5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh
Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 8 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.
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5 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Edinburgh
Tour Only: Book own Accommodation or get in touch and we can help you book accommodation
What's included in 5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Edinburgh to Inverness
Cairngorms National Park
Culloden Battlefield
Inverness
Clava Cairns
Aviemore
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Day 2 | Inverness to Orkney
North Coast 500
Latheronwheel Harbor
The Italian Chapel
Scapa Distillery
Kirkwall
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
Check-in time is 7:15am Meet at the front of the Jolly Botanist, 256-260 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8DT, UK
