Array
(
    [id] => 01kz6n774r38yy6dbb7t0g16dw
    [published] => 1
    [name] => Summer on Shetland
    [code] => GBR304
    [slug] => shetlands-cetaceans
    [description] => 
In the UK, Shetland in summer is arguably the most spectacular region to visit. During June and the beginning of July sees its seabird colonies in a hive of activity, with Puffins delivering sand-eels to their chicks; Razorbills, Guillemots and Gannets in their thousands and Arctic Terns being harassed by Arctic Skuas. Mix all of this with the serenading sounds of calling Red-throated Divers, swimming Otters and passing cetaceans, Shetland has it all!
During this single-centre holiday to the UK's most northerly archipelago, as well as enjoying the birds, we will make special efforts to see cetaceans. Shetland is now the place to see Orca in the UK, and although these are far from guaranteed, we are perfectly positioned to encounter a passing pod from one of the many vantage points on mainland.
This tour also includes a privately-chartered boat trip where we aim to have a close encounter with the Gannet colony on Noss and aim to view a range of cetaceans from a safe distance. 

A single-centre holiday based next door to Sumburgh's seabird colony
Breeding Red-throated Divers, Arctic Terns and Golden Plover
Possibly, a rare opportunity to see Orca in UK waters
Risso's, White-beaked and Short-beaked Common Dolphins posisible
Spectacular scenery and gentle walks
A boat charter for close encounters with seabirds, and hopefully, cetaceans

    [introduction] => A relaxed 9-day holiday on the stunning Shetland Islands, where we will go in search of the region's seabirds and cetaceans (from land and sea).
    [edges] => Array
        (
        )

    [locations] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [name] => Shetland
                    [description] => 
Shetland
                    [images] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => Array
                                (
                                    [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKENFTDBBMBAN1JVT8GQ5QHM.jpg
                                    [title] => Sumburgh, Shetland Shutterstock 99993272
                                )

                        )

                    [parent] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => The United Kingdom
                        )

                )

        )

    [categories] => Array
        (
        )

    [fields] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => NumberFieldData
                    [name] => tz3_id
                    [number] => 17380
                )

            [1] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                    [name] => videos
                    [string] => 
                )

            [2] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => StringListFieldData
                    [name] => good_time_to_go
                    [values] => 
                )

            [3] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                    [name] => start_point_lat
                    [string] => 
                )

            [4] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => StringListFieldData
                    [name] => tour_expert
                    [values] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => Alison Steel
                        )

                )

            [5] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                    [name] => relatedtrips
                    [string] => 
                )

            [6] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => NumberFieldData
                    [name] => carbon_with_flights
                    [number] => 173
                )

            [7] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => StringListFieldData
                    [name] => best_time_to_go
                    [values] => 
                )

            [8] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                    [name] => start_point_long
                    [string] => 
                )

            [9] => Array
                (
                    [__typename] => NumberFieldData
                    [name] => carbon_without_flights
                    [number] => 172.9
                )

        )

    [details] => Array
        (
        )

    [information] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01kz9arr4qrcc3v9cy7ad3gwfs
                    [title] => Accommodation
                    [content] => 
Comfortable hotel with en suite facilities.
                    [images] => Array
                        (
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [id] => 01kz6459qxmara0cq4yrbe62w4
                            [name] => Accommodation
                            [parent] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9
                                    [name] => Holiday Information
                                )

                        )

                )

            [1] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01kz9arr901pwr2b4qgc6rpj77
                    [title] => Food
                    [content] => 
Breakfasts and evening meals are included, lunches will be at additional cost.
                    [images] => Array
                        (
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [id] => 01kz6459wbsj3984wsyn8tggxz
                            [name] => Food
                            [parent] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9
                                    [name] => Holiday Information
                                )

                        )

                )

            [2] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01kz9arrbr5ds88xpmvx68e3sm
                    [title] => Focus
                    [content] => 
Birds and cetaceans as well as other wildlife
                    [images] => Array
                        (
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [id] => 01kz645a0r8b210sp76661e505
                            [name] => Focus
                            [parent] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9
                                    [name] => Holiday Information
                                )

                        )

                )

            [3] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01kz9ajhar4e9jxmnq3sqz3d3a
                    [title] => Why Naturetrek?
                    [content] => 
At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!
                    [images] => Array
                        (
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [id] => 01kz645am7q9hxhycy9f86n0x1
                            [name] => Why Naturetrek?
                            [parent] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9
                                    [name] => Holiday Information
                                )

                        )

                )

            [4] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01kz9ajhcxkv4hqg1fzespc46v
                    [title] => Why Naturetrek Tailormade?
                    [content] => 
A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.
Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age
Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!
                    [images] => Array
                        (
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [id] => 01kz645arw3zjhj3pt5az0y9ey
                            [name] => Why Naturetrek Tailormade?
                            [parent] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6459j706bebwbvqefrf8s9
                                    [name] => Holiday Information
                                )

                        )

                )

        )

    [essentials] => Array
        (
        )

    [tailormade_map] => Array
        (
        )

    [videos] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01kz9arr18xaxknarjwf7vkc7s
                    [title] => Naturetrek Roadshow: Shetland
                    [content] => 
{youtube}https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnIXuIcHqxw{/youtube}
                )

        )

    [price_info_boxes] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01m1ebdnevqqz4he2je6yp7w78
                    [title] => Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
                    [content] => 
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Private Group Info Box
                        )

                    [images] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01m1ekeqp8zd4y9dm7ba8cwkv8
                                    [link] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01M1EKEQP8ZD4Y9DM7BA8CWKV7.webp
                                )

                        )

                )

        )

    [itinerary_image] => Array
        (
        )

    [images] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke7htt9q3gktsvscm9b1q71
                    [title] => Puffin, Shetland shutterstock_91352351.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:40tqaujrcewu
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 2041
                    [width] => 3062
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTT9Q3GKTSVSCM9B1Q70.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTT9Q3GKTSVSCM9B1Q70.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTT9Q3GKTSVSCM9B1Q70.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTT9Q3GKTSVSCM9B1Q70.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTT9Q3GKTSVSCM9B1Q70.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTT9Q3GKTSVSCM9B1Q70.jpg?width=1080
                )

            [1] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke86h4s5xbkjmhtchkv6sab
                    [title] => Orca, Shetland shutterstock_710780629.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:qt0ujr7sh6jj
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 3712
                    [width] => 5568
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86H4S5XBKJMHTCHKV6SAA.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86H4S5XBKJMHTCHKV6SAA.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86H4S5XBKJMHTCHKV6SAA.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86H4S5XBKJMHTCHKV6SAA.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86H4S5XBKJMHTCHKV6SAA.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86H4S5XBKJMHTCHKV6SAA.jpg?width=1080
                )

            [2] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke86a3k004meq7yrb6n16vm
                    [title] => Sumburgh Head, Shetland shutterstock_1297523971.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:vthr7judnpoi
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 4000
                    [width] => 6000
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86A3K004MEQ7YRB6N16VK.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86A3K004MEQ7YRB6N16VK.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86A3K004MEQ7YRB6N16VK.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86A3K004MEQ7YRB6N16VK.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86A3K004MEQ7YRB6N16VK.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86A3K004MEQ7YRB6N16VK.jpg?width=1080
                )

            [3] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke86dhbwyx66k3b7fg2ns5e
                    [title] => Risso's Dolphin, Shetland shutterstock_118845196.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:tvxwqjvhmjcw
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 3467
                    [width] => 5200
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86DHBWYX66K3B7FG2NS5D.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86DHBWYX66K3B7FG2NS5D.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86DHBWYX66K3B7FG2NS5D.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86DHBWYX66K3B7FG2NS5D.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86DHBWYX66K3B7FG2NS5D.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE86DHBWYX66K3B7FG2NS5D.jpg?width=1080
                )

            [4] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke866e1s76as1qezgnkdg8y
                    [title] => Harbour Porpoises shutterstock_1171195684.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:crd9tazwwxr5
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 3715
                    [width] => 5573
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE866E1S76AS1QEZGNKDG8X.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE866E1S76AS1QEZGNKDG8X.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE866E1S76AS1QEZGNKDG8X.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE866E1S76AS1QEZGNKDG8X.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE866E1S76AS1QEZGNKDG8X.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE866E1S76AS1QEZGNKDG8X.jpg?width=1080
                )

            [5] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke862ttnxgryqck426f1g4g
                    [title] => Minke Whale shutterstock_629419901.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:iap8gjnv0bhb
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 1935
                    [width] => 2902
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE862TTNXGRYQCK426F1G4F.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE862TTNXGRYQCK426F1G4F.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE862TTNXGRYQCK426F1G4F.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE862TTNXGRYQCK426F1G4F.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE862TTNXGRYQCK426F1G4F.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE862TTNXGRYQCK426F1G4F.jpg?width=1080
                )

            [6] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke7htcxevfcdc768bykvqx6
                    [title] => Razorbill shutterstock_2123895944.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:glpq0lmk1x9o
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 3648
                    [width] => 5472
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTCXEVFCDC768BYKVQX5.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTCXEVFCDC768BYKVQX5.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTCXEVFCDC768BYKVQX5.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTCXEVFCDC768BYKVQX5.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTCXEVFCDC768BYKVQX5.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HTCXEVFCDC768BYKVQX5.jpg?width=1080
                )

            [7] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke7hq030nvt5pknhxb46xkz
                    [title] => Otter, Shetland shutterstock_2185338965.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:jdzplvnwyip4
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 3051
                    [width] => 4914
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HQ030NVT5PKNHXB46XKY.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HQ030NVT5PKNHXB46XKY.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HQ030NVT5PKNHXB46XKY.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HQ030NVT5PKNHXB46XKY.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HQ030NVT5PKNHXB46XKY.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HQ030NVT5PKNHXB46XKY.jpg?width=1080
                )

            [8] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01jke7hpn8nwc6s2zyxd6emz7w
                    [title] => Black Guillemot shutterstock_122185513.jpg
                    [tags] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => assetzen:fhmbjnouujwi
                        )

                    [category] => Array
                        (
                            [name] => Images
                        )

                    [height] => 2308
                    [width] => 3462
                    [published] => 1
                    [full] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HPN8NWC6S2ZYXD6EMZ7V.jpg?width=1200&height=700&aspect_ratio=1200%3A700&crop_gravity=center
                    [hero] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HPN8NWC6S2ZYXD6EMZ7V.jpg?width=1600&height=1000&aspect_ratio=1600%3A1000&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_big] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HPN8NWC6S2ZYXD6EMZ7V.jpg?width=800&height=500&aspect_ratio=800%3A500&crop_gravity=center
                    [thumb_small] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HPN8NWC6S2ZYXD6EMZ7V.jpg?width=300&height=200&aspect_ratio=300%3A200&crop_gravity=center
                    [gallery] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HPN8NWC6S2ZYXD6EMZ7V.jpg?width=300
                    [gallery_original] => https://rezkit-tour-images.b-cdn.net/01jh31dg24d58mgyan1rg1zbhh/images/01JKE7HPN8NWC6S2ZYXD6EMZ7V.jpg?width=1080
                )

        )

    [versions] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [id] => 01kz6n790za7q2wyrv87txe22s
                    [name] => Summer on Shetland
                    [code] => GBR304-1
                    [ordering] => 1
                    [introduction] => 
                    [description] => 
                    [accommodations] => Array
                        (
                        )

                    [map] => 
                    [fields] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => Array
                                (
                                    [__typename] => NumberFieldData
                                    [name] => tz3_id
                                    [number] => 7540
                                )

                            [1] => Array
                                (
                                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                                    [name] => map_json
                                    [string] => 
                                )

                            [2] => Array
                                (
                                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                                    [name] => tz3_extra_info
                                    [string] => 
                                )

                            [3] => Array
                                (
                                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                                    [name] => itinerary_image
                                    [string] => 
                                )

                        )

                    [locations] => Array
                        (
                        )

                    [elements] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6n79ajsaeeawrhs5vn5wj3
                                    [name] => Tour Space
                                    [is_package] => 1
                                    [options] => Array
                                        (
                                            [0] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [id] => 01kz6n79cjaexgam27z77tejpw
                                                    [name] => Flight Inclusive
                                                    [leadPrice] => Array
                                                        (
                                                            [value] => 2195
                                                            [previous_value] => 0
                                                            [currency] => GBP
                                                        )

                                                )

                                            [1] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [id] => 01kz6n7a05dtff3m75jn38wnk5
                                                    [name] => Land Only
                                                    [leadPrice] => Array
                                                        (
                                                            [value] => 2145
                                                            [previous_value] => 0
                                                            [currency] => GBP
                                                        )

                                                )

                                            [2] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [id] => 01kz6n7ahy803eebdy5kd21jvp
                                                    [name] => Single Supplement
                                                    [leadPrice] => Array
                                                        (
                                                            [value] => 375
                                                            [previous_value] => 0
                                                            [currency] => GBP
                                                        )

                                                )

                                        )

                                )

                        )

                    [itinerary] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6n794d2vr908dd5ds0709c
                                    [title] => Arrive Shetland, excursions on Mainland
                                    [introduction] => 
                                    [description] => 
                                    [S] => 2
                                    [E] => 2
                                    [B] => 
                                    [L] => 
                                    [D] => 
                                )

                            [1] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6n797dfx86nr06rddfbsac
                                    [title] => Daily excursion, depart on overnight ferry
                                    [introduction] => 
                                    [description] => 
                                    [S] => 8
                                    [E] => 8
                                    [B] => 
                                    [L] => 
                                    [D] => 
                                )

                            [2] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6n792yd1050kkkd7vsv72k
                                    [title] => Overnight ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick
                                    [introduction] => 
                                    [description] => 
                                    [S] => 1
                                    [E] => 1
                                    [B] => 
                                    [L] => 
                                    [D] => 
                                )

                            [3] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6n795wbzcrz1sav8nv998d
                                    [title] => Excursions around Shetland
                                    [introduction] => 
                                    [description] => 
                                    [S] => 3
                                    [E] => 7
                                    [B] => 
                                    [L] => 
                                    [D] => 
                                )

                            [4] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kz6n7990fwyvsmf9e5ttrhm2
                                    [title] => Arrive Aberdeen
                                    [introduction] => 
                                    [description] => 
                                    [S] => 9
                                    [E] => 9
                                    [B] => 
                                    [L] => 
                                    [D] => 
                                )

                        )

                    [departures] => Array
                        (
                            [0] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01kzvwn774jbej01hmmje9mwp9
                                    [published] => 1
                                    [start] => 2027-07-03 00:00:00
                                    [end] => 2027-07-11 00:00:00
                                    [range_type] => Fixed
                                    [version] => Array
                                        (
                                            [id] => 01kz6n790za7q2wyrv87txe22s
                                            [name] => Summer on Shetland
                                        )

                                    [inventory] => Array
                                        (
                                            [type] => Allocation
                                            [capacity] => 4
                                            [errata] => 
                                        )

                                    [categories] => Array
                                        (
                                        )

                                    [fields] => Array
                                        (
                                            [0] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => NumberFieldData
                                                    [name] => tz3_id
                                                    [number] => 72067
                                                )

                                            [1] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => BoolFieldData
                                                    [name] => is_private
                                                    [bool] => 
                                                )

                                            [2] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => BoolFieldData
                                                    [name] => late_availability
                                                    [bool] => 
                                                )

                                            [3] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => StringListFieldData
                                                    [name] => tour_leaders
                                                    [values] => Array
                                                        (
                                                        )

                                                )

                                            [4] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                                                    [name] => room_share
                                                    [string] => 
                                                )

                                        )

                                    [elements] => Array
                                        (
                                            [0] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [id] => 01kzvwn77x72wztq3ex7fzyr17
                                                    [element] => Array
                                                        (
                                                            [id] => 01kz6n79ajsaeeawrhs5vn5wj3
                                                            [category] => Array
                                                                (
                                                                    [name] => Tour Space
                                                                )

                                                            [name] => Tour Space
                                                            [published] => 1
                                                            [is_package] => 1
                                                        )

                                                    [prices] => Array
                                                        (
                                                            [0] => Array
                                                                (
                                                                    [id] => 01kzvwn78jd4d47cbpg4hv6fz9
                                                                    [currency] => GBP
                                                                    [value] => 2195
                                                                    [on_sale] => 1
                                                                    [previous_value] => 0
                                                                    [deposit] => 
                                                                    [option] => Array
                                                                        (
                                                                            [id] => 01kz6n79cjaexgam27z77tejpw
                                                                            [name] => Flight Inclusive
                                                                            [category] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [name] => Package
                                                                                )

                                                                            [constraints] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [min_age] => 0
                                                                                    [max_age] => 
                                                                                    [passenger_sex] => 
                                                                                )

                                                                            [web_bookable] => 1
                                                                            [published] => 1
                                                                        )

                                                                )

                                                            [1] => Array
                                                                (
                                                                    [id] => 01kzvwn78jd4d47cbpg4hv6fza
                                                                    [currency] => GBP
                                                                    [value] => 2145
                                                                    [on_sale] => 1
                                                                    [previous_value] => 0
                                                                    [deposit] => 
                                                                    [option] => Array
                                                                        (
                                                                            [id] => 01kz6n7a05dtff3m75jn38wnk5
                                                                            [name] => Land Only
                                                                            [category] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [name] => Package
                                                                                )

                                                                            [constraints] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [min_age] => 0
                                                                                    [max_age] => 
                                                                                    [passenger_sex] => 
                                                                                )

                                                                            [web_bookable] => 1
                                                                            [published] => 1
                                                                        )

                                                                )

                                                            [2] => Array
                                                                (
                                                                    [id] => 01kzvwn78jd4d47cbpg4hv6fzb
                                                                    [currency] => GBP
                                                                    [value] => 375
                                                                    [on_sale] => 1
                                                                    [previous_value] => 0
                                                                    [deposit] => 
                                                                    [option] => Array
                                                                        (
                                                                            [id] => 01kz6n7ahy803eebdy5kd21jvp
                                                                            [name] => Single Supplement
                                                                            [category] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [name] => Package
                                                                                )

                                                                            [constraints] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [min_age] => 0
                                                                                    [max_age] => 
                                                                                    [passenger_sex] => 
                                                                                )

                                                                            [web_bookable] => 1
                                                                            [published] => 1
                                                                        )

                                                                )

                                                        )

                                                )

                                        )

                                )

                            [1] => Array
                                (
                                    [id] => 01m216m1hkfbbs1b0qsp98x3kw
                                    [published] => 1
                                    [start] => 2028-07-01 00:00:00
                                    [end] => 2028-07-09 00:00:00
                                    [range_type] => Fixed
                                    [version] => Array
                                        (
                                            [id] => 01kz6n790za7q2wyrv87txe22s
                                            [name] => Summer on Shetland
                                        )

                                    [inventory] => Array
                                        (
                                            [type] => Allocation
                                            [capacity] => 7
                                            [errata] => 
                                        )

                                    [categories] => Array
                                        (
                                        )

                                    [fields] => Array
                                        (
                                            [0] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => NumberFieldData
                                                    [name] => tz3_id
                                                    [number] => 73726
                                                )

                                            [1] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => BoolFieldData
                                                    [name] => is_private
                                                    [bool] => 
                                                )

                                            [2] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => BoolFieldData
                                                    [name] => late_availability
                                                    [bool] => 
                                                )

                                            [3] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => StringListFieldData
                                                    [name] => tour_leaders
                                                    [values] => Array
                                                        (
                                                        )

                                                )

                                            [4] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [__typename] => StringFieldData
                                                    [name] => room_share
                                                    [string] => 
                                                )

                                        )

                                    [elements] => Array
                                        (
                                            [0] => Array
                                                (
                                                    [id] => 01m216m1jt6vf7kbyq86hb2v5c
                                                    [element] => Array
                                                        (
                                                            [id] => 01kz6n79ajsaeeawrhs5vn5wj3
                                                            [category] => Array
                                                                (
                                                                    [name] => Tour Space
                                                                )

                                                            [name] => Tour Space
                                                            [published] => 1
                                                            [is_package] => 1
                                                        )

                                                    [prices] => Array
                                                        (
                                                            [0] => Array
                                                                (
                                                                    [id] => 01m216m1kzenfp4ctk8f0knb2t
                                                                    [currency] => GBP
                                                                    [value] => 2295
                                                                    [on_sale] => 1
                                                                    [previous_value] => 0
                                                                    [deposit] => 
                                                                    [option] => Array
                                                                        (
                                                                            [id] => 01kz6n79cjaexgam27z77tejpw
                                                                            [name] => Flight Inclusive
                                                                            [category] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [name] => Package
                                                                                )

                                                                            [constraints] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [min_age] => 0
                                                                                    [max_age] => 
                                                                                    [passenger_sex] => 
                                                                                )

                                                                            [web_bookable] => 1
                                                                            [published] => 1
                                                                        )

                                                                )

                                                            [1] => Array
                                                                (
                                                                    [id] => 01m216m1kzenfp4ctk8f0knb2v
                                                                    [currency] => GBP
                                                                    [value] => 2245
                                                                    [on_sale] => 1
                                                                    [previous_value] => 0
                                                                    [deposit] => 
                                                                    [option] => Array
                                                                        (
                                                                            [id] => 01kz6n7a05dtff3m75jn38wnk5
                                                                            [name] => Land Only
                                                                            [category] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [name] => Package
                                                                                )

                                                                            [constraints] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [min_age] => 0
                                                                                    [max_age] => 
                                                                                    [passenger_sex] => 
                                                                                )

                                                                            [web_bookable] => 1
                                                                            [published] => 1
                                                                        )

                                                                )

                                                            [2] => Array
                                                                (
                                                                    [id] => 01m216m1kzenfp4ctk8f0knb2w
                                                                    [currency] => GBP
                                                                    [value] => 395
                                                                    [on_sale] => 1
                                                                    [previous_value] => 0
                                                                    [deposit] => 
                                                                    [option] => Array
                                                                        (
                                                                            [id] => 01kz6n7ahy803eebdy5kd21jvp
                                                                            [name] => Single Supplement
                                                                            [category] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [name] => Package
                                                                                )

                                                                            [constraints] => Array
                                                                                (
                                                                                    [min_age] => 0
                                                                                    [max_age] => 
                                                                                    [passenger_sex] => 
                                                                                )

                                                                            [web_bookable] => 1
                                                                            [published] => 1
                                                                        )

                                                                )

                                                        )

                                                )

                                        )

                                )

                        )

                )

        )

)

Summer on Shetland

Tour Code: GBR304

A relaxed 9-day holiday on the stunning Shetland Islands, where we will go in search of the region's seabirds and cetaceans (from land and sea).

£2,195

Flight Inclusive

£2,145

Land Only

Book Now Saved Tours Saved! View all saved tours

Why Choose Naturetrek?

50+ Trustpilot Reviews

45+ Google Reviews

Click any badge to read more reviews

Paused

Paused

Paused

Paused

Paused

Paused

Tour Itinerary and Reports

View Day by Day Itinerary and Tour Reports

1 Itinerary 3 Tour Reports

Can I Help You?

Alison Steel

Operations Manager

Email Call 1-844-433-9473

Carbon Footprint

173kg CO2e

With International Flights

172.9kg CO2e

Tour Only

What does this mean?

Enquire about this holiday

Please complete all required fields!

Please enter the tour title

Please enter your name

Please enter your phone

Please enter your email address

Please enter your question

Submit

Highlights

• A single-centre holiday based next door to Sumburgh's seabird colony
• Breeding Red-throated Divers, Arctic Terns and Golden Plover
• Possibly, a rare opportunity to see Orca in UK waters
• Risso's, White-beaked and Short-beaked Common Dolphins posisible
• Spectacular scenery and gentle walks
• A boat charter for close encounters with seabirds, and hopefully, cetaceans

Summary

In the UK, Shetland in summer is arguably the most spectacular region to visit. During June and the beginning of July sees its seabird colonies in a hive of activity, with Puffins delivering sand-eels to their chicks; Razorbills, Guillemots and Gannets in their thousands and Arctic Terns being harassed by Arctic Skuas. Mix all of this with the serenading sounds of calling Red-throated Divers, swimming Otters and passing cetaceans, Shetland has it all!

During this single-centre holiday to the UK's most northerly archipelago, as well as enjoying the birds, we will make special efforts to see cetaceans. Shetland is now the place to see Orca in the UK, and although these are far from guaranteed, we are perfectly positioned to encounter a passing pod from one of the many vantage points on mainland.

This tour also includes a privately-chartered boat trip where we aim to have a close encounter with the Gannet colony on Noss and aim to view a range of cetaceans from a safe distance. 

Focus

Birds and cetaceans as well as other wildlife

Show more

Outline Itinerary

Day

1

Overnight ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick

Day

2

Arrive Shetland, excursions on Mainland

Days

3 - 7

Excursions around Shetland

Day

8

Daily excursion, depart on overnight ferry

Day

9

Arrive Aberdeen

Itinerary Map

What's Included?

Food

Breakfasts and evening meals are included, lunches will be at additional cost.

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel with en suite facilities.

Reviews

J.T, Hampshire, Jun25, Jun 2025

Mark Wood is outstanding! Personable, attentive, ambitious to see as much as he could squeeze into the programme, light-hearted and hugely knowledgeable about the islands, the birds, and the wild flowers; very interesting, sensitive person. You are lucky to have him!

Read Full Review

Documents

Itineraries

Itinerary

Download (PDF, opens in a new tab)

Tour Reports

June 2025

Download (PDF, opens in a new tab)

June 2024

Download (PDF, opens in a new tab)

June 2023

Download (PDF, opens in a new tab)

Dates & Prices

2027

Sat 3rd - Sun 11th Jul

4 SPACES £2,195

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£2,195

Land Only

£2,145

Single Supplement

£375

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

2028

Sat 1st - Sun 9th Jul

SPACES £2,295

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£2,295

Land Only

£2,245

Single Supplement

£395

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

Enquire

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

• The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
• Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
• Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

Why Choose Naturetrek?

50+ Trustpilot Reviews

45+ Google Reviews

Click any badge to read more reviews

Videos

Gallery