North Coast 500 Explorer

DAY 1

Enjoy the journey north today through the lowlands and Highlands and arrive in the small village Strathpeffer to check into our Ben Wyvis Hotel for your first night stay. Enjoy a delicious evening meal.

DAY 2

After breakfast in the hotel, enjoy a full day excursion to the magical Isle of Skye. Travel through the unspoilt scenery of Strath Bran and Strath Carron before crossing the famous bridge to Skye. Soak up the views of the Inner Sound, Scalpay & Raasay before arriving in the harbour town of Portree. Time to explore here at leisure before we make our way back to the hotel for evening meal.

DAY 3

We depart the hotel in Strathpeffer and begin our journey along the North Coast 500 Route. The breathtaking coastal scenery is the highlight of our tour, and we have stops at viewpoints along the way to Durness including Ardvreck Castle and Kylesku. Enjoy time at Sango Bay for lunch (packed lunch provided) then journey along the stunning twists and turns of the North Coast until we reach Thurso, Britain’s most Northerly town and rich in heritage. We check into the hotel here for the first of our two nights stay. Enjoy dinner this evening in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 4

Enjoy time in Thurso this morning, before travelling along by the glorious sand dunes of Dunnet Beach, where we stop to stretch our legs before onto John O’Groats. There are shops and places to eat here and of course get your picture taken at the famous signpost! There will be time for those who wish to walk to the Duncansby Stacks. If weather permits we will stop at Nybster Broch where there is a short walk to see the magnificent Iron Age remains. We also visit Wick and visit the fascinating Heritage Museum and have leisure time to explore. (Museum May & July only)

DAY 5

After breakfast this morning join the coach for the return journey home along the East Coast of the NC500 Route, with a few rest stops on the way in Dornoch and Aviemore.

* July tour will stay in the Royal Hotel, Thurso

THE BEN WYVIS HOTEL - STRATHPEFFER
(PART OF THE STRATHMORE GROUP)

Situated in idyllic woodland in the Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer in the shadow of its namesake mountain the Ben Wyvis Hotel is a great base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.  The Ben Wyvis Hotel is a grand Victorian mansion full of character and charm and is complemented by the nature and adventure that sits on the doorstep. The hotel is surrounded by five acres of woodlands and landscaped mature gardens which are just as impressive as the building itself.

STATION HOTEL - THURSO

The Station Hotel in Thurso offers 35 rooms, a mere 15 minutes' walk to the Caithness Horizons Museum and Art Gallery. The hotel is situated in the heart of Thurso and offers guests comfortable rooms with ensuite facilities. The restaurant serves fine Scottish fayre and full cooked breakfasts. There is no lift in the hotel. The central location offers its guests direct access to the shops and a short stroll away in the famous Thurso beach which is world renowned for its surfing.  The hotel is a great base for guests wishing to explore Caithness and Orkney and being on the North Coast 500 route, is an ideal choice for visitors to this beautiful area of Scotland.


* July tour will stay in the Royal Hotel, Thurso

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