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Select one of the below 17 best Kirkwall trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring . Our Kirkwall trips for 2026 feature Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Photography Seminars, and Hiking, and start from $5,095 for trips of 7 to 14 days. Contact Adventure Life's Kirkwall trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.
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Ring Of Brodgar, Orkney
from $13,595
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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Edinburgh, rich history
  • Wander Iona, ancient abbey
  • Discover St Kilda remote wilderness
  • Visit Lewis, Neolithic wonders
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Edinburgh / Aberdeen
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Join this 12-day expedition from Edinburgh to Aberdeen aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore Scotland's isles, cruise rugged coastlines, spot wildlife, and visit historic sites.
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Cross the River Liffey while exploring Dublin
from $5,095
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The Jewels of Scotland

Dublin to Aberdeen - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Dublin’s historic landmarks
  • Visit Dunluce Castle ruins
  • Walk Giant’s Causeway stones
  • Observe Rathlin Island seabirds
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Dublin / Aberdeen
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Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Embark on a 7-day journey aboard Ocean Victory from Dublin to Aberdeen. Visit Dublin’s landmarks, the Giant’s Causeway, Tobermory, St Kilda, Kirkwall, and Invergordon. Discover cultural sites, historic towns, natural wonders, and wildlife along the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
from $6,195
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Best of British Isles

Portsmouth - Edinburgh - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Tresco's exotic gardens
  • Tour Dunmore East's lush estates
  • Visit Saltee's famed bird haven
  • Stroll Kirkwall's historic streets
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Portsmouth / Leith
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Embark on a 13-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Portsmouth and exploring the Scilly Isles, Ireland's scenic coast, Wales' Snowdonia, and Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway. Discover Scotland's Orkney sites and Fair Isle's seabirds, and finish in Edinburgh's lively port of Leith.
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A market in Bryggen, Bergen, Norway
from $7,060
$1000 SBC
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore Glasgow’s vibrant charm
  • Experience Portree’s scenic beauty
  • Visit Kirkwall’s historic treasures
  • Marvel at Olden’s glacial wonders
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Glasgow / Bergen
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Local Market Visits
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse to explore Scotland’s rugged isles and Norway’s stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, the Briksdal Glacier, and UNESCO sites like Orkney’s Standing Stones and Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf.
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Explore the enchanting city of Glasgow
from $6,820
$1000 SBC
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Glasgow’s vibrant charm
  • Experience Portree’s scenic beauty
  • Visit Kirkwall’s historic treasures
  • Marvel at Olden’s glacial wonders
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Glasgow / Bergen
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain to discover Scotland's rugged isles and Norway's stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, Orkney's ancient Standing Stones, Shetland's Jarlshof, Olden's Briksdal Glacier, the Flam Railway, and Bergen's historic Bryggen Wharf.
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Explore the enchanting city of Glasgow
from $8,640
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords

Bergen - Glasgow - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Discover Glasgow’s vibrant arts
  • Stroll Kirkwall’s medieval streets
  • Admire Fort William’s scenery
  • Experience Hebrides’ rugged beauty
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Bergen / Glasgow
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Embark on an 8-day cruise on Le Laperouse, exploring Scotland and Norway's Celtic and Viking heritage. Discover stunning landscapes, ancient sites, and breathtaking wonders from Bergen to Glasgow, including the Orkney Islands and Isle of Skye.
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Kayaking in Scotland.
from $13,595
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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Edinburgh’s historic sites
  • Discover Troon’s charming coast
  • Marvel at Orkney’s ancient wonders
  • Visit St Kilda’s seabird colonies
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Edinburgh / Aberdeen
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Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Edinburgh to Aberdeen aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Scotland's untamed islands. Discover the ancient Hebrides and lush Orkney Islands, encounter wildlife along scenic coastlines, and experience local culture in charming villages while enjoying Scotland's renowned whisky.
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Puffin, Fair Isle, Scotland
from $15,095
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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Edinburgh’s historic sites
  • Discover Troon’s charming coast
  • Marvel at Orkney’s ancient wonders
  • Visit St Kilda’s seabird colonies
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Edinburgh / Aberdeen
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Kayaking, Whale Watching, Snorkeling
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Experience the stunning landscapes of Scotland’s Wild Isles on a 12-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring Neolithic sites and Viking heritage. Enjoy wildlife watching, local culture, and a tasting of exceptional single malt whisky in charming coastal villages.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $11,007
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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Scapa Flow visit
  • Shetland island exploration
  • Sail past Surtsey island
  • Hike Heimaey volcano crater
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Edinburgh / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Village Visits
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Embark on an 11-day cruise in Edinburgh aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail north to Orkney, Shetland, and the Faroe Islands before reaching Iceland. Explore Kirkwall, St. Magnus Cathedral, Leitisvatn, Djupivogur, and Heimaey. Hike, navigate fjords, visit volcanic sites, and experience Viking history.
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
from $11,995
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Scotland and Faroes: Isles and Wonders

Aberdeen - Troon/Glasgow - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Kirkwall’s historic sites
  • Watch Fair Isle seabirds
  • Discover Papa Stour caves
  • Tour Faroe Islands landscapes
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Aberdeen / Glasgow
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Discover Scotland and the Hebrides on a 13-day voyage from Aberdeen to Troon aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour, the Faroe Islands, Stornoway, St. Kilda, Isle of Skye, Iona, Staffa, and Islay. Experience coastal villages, ancient monuments, wildlife, cultural heritage, nature, and maritime tradition.
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Edinburgh city in winter from Calton hill, Scotland, UK
from $6,495
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Wild Islands & Lands of Legends

Roundtrip Edinburgh - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Edinburgh's historic street
  • Tour Kirkwall's medieval treasures
  • Admire Fair Isle's rugged beauty
  • Discover Lerwick's rich heritage
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Edinburgh / Edinburgh
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Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, beginning in Edinburgh and traveling to the Orkney Islands to explore historic sites and natural beauty. Experience the rugged charm of Fair Isle, Lerwick's heritage, and the stunning landscapes of the Faroe Islands, which are filled with Viking history and seabird colonies.
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Colors of Copenhagen, Denmark
from $9,000
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Copenhagen to Southampton

13 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Dawn
  • Explore Copenhagen by bike
  • Tour Skara Brae
  • Spot puffins and seabirds
  • Visit Titanic Museum and Peace Wall
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Copenhagen / Falmouth
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Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation
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Sail from Copenhagen to Southampton on this 13-day Silver Dawn cruise. Explore Skagen’s dune landscapes and vibrant port, then unwind during a serene day at sea. Continue to Scotland’s Shetland and Orkney Islands, where Iron Age towers, Viking history, and windswept cliffs await.
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