3-Day North Coast 500 Tour from Inverness
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands
- Visit the iconic John O'Groats, Scotland's northernmost point
- Discover the ancient Dunrobin Castle with its stunning gardens
- Experience the pristine beaches of Durness and Smoo Cave
- Enjoy the picturesque fishing village of Ullapool
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in a comfortable minibus
- Services of a knowledgeable local guide
- Accommodation for 2 nights in selected hotels
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate walking; comfortable footwear is recommended.
- Accommodation is shared; private rooms may be available upon request and subject to availability.
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary are not included in the tour price.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions.
- Bring a waterproof jacket and sturdy walking shoes for outdoor activities.
- Ensure your camera is ready to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Luggage Allowance:You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- During winter months (Nov-March), tour may not go to Applecross due to bad weather on high route and daylight hours.
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
Traveler reviews
Once in a lifetime tour!
Beautiful country, with history & geological knowledge sprinkled in along the tour. Eilidh was a wonderful guide and very sensitive to the varying needs of the travelers in her care. She has a great love for this part of the world and it shows in how much she delights in sharing it. Also a terrific playlist!! Rabbie’s tours are always equal parts beautiful sights and well informed guides! This was my first overnight experience with Rabbie’s and it went very smoothly. I booked the tour thru Viator and am curious about the hotel choices they made on my behalf but overall it was ok. Of the 16 people on the bus we were booked in 3-4 different hotels each night. Some made res on their own, some thru Rabbie’s and others thru agents. The quality of the hotels were not always similar. So if you are picky about your accommodations I’d advise do your own research.
Fabulous tour!
What a wonderful tour! Liam was a terrific driver and guide. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and the towns were picturesque with friendly people and delicious food at every stop. Highly recommend!
Just OK...
We took the 3 day nc500 tour and it was good but not as great as we expected. Having been with rabbies before, the hotels on offer weren't great once again and we would definitely recommend booking your own and the actual photostops weren't great either, they could have went to far better locations in my opinion. Our guide was nice enough but certainly made a few mistakes and really needs to make sure he's giving the right information out to visitors!
A real delight
Highly recommended!!! From getting onto the bus in Inverness on Wednesday morning, to leaving the bus in Inverness on Saturday evening we were treated to an experience which delighted every sense. Our guide, James, was the font of all knowledge, and brought the views to life, with tales from history, interesting lessons in Jollyigy (he made rocks sound fun) and anecdotes about the places we visited. this was interspersed by appropriate highland tunes and by stops along the way to wet the taste buds. It's given us the desire to do the NC500 again, and also to do more Rabbies tours. One tip I can offer, is to make sure your camera (or camera phone) has plenty of memory .. you'll be getting loads of photos!!!
Fabulous trip made extra special by our Guide
An excellent trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Each day was filled with so many wonderful views and places but nothing felt rushed. We certainly will be booking another trip with Rabbie's.