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A really good range of habitat including a boat ride, river walks, funicular railway up a mountain, remote lochs and RSPB reserves. The night time mammal hide was a bonus, especially the pine martens. Andy was very knowledgeable and enabled us to see a wide range of birds and mammals in different environments. The hotel was over and above what we were expecting - well above our expectations.
S.B., Berkshire, Jun 26
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Go Slow in Speyside
Tour Code: GBR240A 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.
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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.
- 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
Grading
Grade A. Leisurely walks taken at a slow pace, with a few miles being covered over the course of the day. Any longer walks will be optional.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Speyside
Day 2/6
Excursions around Speyside
Day 7
Morning excursion then depart
What's Included?
- Accommodation:
Accommodation is at Ballintean Mountain Lodge or a comfortable local hotel. All rooms have private facilities.
- Food:
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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Dates & Prices
2027
Departures
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Cost
Sat 12th Jun – Fri 18th Jun
SPACES
£2,095
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£2,095
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£595
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Mark Wood
Tour Leader: 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. With the closest nature reserve being RSPB Loch Leven it did not take long for a keen interest in birds to follow. Going on to study Conservation Biology at Aberdeen University Mark’s passion for wildlife in its many facets and a desire to protect it would only continue to grow.
Much of his working life has been spent as an Ecologist in Scotland but the desire to travel and find exotic bird species is a constant draw. This has led to many long overseas adventures including Australia and New Zealand, where he was able to work on the Kakapo project and see this endangered parrot. Driving from Scotland to Mongolia and back in 2019, exploring much of central Asia and Russia along the way, a lifelong dream! As well as many other fantastic, nature rich locations across North and South America, Africa, Europe and East Asia.
Mark started leading tours to Shetland for Naturetrek in 2022.
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:
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- Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
- Outstanding value and exceptional customer service
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