We are pleased to offer the following CarbonZero tour programme for our 21st season, from 1 April to 30 September 2010:
Tours at a Glance
Day Tour Destination Duration Sunday Stone to Iron Age West Mainland Full Day Monday Treasures of Orkney* South Isles & West Mainland 3/4 Day Tuesday Neolithic Heartland West Mainland Full Day Wednesday South Isles Splendour South Isles 3/4 Day Thursday Stone to Iron Age West Mainland Full Day Friday Treasures of Orkney* South Isles & West Mainland 3/4 Day Saturday PRIVATE TOURS ONLY
* Connecting ferry service for Day Trips from Scrabster on Mondays and Fridays.
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| Sunday ~ Stone to Iron Age |
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Full Day West Mainland Tour Journey through the ages of Orkney's rich archaeological landscape.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Maeshowe Tomb
- Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
- Historic Skaill House (optional)
- Stunning landscape across Birsay Moors
- Broch of Gurness & surrounding Iron Age settlement
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.10 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.40
Prices Adult £49.00 Senior £45.00 Child £29.00
Please see Notes below for additional information.
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| Monday ~ Treasures of Orkney |
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3/4 Day South Isles & West Mainland Tour Discover Orkney's most beloved sites of the Neolithic Heartland and South Isles.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound
- Inspiring Italian Chapel
- Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
- Cliffs of Yesnaby
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 15.45 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.15
Prices Adult £39.00 Senior £36.00 Child £25.00
Please see Notes below for additional information.
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| Tuesday ~ Neolithic Heartland |
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Full Day West Mainland Tour Uncover the ancient mysteries of Orkney’s remarkable World Heritage.
Tour Highlights:
- Maeshowe Tomb
- Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement
- Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
- Historic Skaill House (optional)
- Cliffs of Yesnaby
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.10 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.40
Prices Adult £49.00 Senior £45.00 Child £29.00
Please see Notes below for additional information.
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| Wednesday ~ South Isles Splendour |
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3/4 Day South Isles Tour Marvel at the natural beauty of Orkney’s South Isles panoramas.
Tour Highlights:
- The Gloup collapsed sea cave
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Churchill Barriers and Blockships
- Inspiring Italian Chapel
- Windwick Bay sea stack and seals
- Picturesque village of St Margaret’s Hope
- Outstanding vistas from Olad Brae
- Sand dunes at Water Sound Bay
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.10 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.40
Prices Adult £39.00 Senior £36.00 Child £25.00
Please see Notes below for additional information.
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| Thursday ~ Stone to Iron Age |
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Full Day West Mainland Tour Journey through the ages of Orkney's rich archaeological landscape.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Maeshowe Tomb
- Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
- Historic Skaill House (optional)
- Stunning landscape across Birsay Moors
- Broch of Gurness & surrounding Iron Age settlement
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 09.10 Kirkwall - Palace Road 09.40
Prices Adult £49.00 Senior £45.00 Child £29.00
Please see Notes below for additional information.
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| Friday ~ Treasures of Orkney |
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3/4 Day South Isles & West Mainland Tour Discover Orkney's most beloved sites of the Neolithic Heartland and South Isles.
Tour Highlights:
- Natural harbour of Scapa Flow
- Churchill Barrier No. 1 at Kirk Sound
- Inspiring Italian Chapel
- Ceremonial Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar
- 5,000 year-old village of Skara Brae
- Cliffs of Yesnaby
Depart Stromness - Ferry Terminal 10.30 Kirkwall - Palace Road 11.00
Return Stromness - Ferry Terminal 15.45 Kirkwall - Palace Road 16.15
Prices Adult £39.00 Senior £36.00 Child £25.00
Please see Notes below for additional information.
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| Saturday ~ Private Tours Only |
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Would you like to explore the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site with your own personal archaeologist or discover the wild wonders of the Isles with a naturalist guide? Whatever you are Wildabout, it would be our pleasure to organise a special experience just for you.
Click here for our exciting portfolio of private tour itineraries to stimulate your imagination. |
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- Tour prices include transport in executive touring vehicle with panoramic windows, Accredited* Professional Orkney Driver-Guide who provides onboard commentary and guides you through the sites, and VAT. Site admissions, lunch, and ferries are not included. *Scottish Tourist Guides Association Regional Affiliate Green Badge Guide.
- A minimum of 2 guests is required to operate a tour.
- Tours subject to availability at time of booking. Advance booking is essential
- Price Categories: Adult - age 16 to 59; Senior - age 60+; Child - age 5 to 15.
- Discounts available to groups of 8 or more guests. Please contact us for further details.
- Terms & Conditions apply to all bookings.
- Do you have any questions? They may be answered in our Daily Tours Frequently Asked Questions.
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Tue Mar 09
min : 1°C / 33°F
max : 7°C / 44°F
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the current time in Orkney is 05:39
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