Visits to the Herd leave daily at 11.00 am from the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre. During the Summer months from May to September, a second trip goes out in the afternoon at 2.30 pm.. (UPDATE FOR 2008 - We might be doing a 3rd visit in July and August at 3.30pm, Monday to Friday ( not weekends),
During the Winter, (October - April) we only have the 11.00.am morning daily visit and this is dependent upon weather conditions being suitable . An admission charge is made for the trip. See below for admission charges

The visit to the herd involves your making a short journey in your car to nearer the reindeer location. We will lead the cavalcade in one of our vehicles and, if you have no transport of your own, there is normally room in someone's vehicle.

We suggest that you have suitable clothing with you. Boots, Wellingtons or Stout Footwear are appropriate; high heels are not. If we advise you to take a waterproof jacket or warm clothing with you, please do so. Please remember that we're in the Cairngorm Mountains, not on the Costa Del Sol. (Wellingtons are available to hire at Reindeer House).

When the cavalcade reaches its destination (about 5 minutes drive up the ski road), you will then be taken on a short hill walk lasting around 30 minutes to where the reindeer will be grazing or, more likely, waiting for lunch to arrive. Your guide will then give a short talk including any specific instructions for that particular visit which may be necessary for your safety and comfort..

These extremely friendly reindeer willingly hand feed and are happy to be stroked. You will have more than ample opportunity to take photographs on the hill. Don't worry about using a flash gun,the reindeer normally don't mind them. Don't expect them to pose though. You have to be quick to get the right shot.

The visit is suitable for all ages. Even toddlers are often taken in back carriers. Many Senior Citizens make the trip and we've taken many an octagenarian.