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Scotland's Shetland Islands
6 Days | Stunning coastal scenery and wildlife spotting in the Shetland Islands
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Start
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Trip Code
BWSL
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Meals
3 breakfasts
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Transport
Private vehicle, Overnight Ferry, Taxi and On foot
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Accommodation
Guesthouse (3 nights), Overnight Ferry sleeping pod (2 nights)
From £1,843(6 days)
Trip Informations
Discover the many charms of the Shetland Islands on a small group tour featuring dramatic coastlines, towering sea cliffs, wildlife spotting and history galore. Lerwick is a charming town that plays host to the Shetland Museum, filled with historic buildings and offering a unique and captivating Scottish experience that will leave a lasting impression. Private minibus adventures will take you to the rugged landscapes of Eshaness and Muckle Flugga, the most northerly inhabited point in the United Kingdom to spot local wildlife like puffins, seals and otters. Add in a quaint town of warm-hearted locals and atmospheric pubs to enjoy at the end of each day and this trip has it all. Come and experience the magic of the Northern Scottish Isles.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Lerwick, a charming town filled with historic buildings, makes for the perfect base for your trip. Unpack once in your guesthouse, settle in and enjoy a warm, cosy welcome back at the end of each day.
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Tour the Shetland Museum which celebrates the local history with engaging interactive exhibits and world renowned collections of historic artifacts and documents.
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Keep a lookout for puffins on a private minibus trip to Hermaness Nature Reserve and Muckle Flugga Lighthouse, the most northerly point in the United Kingdom.
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Take a private minibus tour to Eshaness and be captivated by the crashing waves, dramatic sea cliffs and history that makes this destination a Shetland Islands ‘must visit’.
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Rest, relax and enjoy the overnight ferries plentiful eating options and snooze in a comfortable ‘sleeping pod’ that reclines 70 degrees for a good night’s rest.
Is this trip right for you?
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On Days 3 & 5 we are going to take coastal paths and hike between 5-8 kilometres/3-5 miles. Hikes are not demanding and follow established paths, but you will need a basic level of fitness and reasonably sturdy footwear to fully enjoy them.
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Scotland can be cold at night 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
- DAY 1Aberdeen to Lerwick
- DAY 2Lerwick
- DAY 3Sumburgh
- DAY 4Muckle Flugga
- DAY 5Eshness
- DAY 6Lerwick to Aberdeen
Inclusions
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3 breakfasts
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Private vehicle, Overnight Ferry, Taxi and On foot
bed Accommodation
Guesthouse (3 nights), Overnight Ferry sleeping pod (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleLerwick - Leader led Walking Tour
circleLerwick - Shetland Museum Tour
circleSumburgh - Jarlshof and Sumburgh Head Hike
circleShetland - Hermaness Nature Reserve and Muckle Flugga private trip
circleLerwick - Overnight Ferry Lerwick to Aberdeen
circleEshaness - Coastal Hike
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£1,843
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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£1,914
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£1,914
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Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,914
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£1,914
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,991
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,991
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Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£1,991
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Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,843
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Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,936
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Sunday May 10, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,936
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Sunday May 17, 2026
Friday May 22, 2026
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£1,936
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Sunday Jun 07, 2026
Friday Jun 12, 2026
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£1,936
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Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Friday Jun 26, 2026
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£2,008
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Sunday Jul 05, 2026
Friday Jul 10, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,008
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Important notes
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1. The journey from Aberdeen to Shetland and vice versa is long (12.5 hours), involving an overnight ferry and taxis. This trip starts in Aberdeen in late afternoon (3.30pm in the waiting room at Aberdeen Ferry Terminal). The trip finishes in Aberdeen around 7am in the morning of Day 6, after the overnight ferry from Lerwick.
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2. 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, but not to overnight ferry nights, where single cabins are unavailable. Single supplement is also subject to limited availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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3. There is a separate optional upgrade (on request and subject to limited availability) for a two berth outside cabin on the ferry
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