5-Day Orkney and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
An adventure to the Orkney Isles – experience Scotland’s incredible history, nature and people on this fantastic four day tour! Visit the pre-historic sites of Skara Brae, Maes Howe and the standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar. Learn about the Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel and St Magnus Cathedral.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- 4 nights accommodation as per selected
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
192 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RW, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
22 Saint Andrew Square
Edinburgh EH2 1AY, UK
What To Expect
Edinburgh - Loch Ness
3 Stops
Ferry to Orkney
3 Stops
Exploring Orkney
4 Stops
Leaving the island
4 Stops
Inverness to Edinburgh
3 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of age may be required at check in.
- Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
- If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
- Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Activity code: C-5256P23
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- 4 nights accommodation as per selected.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 5-Day Orkney and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 5-Day Orkney and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- 4 nights accommodation as per selected
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of age may be required at check in.
- Luggage Restrictions: Maximum weight: 15kg. Maximum size: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm per person plus small carry on
- If you are travelling alone, please choose the ‘Single Room’ option or we may not be able to accept your booking
- Double/twin room: these rooms are for 2 people. If 3 people choose this option, you will be allocated a family room for 3, subject to availability. If you prefer 2 rooms, you must choose ‘Single Room’ for one person
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
