Whisky Trail
STARTING POINT
Craigellachie
FINISH POINT
Tomintoul
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
SEASON
From May to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 960€/person
- Visit distilleries that produce the world’s most-awarded whisky
- Follow a historic route used by whisky smugglers
- Hike to the “Whisky Capital of the World”
- Admire sweeping views of the Highlands
- Explore the largest national park in the UK
- Conclude the journey in the highest village in the Highlands
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Step into the world of Scotland’s Speyside Whisky Trail, where the beauty of the Highlands meets the craft of fine whisky-making.
Unlike other Scottish whisky tours, this one immerses you in Speyside, home to over 50 distilleries, producing 60% of Scotland’s single malt whiskies. Here, you’ll have the chance to visit iconic distilleries like Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, and Aberlour, while surrounded by the natural beauty of moorlands, forests, and the serene River Spey.
Over six days, this tour takes you on a journey through Speyside’s whisky heartland. You’ll begin in Craigellachie, a charming town famous for its whisky history and Telford’s Iron Bridge. From there, you’ll hike to the world-renowned Glenfiddich Distillery, enjoying the rolling hills and rich landscapes that characterize the area. The path offers gentle but rewarding hikes along the River Spey, through ancient woodlands, and into Ballindalloch, home to one of Scotland’s most beautiful castles.
As you continue towards Glenlivet and Tomintoul, the highest village in the Highlands, the landscape becomes more rugged, offering sweeping views of the Cairngorm Mountains.
Along the way, you’ll walk trails once used by whisky smugglers in the 18th and 19th centuries. During this period, the production of whisky was heavily taxed, so many distillers operated illegally. They used hidden paths in the dense forests and hills of Speyside to transport barrels of whisky, evading excise officers. Glenlivet, now a legal distillery, was once one of these illicit producers, crafting whisky in secret for years before obtaining one of the first legal licenses in 1824.
To ensure your experience is as smooth as the best whisky, we handle all the logistics for you. Our team arranges charming accommodations that reflect the warmth and spirit of Scotland, from cosy bed-and-breakfasts to historic lodges. You'll receive detailed digital guidebook, including GPS routes, trail notes, and tips about local attractions, ensuring you never miss a highlight or hidden gem along the way.
Ready to sip, hike, and explore the very heart of Scotland’s whisky country?
Join us for a Speyside adventure where the finest whiskies meet the most stunning landscapes. Whether you’re a whisky enthusiast or simply looking for an extraordinary Highland experience, this tour promises a one-of-a-kind journey through Scotland’s liquid gold.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
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On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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