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Unlock a realm of breathtaking beauty on an Adventure Life Wildlife Viewing Trip to the Shetland Islands in Scotland. Experience a magical blend of rugged coastlines, serene landscapes, and diverse wildlife where seals, otters, mink, wrens, skuas and more call home. With 10 trips available for 2024 and 2025, you're sure to find the perfect trip that meets your needs. Prices start at $2,900 for safaris lasting from 8 to 15 days. Let Adventure Life's local experts help you plan your dream journey today - contact us to get started!
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Ring Of Brodgar, Orkney
$10,095
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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Visit the St Kilda
  • Explore the Orkney Islands
  • Kayak through caves and lochs
  • Visit an Iron Age broch
Starts / Ends:
Edinburgh / Aberdeen
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
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From the Hebrides in the west to inhospitable windswept specks of land like St Kilda and Foula, and to the Orkney and Shetland islands in the north, you’ll explore the intriguing diversity of Scotland’s wild islands. You can plan to take in Neolithic sites scarcely changed in 5,000 …
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
$5,995
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British Isles: Legendary History & Wild Nature

13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • See Tresco, Bronze Age burial site
  • Discover Tresco Abbey Garden
  • Enjoy bird-watching in Rathlin
  • Step inside the fortress Llanduno
  • Visit the island of Staffa
Starts / Ends:
Portsmouth / Leith
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take this opportunity to join Sea Spirit on its 13-day cruise to explore and discover the wonderful beaches, ruins and wildlife as you visit different islands. Discover the sand-fringed island of Tresco, Bronze Age burial site and see the 20,000 exotic plants in Tresco Abbey Garden. Enjoy …
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View of Reykjavik from the Church Tower
$5,490
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Through the North Atlantic

Aberdeen - Reykjavik - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore the historic Orkney Island
  • Visit Tórshavn in Faroes islands
  • Explore Scalloway Castle
  • Experience harbour village of Gjogv
Starts / Ends:
Aberdeen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
JoinOcean Albatroson a 9-day springcruiseand explore the northern Atlantic Aberdeen to Reykjavik.Starting from the Scottish East Coast in Aberdeen. The voyage takes you to Kirkwall, the captivating capital of Orkney, famous for its sandstone cliffs and ancient cities. The next stop is the Shetland …
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An polar bear makes its way across the rocks.
$14,195
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Across the Arctic Circle

15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Visit strongholds of Scottish clans
  • Encounter Neolithic sites
  • Search polar bears and walrus
  • Experience Svalbard
Starts / Ends:
Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Onboard the Greg Mortimer, embark on a 15-day Arctic Circle expedition cruise. The Orkney and Shetland Islands reveal a rich Scottish heritage, while Vikings, fjords, and fishing communities appear along Norway's stunning coastline, including a visit to the famous Lofoten Islands. Crossing the …
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Discover the rich history of Edinburgh
$6,170
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Shetland, Orkney & Hebrides

Edinburgh - Glasgow - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Edinburgh Castle
  • Discover Lerwick
  • Explore Portree
  • Experience Kirkwall
Starts / Ends:
Edinburgh / Glasgow
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, exploring the enchanting Celtic lands through Scotland's breathtaking archipelagos. Starting from Edinburgh, a city steeped in history and UNESCO's City of Literature, visit Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, known for the ruins of Scalloway Castle. …
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Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
$7,495
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Northern Odyssey

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Lerwick
  • Experience Vagur
  • Discover Jan Mayen
  • Explore Aberdeen
Starts / Ends:
Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ocean Albatros, island-hopping from Scotland to Svalbard near the North Pole. Cruise through lush green landscapes, visiting Orkney, Shetland, Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and finally Svalbard. The 12-day adventure on Ocean Albatros …
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Ring Of Brodgar, Orkney
$5,395
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British Isles & Faroes: Wild Islands & Lands of Legends

12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Edinburgh
  • Discover Kirkwall
  • Experience Orkney
  • Enjoy Fair Isle
Starts / Ends:
Edinburgh / Edinburgh
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit starting in Edinburgh, Scotland, where historic charm awaits. Cruise from the Port of Leith to Kirkwall, immersing yourself in Orkney's rich heritage at St Magnus Cathedral and ancient Neolithic sites. Fair Isle dazzles with birdwatching and …
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Lighthouse near Torshavn
$10,799
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British Isles Rhapsody

Dublin to Reykjavik - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore medieval charm of Dublin
  • Discover Kelvingrove and Glasgow
  • Experience rich history of Scotland
  • Visit Stone Age ruins
Starts / Ends:
Dublin / Reykjavik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 9-day cruise through Ireland and Scotland aboard World Navigator. Start in Dublin, Ireland, exploring medieval charm and modern sights like the Book of Kells. In Glasgow, Scotland, visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and enjoy Wellpark Brewery. Explore Fort William, Loch Ness, …
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A polar landscape
$2,900
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cruise along the edge of sea-ice
  • Visit the volcanic Jan Mayen island
  • Observe orca and minke whales
  • Tour ancient circular stone towers
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a whale safari from the Scottish Islands to Spitsbergen. The Scottish waters offer excellent possibilities to spot Minke Whale, White-beaked Dolphin and Harbour Porpoise. Several other cetaceans, including Orca (Killer Whale), are also native to these waters. This unforgettable Arctic …
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A small home in the Norwegian fjords
$16,099
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Scotland & Norwegian Fjords

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Edinburgh
  • Experience Ullapool
  • Discover Fair Isle
  • Marvel at the Mousa broch
Starts / Ends:
Leith / Tromso
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture and explore Scotland and Norway. Begin in Leith, Edinburgh's ancient port, and explore the blend of Old Town and neoclassical New Town. Discover Aberdeen's granite architecture and Ullapool's natural beauty. Experience Fair …
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