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North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

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9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Look out for sea creatures, ancient castles, and beautiful beaches on this tour along Scotland’s North East Coast.

On this tour, you venture from Aberdeen and travel along Scotland’s North East Coast. You stumble upon strange caves and rock formations, spot dolphins at sea, and admire a grand castle that inspired scenes from Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Your driver-guide keeps you entertained with stories from the past and will even recommend their favourite place to taste traditional Scottish Cullen Skink soup at your lunch stop in Cullen.

Join this tour, explore the shores, and discover the wonders of North East Scotland.

What's Included

  • Small group tour for a more personal experience
  • Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes luxury mini-coach
  • Stories and services of an English speaking driver guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entry fees to visitor attractions (£9.00 for Lighthouse Museum if visited)
  • Meals and refreshments
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

2 Guild Street
Aberdeen AB11 5RG, UK

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Spey Bay

A coastal reserve boasting grasslands, brackish saltmarsh, wet woodland and dolphins
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bow Fiddle Rock

Enjoy the views and take a photo of one of the most beautiful coastal sights in eastern Scotland.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cullen

Cullen – The home of one of our favourite Scottish dishes, Cullen Skink. A simple fish soup that’ll warm you up in no time.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Portsoy

17th Century Harbour and great example of heritage of the area
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bullers of Buchan

Bullers of Buchan – A remarkable collapsed sea cave and a home to Puffins, Kittiwakes, and beautiful seabirds.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Slains Castle

This castle overlooks the cragged coastline and inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) 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) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
  • In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
  • The total duration of the tour includes the travel to destination, duration in each attractions and comfort breaks along the way

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the North East Coastal Trail Small Group Day Tour from Aberdeen?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2250P114

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Small group tour for a more personal experience
  • Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes luxury mini-coach
  • Stories and services of an English speaking driver guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entry fees to visitor attractions (£9.00 for Lighthouse Museum if visited)
  • Meals and refreshments

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
  • Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) 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) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
  • In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
  • The total duration of the tour includes the travel to destination, duration in each attractions and comfort breaks along the way
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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