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Isle of Skye, Orkney & North Coast 500

8 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
4.5
2 traveler reviews
Isle of Skye, Orkney & North Coast 500 - Highland Explorer Tours
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 29 - 16
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore historic Dunkeld and its cathedral
  • Visit Dunrobin Castle and its gardens
  • Tour the Neolithic sites on Orkney
  • Cross the iconic Skye Bridge to Isle of Skye
  • Ride the 'Hogwarts Express' steam train

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Edinburgh to Inverness
  2. Day 2 Inverness to Kirkwall
  3. Day 3 Orkney
  4. Day 4 Kirkwall to Ullapool
  5. Day 5 Ullapool to Portree
  6. Day 6 Portree to Oban
  7. Day 7 Oban
  8. Day 8 Oban to Edinburgh
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  • Guide
  • Additional Services
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional

Number of tours

7

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • HS
    · September 12th, 2023
    Great trip! Steve is an outstanding Guide/Driver!
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • GD
    · July 23rd, 2023
    The tour itself was spectacular. Our guide,...
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    Trip date: July 2023

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8 days
Isle of Skye, Orkney & North Coast 500
From Edinburgh to Edinburgh

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    Ray

    Asked on April 8th, 2025

    My cousin and I would like to book on the above tour with Split Payment for SALE2025 price. Prefer 2 single rooms (or twin room). Also require 3 nights accommodation in Edinburgh prior to tour.

    Accommodation
    Payments
    Tour Details
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten April 2025

      We do not have two single rooms available on this tour, we can offer a twin room, but this depends on the dates you wish to travel and are subject to availability.

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    Karen

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    is airfare included

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    Kate

    Asked on January 9th, 2025

    We are wondering what type of vehicle is used for this trip. Does it have lots of leg room for taller individuals and is it spacious for plus size passengers? As well, does the tour have a lot of walking.

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      There is enough space on our seats on our coaches but if you require a seat at the front of the coach or a seat at the back of the bus (which would have more leg room, depending on the coach), then please let us know, and we can ask you to request this and we can add this to your booking notes and it cannot be guaranteed.

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    Luis

    Asked on July 9th, 2023

    What are your dates for March 2024

    Tour Details
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten July 2023

      Our tour dates for 2024 will not be released until February/March of 2024

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    Rachel

    Asked on June 4th, 2023

    We are interested in dates for 2024 for this trip

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten June 2023

      Dates and prices for our 2024 tours should be released around January or February, however it may be a little later depending on when in the year when you would like to go.

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    Brooke

    Asked on May 22nd, 2023

    What kind of accommodation is planed for this tour? Are the B&Bs ensuite?

    Accommodation
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten May 2023

      Yes our B&Bs have ensuite bathrooms for each room. All accommodation will be B&B.

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    Antonio

    Asked on May 17th, 2023

    Do the accomodations include a queen size bed? Are all the hotels B&B?

    Accommodation
    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten May 2023

      Our B&B's will have the uk sizing for beds so it will be considered slightly smaller then a Queen. Double bed dimensions are 137cm x 190cm (4'5" x 6'3").

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    Dennis

    Asked on February 24th, 2023

    Can you suggest companies that offer travel insurance? Traveling with friend. Are there or could there be two beds in a room? Any meals offered with cost?

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      Dennis

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      What is the difference between this and you packaged tour with the same name?

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      It is optional if you wish to take travel insurance but we do recommend. This would be B&B accommodation in a twin room if you prefer. Breakfast would be included. The packaged tour includes all the additional add on activities around the tour.

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    Lee

    Asked on February 21st, 2023

    is there any limit on the amount or size of luggage?

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      how do you arrange for the participants to have meals on each day?

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      can you say how much money per day should they approximately allow for meals

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      is there any free time on some days apart from that in Oban?

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      do you provide audioguides in Polish or German?

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      since there are 3 of my friends intending to participate in the tour, I'd like to ask if there is any possibility of them staying in one room

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      we would also like to receive your confirmation if the price of the tour (1,695) is payable in euro.

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      is the deposit of EUR 75 refundable in case the participants need to cancel

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      15kg max weight, it must be a medium sized suitcase. Luggage storage is available at the Edinburgh Bus Station, our departure point.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      Meals are not included, except for breakfast at the B&B accommodations. Participants will find their own meals in the evenings after being dropped off at the accommodation, and there will be a lunch stop during the tour itinerary where you will be able to find lunch as well.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      We leave this open to you to budget for what you can afford.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      Evenings when you have been dropped off at your accommodation, apart from when the driver-guide advises you there is an activity.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      Audioguides in German, but they are limited to the main stops on the mainland. The audioguide therefore wouldn't be suitable for this tour.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      We only offer double and twin rooms, each for 2 people.

    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      No, the deposit is not refundable, however it can be used for a future tour if you cancel. The full cancellation policy is viewable on the tour page here on tourradar.

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    Adrian

    Asked on February 18th, 2023

    I'm from Spain and I'm interested in your 8 days tour to Orkney, Skye and North Coast 500, in August. I'm just one person. It is possible to book?

    Single supplement
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    • Highland Explorer ToursOperatorWritten February 2023

      We are able to book individuals onto our sister company Haggis Adventures but the accommodation is shared dorm accommodation. We do have a single passenger option on our 6-day tour if you book as an individual we will add a single passenger supplement.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Highland Explorer Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Highland Explorer Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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