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Standing Stones of Stenness
Skara Brae
The Local Wildlife!
Broch of Gurness
HMS TERN

Orkney Islands & Highlands from Inverness - 3 Day Tour from Inverness

By Timberbush Tours
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$570 per adult
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Overview

A three day Orkney tour taking in the best the island has to offer. You will experience Neolithic sights such as Skara Brae, the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Italian Chapel and much more.

Activity location

  • Golspie
    • Golspie, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Railway Terrace
    • Railway Terrace
    • IV1, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tour Without Accommodation
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$569.90 x 1 AdultNZ$569.90
Total
Price is NZ$569.90
Until Thu, 6 Jun
Includes Twin/Dbl Accomodation
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Includes Twin/Dbl Accomodation: Tour includes B&B Twin/Double/Family room. Minimum of 2 people.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$940.62 x 1 AdultNZ$940.62
Total
Price is NZ$940.62
Until Thu, 6 Jun
Includes Single Accommodation
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Includes Single Accommodation: Tour includes B&B single room accommodation. Please note if booking 2 people, rooms are not guaranteed to be in the same B&B

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,125.05 x 1 AdultNZ$1,125.05
Total
Price is NZ$1,125.05
Until Thu, 6 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedFerry costs are included in the price of your tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAccommodation - unless chosen
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood & Drink - unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction Tickets

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
  • Minimum age is 4 years old.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: The journey from Inverness to Orkney
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Golspie
  • 20m
We spend a short while in the small village of Golspie for refreshments
River Helmsdale
  • 10m
After Cairn Liath, we pause for photos at the Helmsdale Clearance
Pentland Ferries
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We reach Gills Bay, where we take the ferry over to the Orkney Islands
The Italian Chapel
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We stop at the Italian Chapel, and time permitting we have the option to explore the interior of the wonderful building.
Kirkwall
  • 3h
We arrive in Kirkwall, capital of the Orkneys, where we check in to our accommodation.
Day 2: A full day exploring Orkney
  • 7 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
  • 30m
A Neolithic tomb that gives us a glimpse into the lives of some of Scotland's earliest agricultural communities.
Skara Brae
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Skara Brae is Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic village, built even before the pyramids of Egypt. You can explore the village and get a glimpse into what life was like for the inhabitants 5000 years ago.
Stromness
  • 1h
We stop at Stromness for lunch.
Standing Stones of Stenness
  • 15m
Four standing stones that are potentially some of the oldest in the country.
HMS Tern
  • 30m
An airfield set up by the Royal Navy during WWII.
Broch of Gurness
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
An amazingly preserved "broch" village from the Iron Age. Explore the site and also learn about the countless artefacts on display that were discovered at the site.
Kirkwall
We then return to Kirkwall for your second night stay.
Day 3: The return trip to Inverness
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Pentland Ferries
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We travel from St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay, back to mainland Scotland.
John O' Groats
  • 1h
We follow the coastline to John O’Groats; Scotland’s most northerly point on the mainland. Spend time here exploring the coastline and take your iconic picture next to its famous signpost. A range of wildlife can usually be seen here such as Atlantic puffins, seals, a variety of birds and possibly even an orca!
Dunbeath Castle Gardens
  • 15m
We pause for photos at Dunbeath Castle Gardens
Golspie
  • 20m
We stop for a refreshment break at the village of Golspie

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGolspie
    • Golspie, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERailway Terrace
    • Railway Terrace
    • IV1, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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