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Scotland's Orkney Islands

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Start and end in Inverness
4.3
6 reviews
  • Sea cliffs with a distinctive rock stack.
  • St. Magnus Cathedral with a cemetery in the foreground.
  • Wide view of sea cliffs with rock formations.
  • Ancient settlement ruins overlooking a bay.
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  • Lots to do and see and it was good to have some free time also. 5/5 for the tour experience in the Orkneys.

    Scotland's Orkney Islands reviewer 1
    Howard, traveled in May
    4.0
  • Person standing at a riverside with city view.
  • Harbor with boats and historic buildings.
  • River view at sunset with a bridge and cityscape.
  • Standing stones in a field with a dramatic sky.
  • Rock formations by the ocean with a bird in the sky.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Inverness to Orkney Islands

    Meals
    Dinner (Evening meal onboard ferry)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Inverness to Thurso
    • Ferry crossing from Scrabster to Orkney with evening meal
    • Private transfer from Stromness to Kirkwall

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll into Kirkwall town centre
    • Drink at a local pub
    Landmarks
    Old Man of Hoy
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  2. Day 2

    Kirkwall

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led walking tour of Kirkwall
    • St Magnus Cathedral visit
    • Peedie Sea viewing
    • Traditional Ba game streets exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Wideford Hill hike with panoramic views
    • Whisky distillery visit
    • Craft and jewellery shop exploration
    • Museum visits
    • Relaxation in local pub
    • Evening stargazing walk for Northern Lights viewing
    Landmarks
    St Magnus Cathedral
    Peedie Sea
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  3. Day 3

    Orkney Islands - Mainland Day Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch with local Orkney produce in an old schoolhouse)

    Included Activities

    • Private coach tour of Orkney Mainland
    • Italian Chapel visit
    • Churchill Barriers viewing
    • Scapa Flow viewing
    • Skara Brae prehistoric village visit
    • Picnic lunch with local Orkney produce in old schoolhouse
    • Ring of Brodgar Standing Stones visit

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group in Kirkwall
    Landmarks
    Italian Chapel
    Churchill Barriers
    Scapa Flow
    Skara Brae
    Ring of Brodgar
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  4. Day 4

    Island of Hoy

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry journey to Island of Hoy
    • Scapa Flow Museum visit
    • Ferry return to Kirkwall

    Optional Activities

    • Coastal walk with views of Orkney mainland
    • Whisky tasting featuring Orkney and other malts
    Landmarks
    Scapa Flow Museum
    Scapa Flow
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  5. Day 5

    Orkney Islands to Inverness

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Thurso to Inverness
    • Ferry crossing from Orkney to Scrabster

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-trip or post-trip accommodation extension
    • Additional Intrepid adventures on mainland or Shetland Islands
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Response time
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Traveler Moments

  • Beach with gentle waves and grassy cliffs.
  • Assorted wildflowers in a garden.
  • Group of people posing on the steps in front of a building.
  • Close-up of purple flowers with green foliage.
  • Woman with arms raised standing beside a trig point with a landscape view.
  • Dog standing in shallow ocean water.
  • Person raising arms in a colorful outfit on a street.
  • Coastal beach view with grassy land.
  • Dock with various moored boats.
  • Ferry boat at a dock in a hilly coastal town.
  • Stacked stones on a sandy beach.
  • Person smiling at a beach with wind turbines in the distance.
  • River view at sunset with a bridge and cityscape.
  • Close-up of a single standing stone in a field.
  • Empty beach with clear skies and a distant coastline.
  • Standing stones with a scenic coastal background.
  • Person standing at a riverside with city view.
  • Sunlit sea cliffs post rain.
  • Wide view of sea cliffs with rock formations.
  • Sea cliffs with a distinctive rock stack.
  • Rusty shipwreck partially submerged in the sea.
  • Person on a ferry with land in the distance.

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • P
    October 3rd, 2024
    0verrall, the itinerary was excellent, providing loads of history. It would have been a great addition to include...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    We are so glad to hear that you had an excellent time visiting Scotland! We have taken your suggestion for an additional, immersive experience on the tour to the appropriate department to be considered for future tours. We look forward to seeing you on another trip with us soon!
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  • C
    October 2nd, 2024
    I would have liked to see more of the main n island plus some other islands. I free afternoon is enough. Also I would...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • R
    June 30th, 2024
    Intrepid were great but Tour Radar were not
    Traveled in June 2024
  • Scotland's Orkney Islands reviewer 4
    May 21st, 2024
    I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the Orkney Islands. Our guide, Rhys, was great company,...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review about your trip to the Orkney Islands! We are so glad to hear that you had a great time on the trip and that you had a great leader like Rhys. They are the secret to making a good trip into a great one and he is the tops! We appreciate your feedback as well regarding the communication issues you had with us in the pre travel or booking phase of the trip and we assure you , we are actively working to improve upon this issue. We look forward to travelling the world with you again soon!
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  • K
    September 29th, 2023
    Intrepid needs to tighten up this tour. Two free afternoons is too much when one has only three days on the island....
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for sharing your experience Kim. We always welcome our customers to share their thoughts and suggestions with us so we can move forward making positive changes to our tours. Thank you for your constructive feedback and we hope you were able to enjoy the tour despite the free time in the itinerary. All the best, Intrepid Travel
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  • H
    July 19th, 2021
    Fabulous holiday with lovely walks boat trips and visits to historic places. Also swam at a beautiful beach (with a...
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    • Assorted wildflowers in a garden.
    • Dog standing in shallow ocean water.
    • Person on a ferry with land in the distance.
    • Woman with arms raised standing beside a trig point with a landscape view.
    • Coastal beach view with grassy land.
    • Person smiling at a beach with wind turbines in the distance.
    • Ferry boat at a dock in a hilly coastal town.
    • Sunlit sea cliffs post rain.
    • Close-up of purple flowers with green foliage.
    • Standing stones with a scenic coastal background.
    • Rusty shipwreck partially submerged in the sea.
    • Dock with various moored boats.
    • Sea cliffs with a distinctive rock stack.
    • Beach with gentle waves and grassy cliffs.
    • Person raising arms in a colorful outfit on a street.
    • Group of people posing on the steps in front of a building.
    • Wide view of sea cliffs with rock formations.
    • Close-up of a single standing stone in a field.
    • Empty beach with clear skies and a distant coastline.
    • Stacked stones on a sandy beach.
    • Person standing at a riverside with city view.
    • River view at sunset with a bridge and cityscape.
    Traveled in July 2021

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    Joshua

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    What are the accommodation options available before and after the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      Pre- and post-accommodation at the Glen Mhor Hotel is available for $235 per night.

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    Virginia

    Asked on January 31st, 2025

    Is travel insurance necessary for this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      Travel insurance is mandatory for all travelers, so please ensure you have it before departing.

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    Luis

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    How much is the single supplement please? Do you have to make your own way up to Inverness?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      Travelers will need to make their own way to the trip's starting point. The cost for a single supplement is GBP 305 per person, and it is available on a request basis only.

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    Asked on January 15th, 2025

    Wondering what you might be able to offer for a tour of the Orkneys between those times. Will need accommodation.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      We do not have any departures for this trip that fit your travel dates. In May we have a 20MAY - 24MAY departure and then the next one isn't until 03JUN.

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      Some meals might be included in your package; please check the itinerary for specifics.

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      This tour is suited for adults, but age can vary among the group members.

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      All payments should be made in the local currency, which in Scotland is the British Pound.

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