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Orkney & The Far North

5 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
5.0
8 traveler reviews
Orkney & The Far North - Highland Experience Tours
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Highland Experience Tours
Max group size:
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Age range:
3 to 99
Operated in:
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Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Glen Coe & Loch Ness: Fascinating history and wonderful scenery
  • Italian Chapel: Visit the unique church, built by Italian Prisoners of War
  • Skara Brae: Visit one of world’s best preserved neolithic villages
  • Maeshowe: Look inside the ancient burial chamber and discover more of Orkney’s Viking past.
  • The Cairngorm Mountains: Stunning Highland scenery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Edinburgh to Inverness
  2. Day 2 Inverness to Kirkwall
  3. Day 3 Explore Orkney
  4. Day 4 Kirkwall to Inverness
  5. Day 5 Inverness to Edinburgh
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

11

Age Range

3 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

THE BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE SCOTLAND We specialise in small and friendly tours in luxury mini-buses and mini-coaches. We provide a comfortable and exciting way to explore the glorious scenery, fascinating history and wonderful heritage of this great country. With us, you’ll see all the famous...

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  • CH
    · October 13th, 2023
    Eddy was very knowledgeable and considerate of all passengers needs
    Highland Experience Tours commented on this review
    Thank you for your lovely feedback about our driver-guide Eddy. We're delighted you had a great time on tour with him!
    Trip date: September 2023
  • MS
    · September 14th, 2023
    We just returned from an 8 day tour with Steve as our guide. He was fantastic! The tour was incredible. Only 13 in a mini bus and we all had such a lovely time. Left the tour teary as hated to leave all my new friends. Marilyn from Canada
    Highland Experience Tours commented on this review
    Thanks for the review Marilyn!
    Trip date: September 2023
  • Orkney & The Far North reviewer 3
    · September 13th, 2023
    Good value. Excellent driver. Saw all and more than brochure said.
    Highland Experience Tours commented on this review
    Hello there, thank you for your feedback. We are really glad that you enjoyed your tour with us! Best wishes, Chloë
    Trip date: September 2023
  • PS
    · August 25th, 2023
    Tour to the Orkney islands was excellent! Our guide Eddie was funny, informative and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. The history and scenery were amazing, the accommodation was comfortable with a large variety offered for breakfasts.
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    Highland Experience Tours commented on this review
    Thanks Pam! We're so glad you had an amazing time on tour with Eddie.
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • MK
    · June 22nd, 2022
    Wonderful itinerary, our tour guide Graham was great ! Did not disappoint
    Trip date: June 2022
  • CN
    · October 12th, 2019
    The best tour I've ever been on. We saw everything on my wish list and then some. The guides were very knowledgeable. Accomadations were excellent. I especially enjoyed the B&B's as I have never stayed at one before.
    Trip date: September 2019
  • Orkney & The Far North reviewer 7
    · July 16th, 2019
    Perfect tour,guide.accomodation,meals.
    Trip date: July 2019
  • RP
    · June 8th, 2019
    Mark was great, sorry I cannot provide a last name. An exceptional person really. Lots of commentary and we got the feeling that we were actually developing a friendship. He knows a lot about Scottish history and culture and it is clear that he is a big fan of it all. Great jokes too!
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    Trip date: June 2019

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5 days
Orkney & The Far North
From Edinburgh to Edinburgh

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      The tour generally departs each day around 08:30/09:00 AM and unfortunately does not accommodate joining at different times throughout the day due to the travel schedule between destinations.

    • Is this tour suitable for someone who does not like walking up hills or stairs?

      This tour moves at a relaxed pace, allowing you to choose how much or little walking you engage in. There are no hills to climb, and any necessary stair access, for instance on transport ferries, can be accommodated with advance notice to arrange lifts or other aids if needed.

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