3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness
Overview
Scotland's 'Route 66' is a rollercoaster road of ruined castles, pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs, and charming villages. On this 3-day small-group tour from Inverness, you explore all of it in the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach.
You clamber through scattered boulders and spot a beach so white it makes you reach for your sunglasses. You ramble along cliffs and find a village so small you try to pack it in your suitcase. And you travel along tumbling roads and see castles so ancient you rub your eyes in disbelief.
This is the North Coast 500. And over every horizon, you find something surprising.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Small-group tour (16 passenger max)
- 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Professional and friendly driver guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)
Meeting Location
1 Ardross Street
Inverness IV3, 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
Inverness - Ullapool
4 Stops
Ullapool - Thurso
3 Stops
Thurso - Inverness
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Activity code: C-2250P80
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach.
- Small-group tour (16 passenger max).
- 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast.
- Professional and friendly driver guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended).
The minimum age to participate is 16. 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 3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness 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
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Small-group tour (16 passenger max)
- 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
- Professional and friendly driver guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Refreshments and meals (pre-booking evening meals after 7pm is highly recommended)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
