Inverness: Applecross, Loch Carron & the Wild Highlands
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Inverness: Applecross, Loch Carron & the Wild Highlands
By Timberbush Tours
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Ages 4-99, max of 19 per group
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Live commentary on board
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
- Start:
- Railway Terrace, Inverness IV1, UKRailway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW. Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6898P31- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6898P31
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- Railway Terrace, Inverness IV1, UKRailway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW. Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
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About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- melo_kg80 contributionsRoad trip and amazing viewsOur tour guide was Tonks. She was so lively and fun. The sightseeing was absolutely beautiful. It feels like a road trip. Not many people this time of the year so we enjoyed ourselves. Definitely recommend !Written January 21, 2025
- V2308TOmartinm0 contributionsFantastic- did not disappointWe booked this day trip with an open mind and with the intent of seeing some of the finest places on the East Coast on a limited time frame. Our guide Chris was fantastic with his local and historical knowledge of the highlands. Highly recommend, will definitely go Timberbush again.Written January 19, 2025
- Thom_Ryan0 contributionsFantastic Every TimeThis review is a long time coming. We've had multiple trips with Timberbush Tours over the years, with the last being 2 years ago - 2 days Isle of Skye and Loch Ness & The Highlands. Every tour we've had with Timebush Tours has been amazing, the service, the information provided by the guides ,and the driving - all fantastic. A special thanks and shout out to Malcom, Alana, and Marita, who particularly took a liking and looked after my 95 year old grandma who joined us. Hope to return to the highlands again soon.Written January 13, 2025
- EmmaCPerth1230 contributionsYour cancelled with late noticeExtremely disappointed. This company will cancel your tour with less than a days notice. I would save my money and go directly to one of Inverness local tour operators. Apparently cancelled due to low tour numbers but I would have thought they would realise this sooner and allow visitors enough time to book something else. Poor communication and no apologies when I finally got hold of them.Written January 3, 2025
- U1664BXjasonk0 contributionsWonderful tourOur tour with Alex was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Had a wonderful time, and would recommend this tour with Alex as the guideWritten January 2, 2025
- hannaheS3936IX0 contributionsTruly wonderful experienceMy friend and I had the best time touring the Isle of Skye. The trip was thoughtfully timed so that we could enjoy so much beauty even with the short winter days. Thank you so much Alex for the an incredible and unforgettable experience. Your local knowledge and stories really brought the Isle of Skye to life. We appreciated your good humour so much, our experience really exceeded our expectations.Written December 30, 2024
- N247LPkarlas0 contributionsTour around the highlandsThe tour was amazing, the experience was unbelievable and breathtaking, all the explanations of Alex made the experience even better.Written December 30, 2024
- arvinds3760 contributionsAmazing experience- 5* to AlexAlex kept us informed and entertained while driving amazingly well. Had lots of fun. Overall an amazing experience. Time well spent!Written December 30, 2024
- G9115NJjamieg0 contributionsMust travel with these guys! Won't be dissapointedHeaded on out this morning with Chris Allen. Exactly what we expected, drizzily weather, great lunch and extremely knowledgeable guide in Chris. His safe driving, knowledge and experience was first class. Hes good for a chat and a laugh. Will definately tell our friends back home (Tasmania, Australia) about the tour. Jamie & Naomi GangellWritten December 27, 2024
- Sylly670 contributionsI will book with Alex again!We went with our tour guide Alex and he was amazing. Of course the isle of sky was beautiful and we made some great picture’s. But Alex told us some nice story’s and was very friendly. I really enjoyed it.Written December 23, 2024
- Wanderer670144449530 contributionsIsle of Skye tourJack was great full of knowledge and enthusiasm great experience and tour guide i would definitely recommend timburbush as a tour company...Written December 20, 2024
- 666alistairb0 contributionsExcellent tour, knowledgeable guide and stunning scenery.Excellent tour with stunning scenery. Chris was very knowledgeable and an excellent, funny guide. Would highly recommend to anyone who would like to see Skye if they don't have the time to do a proper visit. Eilean Donan was stunning and well worth the entry fee. Can't recommend this tour enough.Written December 17, 2024
- 1804Mclean0 contributionsmagic cafeamazing medium size cafe stopped here for light lunch on my way to Skye very friendly staff very clean and tidy castle was busy but cafe a few inWritten December 14, 2024
- chenjiaq20220 contributionsCancel at short notice. Worst experienceWorst experience. Cancelled at short notice while we had booked the he accommodation following the itinerary. Would recommend to book especially during low season as the cancellation risk way too high.Written December 13, 2024
- jamesmG4024OO0 contributionsGreat Day OutFirstly, all credit goes to our wonderful guide and driver Chris, who did an amazing job and has a great depth of knowledge and the best personality for this role. He had what is sometimes lacking in guides, the perfect balance of information and silence! The pace of the tour was perfect and all in all a great day outWritten December 10, 2024
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Katharina P
Assen, The Netherlands44 contributions
I took the tour of Applecross and Torridon with our guide/driver Mike. He was very knowledgeable and funny, his Scottish accent was delightful to hear. He told us many stories and took good care of us. We took the Pasage of the cattle N500 route that supposed to be very spectacular but due to bad rain and thick fog we could not see much of these spectacular views. Other views were absolutely stunning and they make you fall in love with Scotland and want to come back. The tour is very well organised and a pleasant day spend. It is delightful to see how all drivers take pride in being Scottish and it melts uour heart. Well done Mike . Highly recommend Timberbush Tours with its alll brilliant people 💚🏴
Written May 12, 2024
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Dear 825katharinap,
Thank you for your review!
We are so happy to hear you feel your Applecross, Loch Carron & the Wild Highlands tour was very well organised and your driver-guide Mike was very knowledgeable and funny.
The Highlands are gorgeous, so we are so happy we were able to show you these beautiful landscapes.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Aleix
Written May 13, 2024
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Michelle W
12 contributions
This was a awesome tour, Loch Carron was beautiful. Applecross the windy, hairpin narrow road what an experience so glad Luke the tour guide was driving & I just soaked it all in, the top of Bealach na Ba was cloudy but it was still beautiful, mystic. The rugged mountains, the deer/stags & heilan coos & the small villages along the way. Thanks guys it was the best tour I've been on so far in the Highlands.
Written June 16, 2022
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Hi there, thank you for your review!
I'm pleased to hear that our tour was the best tour you've been on during your time in the Highlands. The Applecross, Loch Carron and Wild Highlands tour is a beautiful one - there's such great scenery on it! Hopefully we will see you again some day to show you even more.
All the best,
David
Written June 22, 2022
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K L
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This tour was absolutely fantastic. Everything we hoped for and more. Lots of wildlife, including highland cows, sheep of course, and deer. The tour guide, Luke, was very amiable, had great stories and great music. The scenery was amazing, and Luke was very flexible about stopping for photo ops. Don't miss this chance to see some of the best parts of the famous NC500, including the iconic bealach na ba. You will be very happy you booked this tour!
Written June 25, 2022
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Hi there, thank you for your review.
It's great to hear that you got everything you hoped for out of this tour and got to see the highland cows - that always makes a tour a wee bit better. I'm glad that Luke was such a great driver-guide on this tour as well. Hopefully we will see you again some day soon.
All the best,
David
Written June 27, 2022
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talitha777
5 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Excellent tour with incredible scenery. A must for nature lovers. Ryan (our tour guide) was fun and walked the extra mile for us.
Written October 5, 2019
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Hello talitha777,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for your Driver-Guide Ryan and your Applecorss and Loch Carron day tour. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your time with us!
I am so pleased to hear that Ryan was able to keep you entertained on tour with his excellent knowledge, interesting stories and extra care for your group! I hope this made the tour all the more special for you along with the incredible scenery!
Please do think of us again if you wish to travel more in Scotland.
All the best,
Shea
Written October 7, 2019
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HScott
Melbourne, Australia7 contributions
Sep 2019
This was a great itinerary that takes you to many beautiful sights. Driving over the Bealach na Bà was a particular highlight. Although it’s a full day and it covers quite a distance, the pace of the tour felt relaxed. Our guide Chris was very friendly and gave really interesting commentary. He also made the effort to give us plenty of photo stops. Sadly the weather turned rainy in the afternoon but it was still a great day.
Written September 4, 2019
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Hello HScott44,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for your Driver-Guide Chris and your Applecross day tour. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your time with us despite the rainy weather.
I am so pleased to hear that Chris made the tour even more special for you with his knowledge and interesting commentary. We are happy you agree that Bealach na Ba is a highlight not to be missed!
Please think of us again if you wish to tour more of Scotland!
All the best,
Shea
Written September 10, 2019
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Rosie B
13 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Excellent service. Malcolm the driver was considerate of everyone's needs. Highly recommend this tour with this company
Written July 9, 2021
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Thanks for your review, RBIo!
Written July 12, 2021
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zenn91
Vicenza, Italy359 contributions
Sep 2019
I wasn't sure if join the tour or hire a car and go to the Applecross peninsula on my own.
I'm so glad that I chose the tour! not only 'cause Balach na ba road is really challenging to drive, but also because has been a really enjoyable day: Marita, our tour guide drove us trough a well studied itinerary and she also gave us plenty of info about history and local knowledge.
That day we also have been lucky because we were only in 4, that means that was almost a private tour and I really appreciated the possibility to change itinerary according to our feelings (nature >> history) and to do several photo stops.
What else could I say? Well Scotland in all his essence! incredibile views and possibility to spot wildlife too.
I definitely need to come back at some point
I'm so glad that I chose the tour! not only 'cause Balach na ba road is really challenging to drive, but also because has been a really enjoyable day: Marita, our tour guide drove us trough a well studied itinerary and she also gave us plenty of info about history and local knowledge.
That day we also have been lucky because we were only in 4, that means that was almost a private tour and I really appreciated the possibility to change itinerary according to our feelings (nature >> history) and to do several photo stops.
What else could I say? Well Scotland in all his essence! incredibile views and possibility to spot wildlife too.
I definitely need to come back at some point
Written September 8, 2019
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Hello zenn91,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for your Driver-Guide Marita and your Applecross day tour. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your time with us!
I am so pleased to hear that Marita made the tour even more special for you with her knowledge, expert driving, passion and personal touches! This is indeed a great tour for nature lovers and I'm glad you appreciated allt hat Scotland has to offer and incredible views not to forget!
Thank you for recommending us and we are so glad to have provided a great experience for you.
Please think of us again if you wish to tour more of Scotland!
All the best,
Shea
Written September 10, 2019
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Barb K
Guelph, Canada19 contributions
Words fail me to adequately describe the beauty of the sights we saw on this tour! Our driver, Ryan, was amazing. His knowledge of The Highlands is remarkable. All the little tidbits he was able to add whilst on the journey made us feel very well informed.
The bus was perfect in size. It held a maximum of 16 passengers. The stairs were manageable to get off and on the bus, particularly for seniors who may have had knee replacement surgery. The seats were extremely comfortable and roomy. All-in-all, I would highly recommend this style of bus for all tours. With such a small group, Ryan was able to remember all of our names. As well. The passengers got to know a little bit of their fellow-travellers and some lasting friendships were made. This type of smaller coach is much better, in my opinion, than the larger, 33-seat coaches. Smaller coach makes for a more intimate, personable tour.
Many thanks to Ryan for stopping at all the best spots for photos. You do a fantastic job.
If you read this, don’t hesitate to book a Timberbush Tours excursion in Inverness!
The bus was perfect in size. It held a maximum of 16 passengers. The stairs were manageable to get off and on the bus, particularly for seniors who may have had knee replacement surgery. The seats were extremely comfortable and roomy. All-in-all, I would highly recommend this style of bus for all tours. With such a small group, Ryan was able to remember all of our names. As well. The passengers got to know a little bit of their fellow-travellers and some lasting friendships were made. This type of smaller coach is much better, in my opinion, than the larger, 33-seat coaches. Smaller coach makes for a more intimate, personable tour.
Many thanks to Ryan for stopping at all the best spots for photos. You do a fantastic job.
If you read this, don’t hesitate to book a Timberbush Tours excursion in Inverness!
Written July 8, 2019
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Dear 156barbk,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your tour, it is very much appreciated. We're pleased to hear that it was a positive experience and that you had such a good time on tour with Ryan! I am glad he made your day tour special with his excellent stories and guiding style!
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed all of the stunning scenery in Scotland, especially in this part of the country!
If you'd like to explore more of Scotland in the future, please don't hesitate to get in contact and our Reservations Team would be more than happy to help you choose a tour that you'd be interested in!
Best Wishes,
Ophelie
Written July 15, 2019
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penny c
Nottingham, UK5 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Wonderful relaxing day. Ryan couldn't have been more sociable, friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of photo stops and super eating places.
Written June 17, 2019
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Dear penny c,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for your tour to Applecross, Loch Carron and The Wild Highlands . It's wonderful to hear you had a lovely time exploring this part of Scotland with us! I will also make sure to pass on your lovely feedback to Ryan.
Best Wishes,
Ophelie
Written June 24, 2019
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Lucile N
8 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We had a great day, Ryan, our driver/guide was very knowledgable. We discovered this area of Scotland with relatively good weather and would recommend this tour/guide to anyone wishing to explore Applecross.
Written June 14, 2019
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Dear Lucile N
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your tour from Inverness with us!
We're delighted that you had an enjoyable day exploring the Highlands with Ryan as your Driver-Guide and appreciated his guiding style and his passion for the History of Scotland. I will make sure to pass on your amazing feedback to him!
Best Wishes,
Ophelie
Written June 17, 2019
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Marina Prates
Sao Paulo, SP
Olá, sou brasileira e estarei em Inverness de 18 a 20 de julho. Gostaria muito de fazer este tour, mas vi que, no momento as vagas estão esgotadas nestes dias. Estarei viajando sozinha. Preciso apenas de uma vaga. Vocês poderiam me avisar caso alguma reserva seja cancelada em um destes três dias?
Obrigada desde já,
Marina
Written June 13, 2022
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