Scotland's Shetland Islands
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- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 6 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 15-99 yrs
- max group size 12
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-39312
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- Operated in English
- 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’.
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.
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Day 1: Lerwick
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Day 2: Lerwick
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Day 3: Sumburgh
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Day 4: Muckle Flugga
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Day 5: Eshness
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Day 6: Lerwick
- Guesthouse (5 nights)
- 5 Breakfasts
- Private vehicle , Taxi and On foot
- An expert tour leader
- Lerwick - Leader led Walking Tour
- Lerwick - Shetland Museum Tour
- Sumburgh - Jarlshof and Sumburgh Head Hike
- Shetland - Hermaness Nature Reserve and Muckle Flugga private trip
- Eshaness - Coastal Hike
- Any international flights to/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 Scotland's Shetland Islands tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Scotland's Shetland Islands tour. You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 59 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 30 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 October 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 59 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceScotland's Shetland Islands 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.
VisaFor this Scotland's Shetland Islands 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.
Is this trip right for you- 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.