Shetland Isles
photographic journey
Open spaces, the wind from the North Sea that meets with the currents from the Ocean, uncontaminated nature, thousands of birds of every species and colour, otters and whales. A tour dedicated to nature, wildlife and landscape photography.
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7 days
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€ 970
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Touristic
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6
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16 June - 22 June 2018
At only 6° latitude south of the Arctic Circle, the rough remote Shetland Isles make up the most northerly outpost of Scotland, and the most exasperated frontier between the land and the sea. The setting is genuine Scottish, with deep bare valleys, buried between steep green hills, dotted by flocks of grazing sheep, sparkling blue lakes, and steep inlets with formidable cliffs populated by immense colonies of sea birds. It’s a real paradise for birdwatching and photographers.
This tour is dedicated exclusively to those who love photography. The days will be structured respecting the weather conditions and the needs of photographers. We’ll dedicate some time to the famous puffins, to the gannets and black murres, visiting all the most frequented colonies of Shetland, from both sea and land point of view, arriving by boat at only a few meters from the cliffs. We’ll go “hunting “ for red throated divers, golden plovers, Chur, grey lag and whooper swans in the remote internal areas of the islands and with a bit of luck we will “play” with the camouflaged mountain hares and Scottish Ptarmigan, that on the moors disappear like ghosts.
The Shetland Isles are surrounded by a sea that is rich in fish, reason why every year thousands of birds choose to stay in this natural oasis to breed. The elegant Arctic Tern arrives deliberately from the South pole and makes large colonies on the ground defending themselves from anyone who dares to approach with thrashing overhead attacks . The coast of these areas are densely populated by grey seals and common seals, that are completely at home in the presence of man. With all this food, the notorious killer whale has learnt to hunt in these waters, arriving at times at only a few meters from the coast or in the port of the capital.
A day will be dedicated to the otter, rare predator and hard to see in the rest of Europe, but here he has found an ideal habitat.
An unforgettable photographic journey, rich in emotions and unique meetings with sunsets and sunrises that fill our files and …we hope our hearts.
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
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Shetlands Isles - Guide Trek Alps - Viaggi Natura nel Mondo
Min 6/ Max8 people.
Book before 30 March 2018
970 euro per person
Deposit and insurance : 60 euro per person
For a booking by a group of 6 people : 830 euro per person
Travel expenses to and from Italy have been purposely left out, thus enabling the client to choose the preferred airport and take advantage of the various offers available on line.
We are however at your disposition to help find the best solution.
- Accommodation for 6 nights in a cottage
- All transfers by minivan (fuel included) and ferries as in program
- Boat trip to and around the Isle of Noss
- Accommodation for 6 nights in a cottage
- All transfers by minivan (fuel included) and ferries as in program
- Boat trip to and around the Isle of Noss
The chosen building is a very comfortable cottage in Lerwick centre only a short walk from a supermarket and the main restaurants of the town.
There’s a welcoming sitting room and well equipped kitchen at our disposition. Comfortable beds in single or double rooms.