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Wild Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords - M/V Sylvia Earle

14 days
From Aberdeen to Tromso
4.5
8,668 reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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 7 - 16
Ages 16+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Aberdeen

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Tromso to be confirmed), Hotel (Hotel in Tromso to be confirmed (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Aberdeen at leisure
    • Visit local shops and ATMs
  2. Day 2

    Aberdeen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner aboard the ship)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kings College Chapel
    • Visit St Machar Cathedral
    • Guided tour of Glen Garioch Distillery
    • Whisky tasting at Glen Garioch Distillery (two core range whiskies)
    • Falconry demonstrations at Huntly Falconry Centre
    • Welcome Dinner aboard Greg Mortimer

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at Glen Garioch Distillery onsite shop
    Landmarks
    Kings College Chapel
    St Machar Cathedral
    Glen Garioch Distillery
    Huntly Falconry Centre
  3. Day 3

    Papa Westray

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Knap of Howar archaeological site
    • Evening with Poor Man's Corner Scottish dance and folk ensemble at local pub

    Optional Activities

    • Drinks at the local pub
    Landmarks
    Knap of Howar
    Fair Isle
  4. Day 4

    Fair Isle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Birdwatching at Fair Isle

    Optional Activities

    • Hike on Fair Isle
    • Visit Fair Isle museum
    Landmarks
    Fair Isle
  5. Day 5

    Shetland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mousa Broch
    • Visit Jarlshof archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Mousa Broch
    Jarlshof
  6. Day 6

    Unst, Shetland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hermaness National Nature Reserve
    Landmarks
    Hermaness National Nature Reserve
  7. Day 7

    Nordfjordeid, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nordfjordeid at leisure
    • Learn about Viking heritage and Myklebust ship burial site
    Landmarks
    Myklebust Ship Burial Site
  8. Day 8

    Runde, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Runde Environmental Centre
    • View artefacts from Dutch ship Akerendam

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to sea cliffs for birdwatching
    • Walk shoreline paths
    Landmarks
    Runde
    Runde Environmental Centre
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Hitra and Frøya Islands, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sea Eagle Safari & Hopsj\u00f8's Old Trading Centre - 3.5 hours, easy difficulty, limited seats
    • Ocean Farm 1: The World's First Offshore Fish Farm - 4 hours, moderate difficulty with RIB boat
    • Beer & Food Tasting at Frøya Brewery - 3 hours, easy difficulty, limited seats
    Landmarks
    Hitra
    Frøya
    Hopsj\u00f8's Old Trading Centre
    Whale Hunting Museum
    Ocean Farm 1
    Sula Island
    Frøya Brewery
  10. Day 10

    Vega Archipelago, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Holandsosen Nature Reserve - 5 km, easy, strict maximum numbers
    • Guided hike to Guristraumen - 3-6 km, easy, strict maximum numbers
    • Guided hike to Kjellerhaugvatnet Nature Reserve - 2 km, easy, strict maximum numbers
    • Guided hike through old fishing villages of Kirkøy/Nes/Holand - 4.5 km, easy, strict maximum numbers
    • Guided tour of Vega World Heritage Centre with films, audio-guides, souvenir shop, and café
    Landmarks
    Vega Archipelago
    Holandsosen Nature Reserve
    Guristraumen
    Kjellerhaugvatnet Nature Reserve
    Vega World Heritage Centre
  11. Day 11

    Svartisen Glacier, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac landing at Brestua for glacier access

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike towards Engabreen front
    • Relax at lakeside café
    Landmarks
    Svartisen Glacier
    Engabreen
    Holandsfjord
  12. Day 12

    Lofoten Islands, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike towards Tjeldbergtind - 3 hours, moderate-strenuous, 5 km on uneven terrain with elevation gain to 367 metres
    • Taste of Lofoten - 2 hours including snacks, easy, limited seats available
    • Lofoten Fishing Village cultural walk in Svolvær - 2 hours, easy, 3-5 km walk
    Landmarks
    Lofoten Islands
    Tjeldbergtind
    Svolvær
    Kabelvåg
    Vågan
  13. Day 13

    Torsken, Senja Island, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Torsken village
    • Visit Torsken Church

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic drive along Norwegian Scenic Route through Senja - 3 hours, easy, includes Bergsbotn ridge platform and Tungenes headland
    • Trek to Ravnflø summit - 3 hours, moderate difficulty, 4 km return with 548 metre elevation gain
    • Hike to Midtertinden - 4.5 hours, strenuous, 4.4 km return with 623 metre elevation gain
    Landmarks
    Torsken
    Torsken Church
    Senja
    Bergsbotn
    Tungenes
    Ersfjord Beach
    Ravnflø
    Midtertinden
    Ånderdalen National Park
  14. Day 14

    Aberdeen

    Itinerary Image 1

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