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3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness
3 days
Small Group
Multi-Day
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Inverness - Ullapool
Stop At: Corrieshalloch Gorge, Ullapool Scotland
Take a walk through a beautiful forest and discover a gushing waterfall.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bealach na Ba Road, Loch Kishorn, Applecross Scotland
Quick photo stop, overlooking the loch and just before the famous twisty road up. More photo stops can be made if the weather permits (e.g stop at the top of the road looking down).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Applecross, Kinross KY13 8AH, UK
There's an ancient chapel here and a famous pub that serves delicious seafood. Short stop for refreshments at a scenic location with amazing views.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shieldaig Lodge, Badachro, Gairloch IV21 2AN, UK
Lunch stop in Shieldaig; one of Scotland's most outrageously picturesque villages, overlooking the waters of Loch Gairloch. Your driver guide will give you directions and perhaps some suggestions of good places to eat.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gairloch IV21 2BP, UK
Beach walk from Gairloch Harbour to Gairloch Beach (this is quite hilly and rocky so maybe not idea for those with accessibility difficulties) or visit to the beach and a wee coffee shop. Crystal clear water and white sands beach.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ullapool.
Day 2: Ullapool - Thurso
Stop At: Ardvreck Castle, A837 11 mi east of Lochniver, Assynt Scotland
Short stop for a nice wander around the castle ruins (mostly accessible).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Balnakeil Craft Village, Durness IV27 4PT Scotland
Passengers here have two options:
Option 1: Craft village made from old world war buildings, really cool and quirky with a chocolate coffee shop. Glass shop, craft shops, and hats/gloves and paintings to buy
Option 2: go to Durness beach in the van.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Smoo Cave, Durness Scotland
This dramatic and spectacular sea cave is set into the limestone cliffs in Sutherland. The cave boasts one of the largest entrances to any sea cave in Britain at 50 ft high and is floodlit inside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thurso Library & Gallery, Thurso Library Davidson's Lane Thurso Library, Thurso KW14 7AF Scotland
Day 2 finishes in Thurso, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation at approx. 18:00ish. Free time for dinner and a short walk around this delightful little town.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Thurso.
Day 3: Thurso - Inverness
Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
This beautiful castle of 189 rooms flaunts 'Scottish Gothic' style architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: John O' Groats, Airor KW1 4YR Scotland
Look out to the North Sea at the island of Britain's most northerly point
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pulteney Distillery Visitor Centre, Pulteneytown Centre Huddart Street, Wick KW1 5BA Scotland
In the morning we have a chance to visit a fine Scottish Highland Whisky distillery. Quick visit around the visitor centre and tasting available.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Duncansby Stacks, United Kingdom
Scotland is packed full of amazing natural wonders and the stacks at Duncansby Head are one that should definitely be on the list. Whilst they are not accessible on foot, you can still take in the amazing views of the stacks from the clifftops. These natural rock formations stand out from the sea and make a fascinating place to take pictures and enjoy the rugged beauty that Scotland has to offer.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Inverness - Ullapool
Stop At: Corrieshalloch Gorge, Ullapool Scotland
Take a walk through a beautiful forest and discover a gushing waterfall.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bealach na Ba Road, Loch Kishorn, Applecross Scotland
Quick photo stop, overlooking the loch and just before the famous twisty road up. More photo stops can be made if the weather permits (e.g stop at the top of the road looking down).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Applecross, Kinross KY13 8AH, UK
There's an ancient chapel here and a famous pub that serves delicious seafood. Short stop for refreshments at a scenic location with amazing views.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shieldaig Lodge, Badachro, Gairloch IV21 2AN, UK
Lunch stop in Shieldaig; one of Scotland's most outrageously picturesque villages, overlooking the waters of Loch Gairloch. Your driver guide will give you directions and perhaps some suggestions of good places to eat.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gairloch IV21 2BP, UK
Beach walk from Gairloch Harbour to Gairloch Beach (this is quite hilly and rocky so maybe not idea for those with accessibility difficulties) or visit to the beach and a wee coffee shop. Crystal clear water and white sands beach.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ullapool.
Day 2: Ullapool - Thurso
Stop At: Ardvreck Castle, A837 11 mi east of Lochniver, Assynt Scotland
Short stop for a nice wander around the castle ruins (mostly accessible).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Balnakeil Craft Village, Durness IV27 4PT Scotland
Passengers here have two options:
Option 1: Craft village made from old world war buildings, really cool and quirky with a chocolate coffee shop. Glass shop, craft shops, and hats/gloves and paintings to buy
Option 2: go to Durness beach in the van.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Smoo Cave, Durness Scotland
This dramatic and spectacular sea cave is set into the limestone cliffs in Sutherland. The cave boasts one of the largest entrances to any sea cave in Britain at 50 ft high and is floodlit inside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thurso Library & Gallery, Thurso Library Davidson's Lane Thurso Library, Thurso KW14 7AF Scotland
Day 2 finishes in Thurso, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation at approx. 18:00ish. Free time for dinner and a short walk around this delightful little town.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Thurso.
Day 3: Thurso - Inverness
Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
This beautiful castle of 189 rooms flaunts 'Scottish Gothic' style architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: John O' Groats, Airor KW1 4YR Scotland
Look out to the North Sea at the island of Britain's most northerly point
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pulteney Distillery Visitor Centre, Pulteneytown Centre Huddart Street, Wick KW1 5BA Scotland
In the morning we have a chance to visit a fine Scottish Highland Whisky distillery. Quick visit around the visitor centre and tasting available.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Duncansby Stacks, United Kingdom
Scotland is packed full of amazing natural wonders and the stacks at Duncansby Head are one that should definitely be on the list. Whilst they are not accessible on foot, you can still take in the amazing views of the stacks from the clifftops. These natural rock formations stand out from the sea and make a fascinating place to take pictures and enjoy the rugged beauty that Scotland has to offer.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Driver/guide
- Small-group tour (16 passenger max)
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Not included
- Meals and refreshments
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees
- Entry/Admission - Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. 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 a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
30%
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