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The Scottish Isles: An Expedition Through History & Highlands

10 days
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From Glasgow to Edinburgh
4.7
12,708 traveler reviews
  • Ancient circular stone structures by the sea.
  • Two puffins sitting on grass with ocean in the background.
  • Two puffins standing on green grass by the ocean.
  • A puffin standing on a cliff with the ocean in the background.
  • A coastal village with a serene beach and hills in the background.
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  • The Ring of Brodgar stone circle on a plain with a lake in the background.
  • A cliffside with a lighthouse overlooking the ocean.
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G Adventures
Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
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 10 - 128
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Glasgow/Troon

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Embarkation of the Expedition
    Landmarks
    Troon
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  2. Day 2

    Hebrides - Isle of Lunga - Isle of Iona

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac Excursion near cliffs at Isle of Lunga
    • Hillside walk to puffin colony at Isle of Lunga
    • Guided tour of Iona Abbey
    Landmarks
    Isle of Lunga
    Treshnish Isles
    Isle of Iona
    Iona Abbey
  3. Day 3

    St Kilda Archipelago

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac Excursion
    Landmarks
    Hirta
    Stac Lee
  4. Day 4

    Thurso

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac Excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Caithness Horizons Museum
    • Visit Wolfburn Distillery
    • Explore ruins of Thurso Castle
    Landmarks
    Duncansby Head
    Dunnet Head
    Caithness Horizons Museum
    Wolfburn Distillery
    Thurso Castle
  5. Day 5

    Papa Westray - North Ronaldsay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac Excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Papa Westray on foot or by bike
    • Visit North Ronaldsay lighthouse
    • Visit North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory
    • Learn about traditional farming practices in North Ronaldsay
    Landmarks
    Papa Westray
    North Ronaldsay
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  6. Days 6 - 8

    Shetland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac Excursion
    Landmarks
    Foula
    Papa Stour
    Hermaness National Nature Reserve
    Lerwick
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  7. Day 9

    Kirkwall

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac Excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Skara Brae
    Landmarks
    Kirkwall
    Skara Brae
  8. Day 10

    Edinburgh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Port of Leith
    Edinburgh International Airport

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Rating
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    Asked on April 25th, 2026

    Do you do solo tours?

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      We have our Solo•ish Adventures
      Travel for yourself, not by yourself. Solo group travel, reimagined with community at its core. Exclusively for solo travellers, get closer to your group-mates, and the world, right from day one on trips designed for instant connection.

      We do not have independent tours for the Expedition but you are more than welcome to join a group.

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    Asked on January 18th, 2026

    Do you have any pictures of the ship exterior and interior, the zodiac and some of the landing areas? My wife and I are experienced cruisers in our mid to late seventies, but we want to be sure we can comfortably participate in the listed activities.

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    • G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026

      Pictures of our ship can be found online.

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