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10 Best 3-Day Experiences From Inverness

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Our pick of the 10 3-day experiences travellers rate most, with the route, the operator, the season to book and what each one costs.

10 Best 3-Day Experiences From Inverness

3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness - Urquhart Castle and the Commando Memorial: Two Stops, Two Moods

1.3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

Most Popular★ 5.0

Three days of Skye highlights plus the Jacobite steam train from Inverness, with breakfast and a small-group Highlands drive.

“This was hands down one of the best trips we have experienced. Our guide, Duffy was amazing! We were able to see so much and our small group allowed for a lot of interaction and education on the various sites we visited. Duffy went out of his way to ensure everyone had an amazing time…”

161 reviews3 days (approx.)by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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From Inverness: 3-Day Orkney Explorer

From Inverness: 3-Day Orkney Explorer - Day 1: Highland coastline, ferry to Orkney, then Kirkwall and the Italian Chapel

2.From Inverness: 3-Day Orkney Explorer

★ 4.9

A small-group 3-day trip from Inverness to Orkney’s Neolithic wonders and Viking Kirkwall, with ferry crossings and B&B stays.

“Absolutely amazing trip! The guide Helen was terrific with lots of knowledge and information. The places visited were exceptional and the hotel/apartment I stayed in was perfect for me as a solo traveler. Would recommend Rabbies tours to anyone.”

79 reviews3 daysFrom $624by Rabbie's Small Group Tours

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3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness

3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness - Day 1: Dunrobin Castle, John o’ Groats, the Italian Chapel, then Kirkwall

3.3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Orkney small-group tour from Inverness in a 16-seat Mercedes, 2 nights in Kirkwall, with Skara Brae and Maeshowe included.

“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…”

76 reviews3 days (approx.)From $690.41by Rabbies Trail Burners

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3-Day Lewis, Harris and the Outer Hebrides Small-Group Tour from Inverness

3-Day Lewis, Harris and the Outer Hebrides Small-Group Tour from Inverness - Isle of Harris Mountains and the Reality of Fewer Towns

4.3-Day Lewis, Harris and the Outer Hebrides Small-Group Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

3 days from Inverness to Lewis and Harris: Ullapool ferry to Stornoway, Arnol Blackhouse, Luskentyre beach, and small-group stories.

“I loved this trip but the guide made a point of telling us how his family all had the flu and he was probably to get sick but he nobly would still take the tour. He did get sick and then made my husband so ill that it ruined the next week of our holiday”

49 reviews3 days (approx.)From $761.80by Rabbies Trail Burners

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From Inverness: 3-Day Lewis, Harris, and Outer Hebrides Tour

From Inverness: 3-Day Lewis, Harris, and Outer Hebrides Tour - Day one: Inverness to Stornoway, with a ferry that sets the mood

3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness

3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness - Day 2: Ardvreck Castle Ruins and Smoo Cave’s Floodlit Sea Cave

North Coast 500: 3-Day Small-Group Tour from Inverness

North Coast 500: 3-Day Small-Group Tour from Inverness - Inverness start: meeting point, group size, and what to bring

7.North Coast 500: 3-Day Small-Group Tour from Inverness

★ 4.8

A 3-day North Coast 500 small-group road trip from Inverness with Ullapool, Thurso, caves, castles, and a whisky stop plus B&B nights.

“Incredible!! Driver/guide LIAM was fantastic..... knew so much about area,was helpful and super professional, never in a hurry. Even took us somewhere off the itinerary as I expressed an interest in going. Great to stop so many times to explore and take photos. He even drew up at the door for the toilet stops! Would…”

17 reviews3 daysFrom $496by Rabbie's Small Group Tours

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From Inverness: 3-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train

From Inverness: 3-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train - Jacobite Steam Train: why the Fort William–Mallaig leg is the star

8.From Inverness: 3-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train

★ 5.0

3 days from Inverness to Skye and back by ferry, Mercedes coach, and the Jacobite Steam Train, plus whisky tasting and storied sights.

“Our tour was exceptional, thanks to our outstanding guide, Harrison. His knowledge, wit, and passion for Scotland transformed every stop into a memorable experience. Harrison went above and beyond, surprising us with hidden gems and extra activities not on the itinerary. His warm personality made the tour feel like traveling with a knowledgeable friend. His…”

15 reviewsFrom $747by Highland Explorer Tours

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3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness - Kirkwall evenings: your base for real downtime

9.3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

★ 4.5

3 days from Inverness to Orkney: ferry rides, Kirkwall nights, Maeshowe, Skara Brae, Italian Chapel, Ring of Brodgar, plus Dunrobin.

“Timeless! Guide was extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining. Sights were unbelievable and more than we hoped for#”

11 reviews3 days (approx.)From $726.77by Highland Experience Tours

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3-Day Hebrides Tour from Inverness: Isles of Lewis and Harris

3-Day Hebrides Tour from Inverness: Isles of Lewis and Harris - The guide factor: why good driving and good pacing change everything

10.3-Day Hebrides Tour from Inverness: Isles of Lewis and Harris

★ 4.5

3 days from Inverness to Lewis and Harris: Arnol crofts, Callanish stones, brochs, Harris beaches, and a Stornoway ferry.

“This was an experience that will stay in my memory for as long as I live. Hauntingly beautiful vista's and magnificent mountains and lochs. Beaches that would grace the finest postcards and crystal blue seas.”

10 reviews3 days (approx.)From $699.57by Highland Experience Tours

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