5 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Edinburgh
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Edinburgh
Discover Scotland's Highlands and Orkney Islands in a 5-day small group tour. Explore historic sites, scenic routes, and enjoy whisky tasting.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Highlands of Scotland, Kings Estate and Culloden Battlefield

Balmoral Castle - Visit the Highland estate privately owned by King Charles and first bought by Queen Victoria

Cairngorms National Park - Visit Cairngorms National Park, the largest and one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country for a lovely woodland walk

Culloden Battlefield - Explore Culloden Battlefield and discover the turbulent past of the Jacobite Uprising, Civil War and Bonnie Prince Charlie

Inverness - Visit the town of Inverness for some free time to enjoy

North Coast 500 to Orkney Islands

Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Visit one of the most beautiful Castles in Scotland. Dunrobin Castle is home to the Sutherland Clan and has been home to the Clan for 100’s of years.

Glenmorangie Distillery - Drink Scotch Whisky at Glenmorangie Distillery, one of the most iconic Distilleries in Scotland. You’ll get the chance to join a tour and tasting to taste this delicious “Water of Life”

North Coast 500 - Travel north from the city of Inverness along a gorgeous section of the North Coast 500, visiting beautiful locations on thew way

Orkney Islands Adventure

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

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

Standing Stones of Stenness - 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

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

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - 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.

Orkney Islands, NC500 to Inverness

Dunnet Head - 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

John O’Groats - 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

Inverness - Arrive back in the area of Inverness for an evening stay

Loch Ness Cruise, Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland

Loch Ness - Visit the famous Loch Ness and get the chance to spot Nessie on a Cruise of these beautiful waters

Glencoe - Explore one of the most scenic and dramatic locations in the whole of Scotland as you visit the valley of Glencoe

Rannoch Moor - One of Scotland’s last remaining true wilderness regions. You’ll get the opportunity to stop and enjoy the gorgeous and remote landscape

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is one of the most scenic locations in Scotland and you’ll visit a few locations to enjoy the beauty and hear of the wildlife, culture and history of the area

Scottish Highlands - Travel through the beautiful Scottish Highlands, visiting lovely locations on the way

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
What's Not Included
  • Meals and Snacks
  • Entry to Balmoral Castle - Approx £16
  • Entry to Culloden Moor Visitor Center - Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying)
  • Visit 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
  • Loch Ness Cruise - Approx £15
Additional Information

Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 8 Clients

Explore some of the most gorgeous and historic locations in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands over 5 wonderful days.

Visit the Kings estate of Balmoral, walk in beautiful Woodlands, travel through the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond National Park and visit Culloden Battlefield and search for Nessie on a cruise of Loch Ness

Drive the scenic NC500 route and get a wonderful experience at Dunrobin Castle before drinking delicious Scotch Whisky on a Highland Distillery Tour, then walk to a historic ruined Castle before getting the boat across to the Orkney Islands

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 ancient Chambered Burial Cairns

Enjoy a lovely walk at Dunnet Head Nature Reserve.
Visit John O Groats the most northerly settlement on the British mainland and discover the beauty of Glencoe & the Highlands.

  • Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
Location
256-260 Morrison St
Morrison Street
Meet us outside the Jolly Botanist. Check in 15 minutes before tour start time. Our van will have the Experience Scotland's Wild logo on it. If you're running late please call us.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 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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Traceyrb1
May 9, 2024
Surpassed our expectations! - Our tour consisted of our group of 4 (2 couples) 2 more people, and 2 guides for the 5 Day Orkney Isles, Loch Ness and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh. This was an amazing tour. Our guides, Cal and Lauren were fantastic and made the trip fun and memorable. We saw so much during this tour which included short walks, much longer walks, picture opportunities, historical and cultural information for the sites we visited. We were able to see sites that other tours don’t visit. We would highly recommend and have recommended this tour to others.
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Geraldinelaine
May 9, 2024
An unforgettable experience - Fantastic tour, perfect balance between historical discoveries, walks, visits. Our guide Owen, so kind an knowledgable made of this tour an unforgettable experience. I really recommend.
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