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Private Deeside Walking Tour to Kings Secret Retreat & Castle/Distillery Visit
Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
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From
$323.51
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Overview
Duration
9h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Deep in the Ballochbuie Forest (part of the Kings’ Balmoral Estate) lies the “Honka House”. This log cabin was a gift from Finland for the Queens silver wedding anniversary and has been a favourite picnic spot for the Royal's ever since.
Near the retreat are the stunning Falls of Garbh Allt, over which Queen Victoria had a beautiful iron bridge installed in 1878 and it is still in use today.
The tour will be set at your own pace and there will opportunities to stop and admire the views.
Our tour also takes us over the famous Invercauld Bridge, which dates back to the 18thC.
We can also visit a castle or the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, depending on timings. Distillery Tours are subject to availability and seasonal opening times. Most castle grounds are free to visit (except Balmoral), but charge for tours inside the actual castle. Contact us for details.
Please note the walk is an approx 5 miles long on well maintained and mostly gentle paths and a degree of fitness is required.
What to remember
Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. Service animals allowed. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Total duration includes travel time.. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Pick up. Guide
What's not included
Lunch - Lunch not included in cost. No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.. Distilleries charge for their tours but have free access to their shops. Prices start at £17.50pp.. All castles have free to access to their grounds except Balmoral Castle. Prices start a £21pp.. Please bring your own suitable walking shoes and clothing to match the weather.. Pick up surcharges - Hotels more that 10mls from Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.
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When
08:00 AM
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.
Provider
Time Exposure Travel
Meeting Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in the Aberdeen area, train station or cruise liner. We are happy to pick you up anywhere, but for Hotels outside Aberdeen, a pick up surcharge applies as per below, in exclusions.
Ports
- Aberdeen Harbour, N Pier, Aberdeen AB11 5HB, UK