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

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Inverness - Ullapool

Stop At: Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve, A832, Ullapool IV23 2PJ 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, 62 Muirs, Kinross KY13 8AU, 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: Dunnet Head, B855 Dunnet, Thurso KW1 4UD Scotland
Visit Dunnet Head – The British Mainland’s most Northerly Point
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: John O'Groats, John O'Groats, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Further along the coast, we stop for refreshments with time for photographs at this iconic Highland village.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Wick KW1 4QT Scotland
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
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.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS"
"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"
"During winter months (Nov-March), tour may not go to Applecross due to bad weather on high route and daylight hours."
"Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Hora de Inicio: 07:45 AM
Duración: 3 Days
Lugar de comienzo: 1 Ardross St, Inverness IV3, UK

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: If you cancel at least 22 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Incluye

• Driver/guide
• Small-group tour (16 passenger max)
• Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
• 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
• Accommodation included: 2 nights

No Incluye

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Admission fees
• Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)

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