Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Scotland
Highland Safari, Pitlochry and the Cairngorm Mountain Railway
For a real Scottish experience, here’s a tour that combines a 4×4 hill-top Highland Safari with a visit to the Cairngorm Mountain Railway. The tour also includes trips to Blair Castle, Dewar’s World of Whisky and the Highland Folk Museum.
Dates
23rd June, 22nd September, 20th October - all 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Scotland
If you’re travelling a distance, ask about overnight stops.
Day 2
Highland Safari and Dewar’s Distillery
In the morning, we visit the nearby Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery for a tour and a tasting. In the afternoon, venture into the hills today on our Highland Safari. We transfer to four-wheel-drive vehicles (carrying approximately six people in each) for a one-and-a-half-hour journey to the high tops, travelling through forests, mountains and moors on private hill tracks with spectacular views at every turn. This is a great opportunity to engage with the wonders of the natural environment and experience the excitement of a 4WD safari into the hills to heights of nearly 2,000 feet. Binoculars, wildlife identification sheets and hand-warmers are provided.
Day 3
Blair Castle and Free Time in Pitlochry
This morning, we travel through the Pass of Killiecrankie, an impressive wooded gorge, to Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. We can arrange lunch at the castle before returning to Pitlochry for an afternoon at leisure.
Day 4
Highland Folk Museum and Cairngorm Mountain Railway
In the morning, we travel to the Highland Folk Museum, a one mile long, 80-acre site, with live actors and restored buildings that help bring Highland history to life. In the afternoon, we take a ride on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway. Admire the views from the mountain-top cafe and viewing platform (please note the Cairngorm Mountain Railway is expected to be operational from November 2024).
Day 5
Return home
Featured Hotel – Inspected by Greatdays staff in June 2024
Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry ***
Located in the beautiful town centre of Pitlochry, Fishers Hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome to groups. The hotel has 139 refurbished bedrooms, a restaurant, bar and traditional pub which offers entertainment on a Friday and Saturday night. There is a lift with access to most floors. Coach parking is close to the hotel and chargeable.
Fishers Hotel
Dates | 5 days / 4 nights | Single Supplement |
23rd June 2025 | From £589.00 per person | From £165.00 per person |
22nd September 2025 | From £589.00 per person | From £165.00 per person |
20th October 2025 | From £589.00 per person | From £165.00 per person |