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Scotland
Sheep walking on the road in the British countryside.
England
Sunset in Houses of Parliament
London
Big Ben on a sunny day in London
Ireland
Castle ruins overlooking the sea
Wales
Your small ship will carry you to world heritage sites
Shetland Islands
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Shetland pony in the Shetland Isles.
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Select one of the below 13 best United Kingdom trips for 2024 and 2025. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, and Shetland Islands. Our United Kingdom trips for 2024 feature cruises, small ship cruises, wildlife viewing, whale watching, and kayaking, and start from $3,200 for trips of 12 to 14 days. Contact Adventure Life's United Kingdom trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.
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Ring Of Brodgar, Orkney
$11,995
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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:
Variable
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
$6,195
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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:
Variable
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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Seabirds flying over dramatic ocean island cliffs St Kilda
$13,595
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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Edinburgh, rich history
  • Wander Iona, ancient abbey
  • Discover St Kilda remote wilderness
  • Visit Lewis, Neolithic wonders
Starts / Ends:
Edinburgh / Aberdeen
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition from Edinburgh to Aberdeen aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring Scotland's wild isles. Discover the ancient Hebrides and lush Orkney Islands, rich in Neolithic and Viking history—cruise rugged coastlines by Zodiac, spotting dolphins and seals and photographing …
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Seabirds flying over dramatic ocean island cliffs St Kilda
$13,595
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Wild Scotland

Edinburgh - Aberdeen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Edinburgh’s historic sites
  • Discover Troon’s charming coast
  • Marvel at Orkney’s ancient wonders
  • Visit St Kilda’s seabird colonies
Starts / Ends:
Edinburgh / Aberdeen
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Edinburgh to Aberdeen aboard the Sylvia Earle. Begin your adventure in Edinburgh and explore the Royal Mile and its historical landmarks before embarking on Troon. Sail along the Scottish coast, discovering the Inner Hebrides' diverse landscapes, wildlife, and …
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Ring Of Brodgar, Orkney
$5,595
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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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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
$11,122
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Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Celtic and Viking culture
  • Sail around Skellig Michael
  • Zodiac cruise in Scotland
  • Visit giant seabird colonies
Starts / Ends:
Windsor / Edinburgh
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Portsmouth to Edinburgh aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Exploring the enduring Celtic and Viking influences in local culture and language. Visit the ancient Fingal's Cave on Staffa Island and observe a thriving puffin colony. Explore the 12th-century Iona …
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
$14,795
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Historic Trails & Wilderness: Scotland, Faroes & Iceland

Aberdeen - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Aberdeen's iconic landmarks
  • Discover Jarlshof's settlements
  • See Faroe Islands' landscapes
  • Marvel at Vatnajokull glaciers
Starts / Ends:
Aberdeen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Start in Aberdeen, soaking in its vibrant culture and visiting iconic sites like Kings College Chapel and St. Machar Cathedral before exploring the whiskey-making process at Glen Garioch Distillery and witnessing a …
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Beautiful view of Spitsbergen.
$6,795
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Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Svalbard

13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Enjoy Edinburg's unique charm
  • Explore St. Magnus Cathedral
  • Explore Spitsbergen & its wildlife
  • Visit Kirkjubøur
Starts / Ends:
Edinburgh / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board the Sea Spirit to join this 13-day Arctic cruise from Edinburgh, Scotland to Longyearbyen, Norway. Long days and short nights give you ample opportunity to experience this region the way the Vikings did centuries ago. Enjoy stops in the Faroe Islands, Kirkwall, and the Shetland Islands before …
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Fair Isle
$11,495
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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Aberdeen
  • Discover Fair Isle
  • Experience Faroe Islands
  • Explore Jan Mayen
Starts / Ends:
Aberdeen / Helsinki
Activities:
Hiking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Aberdeen to Helsinki aboard the Ultramarine. This expedition takes you to some of the world's most remote islands, blending history, culture, and the mesmerizing midnight sun. Traverse the North Atlantic, encountering the rugged beauty of the Arctic, …
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Cross the River Liffey while exploring Dublin
$11,499
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Scottish Legends

Dublin - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Isle of Man’s rich folklore
  • Cruise Amsterdam’s canal and market
  • Visit Stirling Castle
  • Visit UNESCO's Giant’s Causeway
Starts / Ends:
Dublin / Leith
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover Scottish legends and European highlights on a 12-day World Voyager cruise. Explore Dublin's medieval charm and modern vibrancy. Visit the Isle of Man for its folklore and scenic beauty, then delve into Belfast’s Titanic heritage and the Giant’s Causeway. Experience …
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Minke whale swimming in the ocean
$3,200
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Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Vlissingen - Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Spot white-beaked dolphins
  • Discover Aberdeen
  • Experience Fair Isle
  • Witness the midnight sun
Starts / Ends:
Vlissingen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience the ultimate 12-day Arctic Ocean Cruise aboard MV Hondius. Departing from Vlissingen, your adventure begins with sightings of white-beaked dolphins and majestic orcas as you traverse the North Sea. Arriving in Aberdeen, immerse yourself in the charm of the Granite City before setting …
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An early morning view of Alesund, Norway
$14,660
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Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords

Narvik-Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Featuring Nick Rains
  • Explore Lofotr Viking Museum
  • Witness the cod fishing tradition
  • Embrace Bronnoysund's environment
Starts / Ends:
Paris / Bergen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, venturing into Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords. Narvik, near the Arctic Circle, awaits potential recognition as a sustainable tourist destination, offering stunning mountain and fjord vistas. The historic Ofoten Line …
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$8,780
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Spirit of Celts

13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Visit Portsmouth's naval heritage
  • Experience Isles of Scilly
  • Uncover Bantry's ancient history
  • Roam through Dingle's craggy cliffs
Starts / Ends:
Portsmouth / Dublin
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a captivating 13-day Spirit of Celts cruise aboard SH Diana, exploring the British Isles with a light-hearted spirit. Start in historic Portsmouth, boasting a naval legacy and an enticing Historic Dockyard. Sail to Fowey, a Celtic-inspired Cornish town, and enjoy the wonderful selection …
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