NC500 & Skye Package – 7 nights

    This exclusive NC500 and Skye travel package includes 4×4 vehicle hire from Nomadic Scotland and overnight stays in boutique hotels and BnBs. We also offer a suggested itinerary for you to follow, allowing you to make the most of your thrilling trip!

    Prices from £1,475 per person*
    Includes Boutique Hotels & BnBs**

    NC500 & SKYE PACKAGE

    Embark on one of the world’s most scenic road trips around the northern coast of Scotland. Along the way step into the magic of Skye, known for its stunning beauty and Gaelic heritage. Enjoy the trip at your own pace, safe in the knowledge that all the planning has been taken care of – from handpicked accommodations to must-see stops and hidden gems.

    Package includes:

    • Rental of Land Rover Defender 110 or Discovery
    • Transfers from/to Edinburgh or Glasgow
    • 7 nights accommodation, from a selection of boutique hotels

    Trip highlights:

    • Glen Etive & Glencoe – The Skyfall Road
    • Drive one of Scotland’s most cinematic routes through dramatic glens and towering peaks, famously featured in the Bond movie Skyfall.
    • Isle of Skye – Fairy Pools, Old Man of Storr & The Quiraing
    • Explore Skye’s most iconic landscapes that showcase the island’s raw beauty.
    • North Coast Beaches – Turquoise Waters and White Sands
    • Discover breathtaking beaches like Achmelvich & Sango Sands, where you will feel like you have stumbled into the Caribbean.
    • Beach na Ba – a legendary mountain pass not for the faint-hearted
    • One of the UK’s highest and most challenging roads, with hairpin bends and stunning mountain views.

    *Price based on 4 people sharing a car, and two twin/double rooms
    ** Due to limited accommodation in remote parts of Scotland, some of the options will be self-catered

    Day 1

    The Hermitage & Glencoe

    Begin your Scottish road trip by collecting your car from our HQ in Perth, we will spend time taking you through the car and your itinerary, and answer any questions you have regarding your trip. Your first day will be spent driving north exploring some of Perthshire’s beautiful towns. You will then be heading towards Glencoe, with a detour to Glen Etive famously known as the Skyfall Glen.

    Optional activities:

    Accommodation: (A sample of our carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be to a similar standard)

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    • Isle of Glencoe & Ballachulish

    Day 2

    Glencoe to Skye

    This day takes you along the Road to the Isles, towards Mallaig, where you will be boarding the ferry to Skye. While waiting for the ferry you can explore the nearby beaches of Silver Sands or Camusdarrach. Once you reach Skye, head towards the iconic Fairy Pools.

    Optional activities:

    Accommodation: (A sample of our carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be to a similar standard)

    Day 3

    Explore the Isle of Skye

    Spend the day exploring the Isle of Skye, which is small but packed with highlights. A visit to Portree, the main town, offers a charming harbour and great fish and chips.

    Optional activities:

    Accommodation: (A sample of our carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be to a similar standard)

    Day 4

    Skye to Applecross

    Time to leave the Isle of Skye and soak up some of the West Coast. Leave via the Skye Bridge and stop at Eilean Donan Castle, then you will be taking the famous Bealach na Ba pass into Applecross (weather permitting).

    Optional activities:

    • Detour to Plockton (the jewel of the Highlands)
    • Enjoy Paddleboarding or Sea Kayaking in the sheltered waters
    • Walks/Hikes – Sheldaig Peninsula

    Accommodation: (A sample of our carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be to a similar standard)

    Day 5

    Applecross to Lochinver

    Continuing along the beautiful West Coast, head towards Ullapool. You can break the drive up by exploring the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve, taking a boat tour from Gairloch or spending a few hours at one of the beaches. Once you reach Ullapool, there are some great food options before heading on to Lochinver.

    Optional activities:

    • Sea Kayaking or Horse Trekking at Gairloch
    • Walks/Hikes – Victoria Falls, Corrieshalloch Gorge Suspension Bridge, Stac Pollaidh
    • Beaches at Gairloch & Big Sands
    • Boat Trip to the Summer Isles – these Isles have a fascinating history and if you’re lucky you might see a whale!

    Accommodation: (A sample of our carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be to a similar standard)

    Day 6

    Lochinver to Thurso

    Today you will continue north towards Durness, it’s a beautiful drive with lots of viewpoints. Once you reach Durness, make a stop at Smoo Cave, an impressive limestone sea cave featuring a waterfall. Then it’s along the North Coast to Thurso, where you’ll stop for your penultimate night.

    Optional activities:

    • Walks/Hikes – Glencanisp Circuit, Achmelvich Beach
    • Fishing at Thurso (this can be arranged via the Ulbster Arms Hotel)
    • Surfing at Thurso – a world-renowned cold water surf spot

    Accommodation: (A sample of our carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be to a similar standard)

    Day 7

    Thurso to Inverness

    Before heading South, head to the most northerly town – John O’ Groats, you can also try for a glimpse of a puffin at Duncansby Head. Once you’re back on the NC500 there are two castles of note – Sinclair Gringoe (the ruined one) and Dunrobin (the Fairytale one).

    Optional activities:

    Accommodation: (A sample of our carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be to a similar standard)

    Day 8

    Return to Nomadic Scotland

    It’s a nice straightforward drive back to us today. We ask that the car is returned to us before 12 pm. We hope that you have had a wonderful time exploring the Highlands of Scotland with our NC500 and Skye package.

    Haste ye back!

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