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In the Wake of the Vikings: Orkney, Shetland & the Faroe Islands (Norway), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 15 nights · with G Adventures

In the Wake of the Vikings: Orkney, Shetland & the Faroe Islands

A 15-night expedition with G Adventures tracing Viking routes through Orkney, Shetland and the Faroe Islands, continuing to Norway’s fjords and ending in Tromsø. Small-group adventure with Zodiac landings and expert-led talks.

Duration
15 nights
Departs
23 May 2027
Countries
Norway, United Kingdom, Faroe Islands
Operator
G Adventures
From
£6,349
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Fishing villages in Orkney and ShetlandWith Viking heritage

  2. Unhurried towns of the Faroe Islands

  3. Cruising Norway’s fjords and glaciers

  4. Lectures by naturalists and historians

  5. Zodiac landings on remote shores

About the trip

This 15-night itinerary sets off from Edinburgh to journey through some of the North Atlantic’s less frequented waters. It includes time on the Scottish Isles, such as Orkney and Shetland, where fishing villages carry the legacy of Norse heritage. The pace is unhurried, with Zodiac landings allowing close contact with the rugged coasts.

Next, the voyage calls at the Faroe Islands, where the small capital towns show a distinct blend of Scottish and Scandinavian influences, before threading through Norway’s fjords. Norway’s coastline is dramatic, with sheer cliffs and glaciers glimpsed from the ship’s deck and Zodiac excursions. The expedition concludes in Tromsø, well within the Arctic circle, where village life meets northern lights lore.

G Adventures offers this small-group expedition with a focused team of naturalists and lecturers who share insights into wildlife, history, and geology. The setting demands warm waterproof clothing and some agility for Zodiac transfers, but the reward is a chance to see the North Atlantic’s remote corners with some experts aboard.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Edinburgh
  2. 2 Orkney
  3. 3 Shetland
  4. 4 Faroe Islands
  5. 5 Tromsø

Itinerary

The route

  1. Edinburgh

  2. Orkney

  3. Shetland

  4. Faroe Islands

  5. Tromsø

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is In the Wake of the Vikings: Orkney, Shetland & the Faroe Islands?
In the Wake of the Vikings: Orkney, Shetland & the Faroe Islands is a 15 nights tour holiday.
Who operates In the Wake of the Vikings: Orkney, Shetland & the Faroe Islands?
In the Wake of the Vikings: Orkney, Shetland & the Faroe Islands is operated by G Adventures.
How much does In the Wake of the Vikings: Orkney, Shetland & the Faroe Islands cost?
Prices for In the Wake of the Vikings: Orkney, Shetland & the Faroe Islands start from £6,349, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

Small-group tours around the world

Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.

You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Norway? Our Norway guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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