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5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh
- Duration5 days
- GroupShared · max 16
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
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About this activity
Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 16 clients. Discover the Cairngorms National Park, with its dramatic landscapes. Savor the flavors of Scotch whisky on a distillery tour, then visit the historic Culloden Battlefield and the ancient Clava Cairns. Embark on the North Coast 500 drive, where amazing coastal scenery awaits! Cross by boat to the Orkney Islands, admire the Italian Chapel, and experience more Highland whisky! Journey back in time to see Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, the Stenness Standing Stones, the Ring of Brodgar, and the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, surrounded by incredible island scenery. Return to the mainland to visit John O’Groats, walk along the beautiful coastlines, explore Castle Sinclair, and admire the remarkable Camster Cairns. Don’t miss the grand elegance of Dunrobin Castle and Gardens! End your adventure with a cruise on Loch Ness, the dramatic Glencoe, and the peacefulness of Loch Lomond before ending the tour in Edinburgh.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Edinburgh to Inverness
Cairngorms National Park
Scottish Highlands, PH22 1QH, United Kingdom
Visit Cairngorms National Park, the largest and one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country for a lovely woodland walk
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom
Explore Culloden Battlefield and discover the turbulent past of the Jacobite Uprising, Civil War and Bonnie Prince Charlie
Inverness
Inverness, United Kingdom
Visit the town of Inverness for some free time to enjoy
Clava Cairns
Balnuaran of Clava, Scottish Highlands, IV2 5EU, United Kingdom
Step back in time at Clava Cairns, a prehistoric burial site surrounded by standing stones. Dating back to over 4,000 years, this site offers a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s Neolithic past.
Aviemore
Aviemore, United Kingdom
Enjoy lunch in this town in the Cairngorms National Park. It’s known for its close proximity to secluded lochs, ancient forest, mountain trails and ski runs!
Dalwhinnie Distillery
General Wade's Military Rd, Dalwhinnie, PH19 1AA, United Kingdom
Enjoy a taste of Highland whisky at the Dalwhinnie Distillery bar or have a wander around the lovely distillery shop to pick up a gift (for someone else, or yourself!)
Day 2Inverness to Orkney
North Coast 500
Inverness, United Kingdom
Travel north from the city of Inverness along a gorgeous section of the North Coast 500, visiting beautiful locations on thew way
Latheronwheel Harbor
Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
A beautiful coastal walk with views of dramatic cliffs and the sea.
The Italian Chapel
Lamb Holm, St. Mary's, KW17 2SF, United Kingdom
Visit the Italian Chapel, a beautifully decorated structure built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II.
Scapa Distillery
St Ola, Kirkwall, KW15 1SE, United Kingdom
Embark on a tour at Scapa Distillery to learn the art of whisky making and even try a dram or two!
Kirkwall
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
End your day in Kirkwall, the capital of Orkney! Explore the town’s quiet streets, local shops, and cafes. This is where we will spend the next 2 nights.
Day 3Orkney Islands Adventure
Kirkwall
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Visit the ancient Viking town of Kirkwall and get the chance to visit St Magnus Cathedral perched in the center of town
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
Ireland Rd, Stenness, KW16 3LB, United Kingdom
Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide
Standing Stones of Stenness
Stenness, KW16 3JY, United Kingdom
Feel like Claire from Outlander as you get the chance to visit some of the tallest Standing Stones in the country dating to over 5000 years ago. Also, visit the a small group of building foundations from homes dating back to the same period and discover how similar our ancient stone age ancestors were to us
Ring of Brodgar
Brodgar B9055, Stromness, KW16 3JZ, United Kingdom
Visit one of the largest Stone Circles in the country at the Ring of Brodgar
Skara Brae
KW16 3LR, United Kingdom
Imagine walking in the footsteps of ancient ancestors and actually being able to visit the homes that they lived in over 5000 years ago. Well at Skara Brae, that's exactly what you'll be able to do. See the beds they slept in, the shelving they erected and the homes they built and that have been perfectly preserved.
Day 4Orkney to Inverness
St. Margaret's Hope
St. Margaret's Hope, United Kingdom
Take the ferry back across the sea to the mainland from the Orkney Islands
John O'Groats
John O'Groats, United Kingdom
Get out and walk around the very small Village of John O Groats and get your picture taken with the famous finger post at Scotland's most northern mainland settlement
Grey Cairns of Camster
Roster, United Kingdom
Experience the Grey Cairns of Camster. An ancient burial ground dating to 1000's of years ago and get the chance to crawl on your hands and knees into the center of the Cairn (Good mobility is needed for this and no fear of cramped spaces)
Inverness
Inverness, United Kingdom
Arrive back in the area of Inverness for an evening stay
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Wick, KW1 4QT, United Kingdom
Explore the ruins of this 16th-century fortress, which offers breathtaking views of the coast and the surrounding landscapes.
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, KW10 6SF, United Kingdom
Visit Dunrobin Castle, a fairy-tale-like structure dating back to the 13th century. Explore the grand rooms of the castle and take a stroll through its beautiful gardens, offering amazing views of the coastline.
Day 5Inverness to Edinburgh
Loch Ness
Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Visit the famous Loch Ness and get the chance to spot Nessie on a Cruise of these beautiful waters
Glencoe
Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Explore one of the most scenic and dramatic locations in the whole of Scotland as you visit the valley of Glencoe
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Stirlingshire, United Kingdom
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is one of the most scenic locations in Scotland and you'll visit a few locations to enjoy the beauty and hear of the wildlife, culture and history of the area
Scottish Highlands
United Kingdom
Travel through the beautiful Scottish Highlands, visiting lovely locations on the way
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
End / drop-off
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
Redemption
Check-in time is 7:15am Meet at the front of the Jolly Botanist, 256-260 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8DT, UK
What's included
Included
- Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
- Ferry to the Orkney Islands
- Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
- Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
- Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands
Not included
- Meals and Snacks
- Entry to Culloden Moor Visitor Center - Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying)
- Visit to Dunrobin Castle - Approx £15
- Fees to Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
- Entry Fees to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
- Entry Fees to Skara Brae - Approx £13
- Loch Ness Cruise - Approx £15
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 8 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Youth (12–15), Adult (16–85)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- 6+ days before100% refund
- 2–6 days before50% refund
- 0–2 days before0% refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 32223P24
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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