North Coast 500 from Inverness
Departs on Monday & Thursdays from Inverness
Monday March 25 to October 28, 2024
Thursday April 4 to November 14, 2024
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.
On this tour, your driver-guide takes you to the best spots to sample the sumptuous seafood, admire amazing landscapes, and learn the legendary tales. So, take this famous route of twists and turns and explore one of the most beautifully wild parts of Scotland.
DEPARTURE FROM INVERNESS: Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS.
The tour departs at 7:45 am and returns at approx. 7:00 pm on day 3.
Itinerary
Day
1
Ullapool
Thursday
Set off from Inverness and begin your journey on Scotland’s ‘Route 66’. It’s an epic drive with loads to squeeze in. Just make sure you have plenty of space on your camera.
Heading for Ullapool, we spend the first day weaving through the North Coast 500’s winding roads. Your driver-guide will take you to towering mountains, banks of shimmering lochs, and the shores of beautiful beaches. We reach the scenic port town of Ullapool in the late afternoon.
*From November to March, Applecross may be inaccessible due to bad weather and daylight timings.
Overnight - Ullapool
Day
2
NC 500
Friday
Today, the scenery gets progressively more beautiful, rocky, and mountainous. As you travel north, your driver-guide will take you to some of the most stunning sights in Scotland.
Your itinerary depends on the weather and your guide’s expert tips, but you may have a chance to venture into the deep Smoo Cave, wander the ruins of Ardvreck Castle, and gaze at gorgeous white beaches. You stop for lunch in a Highland village and spend the evening in Thurso, the most northerly town on the British mainland.
Overnight - Thurso
Day
3
Girnigeo Castle
Saturday
Today you get plenty of time off the coach to explore cosy fishing villages, epic cliffs, and ancient Neolithic sights.
Your driver takes you to the northernmost point of mainland Great Britain where you might spot the Orkney Isles on the horizon. Perched on the windswept cliff, Girnigeo Castle is your next stop. The location of this ruin is as dramatic as its history. Walk along this wild coast and listen to the chilling tales before you continue on the epic North Coast 500 route.
Travelling southwards, you enjoy the green valleys and sea views on the way to Dunrobin Castle. You have time to take a photo of the stately home before you drive along the coast and through land once inhabited by the Picts and Vikings. Finally, we arrive in Inverness in the early evening.
Arrival at approximately 19:00.
2024 Dates and Prices
| Room Type | Single B&B | Double B&B | Single Hotel | Double Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8-May 31 | $859.00$859.00 | $669.00$669.00 | $1009.00$1009.00 | $789.00$789.00 |
| Jun 1-Sep 30 | $939.00$939.00 | $749.00$749.00 | $1089.00$1089.00 | $869.00$869.00 |
| Oct 1-Oct 31 | $859.00$859.00 | $669.00$669.00 | $1009.00$1009.00 | $789.00$789.00 |
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars.
Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments. Entrance fees to any Visitor Attractions
CHILDREN: Under 5 years of age are not accepted.
Luggage is restricted to one suitcase with a maximum weight of 14kg (31lbs) and one small hand/day bag to go on the coach with you. Unfortunately, Rabbie’s are unable to store excess luggage.
Tour Inclusions
- Transportation by top of the range Mercedes minicoach for a more personal experience with a maximum of 16 passengers on tour. Air Conditioning as standard.
- Services of a professional local driver/guide.
- 2 nights ensuite accommodation
- Full Scottish breakfast daily