Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 16-79 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36040
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Ends Aberdeen, Scotland
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Photograph - some of the world's largest sea bird colonies
  • Incredible birdlife - including puffins
  • Discover picturesque villages and medieval hamlets - on some of Scotland's least-visited islands
  • Sail - with otters and seals
  • Explore by Zodiac - with whales and dolphins swimming alongside you
  • Uncover - the rugged and wild side of Scotland
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The trip "Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer" starts from Edinburgh and ends in Aberdeen. This is a cruise tour that takes 12 days taking you through Edinburgh, Orkney Islands, Iona, Saint Kilda and 4 other destinations in England and Scotland. This is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Explore Scotland's wild islands, home to some of the world's largest seabird colonies, including adorable puffin and noisy Arctic tern. The Scottish isles are a bird watcher's paradise with species such as fulmar, kittiwake, guillemot, gannet and shag too. Your ship will get you as close to these sightings as possible, but you can also take to the water in Zodiacs to really get the most out of your wildlife experiences. Seal will frolic close to you and you may encounter whale and dolphin swimming around you. Back on land, discover ancient sites, huge monoliths and remote, picturesque villages in the Hebrides, Shetlands and little-visited tiny isles surrounding the mainland. This is a diverse exploration of rugged and remote Scottish islands, from a unique vantage point.



Visit St. Kilda - a World Heritage Site

Zodiac cruise through spectacular lochs - home to seal, dolphin and basking shark.

On the Shetland Islands - uncover captivating history through a visit to an Iron Age broch.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Trip starts in Edinburgh
  • Day 2 : Board the M/V Greg Mortimer in Troon
  • Day 3 : Isle of Skye, Barra, Rum and Iona
  • Day 4 : Isle of Skye, Barra, Rum and Iona
  • Day 5 : Saint Kilda and surrounding islands
  • Day 6 : Saint Kilda and surrounding islands
  • Day 7 : Saint Kilda and surrounding islands
  • Day 8 : Shetland Islands
  • Day 9 : Shetland Islands
  • Day 10 : Orkney Islands
  • Day 11 : Orkney Islands
  • Day 12 : Trip ends in Aberdeen
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Hotel in Edinburgh to be confirmed (1 night)
  • M/V Greg Mortimer (10 nights)
Guide
  • Expedition Crew
Others
  • Naturalist(s)
  • M/V Greg Mortimer
  • Zodiac
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Edinburgh and from Aberdeen are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 120 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 119 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 25 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 July 2024, a deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 119 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Wild Scotland - M/V Greg Mortimer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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