3 Day Orkney and Highlands Tour from Inverness

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Inverness, Scotland

3 days (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the best of the Scottish Highlands and Orkney without the hassle of renting a car and navigating ferry bookings. This 3-day tour from Inverness offers a unique blend of history and coastal adventure with visits to culturally rich sites on the mainland, as well as explorations of Orkney’s Norse heritage, the Neolithic village of Skara Brae and mysterious Ring of Brodgar.

Check off northern Scotland's top attractions in one tour
This value-focused tour includes accommodations and breakfast
Let someone else handle the driving so you can focus on the views
Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insights from your guide

What's Included

Two Overnight Stays at Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
English-Speaking Local Guide
Ferry Crossing to Orkney
Skara Brae Admission
Italian Chapel Admission
Breakfast (2)

Breakfast

Gratuities
Lunch, Dinner, or Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

15 Union St, Inverness IV1, UK
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Inverness to Kirkwall

4 Stops

Dunrobin Castle and Gardens (Pass By)

North Coast 500 (Pass By)

John O'Groats

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kirkwall

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay at bed & breakfast accommodation in Kirkwall

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Kirkwall to Kirkwall

5 Stops

Ring of Brodgar

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Skara Brae

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Yesnaby Cliffs

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brough Of Birsay

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Standing Stones of Stenness

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay at bed & breakfast accommodation in Kirkwall

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Kirkwall to Inverness

4 Stops

The Italian Chapel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Duncansby Head

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lybster

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dornoch

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Minimum age to travel is 5 years old, while anyone aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that itinerary order may change.
Travel insurance is recommended.

We advise you to organise transport to the departure point in advance and make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals cannot be refunded and we cannot delay departure.
Return times are approximate and subject to weather/travel conditions - allow at least 3 hours for onward travel or reservations.
Each traveller may bring 1 suitcase (max 33lbs/15kg) and 1 carry-on.
Collapsible wheelchairs are allowed if you are accompanied by someone to assist with boarding.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers