Tours/Invergordon/Private Luxury North Route Invergordon Shore Excursion
Viator · Private tour

Private Luxury North Route Invergordon Shore Excursion

5.0(9)Invergordon1 hour
VIATOR5.0(5)TRIPADVISOR5.0(4)

Description

Primarily designed for Cruise Ship Customers arriving in the Scottish Highlands via the Port of Invergordon. Customers are collected directly from the Cruise Terminal and conveyed to the North of Invergordon in a modern luxuriously specified MPV where comfort and space provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Fantastic Scenery, Nature, Castles and Distilleries can be found along with Old and Ancient sites, and quality shopping. Any part of the tour can be amended on the day .

Tour Options

5-6 Persons
  • Option is for 5-6 persons Pickup included
1-4 Persons
  • Option is for up to 4 persons Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

Cross this hill road and stop off at Million Dollar Viewpoint for photos

30 min

Hairy Coos !! Optional stop at a working croft (small farm) where you can meet "Mollie" and "Kirsty Morag" two "Hairy Coos" and feed them some of their favourite snacks, this attraction is run by the owners who dont have a formal charge in place but look for a donation from guests,

30 min

Stop and walk down to the beautiful waterfall and have a chance of seeing migrating Salmon leaping the falls. There is also a cafe/shop at this location for those seeking some sustenance or a comfort break

Admission not included90 min

Stop here and enjoy the Castle, Gardens and fantastic Falconry Display

10 min

Drive through this beautiful unspoiled area and subject to tide observe a colony of harbour seals

30 min

Stop off here and consider visiting Cathedral, Royal Dornoch Golf Course Pro Shop, Whisky Shop and many other interesting and unique stores

30 min

This optional stop is a World famous distillery offers tastings, tours and a shop to browse in. This is an option that can be discussed on the day. However if you want to tour, then please message me via Tripadvisor messaging to make arrangements as booking is essential. Tastings are not included and prices vary depending on what you would like to sample- Other Distillery options include Glenmorangie and Clynelish

Highlights

Private transportation
Collection and drop off directly from the Cruise Port
Complimentary Bottled Water carried in the vehicle
WiFi from the vehicle where reception allows.

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Collection and drop off directly from the Cruise Port
Complimentary Bottled Water carried in the vehicle
WiFi from the vehicle where reception allows.
Not included
Entry fees to Dunrobin Castle
Hairy Coos Experience -Unspecific Donation Required
Lunch stop as required
Whisky Tastings not included

Pickup Locations & Times

Take a short walk from your ship to the pedestrian access point to the Port - I will be holding an A4 Placard which will have the surname of the lead passenger thereon.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Persons having a "tasting" at any of the Distillery venues must be 18 years of age or older
  • Those with mobility issues may have issues with the Shin Falls Waterfall stop as thi involves walking down a steep incline and subsequent steep hill to climb on return to vehicle

Reviews(9)

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brian_b
June 18, 2026
A Great Excursion North of Inverness

Our tour was led by Craig, whose extensive knowledge and local background made our day truly exceptional. What stood out most was his willingness to customize the itinerary to match our interests and preferences. We began with a visit to the Falls of Shin, followed by a quick stop at the Million Dollar View before continuing on to Dunrobin Castle. There, we had plenty of time to tour the castle, stroll through the magnificent gardens, and enjoy an impressive demonstration featuring birds of prey, including hawks and falcons. We then traveled to Royal Dornoch Golf Club and had lunch in the charming town of Dornoch. After lunch, we enjoyed a dram at both Balblair Distillery and Glenmorangie Distillery. With just enough time remaining, we visited Tain and explored the Viking graves at St Duthus Collegiate Church before returning to our ship right on schedule. If you are considering a tour with Craig, expect a wonderful day filled with history, scenery, local culture, and personalized service. Highly recommended!

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Kathi J
May 21, 2026
Fantastic day in the beautiful Highlands

We had the most wonderful day with Craig. He picked us up from the port in Invergordon and showed us so many fantastic sides including waterfalls, castles, little beautiful villages, whisky distillery’s and much more. He is full of so much knowledge and it’s been a real pleasure. We would always book again and can really recommend Craig 😊

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Nancy_G
October 9, 2023
Great private day trip from the cruise port

Our tour guide Bob M, was wonderful! He had a great sense of humor and was a perfect fit for us. Bob was knowledgeable, funny and easy going. We visited Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, city center and saw the Heiland Coos, (Bob even brought carrots so the cows we come close for a snack!). It was a great day. Thanks so much!!

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Karen_P
September 11, 2023
Perfect Day in the Highlands

Colin was a knowledgeable guide who customized our excursion to meet the needs of an older couple with back problems. However, we did not miss a thing! The harder sites to visit we saw and the others we visited. Thank you, Colin for helping me research my family at Culloden and for introducing us to single malt whiskey at a distillery. Who knew we would like it enough to buy 3 bottles. We look forward to returning to see more of the Highlands with you.

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DSK1234
August 18, 2023
Great tour for our multi generational family.

Fabulous tour with Craig. He picked us up at the port when our ship docked at 8 am. He tailored the tour to us and we loved it. Our group was everything from children to someone with mobility issues. Craig was amazing with everyone. I highly recommend him!!!

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Judy_N
August 22, 2022
You must book this trip!

Best tour ever! Craig was the best and most informative tour professional! He took us on an amazing Outlander journey and showed us the beautiful countryside and we even searched for Nessie! We also stopped at the Singleton Distillery for a wee dram of whiskey! Definitely book this trip with Craig if you are wanting genuine Scottish Highland adventure!

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briandwyer
April 6, 2022
Invergordon Cruise ship Tour

Excellent time on this tour with Craig. Highly recommend going with him. Very knowledgeable and was very versatile on what we wanted to do. Very personable and information throughout the tour. Thanks Again!

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David_W
September 8, 2019
one of best tours

this was one of the best tours we have ever taken! Craig was a wonderful guide who was very knowledgeable and communicative. he knew a lot about local history and culture and plied us with many unique stories and the best fish and chips lunch ever!

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DianeGM123
June 28, 2019
Our Day with Craig

Wonderful trip! Craig was an excellent guide and storyteller. He had a number of interesting facts and tales associated with each stop. Tailored his points of interest to our interests. Our only suggest with the road noise a small mic system for use in the car would have made sure we captured every comment.

Operator response

Hello and thank you for the excellent review - point taken about the Mic, I have since acquired a little public address system for the vehicle although this makes my voice sound very odd ! Best regards and very welcome back anytime,

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