Spey
- Dram tasting at a local distillery
NOT INCLUDED
- Cairngorm Mountain Railway ticket (£17 per person; £9.50 - £14 concession)
- Lunch and coffees
- Whisky flights at Tomatin or the Cairn Distilleries (from £5 per dram)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
