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North Coast & Islands

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Glasgow to Inverness

    Your tour manager will meet you at Glasgow airport to start this Scottish journey. You'll head north to Inverness through the Highlands, then take a walking tour through the capital. The itinerary includes the Victorian Market and a stroll along the River Ness. Later this evening, you'll have a welcome dinner at a local restaurant to kick things off.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Inverness
    • Full Scottish breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Victorian Market
    • Walk along River Ness path
    Landmarks/POIs
    Victorian Market
    River Ness
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  2. Day 2

    Inverness to Orkney

    Today begins the NC500 route. You'll visit the Tarbat Discovery Centre to see ancient Pictish stone art, then spend some free time in Royal Dornoch. After that, head to Dunrobin Castle to see Scotland's most northerly great house and watch a falconry demonstration. By evening, you'll board a sail from Scrabster Harbour to Orkney with dinner included on board.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner (Dinner on the ship)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tarbat Discovery Centre
    • Visit Dunrobin Castle
    • Falconry demonstration at Dunrobin Castle
    • Evening sail to Orkney
    • Full Scottish breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Orkney

    This is a full day exploring the Orkney Islands with their ancient ruins and archaeological sites. You'll cross the Churchill Barriers, check out the Italian Chapel, see the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae, and visit Scapa Flow. The day offers a mix of history and striking landscapes throughout.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross Churchill Barriers
    • Visit Italian Chapel
    • Visit Ring of Brodgar
    • Visit Skara Brae
    • View Scapa Flow
    • Full Scottish breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Churchill Barriers
    Italian Chapel
    Ring of Brodgar
    Skara Brae
    Scapa Flow
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  4. Day 4

    Orkney to Ullapool

    You'll sail back to the mainland this morning and travel along Scotland's wild north coast. In Durness, you can explore Smoo Caves and walk down to see inside this sea cave set in limestone cliffs if you're up for it. From there, continue to the fishing harbour of Ullapool where dinner at a local restaurant awaits.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Sail back to mainland
    • Visit Smoo Caves
    • Full Scottish breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk down into Smoo Caves
    Landmarks/POIs
    Smoo Caves
  5. Day 5

    Ullapool to Stornoway

    Start with a leisurely morning in Ullapool before sailing to Stornoway. Sunday observance shapes your exploration of northern Lewis with stops at Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, St. Moulags Medieval Church, and Port of Ness beach. You'll check in for a 2-night stay and have dinner with an evening of Gaelic culture.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner (Dinner at hotel with evening of Gaelic Culture entertainment)

    Included Activities

    • Sail to Stornoway
    • Visit Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
    • Visit St. Moulags Medieval Church
    • Visit Port of Ness beach
    • Gaelic Culture evening entertainment
    • Full Scottish breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
    St. Moulags Medieval Church
    Port of Ness
  6. Day 6

    Lewis and Harris

    Explore Harris and Lewis today to get a real feel for island life. You'll see one of the pristine beaches and visit a Harris Tweed shop before enjoying included lunch. After that, head back to Lewis to see Calanais Stones, Gearranan Blackhouse village, and Dun Carloway Broch.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Introduction to life on Harris
    • View pristine beaches
    • Visit Harris Tweed shop
    • Included lunch
    • Visit Calanais Stones
    • Visit Gearranan Blackhouse village
    • Visit Dun Carloway Broch
    • Full Scottish breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Calanais Stones
    Gearranan Blackhouse Village
    Dun Carloway Broch
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  7. Day 7

    Outer Hebrides to Isle of Skye

    An early start as you leave the Outer Hebrides and sail to Skye. You'll explore the Trotternish Peninsula with its dramatic scenery, see The Quiraing, Kilt Rock, and The Storr. Head to Portree for some free time, then continue to Broadford where you'll stay for 2 nights.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail to Isle of Skye
    • Explore Trotternish Peninsula
    • View The Quiraing
    • View Kilt Rock
    • View The Storr
    • Full Scottish breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Portree
    Landmarks/POIs
    Trotternish Peninsula
    The Quiraing
    Kilt Rock
    The Storr
  8. Day 8

    Isle of Skye

    Today focuses on Skye's northwest region. Visit Talisker Distillery, the oldest working distillery on the island founded in 1830. Then check out Dunvegan Castle, seat of Clan MacLeod, which features an award-winning castle with 5 acres of formal gardens and rich clan history.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Talisker Distillery
    • Visit Dunvegan Castle
    • Explore formal gardens at Dunvegan Castle
    • Full Scottish breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Talisker Distillery
    Dunvegan Castle
  9. Day 9

    Isle of Skye to Isle of Mull

    Leave Skye and sail across the Sound of Sleat to Mallaig. You'll travel along the Road to the Isles past the Glenfinnan Viaduct through the remote Morven Peninsula with its mountains, woodlands, and shorelines. Later sail to Mull for a 2-night stay on Scotland's second largest Inner Hebridean island.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail across Sound of Sleat to Mallaig
    • Travel along Road to the Isles
    • View Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument
    • Sail to Isle of Mull
    • Full Scottish breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sound of Sleat
    Glenfinnan Viaduct
    Glenfinnan Monument
    Morven Peninsula
  10. Day 10

    Isle of Mull and Iona

    Explore Mull's southwest today on single-track roads to Fionnphort. From there, cross to Iona, the sacred island with deep historical roots dating back to 563 AD. You'll visit Iona Abbey, a site of major historical and spiritual significance that shaped Christianity across Scotland and beyond.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Mull southwest
    • Cross to Isle of Iona
    • Visit Iona Abbey
    • Full Scottish breakfast
    Landmarks/POIs
    Fionnphort
    Isle of Iona
    Iona Abbey
  11. Day 11

    Isle of Mull to Glasgow

    This is your final sail. Leave Mull and arrive in Oban, known as the Gateway to the Isles. You'll have free time to explore cozy cafes, visit Oban's oldest pub from 1790, climb McCaig's Tower for views, and browse shops. Later, continue to your final hotel just outside Glasgow for a luxurious stay and farewell dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast), Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Sail from Isle of Mull to Oban
    • Full Scottish breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Oban
    • Visit McCaig's Tower
    Landmarks/POIs
    Oban
    McCaig's Tower
    Loch Lomond
  12. Day 12

    Departure

    Your tour wraps up after a final breakfast. You'll depart from the Glasgow area.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Scottish breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Full Scottish breakfast
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  • North Coast & Islands reviewer 1
    · September 29th, 2025
    Very good tour manager and driver. Liked the small size of group (20) but felt the large coach was almost too big.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • AM
    · September 1st, 2025
    My trip was really terrific. The route was precisely as promised. Hotels were good. Food was good. The Guide was more than excellent - a veritable walking history book! The coach driver was also excellent - helpful, polite and with a good sense of local humour! Not a drop of rain or puff of wind!!! The other travellers were polite and helpful, as well as cooperative with the Driver and Guide, I was tired but happy at the end. Definitely would recommend RIT.
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • North Coast & Islands reviewer 3
    · June 14th, 2025
    The tour, organised by Royal Irish Tours, gave a great overview of the North Coast of Scotland and the Islands. Our tour guide, Alasdair, was excellent. Being part of a smaller group made the experience much more enjoyable. I've given 5 stars but really it is 4.5. a little has to be deducted because of the accommodation which could have been better. We stayed in three different hotels and 2 of them were disappointing. The third and last one was very good. All the hotels were three star but the consistency in standard was not there. Notwithstanding this point it is a superb tour and I would highly recommend it.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • NT
    · May 24th, 2025
    Nick and Kevin offered us a fresh and varied experience. Loaded with historical information, funny stories, and witty antidotes, the tour was terrific. We kept to the "schedule" buy Kevin always made sure to add in some of our "must sees".
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • North Coast & Islands reviewer 5
    · June 13th, 2024
    Friendly, humorous and informative guide....
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    Trip date: 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

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

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    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 ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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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    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 ToursOperatorWritten 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?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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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    Asked on March 28th, 2025

    do you have any tours later in October?

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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten 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 ToursOperatorWritten 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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    • Royal Irish ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

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

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