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North Coast & Islands

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4.8 (5 reviews)
  • A picturesque harbor with colorful fishing boats and waterside buildings.
  • A narrow gorge with a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • A historic castle set against a blue sky and surrounded by trees.
  • Stone ruins built into a grassy landscape with the sea in the background.
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 26
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Inverness

    Inverness
    Start point
    Drop Off / Pick Up Zone C, Paisley, PA3 2TJ, United Kingdom (Glasgow Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    (BW Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness )

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Victorian Market
    • Stroll along River Ness
    • Explore Inverness city
    Landmarks
    Victorian Market
    River Ness
  3. Day 2

    Dornoch - Orkney

    Dornoch - Orkney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Served aboard the ferry)
    Accommodation
    (Ayre Hotel, Orkney (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tarbat Discovery Centre visit
    • Dunrobin Castle visit with falconry demonstration
    • Distillery tour and tasting
    • Ferry sailing to Orkney with dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Royal Dornoch
    Landmarks
    Tarbat Discovery Centre
    Dunrobin Castle
    Scrabster Harbour
  4. Day 3

    Orkney

    Orkney
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Ayre Hotel, Orkney (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Churchill Barriers
    • Italian Chapel
    • Ring of Brodgar
    • Skara Brae Neolithic Village
    • Views of Scapa Flow
    Landmarks
    Churchill Barriers
    Italian Chapel
    Ring of Brodgar
    Skara Brae Neolithic Village
    Scapa Flow
  5. Day 4

    North Coast - Ullapool

    North Coast - Ullapool
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (At a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    (Royal Hotel, Ullapool (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Smoo Cave visit
    • Dinner at local restaurant in Ullapool
    Landmarks
    Smoo Cave
  6. Day 5

    Ullapool - Stornoway, Lewis

    Ullapool - Stornoway, Lewis
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
    • St Moluag's Church
    • Port of Ness beach
    Landmarks
    Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
    St Moluag's Church
    Port of Ness
  7. Day 6

    Lewis & Harris

    Lewis & Harris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Harris beach visit
    • Harris Tweed shop visit
    • Included lunch
    • Calanais Standing Stones
    • Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
    Landmarks
    Calanais Standing Stones
    Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
  8. Day 7

    Lewis - Skye

    Lewis - Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (With entertainment)
    Accommodation
    (Broadford Hotel, Isle of Skye (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Trotternish Peninsula tour with views of The Quiraing, Kilt Rock, and Old Man of Storr
    • Dinner with entertainment

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Portree
    Landmarks
    The Quiraing
    Kilt Rock
    Old Man of Storr
  9. Day 8

    Skye

    Skye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Broadford Hotel, Isle of Skye (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dunvegan Castle visit with formal gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Skye's scenery
    Landmarks
    Dunvegan Castle
  10. Day 9

    Isle of Skye - Mull

    Isle of Skye - Mull
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Mull (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument viewing
    • Road to the Isles journey
    Landmarks
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Glenfinnan Monument
  11. Day 10

    Mull - Iona

    Mull - Iona
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Mull (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Iona Abbey visit
    • Island exploration
    Landmarks
    Iona Abbey
  12. Day 11

    Mull - Oban - Glasgow

    Mull - Oban - Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    (Mar Hall Hotel, near Glasgow (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Oban
    Landmarks
    Loch Lomond
  13. Day 12

    Tour Ends

    Tour Ends
    End point
    Drop Off / Pick Up Zone C, Paisley, PA3 2TJ, United Kingdom (Glasgow Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional

Where You'll Stay

  • BW Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness

    day 1

  • Ayre Hotel, Orkney (or similar)

    Days 2, 3

  • Royal Hotel, Ullapool (or similar)

    day 4

  • Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway (or similar)

    Days 5, 6

  • Broadford Hotel, Isle of Skye (or similar)

    Days 7, 8

  • Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Mull (or similar)

    Days 9, 10

  • Mar Hall Hotel, near Glasgow (or similar)

    day 11
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    4.8
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.6
  • Food
    3.8
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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  • Ronnie
    Ronnie4.0•September 2025
    Very good tour manager and driver. Liked the small size of group (20) but felt the large coach was almost too big.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • Anne5.0•September 2025
    My trip was really terrific. The route was precisely as promised. Hotels were good. Food was good. The Guide was...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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    Thank you so much for your kind words!
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  • Raymond
    Raymond5.0•June 2025
    The tour, organised by Royal Irish Tours, gave a great overview of the North Coast of Scotland and the Islands. Our...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • Nina5.0•May 2025
    Nick and Kevin offered us a fresh and varied experience. Loaded with historical information, funny stories, and witty...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • Richard
    Richard5.0•June 2024
    Friendly, humorous and informative guide. Pretty basic accommodation but they are pretty remote places. Spectacular...
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    Traveled in June 2024

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    Heather

    Asked on June 28th, 2025

    How much is the addition for single occupancy? Is room sharing an option?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written June 2025

      Single occupancy is $3899 (pricing is in Canadian dollars). We do not offer room sharing.

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    Kim

    Asked on June 27th, 2025

    I really want to sign up for this trip. Will you or do you have this tour during that time?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written June 2025

      We are still finalizing our 2026 dates and pricing. We should have an update in the coming weeks.

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    Eva

    Asked on June 18th, 2025

    Can walks on our own of 1-2 hrs/day be accommodated on this itinerary?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written June 2025

      The North Coast & Islands tour can be on the more active side do to the nature of the remote locations, there will be some uneven grounds, some of the hotels may not have elevators so you may walk up a few stairs. As you are active if those few things noted work for you then you shouldn't have any issues.

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    Kathleen

    Asked on June 13th, 2025

    I really want to book This tour for the end of May begining of June 2026. I don't see any tours for 2026. When will you open this tour. Scottland North Coast and Islands. Do you know dates yet?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written June 2025

      We are just finalizing our dates and prices for 2026. We should have them in a few weeks time!

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    Victoria

    Asked on June 13th, 2025

    Do you have itinerarios for 2026? Why the prices are in canadian dollats? Do you have brochures with the activities!

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written June 2025

      We are still finalizing our 2026 itineraries, we should have them available in the coming weeks. We are a Canadian company so all of our pricing is in Canadian dollars but you can change the currency to your own currency on Tourradar.

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    Kim

    Asked on May 3rd, 2025

    Can we take this tour & then connect to the 3 day Isle of Sky Tour? And do you have dates yet for 2026?

    Tour Details
    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written May 2025

      We are still finalizing our dates for 2026. We should have them available in the coming weeks.

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    Joanna

    Asked on April 28th, 2025

    Myself & my sister wish to do this tour (North Coast & Island of Scotland). We wish to know how many people are on the tour, Luggage Limitation's. Availability, plus cost of tour.

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written April 2025

      The North Coast & Islands tour has a maximum of 20 guests per departure. We have twin rooms available which would be 2 single beds and an ensuite bathroom. Luggage is restricted to one suitcase (airline standard checked in bag) and one small carry on. We have 3 dates available in September: 6th, 13th & 27th. All of our pricing is in Canadian dollars: $3499 per person for Sept 6th or 13th / $3299 per person for Sept 27th.

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    Cheryl

    Asked on March 28th, 2025

    do you have any tours later in October?

    Tour Details
    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written March 2025

      The North Coast & Islands tour's last departure is on September 27th. We have a 8 day tour called Scottish Royal which would have a departure on October 4th.

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    Brandon

    Asked on March 22nd, 2025

    We have a party of 6 adults and are interested in booking your tour. However, one member of our party is 81 years old. The information on this tour states a maximum age of 80. Does that mean we can't book the tour since he is 81 years old?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written March 2025

      We have many people of all ages take our tours. All of our tours are leisurely-paced and provide plenty of stops so you are never on the coach for too long. If there is ever a visit you did not wish to participate in, you could opt out, have a coffee in the cafe, etc. Everyone needs to be able to get on and off the coach on their own, the driver and tour manager are not able to assist with this.

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    Raymond

    Asked on March 17th, 2025

    Do we offer airport transfers?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Royal Irish ToursOperator•Written March 2025

      Yes, airport transfers are available, and details will be included in your travel documents.

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