4 North Coast 500 Trips to Build a Trip Around

1.8 Day Isle of Skye, Orkney & North Coast 500 tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 8 days (approx.) Our pick

8 days from Edinburgh to Skye, Orkney and Scotland's North Coast 500. B&B included, plus the Jacobite Steam Train and key sights.

“Packed itinerary showcasing the best of the Scottish Highlands. As a couple, we were part of a group of 14 travelling on a small, comfortable coach. Our driver/guide, Rich, was extremely knowledgeable, and mixed factual narrative with funny stories about family and friends. He really made all the daily journeys thoroughly enjoyable, and helped us all get to know each other as the days passed. The overnight accommodation was generally good overall, and Rich always recommended good places to eat in every location we stayed. In summary, this tour was an excellent overview of the Scottish Highlands, and we would definitely recommend it (particularly if you are lucky enough to…”

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2.3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $595Best value

A 3-day small-group North Coast 500 tour from Inverness with two nights in Ullapool and Thurso, guided stops, and no driving stress.

“The scenery was amazing, not only because of its beauty but there was so much to see. Mountains, rivers, lochs, wildlife - it demanded one's attention; you wouldn't want to miss anything! The accommodations were very comfortable indeed.”

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3.5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $928

5-day Orkney and North Coast 500 tour from Edinburgh with Viking ruins, whisky stops, small groups up to 16, guided walks.

“An absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The tour operator - Scotland's Wild - did a great job in every detail. We greatly appreciated both the planned itinerary and the opportunities to make changes as needed. The guides - Calum and Karen - were great company and really enhanced the trip with their knowledge of Scottish geography, history and lore. I particularly valued the many stops at ancient archaeological sites, especially on Orkney, and every stop on every day added a lot to the overall enjoyment of the trip.”

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4.5 Days Orkney Islands & NC500 Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $828

5 days from Glasgow through the Cairngorms, NC500, and Orkney, with Viking sites, stone circles, whisky stops, and Loch Ness.

“Jim was an outstanding guide. Funny, informative, and ensured all were happy! He even surprised me with "Birthday Cupcakes"! This tour fulfilled all my expectations of the beautiful Scottish Highlands and Neolithic and northern sights. Orkney Islands - I truly felt like I was at the end of the world !!! AND WE SAW PUFFINS!!! And fed the Highland Coos! Everything I wanted and more.”

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