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NC500 Road Trip - Self Drive Tour

8 days
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Start and end in Inverness
4.5
14 traveler reviews
  • Seafood platter with oysters, crab, and lobster on a wooden table.
  • Stone bridge over a stream with mountains in the background.
  • Scenic view of a loch with mountains in Scotland.
  • A stag standing on a hill overlooking a loch and mountains.
  • Aerial view of Inverness with a river running through the city.
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  • Dunrobin Castle with well-manicured gardens in front.
  • Close-up of a Highland cow lying on grass.
  • Village by the shore with mountains in the background.
  • Winding road through a green mountain valley.
  • The Stacks of Duncansby with the ocean in view.
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Inverness and its vibrant shops
  • Tour ancient distilleries and taste whisky
  • Visit iconic castles and prehistoric brochs
  • Enjoy sea views and wildlife at Dunnet Head
  • Drive the dramatic Bealach na Bà road

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Inverness
  2. Day 2 Inverness to Dornoch
  3. Day 3 Dornoch to John O'Groats
  4. Day 4 John O'Groats to Durness
  5. Day 5 Durness to Ullapool
  6. Day 6 Ullapool to Applecross
  7. Day 7 Applecross to Inverness
  8. Day 8 Departure
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Number of tours

10

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