⇦ Itineraries

Travel the route with our NC500 itinerary

From Inverness to Dornoch, Brora to Tongue, Kylesku to Plockton and all of the wonderful towns and villages in between, travelling the magnificent North Coast 500 is a wonderful experience for everyone. Whether you are on two wheels or four, young or old, travelling alone or as a group, the coastal route of the Scottish Highlands has something for everyone.

The best way to explore the NC500 is to take your time and immerse yourself in the communities, landscapes and all of the amazing experiences and Highland adventures to be had.

1st night at Lochardil House, Inverness
2 nights at Royal Marine Hotel, Brora
1 night at Tongue Hotel
2 nights at Kylesku Hotel
Last night at Lochardil House, Inverness

All itineraries are based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe Room (or above) and include:

• A hearty Highland Breakfast per person
• Welcome gift at Lochardil House
• Welcome cocktail per person at each hotel
• Packed Lunch upon check out of each hotel
• £100 Dining Credit per night
• Bottle of house wine on first night at each hotel (supplements for wine upgrade) can be substituted for soft drinks
• Map and recommendations
• Printed itinerary at Lochardil
• Post-stay gift

Spring/Autumn rates from £220 per person per night
Summer rates from £265 per person per night
Winter rates from £179 per person per night

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

10 nights stay in the following hotels
1st night at Lochardil House, Inverness
2nd and 3rd night at Royal Marine Hotel, Brora
4th and 5th night at Tongue Hotel
6th and 7th night at Newton Lodge
8th and 9th night at Plockton Inn
10th night at Lochardil House, Inverness

All itineraries are based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe Room (or above) and include:

Spring/Autumn rates from £215 per person per night
Summer rates from £250 per person per night
Winter rates from £179 per person per night

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

14 nights stay in the following hotels
1st night at Lochardil House, Inverness
3 nights at Royal Marine Hotel, Brora
2 nights at Tongue Hotel
3 nights at Newton Lodge
3 nights at Plockton Inn
2 nights at Royal Golf Hotel, Dornoch

All itineraries are based on 2 people sharing a Deluxe Room (or above) and include:

Spring/Autumn rates from £215 per person per night
Summer rates from £250 per person per night
Winter rates from £179 per person per night

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Let's make it easy for you

At Highland Coast Hotels we have an expert team who can arrange your entire NC500 trip. Clockwise or anticlockwise – the choice is yours! We will book your hotels, including your dining options, and create an itinerary of fantastic experiences for you to enjoy. We can even book them on your behalf with our experience partners.

Stay at our hotels

Our collection of NC500 hotels offer a truly unique and authentic experience each time you stop. We promise a warm welcome, stunning locations, breath-taking views and the best food in the Highlands but each location has it’s own reason to stay a little longer.

Whether it’s paddle boarding in turquoise waters, spectating (or taking part!) at the Highland Games, whisky tasting at some of the oldest distilleries in the world or enjoying endless beach walks and Scottish sunsets. And as the seasons change so do the landscapes and the experiences – autumn, winter, spring or summer, they are all just as exciting!

NC500 bespoke itinerary includes:

A hotel stay at any location of your choice within the Highland Coast Hotels Collection (one night or more at each hotel)
A hearty Highlands Breakfast at each hotel
Planned itinerary and experiences booked on your behalf in advance
Lunch and dinner options at our hotels

Terms & conditions

Prices may vary and will be agreed prior to confirmation
Payment must be taken in advance for all hotel stays and experience activities
Hotel stays and experience activities are subject to availability
Experience activities are weather dependent and alternatives may be offered on the day
Children and dogs are welcome – please see our hotel terms and conditions for further details
Dinner and lunch allocation may vary by hotel, and times are subject to availability