3 Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

3 days Free cancellation

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About this activity

Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 16 clients.

Day 1

Drive the scenic NC500 route, experiencing some of Scotland's most incredible views before taking the boat to the Orkney Isles. Once on the island, we'll visit the Italian Chapel and head to Scapa Distillery for a whisky tasting!

Day 2

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 an ancient Chambered Burial Cairn.

Day 3

Travel by boat over the sea to the mainland before visiting John O'Groats, the northernmost settlement on the British mainland.

Crawl on your hands and knees to reach the center of historic burial cairns.

Experience coastal scenery on the stunning drive to Inverness.

(Please note: days may be done in a different order/include a different distillery).

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Experience Scotland's Wild

Ages: Youth (12–15 years) · Adults (16–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
Included: Ferry to the Orkney Islands
Included: Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
Included: Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
Included: Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands

Not included

Not included: Meals and Snacks
Not included: Fees to Dunrobin Castle - Approx £15
Not included: Fees to Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
Not included: Entry Fees to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
Not included: Entry Fees to Skara Brae - Approx £13

Itinerary

Day 1 · North Coast 500 to Orkney Islands

North Coast 500

Passing by

Travel North from the city of Inverness along a gorgeous section of the North Coast 500, a famous road trip in Scotland.
Latheronwheel Harbor

30 min

Take a walk along to the beautiful views of Latheronwheel Harbour, a perfect spot to stretch your legs!
The Italian Chapel

30 min Admission not included

Visit the amazing Italian Chapel, a beautifully decorated structure built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II.
Scapa Distillery

one hour Admission not included

Take a tour of this whisky distillery to learn the process and enjoy a tasting!
Kirkwall

one hour

End your day in the quiet yet beautiful town of Kirkwall, Orkney's capital!

Day 2 · Orkney Islands Adventure

Kirkwall

1 h 15 min

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

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Get the chance to visit the ancient monument dating 5000 years ago, with an expert Tour Guide
Standing Stones of Stenness

45 min

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

45 min

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

one hour Admission not included

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.

Day 3 · Orkney Islands, NC500 to Inverness

St. Margaret's Hope

1 h 30 min

Take the ferry back across the sea to the mainland from the Orkney Islands
Dunnet Head

1 h 30 min Admission not included

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

25 min

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.
Grey Cairns of Camster

45 min

Experience the Grey Cairns of Camster.

An ancient burial ground dating to 1000's of years ago and get the chance to crawl on your hands and knees into the centre of the Cairn.

(Good mobility is needed for this and no fear of cramped spaces)
Inverness

2 hours

Arrive back in the area of Inverness!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Point - Outside Starbucks at the Carpark at Rose Street.

Your Tour Guide will be there in a vehicle which will have an Experience Scotland's Wild logo on the front and back and the website address www.scotlandswild.com on the sides

Check-in: 15 minutes before tour start time

End point

Meeting Point - Outside Starbucks at the Carpark at Rose Street.

Your Tour Guide will be there in a vehicle which will have an Experience Scotland's Wild logo on the front and back and the website address www.scotlandswild.com on the sides

Check-in: 15 minutes before tour start time

Using your ticket

Check-in 15 minutes before Tour Start Time

If you think you're going to be late please call 00441312418292 as soon as possible

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.