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This tour to Speyside is designed for those who would like a more gentle paced tour, while still being able to enjoy the wonderful wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. From our base at an exclusive lodge, daily excursions will take in the variety of habitats found in this very scenic area and provide plenty of opportunities for some fantastic wildlife sightings.

  • Enjoy some of the UK’s most dramatic & wildlife-rich landscapes
  • Woodland birds such as Crested Tit, Redstart, Wood Warbler & Spotted Flycatcher
  • Raptors including fishing Osprey and magnificent Golden Eagle
  • Upland species including Ring Ouzel & Golden Eagle
  • Vast seabird colonies on the Moray Firth
  • Iconic mammals such as Red Squirrel, Mountain Hare and Red Deer
  • Breeding Osprey, Red-throated Diver & Slavonian Grebe on lochs
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From the rolling heaths and woodlands of the New Forest National Park to the extensive wetlands that line the north Norfolk coastline, the varied habitats and landscapes of the British Isles are home to a wealth of exciting wildlife. It is definitely not essential to go abroad when wildlife holidays in Britain offer such diversity!

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Within the UK, Scotland offers arguably some of the best opportunities for wildlife watching. Scotland’s landscapes encompass a huge array of habitats from mountains, lakes, forests and lochs, to seemingly endless coastlines, lowland moors, offshore islands, ‘machair’ (green sward habitat) and heaths.

With truly unspoilt settings, white-sand beaches, breathtaking sunsets, Neolithic sites and a vibrant Gaelic culture including bagpipe-playing and ceilidhs, plus excellent malt whisky and hospitable people, wildlife holidays in Scotland have a unique charm.

 

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Accommodation is at Ballintean Mountain Lodge or a comfortable local hotel. All rooms have private facilities.

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All meals are included in the cost of the tour, from the evening meal on day 1 to lunch on day 7.

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The main focus will be bird and mammals, plus the wonderful scenery.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Go Slow in Speyside

Tour Code: GBR240

A week-long, relaxed-paced holiday in search of the region's summer wildlife, including visits to ancient pine woods, scenic glens, beautiful coastline and serene lochs.

£2,095

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

135kg CO2e

With International Flights

135.4kg CO2e

Tour Only

What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Enjoy some of the UK’s most dramatic & wildlife-rich landscapes
  • Woodland birds such as Crested Tit, Redstart, Wood Warbler & Spotted Flycatcher
  • Raptors including fishing Osprey and magnificent Golden Eagle
  • Upland species including Ring Ouzel & Golden Eagle
  • Vast seabird colonies on the Moray Firth
  • Iconic mammals such as Red Squirrel, Mountain Hare and Red Deer
  • Breeding Osprey, Red-throated Diver & Slavonian Grebe on lochs

Summary

This tour to Speyside is designed for those who would like a more gentle paced tour, while still being able to enjoy the wonderful wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. From our base at an exclusive lodge, daily excursions will take in the variety of habitats found in this very scenic area and provide plenty of opportunities for some fantastic wildlife sightings.

Focus

The main focus will be bird and mammals, plus the wonderful scenery.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Arrive in Speyside
Days
2 - 6
Excursions around Speyside
Day
7
Morning excursion then depart

What's Included?

Food

All meals are included in the cost of the tour, from the evening meal on day 1 to lunch on day 7.

Accommodation

Accommodation is at Ballintean Mountain Lodge or a comfortable local hotel. All rooms have private facilities.

Dates & Prices

2027

Land Only

£2,095

Tour Leader
Mark Wood
Mark Wood
After spending much of his early childhood exploring the woods and fields around his house in Fife, Scotland, Mark quickly developed a curiosity for the natural world around him.
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Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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