8-Day Orkney Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

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Duration
8 days
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
3 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

This tour takes you to the West coast, through the Highlands over to Skye and then up to the Orkney Isles with incredible driver-guides and comfortable panoramic windowed mini-buses and midi-coaches. Ride the Jacobite Steam Train, visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and The Cairngorms National Parks, Loch Ness, Culloden, Glen Coe, Eilean Donan Castle, Skara Brae, Maes Howe, the Ring of Brodgar and other landmarks of Scotland's rich history.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children under 3 years not accepted
  • Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
  • If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
  • Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person

Pickup

Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 8.15am - Time zone: Europe/London

What's included

Ferry to Orkney
7 nights accommodation as per selected
Breakfast: 7
Orkney Attractions: Maes Howe, Skara Brae, Italian Chapel
Other
Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1: The start of a wonderful adventure
Time to stroll along the bonnie, bonnie banks

Overnight Oban

Day 2: Over the Sea to Skye
Hear the stories of the infamous massacre

Overnight - Skye

Breakfast:

Day 3: Exploring Skye
Stunning Scenery

Overnight - Skye

Breakfast:

Day 4: Back to the mainland
The most photographed castle in Scotland

Overnight - Inverness

Breakfast:

Day 5: Another island awaits
Jump aboard the ferry to Orkney

Overnight - Kirkwall

Breakfast:

Day 6: Exploring Orkney
This neolithic village was uncovered in a storm dating back to 3180BC

Overnight - Kirkwall

Breakfast:

Day 7: Retracing our steps
Back on to the ferry to the mainland

Overnight - Inverness

Breakfast:

Day 8: Back to the start
Visit the site of the last battle fought on British soil

Breakfast:

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 6 days: 100%
  • From 2 to 6 days: 50%
  • From 0 to 2 days: 0%
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Adult (3 - 99 years)
Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
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