3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness

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3 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Scotland's 'Route 66' is a rollercoaster road of ruined castles, pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs, and charming villages. On this 3-day small-group tour from Inverness, you explore all of it in the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach. 

You clamber through scattered boulders and spot a beach so white it makes you reach for your sunglasses. You ramble along cliffs and find a village so small you try to pack it in your suitcase. And you travel along tumbling roads and see castles so ancient you rub your eyes in disbelief.

This is the North Coast 500. And over every horizon, you find something surprising.

What's Included

Professional and friendly driver guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Small-group tour (16 passenger max)
2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your Rabbie's guide at the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Inverness - Ullapool

    4 stops
  • 1

    Quick photo stop, overlooking the loch and just before the famous twisty road up. More photo stops can be made if the weather permits

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Take a walk through a beautiful forest and discover a gushing waterfall.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Ullapool - Thurso

    3 stops
  • 5

    Short stop for a nice wander around the castle ruins (mostly accessible).

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Thurso - Inverness

    4 stops
  • 8

    Visit Dunnet Head – The British Mainland’s most Northerly Point

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Further along the coast, we stop for refreshments with time for photographs at this iconic Highland village.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Perched on the windswept cliff, Girnigeo Castle is your next stop. The location of this ruin is as dramatic as its history. Walk along this wild coast and listen to the chilling tales before you continue on the epic North Coast 500 route.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

    Travelling southwards, you enjoy the green valleys and sea views on the way to Dunrobin Castle. You have time to take a photo of the stately home before you drive along the coast and through land once inhabited by the Picts and Vikings.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS
  • We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. 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 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.
  • During winter months (Nov-March), tour may not go to Applecross due to bad weather on high route and daylight hours.
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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