Speyside Whisky Trail 2025/2026

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3 Days / 2 Nights (B 'n B)
Availability : April to October
Start: Edinburgh, Scotland
End: Edinburgh, Scotland

Speyside Whisky Trail: 2 nts Grantown-on-Spey

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book. 

Whisky connoisseurs, this one is for you. Because Speyside exists for people who want to wake up in a whisky lover’s paradise. Speyside is home to over half of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries, names you’ll recognise from Cardhu to Cragganmore. And now is your chance to explore not just one but four distilleries, while learning how whisky is intertwined with Scottish culture, as you venture through the beautiful Cairngorms National Park.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS / MAX 16 GUESTS / SMALL COACH

Tour Details
Places you explore

The Hermitage Ossian’s Hall – Built as a tribute to a giant’s son and still standing 250 years later, even after a gunpowder blast, this ancient temple rises amid towering firs.

Cragganmore Distillery – The rugged landscape of this part of Speyside gives the distillery its name and the complex aromas and hidden valleys of flavour.

Dalwhinnie Distillery – The highest altitude distillery in Scotland, this distillery nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms is renowned for its Highland single malt whiskies.

Lindores Abbey Distillery – The whisky stills of this single malt distillery look over the ruins of its namesake abbey, where monks once sheltered a battle weary William Wallace.

Speyside Cooperage – Discover the origins of the world-famous casks that contribute their character to Speyside whisky’s unique charms, and have a tipple while you’re there.

Cardhu Distillery – This once-illicit Speyside single malt scotch whisky distillery was founded in 1811 by a groundbreaking woman and a smuggler.

Pick Up Location & TIme

Edinburgh  (Google Map)
Check-in closes at 8:30am (tour departs at 8:45am) – Gate J and Gate K, Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

Drop off Location & Time

Edinburgh
approx. 6:30pm

Price Includes

  • 2 night Bed 'n Breakfast accommodation
  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Air conditioning as standard
  • Daily full Scottish breakfasts
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Tour and tasting at Lindores Abbey Distillery
  • Craganmore Distillery Pinnacle tour - Draw a dram from the cask plus 3 other whiskies and Cocktail (2025 Only)
  • Tour and Tasting at Cardhu Distillery
  • Tour of Speyside Cooperage
  • Masterclass tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery

Meals

  • 2 breakfast
  • 0 lunches
  • 0 dinners
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • Entry fees to visitor attraction
  • Airfare
  • Transfers
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

Explore in 16 seat mini-coaches, always taking the scenic route, you have great views through large windows, and you’re free to sample the local tipple without worrying about driving. Our driver-guides are world famous for their knowledge, facts, quirky stories, history, and fairy-tales. They truly take you beyond the guidebooks and into your adventure. You make your trip your own. We provide the timetable; and you can choose where you want to eat and which attractions you pay to see. So, if you want to skip a castle and read your book by a mountain view, you can.

Itinerary

Day 1Lidores Abbey Distillery & Cairngorms National Park

Today, you embark on a journey through Scotland with a quest to learn more about whisky, or as we call it, “uisce beatha”—the “water of life.” Leaving Edinburgh, we travel over the Queensferry Crossing, enjoying views of the iconic Forth Rail Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We journey through the Kingdom of Fife, graced with rolling hills and fertile farmlands to our first distillery of the day: Lindores Abbey.

The oldest written reference to whisky mentions Lindores Abbey and the Cistercian monks, who were among the first to distill spirits in Scotland in the late 15th century. Explore this modern Scottish distillery, built on the site of the first recorded distiller in the country in 1494. Discover the area’s rich historical legacy, combined with innovative and sustainable practices, all reflected in their fine Lowland whisky.

Continuing north, watch the scenery transform into forested hills and mountains in Perthshire. The journey features classic Highland landscapes as we approach Cairngorms National Park, heading toward Braemar for lunch. This charming village has close ties to the British royal family. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert fell in love with the area and purchased nearby Balmoral Castle, which remains a private residence today. Next, you will visit the Whisky Castle, a whisky emporium that has been selling fine malt whiskies for over 120 years, with an impressive selection of over 600 malts. Enjoy tasting three Speyside whiskies to appreciate the distinct flavours of the region.

After warming up with “the gentle spirit,” we’ll continue our journey through the Cairngorms National Park to Grantown-on-Spey, a charming town nestled along the River Spey, which will be your base for the next two nights.

Your overnight accommodation will be in Grantown-on-Spey.

Day 2Cardhu, Speyside Cooperage & Speyburn

Get ready for a fun day exploring Speyside, Scotland’s most famous whisky region. Known for its lush landscapes along the River Spey, this area is home to over half of Scotland’s distilleries. The whisky produced here is characterized by its smooth, sweet, and fruity notes, often featuring hints of apple, pear, and honey, setting it apart from other Scotch whisky regions. We leave Grantown-on-Spey and journey to the first distillery of the day: Cardhu.

Cardhu has come a long way in 200 years, evolving from a humble piece of farmland to a producer of beloved Speyside malt whisky. Discover the stories of Helen Cumming, a pivotal figure in the distillery’s success, and learn how Cardhu became a key component in popular blends like Johnnie Walker. Most importantly, embark on their Flavour Journey tour and whisky tasting, where you’ll savour three drams of their whisky and a highball cocktail. Warmed up after your first tasting, we travel to Aberlour for lunch.

After lunch in nearby Aberlour, we travel along the Spey River to Craigellachie for a visit to the Speyside Cooperage, where you see another aspect of the whisky making process. This is one of the last barrel-making places in Scotland that still uses traditional methods as well as modern techniques. From shaping to charring, learn the secrets of the craft that goes back 5,000 years as you explore this unique place. The last stop gives you yet another whisky experience. We travel to Cragganmore Distillery. As part of your guided tour, you’ll visit one of the warehouses where you’ll draw and enjoy a small taste of a duty paid cask, followed by a tutored nosing and tasting.

After a day full of new whisky revelations, you return to Grantown-on-Spey with some new thoughts; whisky is not just a drink. It’s an experience, a connection to the land, the craftsmanship, and history.

Your overnight accommodation will be in Grantown-on-Spey. (B)

Day 3 Dalwhinnie Distillery & the Hermitage

Say goodbye to Speyside as we start our return journey through expansive moorlands and dramatic peaks of Cairngorms National Park to Dalwhinnie Distillery.

By now you’ve become well-versed in whisky tasting, so a visit to Dalwhinnie will take you to the next level as you enjoy a masterclass experience arranged especially for Rabbie’s customers; whisky and chocolate tasting. This delectable combination will make you discover the nuances of flavours so characteristic to Dalwhinnie’s spirits. You will also get your own souvenir glass to take home with you to commemorate the experience. We continue south to Perthshire, often referred to as “Big Tree Country, towards the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry for lunch.

After trying some tasty local food and exploring the quaint streets of Pitlochry, we head to the Hermitage, where you can take a fantastic woodland walk amongst majestic Douglas firs and ancient oaks leading up to the stunning Black Linn Falls. Next, we find the gorgeous cathedral town of Dunkeld situated on the banks of the River Tay. You have the chance to explore the architecturally fascinating cathedral or walk the quaint streets of this picturesque village.

It’s time to say goodbye to the Highlands as we continue south through the rolling hills and fertile farmlands of the Kingdom of Fife and then cross the Firth of Forth and return to Edinburgh. (B)

*Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.

Dates and Prices - Authentic Bed 'n Breakfast accommodation
Departure Dates and Days Double/Twin (pp) Single Rate
2025: June to September  – Monday & Wednesday $1,010 $1,140
2025: October – Monday & Wednesday $960 $1,090
2026: April to May – Monday & Wednesday $1,030 $1,200
2026: June to September  – Monday & Wednesday $1,110 $1,270
2026: October – Monday & Wednesday $1,030 $1,200

All guaranteed departures.

Dates and Prices - Hotel accommodation
Departure Dates and Days Double/Twin (pp) Single Rate
2025: June to September  – Monday & Wednesday $1,060 $1,350
2025: October  – Monday & Wednesday $1,010 $1,300
2026: April to May – Monday & Wednesday $1,120 $1,210
2026: June to September  – Monday & Wednesday $1,190 $1,560
2026: October – Monday & Wednesday $1,120 $1,210

All guaranteed departures.

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on twin/ double occupancy.
Rates are in $ CAD.

 


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca  to book.

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Notes
Mobility: All of our tours involve walking and require our guests to board and disembark our vehicles several times a day making this tour unsuitable for those with reduced mobility.

Luggage: You’re restricted to 14kg (31lbs) 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) and a small bag for onboard personal items.

Luggage allowance – update for 2026: You’re restricted to permit one checked bag up to 20kg (44lbs), with maximum dimensions of 22in x 17in x 10in, as well as one small carry-on item. Checked luggage will be stored in the luggage compartment and will not be accessible during the journey. Carry-on bags should be compact and suitable for onboard storage. We kindly ask all passengers to adhere to these guidelines to ensure comfort and space for everyone.

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