~ our tours ~
Starting from £630.00
PRIVATE Tour for up to 8 people
Orkney islands
2 day tour
48 hr
£1300.00
DAY ONE
Your journey begins early in Inverness as we head north on a scenic drive of around three hours to the very top of Scotland. Depending on ferry schedules, we will choose the most suitable crossing. Lunch is typically enjoyed in either John o’ Groats or Thurso before we cross the Pentland Firth to Orkney. During puffin season from April to August, there is often a chance to spot these seabirds along the way.
Once on Orkney, the afternoon is spent exploring a rich mix of prehistoric landmarks, historic sites and sweeping island scenery, with opportunities to encounter local wildlife. Over the course of the visit, you will experience a combination of highlights including the famous naval base of Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and the historic town of Kirkwall. Where time allows, there may also be the chance to visit Highland Park Distillery, the Bishop’s Palace, the Earl’s Palace and St Magnus Cathedral. No visit to Orkney would be complete without seeing the Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar.
We overnight in Kirkwall, giving you free time to relax, explore at your own pace and perhaps enjoy some of Scotland’s finest seafood.
DAY TWO
Day two sees us leaving the Orkneys mid morning to catch the ferry and then back to Inverness.
Additional costs: One night accommodation and subsistence for Guide, totalling £165. Ferry costs are not included and can be quoted on enquiry.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you'd like to pay a deposit of 25% to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
Orkney islands
3 day tour
DAY ONE
Your day starts after breakfast in Inverness and then we head north on a 3hr scenic adventure to the top of Scotland. There is a choice of ferry route depending on scheduling times. Lunchtime is usually spent either in John o' Groats or Thurso. We then cross the Pentland Firth (sometimes passing clouds of Puffins - during their season between April and August) to Orkney. You are taken to prehistoric sites, historic sites and introduced to the islands' scenery and, perhaps, some wildlife.
DAY TWO
You will see and visit a combination of the following attractions: the famous naval base Scapa Flow, the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel, the Orkney Winery, and in the city of Kirkwall - Highland Park Distillery, the Bishop's Palace, the Earl's Palace, and Saint Magnus Cathedral. The evening is spent in accommodation in Kirkwall giving you time to yourselves and perhaps the opportunity to experience some of the finest seafood in Scotland.
DAY THREE
We visit the old seaport of Stromness and then on to the world Unesco Heritage Site, Neolithic Highway. You will visit a combination of: the Neolithic Chambered Cairn at Maeshowe, the Hill Of Cuween or Unstan, the Neolithic Stones of Stenness, the Barnhouse Village, Brodgar, and Skara Brae. Lunch at Orkney Brewery is followed with a visit to the Broch of Gurness, before heading to catch the ferry and then back to Inverness.
Our day rate for these three days would be £1950. An additional cost of £330 for guide overnight subsistence would be added as well as the cost for the ferry. We can advise on this upon enquiring.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
SKYE
2 Day Tour
48 hr
£1260.00
DAY ONE
Our tour starts from your Inverness pick up point or your Inverness accommodation. Choosing to explore the island for two days enables you to explore all of the must-see sights on Skye. En route to the island is some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery including the renowned Five Sisters of Kintail. We arrive at one of Scotland's most photographed castles; Eilean Donan Castle where time is provided for a visit. We cross the Skye Bridge providing opportunities for a picnic lunch en route or in the picturesque town of Portree.
DAY TWO
After Portree we skirt some cliff scenery, seeing the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock. Then we can choose from the fabulous mountain road over the Quiraing with its stunning views. Alternatively, we can travel around the very tip of Skye where Flora MacDonald is buried. Near Flora MacDonald's grave, you can (depending on the time of year) visit the Museum of Island Life housed in a crofting community of blackhouses. The scenery changes again and, if time, a trip will be made into the Fairy Glen which carries some interesting geological features from the last ice age. Finally, we take a relaxing and beautiful trip back to your accommodation in Inverness.
An additional cost of £175 would be added to cover the guide accommodation and subsistence and the ferry costs which we can price for you when you enquire.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you'd like to pay a deposit of 25% to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
SKYE
3 Day tour
72 hr
£1890.00
Our tour starts from your Inverness pick up point or your Inverness accommodation. Choosing to explore the island over three days enables you to explore all of the must-see sights on Skye.
DAY ONE
Day one we travel from Inverness to Fort William. Following the stunning road to the isles. After lunch we take the ferry trip to Skye and either a visit to the Clan Donald Centre museum and gardens or the Torabhaig Distillery. We overnight in Portree.
DAY TWO
Day two builds from your choice of some of the following five attractions – a boat trip to Loch Coruisk; Talisker Distillery; Dunvegan Castle and a walk to Neist Point or the Armadale Centre. We overnight in Portree.
DAY THREE
Day three begins with the delights of the Trotternish Peninsula. Next we visit Eilean Donan Castle. On our final return to Inverness we travel along Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle.
An additional cost of £350 would be added to cover the 2 nights of guide accommodation and subsistence. There will also be the cost of the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale for this trip, we can discuss the cost of this upon enquiry.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions and food are not included.
If you'd like to pay a deposit of 25% to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
2 DAY Outlander TOUR
DAY ONE
According to writer Diana Gabaldon, "The Outlander" series started by accident in the 1980's. Since then it has become an epic adventure beloved by fans worldwide. With our OUTLANDER inspired tour let us transport you back in time to walk in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire. Our day starts at the Bronze age standing stones of Clava Cairns. Then onto Culloden where we will make this emotional piece of history come alive. After a lunch break at a uniquely Outlander-related restaurant, we take a short photo visit to Castle Leod (Castle Leoch). Then on to a beautiful waterfall, reminiscent of the landscape from the show, to stretch the legs. We then take the short drive into Beauly, a pretty village mentioned several times in the books. To finish the day we could go to afternoon tea or perhaps a wee taste of something stronger at a local distillery.
DAY TWO
The west Highlands with its picture postcard scenery is an area that never disappoints. On this tour, we visit the infamous Loch Ness (where Claire saw the Water Horse), travel over Mam Ratagan Pass, a stunning drive which drops down into the village of Glen Elg, then onwards via the last hand operated turntable ferry in the world to the Isle of Skye, before returning to Inverness via the impressive Skye bridge. There is also time for a photo stop of Eileen Donan Castle.
With day 2, there is also the option of adding on an additional 3 hours - making it an 11 hour day. This will allow you to explore the magical island of Skye in more depth.
NB: Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions, food and guide gratuities are not included.
If you'd like to pay a deposit to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
3 DAY Outlander TOUR
DAY ONE
According to writer Diana Gabaldon, "The Outlander" series started by accident in the 1980's. Since then it has become an epic adventure beloved by fans worldwide. With our OUTLANDER inspired tour let us transport you back in time to walk in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire. Our day starts at the Bronze age standing stones of Clava Cairns. Then onto Culloden where we will make this emotional piece of history come alive. After a lunch break at a uniquely Outlander-related restaurant, we take a short photo visit to Castle Leod (Castle Leoch). Then on to a beautiful waterfall, reminiscent of the landscape from the show, to stretch the legs. We then take the short drive into Beauly, a pretty village mentioned several times in the books. To finish the day we could go to afternoon tea or perhaps a wee taste of something stronger at a local distillery.
DAY TWO
The west Highlands with its picture post card scenery is an area that never disappoints. On this tour we visit the infamous Loch Ness (where Claire saw the Water Horse), travel over Mam Ratagan Pass, a stunning drive which drops down into the village of Glen Elg, then onwards to the Isle of Skye, before returning to Inverness via the impressive Skye bridge.
DAY THREE
After overnighting in Inverness we travel to Edinburgh for a day of film locations and history. There are a variety of fantastic places to take you as we journey south OR NORTH as you can choose this to be the first day of your trip. Choose (with the help of our admin team) from some of the filming locations from seasons 1-4. Places like Crainsmuir, 1940's Inverness, Castle Leoch or 'The Hill' location of the standing stones. Add some out of the way scene stealing locations and you have the makings of a humdinger of a day tour!
NB: Tour can also start from Edinburgh and bring you north. Price is for guide and vehicle only. Admissions, food, ferries, guide gratuity and overnight subsistence not included.
If you'd like to pay a deposit to secure a guide then please email admin@invernesscustomtours.com.
