Departure Dates - 10 - 17 July 2010

Group Size - 14 maximum

Trip Duration: 8 days.

There’s a different world waiting for you in Shetland. The unmistakable beauty and charm of the rugged land and seascapes are truly breathtaking and coupled with the amazing diversity of wildlife and marine life that the area has to offer, this holiday is one not to be missed.

For the next seven days we will lose ourselves in these magical islands. Exploring the area by land and sea, we hope to have some wonderful encounters with magnificent wildlife. The surrounding waters are one of the best places within the British Isles for marine mammals. Regular visitors to the area and species we should see are Harbour Porpoise, Otters, Common and Grey Seals, and if we are lucky we may see Orcas hunting close inshore, a school of White-Sided Dolphins chasing a shoal of fish or even a Minke Whale. With luck on our side other species may include Pilot Whales, Sperm Whales and Risso's Dolphins.

There will also be plenty of opportunities for land based wildlife watching as we head to the National Nature Reserves of Sumburgh Head, Noss, and Hermaness - a birdwatcher's paradise. These three large seabird colonies are easily accessible and we will have close up encounters with tens of thousands of breeding Gannets alongside Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes and Fulmars.

Itinerary
Day 1:Arrive at Sumburgh airport to be met by your guide. Transfer to accommodation. Welcome meal and orientation talk. Evening boat trip to the island of Mousa.
Days 2-7: The next few days will be spent exploring the mystical islands of the Shetlands. Activities will include excursions to Fetlar, Unst, Yell & Noss. Guided walks on the National Nature Reserve of Hermaness and Keen of Hamar and the RSPB Reserves of Sumburgh Head and Fetlar. One full day to explore Unst, the most northerly populated island of the British Isles.
Day 8: Transfer to Sumburgh after breakfast for return journey home.


Whilst most departures follow the itinerary as noted above, we reserve the right to change the itinerary to ensure a successful trip.

Important travel information:

You are free to decide how you would like to travel to Shetland for the start of your trip. Complimentary transport will be provided from Sumburgh Airport for those flying to Shetland on Day 1. There is also a passenger and vehicle ferry that sails daily from Aberdeen if you do not wish to fly. Full details will be sent in your trip dossier upon booking.