3 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

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3 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 8 clients.

Day 1
Drive the scenic NC500 route, experiencing some of Scotland's most incredible views before taking the boat to the Orkney Isles. Once on the island, we'll visit the Italian Chapel and head to Scapa Distillery for a whisky tasting!

Day 2
Experience the historic Viking town of Kirkwall.
Travel back in time and get up close to 5000 year old Standing Stones, Stone Circles and enter an ancient Chambered Burial Cairn.

Day 3
Travel by boat over the sea to the mainland before visiting John O'Groats, the northernmost settlement on the British mainland.
Crawl on your hands and knees to reach the center of historic burial cairns.
Experience coastal scenery on the stunning drive to Inverness.

(Please note: days may be done in a different order/include a different distillery).

What's 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
Meals and Snacks
Fees 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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point - Outside Starbucks at the Carpark at Rose Street. Your Tour Guide will be there in a vehicle which will have an Experience Scotland's Wild logo on the front and back and the website address www.scotlandswild.com on the sides Check-in: 15 minutes before tour start time

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    North Coast 500 to Orkney Islands

    5 stops
  • 1

    Travel North from the city of Inverness along a gorgeous section of the North Coast 500, a famous road trip in Scotland.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Take a walk along to the beautiful views of Latheronwheel Harbour, a perfect spot to stretch your legs!

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit the amazing Italian Chapel, a beautifully decorated structure built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Take a tour of this whisky distillery to learn the process and enjoy a tasting!

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    End your day in the quiet yet beautiful town of Kirkwall, Orkney's capital!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Orkney Islands Adventure

    5 stops
  • 6

    Visit the ancient Viking town of Kirkwall and get the chance to visit St Magnus Cathedral perched in the center of town

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    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

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Visit one of the largest Stone Circles in the country at the Ring of Brodgar

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Orkney Islands, NC500 to Inverness

    5 stops
  • 11

    Take the ferry back across the sea to the mainland from the Orkney Islands

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Take a lovely walk and discover gorgeous coastal scenery and look back across to the Orkney Islands as you take a gorgeous walk at this Nature Reserve

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 13

    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.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14

    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 centre of the Cairn. (Good mobility is needed for this and no fear of cramped spaces)

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Arrive back in the area of Inverness!

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
Supplied by Experience Scotland's Wild

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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