Private NC500 tours, chauffeured end to end.
The North Coast 500 is 516 miles of Scotland's finest coastal road. Our NC500 tours take in the Bealach na Bà, Applecross, Torridon, Ullapool and Durness — with a local driver who knows every passing place, photo stop and lunch spot.
One road, three unforgettable coasts.
The North Coast 500 starts and finishes in Inverness, looping through Wester Ross, Sutherland and the Black Isle. We cover it all — or the highlights that matter to you.
The west coast
Loch Maree, the Torridon mountains, Gairloch's white sands and the plunging switchbacks of the Bealach na Bà to Applecross — the NC500 at its most dramatic.
The wild north
Ullapool on Loch Broom, the Assynt mountains of Suilven and Stac Pollaidh, Smoo Cave and the northern cliffs at Durness.
The east coast home
Dunrobin Castle's fairytale spires, the golf links at Brora, the Black Isle and the run home to Inverness — gentler scenery to finish the loop.
Pick a pace — a day or the whole loop.
Every itinerary below is a starting point — we'll shape it around your schedule, interests and overnight stops.
Bealach na Bà & Applecross
1 dayThe famous mountain pass with its hairpin bends, Applecross Bay, Shieldaig and the lochs of Torridon on the way back — the NC500's most celebrated single day.
West Coast Highlights
1–2 daysLoch Ness, Glen Shiel, Eilean Donan and the road north through Torridon and Gairloch — an ideal first taste of the NC500 for travellers on a tight schedule.
The Full Loop
3–4 daysThe complete 516-mile circuit: Applecross and Torridon, Ullapool and Assynt, Durness and the north coast, then Dunrobin and the east coast home.
NC500 + Isle of Skye
Multi-dayCombine the north coast with the Skye Bridge, Portree, the Cuillin and the Quiraing — the ultimate Highland road trip with the driving handled for you.
NC500 tours, done your way.
Start anywhere
We collect from Inverness, Inverness Airport, Aviemore, Nairn or any hotel, B&B or holiday let on the route — including Skye and the west coast.
Built around you
Distillery stops, castle visits, short walks, photo stops and lunch at a village inn — the route bends to your pace, not the other way round.
Multi-day comfort
For the full loop we can build in overnight stops at Inverness, Ullapool, Gairloch or Applecross and stay with you for the whole journey.
Cycle & luggage support
Cycling the NC500? We can move your luggage between stops and carry bike boxes — see our luggage transfers service.
Looking for shorter private days out? See all private Highland tours.
Ready for the road of a lifetime?
Tell us how many days you have and what you'd love to see. We'll reply with a suggested NC500 route and a fixed price.