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3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness
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3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore off the beaten path on this 3-day tour of the archipelago of Orkney. Leave the driving to your guide and travel in a top-of-the range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to visit prehistoric sites, a dramatic red sandstone coast, and some of Scotland’s most remote fishing villages. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to ensure a more personalized experience.
- Go off the beaten path on the Orkney Islands
- Skip the hassle of a rental car and leave the driving to your guide
- Small group tour for a more personalized experience
- Round-trip transportation from Inverness in a top-of-the range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
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What's Included
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
2 nights overnight accommodation with private facilities in either a B&B or 3-star hotel
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Inverness Bus Station , Margaret St, Inverness IV1 1LT, UK
This activity will end right where it started.Stance 7, Inverness Bus Station, Margaret Street, IV1 1LT
8:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/single). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Near public transportation
- Italian Chapel – We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- Skara Brae - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- Maeshowe - due to Covid19 restrictions, there will be no opportunity to visit Maeshowe, as the attraction remains closed at this time.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- OPERATED BY Rabbies Trail Burners
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 22 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 22 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 21 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 21 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the departure point for the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:The tour departs from the Inverness Bus Station, Margaret St, Inverness.
Jun 2021
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Is parking available near the departure point for the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:Parking can be difficult to find in the center of town. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of the excellent public transportation that is available.
Jun 2021
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How early should I arrive for the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:Check-in closes 15 minutes before your departure time. The tour departs on time, so please do not arrive late.
Jun 2021
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Can I bring luggage with me on the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:You may bring up to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
Jun 2021
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What should I bring with me on the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring your camera and spending money for lunch, optional admission tickets, etc.
Jun 2021
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Are admission fees included in the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:No. You pay for access to sites such as castles and museums as you arrive. Most of these locations accept both cash and card.
Jun 2021
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What type of vehicle is used during the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:The tour is conducted in a 16 seat Mercedes Mini-coach. There are three steps up into the coach – each 150mm in height. There are grab handles on both sides, the step edges are clearly marked and the treads are non-slip.
Jun 2021
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Can I bring a wheelchair on the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:The bus is not wheelchair accessible, however, there is storage available for a folding wheelchair or walking frame. Guests must be able to get on/off the bus on their own or with the assistance of a companion as guides cannot assist physically.
Jun 2021
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Are restrooms available on the bus during the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:There are no restrooms on board the bus, however, the group does make regular breaks to use the restroom during the tour.
Jun 2021
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Can I bring my small child with me on the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:All guests must be at least 5 years old to participate in this tour. If your child is 5 or older, but under 1.35m (4.4 ft.) tall, please notate this in the "Special Requirements" box so a booster seat can be arranged.
Jun 2021
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Where will we be staying during the 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour?
A:You stay two nights in Kirkwall.
Jun 2021
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during 3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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MaryEllen_H
, Jun 2022
Our three-day Orkney tour with Rabbies exceeded all our expectations. Our driver/guide, Helen, was the very best, funny and full of interesting stories and information. She went out of her way to add extra special stops to the itinerary when she discovered what our interests were (and assured us there would be plenty of toilet stops so feel free to enjoy our morning coffee!). Our group of only eight was also lively and friendly and added to our enjoyment. We thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful tour and I will gladly book tours with Rabbie's again.
Amazing Adventure to the Orkney Islands
BWAYNE_H
, May 2022
I had thought to do the trip by public transport, but this particular trip checked all my boxes. Emily was an amazing guide and she made the three days an absolute enjoyable experience. I saw so many different sites in that short time that I could have never done on my own. It was like another trip within my trip. My particular lodging was in a guesthouse about a mile out of the city centre of Kirkwall, but Emily either dropped us in town or came to collect us. The walk back to the lodging was easy. The transportation was in a 16 person mini bus and was very comfortable. All I had to do is sit back and relax.
Magical Orkneys
Lorraine_D
, Jul 2021
I joined this Rabbies tour because I wanted to see the Neolithic sites on Orkney, I was not disappointed. In fact the trip wildly exceeded my expectations. Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar were magical, and our guide, not an expert but well read and full of tales, was careful to take us to innumerable sites of interest, historical, geological and cultural, and was quick to point out things of interest, such as wildlife and traditional crafts, in passing. The Albert Hotel in Kirkwall was a good base, with staff who were friendly and helpful
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