5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
Experience an extra small group tour of up to only 16 clients.
Discover the Cairngorms National Park, with its dramatic landscapes. Savor the flavors of Scotch whisky on a distillery tour, then visit the historic Culloden Battlefield and the ancient Clava Cairns.
Embark on the North Coast 500 drive, where amazing coastal scenery awaits! Cross by boat to the Orkney Islands, admire the Italian Chapel, and experience more Highland whisky!
Journey back in time to see Maeshowe Chambered Cairn, the Stenness Standing Stones, the Ring of Brodgar, and the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, surrounded by incredible island scenery.
Return to the mainland to visit John O’Groats, walk along the beautiful coastlines, explore Castle Sinclair, and admire the remarkable Camster Cairns. Don’t miss the grand elegance of Dunrobin Castle and Gardens!
End your adventure with a cruise on Loch Ness, the dramatic Glencoe, and the peacefulness of Loch Lomond before ending the tour in Edinburgh.
What's Included
- Ferry to the Orkney Islands
- Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
- Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
- Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands
- Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
- Meals and Snacks
- Entry to Culloden Moor Visitor Center - Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying)
- Visit to Dunrobin Castle - Approx £15
- Fees to Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
- Entry Fees to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
- Entry Fees to Skara Brae - Approx £13
- Loch Ness Cruise - Approx £15
Meeting Location
256-260 Morrison Street
Edinburgh EH3 8DT, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Edinburgh to Inverness
6 Stops
Inverness to Orkney
5 Stops
Orkney Islands Adventure
5 Stops
Orkney to Inverness
6 Stops
Inverness to Edinburgh
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-32223P24
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Ferry to the Orkney Islands.
- Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness.
- Visit to the Ring of Brodgar.
- Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands.
- Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands.
- Meals and Snacks.
- Entry to Culloden Moor Visitor Center - Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying).
- Visit to Dunrobin Castle - Approx £15.
- Fees to Whisky Distillery - Approx £22.
- Entry Fees to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11.
- Entry Fees to Skara Brae - Approx £13.
- Loch Ness Cruise - Approx £15.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Ferry to the Orkney Islands
- Visit to 5000 Year Old Standing Stones of Stenness
- Visit to the Ring of Brodgar
- Ferry to the Mainland from the Orkney Islands
- Guided short walks in the Highlands of Scotland and the Orkney Islands
- Meals and Snacks
- Entry to Culloden Moor Visitor Center - Approx £15 (You can visit the Battlefield with out paying)
- Visit to Dunrobin Castle - Approx £15
- Fees to Whisky Distillery - Approx £22
- Entry Fees to Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - Approx £11
- Entry Fees to Skara Brae - Approx £13
- Loch Ness Cruise - Approx £15
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for Travellers with mobility or walking problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
