3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness
Overview
The archipelago of Orkney hides many treasures: and on our new three-day tour, your experienced driver-guide will ensure you find the best of them.
You’ll unearth some of the most well-preserved prehistoric sites in Europe, examine a beautiful red sandstone coast, and discover the vibrant culture of remote island communities. All from the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach.
It’s an experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
What's Included
- 2 nights overnight accommodation with private facilities in either a B&B or 3-star hotel
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Admission Fee - Includes admission to Maeshowe and Skara Brae
- Professional and friendly driver guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees: unless specified
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 - Dunrobin Castle - John O'Groats - Kirkwall
4 Stops
Today is your chance to explore the modern and ancient wonders of this fantastic island
4 Stops
Kirkwall - Caithness and Sutherland - Inverness
2 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
- Skara Brae - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
- Maeshowe - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
- Italian Chapel – We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- 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.
- 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
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/single). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Activity code: C-2250P69
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 2 nights overnight accommodation with private facilities in either a B&B or 3-star hotel.
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach.
- Admission Fee - Includes admission to Maeshowe and Skara Brae.
- Professional and friendly driver guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entrance fees: unless specified.
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 Orkney Explorer 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 Orkney Explorer 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
- 2 nights overnight accommodation with private facilities in either a B&B or 3-star hotel
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Admission Fee - Includes admission to Maeshowe and Skara Brae
- Professional and friendly driver guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees: unless specified
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
- Skara Brae - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
- Maeshowe - We reserve tickets for you. Admission will be included in your tour price.
- Italian Chapel – We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- 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.
- 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
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/single). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
