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6 Days | Stunning coastal scenery and wildlife spotting in the Shetland Islands
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Discover the many charms of the Shetland Islands on a small group adventure featuring dramatic coastlines, towering sea cliffs, wildlife and history. Stay in Lerwick – home to the Shetland Museum & Archives, a collection of exhibits that paint a colourful picture of medieval and modern times on the island. Scenic drives in a private minibus will take you to the rugged landscapes of Eshaness and Muckle Flugga – the most northerly inhabited point in the United Kingdom – where you can spot local wildlife like puffins, seals and otters. End your days in atmospheric pubs with friendly locals and experience the magic of the Northern Scottish Isles for yourself.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
- Finish
- Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- United Kingdom
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- BWSL
- Escape the daily grind on the Shetland Islands – an archipelago in Scotland that lies between Orkney, Faroe Islands and Norway.
- Settle in Lerwick, filled with historic buildings to explore. This will be the base for your trip and you can enjoy a warm, cosy welcome at the end of each day.
- Tour the Shetland Museum, which celebrates local history with engaging interactive exhibits and world-renowned collections of historic artifacts and documents.
- Keep a lookout for puffins on a private daytrip to Hermaness Nature Reserve and Muckle Flugga Lighthouse – the most northerly point in the United Kingdom.
- Explore Eshaness and be captivated by the crashing waves, dramatic sea cliffs and history that makes this destination a Shetland Islands ‘must visit’.
- On Days 3 and 5, 5-8 km hikes are scheduled along coastal paths. These treks aren’t too demanding and they follow established paths, but you will need a basic level of fitness and reasonably sturdy footwear to fully enjoy them.
- Scotland can be cold and windy throughout the year, especially at the start and end of the season. Please bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions, including base layers, hat, gloves, scarf, waterproof clothes/umbrella and anything else that you think may be applicable.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 February 2022 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
5 breakfasts
Private vehicle, Taxi and On foot
Guesthouse (5 nights)
- Lerwick - Leader led Walking Tour
- Lerwick - Shetland Museum Tour
- Sumburgh - Jarlshof and Sumburgh Head Hike
- Shetland - Hermaness Nature Reserve and Muckle Flugga private trip
- Lerwick - Overnight Ferry Lerwick to Aberdeen
- Eshaness - Coastal Hike
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights in Lerwick, and is subject to limited availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. If you’d like extending your exploration of Scotland, consider joining one of our other adventures on mainland or Orkney Islands. Just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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