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Scottish Highlands Walking Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

5.01 reviewDay trips

  • 11 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Hike through the stunning landscapes of Cairngorms National Park on this one-day Scottish Highlands walking tour. Starting from Edinburgh, this tour takes you through ancient forests, charming Dunkeld, and along scenic trails, led by expert guides. Enjoy a 2.5-hour hike covering 5.5 miles, where you might spot local wildlife and hear tales of Scottish folklore. Perfect for those with a moderate fitness level looking to immerse in nature and experience Scotland's rugged beauty. - Full-day guided hiking tour from Edinburgh to Cairngorms National Park - Scenic stop in Dunkeld and the Glenmore Visitor Centre - 2.5-hour hike with expert mountain leaders - Suitable for participants with some hiking experience

Inclusions

What's included

  • Transport by 16-seat air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
  • Professional and friendly driver guide
  • Small group tour (16 people max) for a more personal experience
  • Hillgoers Mountain Leader - 2.5 hours Hike from Glenmore Visitor Centre to Alt Mor (5.5 miles walk)

What's not

  • Entrance to attractions unless specified
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuity

Itinerary

  1. You’ll make a morning stop in the gorgeous cathedral town of Dunkeld, situated on the banks of the River Tay. You have the chance to explore the architecturally fascinating cathedral, tucked among ancient trees, or walk the quaint streets of this picturesque village. Grab some provisions for your picnic lunch you’ll enjoy later in the Cairngorms National Park.

    1 h

  2. Tie your shoelaces, grab your outdoor gear and a bottle of water - it’s time to hit the trail! You’ll meet your experienced mountain leader at the Glenmore Visitor Centre to begin your hike, which will take approximately 2.5 hours and cover 5.5 miles (8.8km).

    3 h

  3. Along the way, you’ll wander through ancient Caledonian pine forest and gaze in wonder at An Lochan Uaine - the Green Lochan. If you’re lucky, you might even spot some local wildlife, such as ospreys, eagles, and red squirrels. Your guide will also share stories of local folklore, history, and geology as you make your way to the lush Allt Mor Forest.

    30 min

  4. The route takes you through picturesque Perthshire towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry, where you’ll have time to get a well-deserved treat.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide at Gate J And Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 16 travellers
Operated by
Rabbies Trail Burners
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please arrive at least 15 mins in advance to check-in.
  • We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
  • You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
  • In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
  • The total duration of the tour will include travel to/from and time within the destinations.
  • This tour is designed for those with some hiking experience and a moderate level of fitness. The leaders will modify the pace to the whole groups’ abilities, but participants must be able to stay with the hike leaders as splitting the group or modifications to the trail for individuals are not possible.

How it compares in Edinburgh

  • Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 342 day trips we list in Edinburgh.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 229 of 342.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.

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