Ardvreck Castle and Geopark Tour
Enjoy the Private Group Ardvreck Castle and Geopark Day Tour from Ullapool Cruise Ship Port. The Tour Guides entertain and share local knowledge while you travel in style and comfort in our air conditioned vehicles. Tours priced for up to 7 passengers.
Visit amazing locations; Knockan Crag, Ardvreck Castle, The Rock Stop, Kylesku Bridge and Lochinver Village while enjoying stunning scenery along the way.
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£610.00 1 day
Ardvreck Castle and Geopark Tour from Ullapool Cruise Port – Itinerary
The Ardvreck Castle and Geopark Tour from Ullapool Cruise Port begins with a panoramic drive around the town of Ullapool. Then we will tour through the North West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark. We will visit Knockan Crag, Ardvreck Castle and Kylesku Bridge. We will call in at the Rock Stop and visit Lochinver in the afternoon. If time permits then we may return by the famous “Wee Mad Road”.
Ullapool
Ullapool is a beautiful planned port and fishing town founded in 1788. Photographers love it because the white-washed cottages contrast beautifully with the blue of the sea and the dark red sandstone of the surrounding mountains. Our tour will include a panoramic of the town before departing north.
Knockan Crag
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve offers walks along trails that are an expedition into deep time. So enjoy the art installations on the path and see the clue that allowed one of the world’s greatest geological mysteries to be solved.
Ardvreck Castle
Ardvreck Castle, the seat of the MacLeods of Assynt, dates from the 1400’s. When the Mackenzies captured Assynt they built the more comfortable Calda House. Both are now tumbledown ruins by Loch Assynt, laden with tales of siege, betrayal, fire and ghosts. So we are happy to share these stories with you.
Kylesku Bridge
Kylesku Bridge, dating from 1984, is an award winner which replaces the earlier car ferry. We photostop at the viewpoint here, because as well as the amazing outlook, there is a memorial to XIIth Submarine Flotilla. They were a unit of “X-craft” and “Chariot” miniature submarines which trained in “these wild and beautiful waters” from 1943.
The Rock Stop
The Rock Stop (with free Geopark exhibition) is our next halt. This is, after all, a castle and rocks tour. The displays focus on the regional geology and landscape, and the craft shop and café are both well stocked.
Lochinver village
Lochinver Village is a fishing port and the capital of Assynt. Suilven (the sugarloaf mountain) rises steeply behind the village and has become famous as the main feature in the movie “Edie”. If time allows we shall return by the fantastically scenic route known as the “Wee Mad Road”).
Ardvreck Castle and Geopark Tour – Price
£610
Ardvreck Castle and Geopark Tour from Ullapool Cruise Port – Departure
The tour departs from just outside the harbour gates. We will always inform you directly if there is any alteration of departure point.
FAQ
Can each person in the party pay separately?
Driver/Guide licencing in Scotland will only allow us to take one payment per tour, so if people in a party wish to split the cost then they arrange that amongst themselves and make one tour payment to us.
Are entries to the various visitor attractions included?
We don’t include entry to the attractions – and that way we leave the day as flexible as possible for you.
Will I need cash with me?
Most places will accept Visa or MasterCard and some will accept American Express. It is always prudent, though, to bring a little cash with you for unexpected eventualities. You will need GBP, not Euros or Dollars.
What will we be doing for lunch?
You are responsible for paying for your own food & drink during your tour. Lunch could be in a café, pub, restaurant or even a picnic at a beauty spot. Your guide can discuss and advise on options when you meet them.
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose Inverness Tour Guides?
Our Inverness Tour Guides are a hand-picked team. As well as being accredited members of the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association, they are all well-recognised as being at the top of their fields. They were chosen because they are great storytellers, are fun to be with, and are uniquely qualified to do what they do well. We are convinced that there is no better team of guides to be found. See their individual profiles here
Performance
Here at Inverness Tours we continually monitor performance. As a result we are confident that we offer long experience and expertise in providing quality, value and enjoyment.
Our Vehicles
Our vehicles are spacious and air conditioned, easily accommodating up to seven passengers. The reclining seats and tinted windows ensure touring in comfort and style.
Our Track Record
Inverness Tours has been taking visitors on world-class tours for more than fifteen years and has been striving to make its exclusive tour business the finest of its kind available in Scotland.
Our Customer Care
The Inverness Tours admin team are frequently complimented on responsiveness, flexibility and care.
Our Environment
Inverness Tours have offset the impact of visitor footfall in the Highlands by contributing financially to environmental and community projects.
Our Precautions
Our COVID19 precautions – Inverness Tours has always carried bacteriological and virucidal disinfectant sprays, disposable gloves and the necessary wipes etc. The vehicles are cleaned on a daily basis. We are investigating and instituting further measures to keep you safe at this current time and into the future.
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What’s included?
The 7-passenger vehicle together with qualified driver/guide is included.
Summary terms and conditions:-
- All tours are exclusive and the same price for between one and seven people. Your booking is considered confirmed once we send out your confirmation.
- While Inverness Tours shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and/or services as planned, we reserve the right to alter itineraries, guide, transport or accommodation if circumstances require us to do so. If we have to cancel a tour you receive a full refund of the amount paid and that is the extent of our obligation.
- Our normal Cancellation Terms as outlined in the point below have been temporarily relaxed. The relaxation is in relation to any booking which requires to cancel due to COVID-19. Our COVID-19 cancellation terms are outlined here.
- If you wish to change any part of your confirmed booking you should inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your request. If you cancel a booking up to 30 days in advance you receive a 75% refund of the total paid. Cancellations between 30 and 10 days before the tour receive a 50% refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 10 days of the tour or are not at the organised departure or pick-up point.
- We are happy for you to enjoy bottled water and hard candies while we travel. Other types of food and drink have proved previously to be quite hazardous (on Highland roads) both to yourselves and seat upholstery.
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