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    We specialise in offering an inspiring range of holidays, journeys and wilderness experiences in the most remote and beautiful regions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Explore our trip types below to find your dream adventure discovering the wilds of Scotland.

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    Small Group Trips

    Our range of group holidays and immersive outdoor experiences bring you to the most beautiful and wild regions of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Find your next Scottish adventure.

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    Custom Trips

    Work with us to design your perfect dream adventure holiday according to your group’s preferences and interests. Private custom-built travel when you want and just how you want it.

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    Private Trips

    Choose dates that suit you and the trip you love, then Make it Private. Select your own Private Departure from any Small Group Tours, exclusively for you and your group.

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    Self Guided Trips

    Travel at your own pace on our Self Guided trips, exploring the wild trails of Scotland without any stress or planning. All you need to do is enjoy the view. 

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    Self Drive Trips

    With our Self Drive collection, discover the beautiful Highlands of Scotland at your own pace. Add trips together to make your journey of a lifetime flexible and stress-free.

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    Find Your Next Adventure Holiday

    Operating adventure holidays in Scotland for over 20 years, we bring our guests to the most remote and beautiful parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. We take care of every detail, giving you inspiring active experiences, finding hidden local trails, friendly accommodation and the tastiest eateries to try out. Find your style of travel below. 

    Wilderness Walking

    Our guided wilderness walking trips are the ultimate way to see Scotland on two feet.

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    Road Cycling

    We ride quiet backroads as we explore the scenery and landscape, culture and history of Scotland.

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    Sea Kayaking

    See Scotland’s rugged coastline from a new perspective as you glide across sea lochs and explore remote beaches.

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    Mountain Biking

    Explore deep into areas that are rarely visited, on incredible trails that are rarely ridden.

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    Open Canoeing

    Open canoeing is a truly magical way to explore Scotland’s and access some very remote areas of stunning wilderness.

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    Sailing

    Discover the joys of sailing holidays in Scotland as you explore the west coast and islands by yacht.

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    Women in Adventure

    These trips are ideal for any and all women who like exploring the outdoors with small groups of like-minded women.

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    Photography

    Our photography holidays are designed to help you discover Scotland’s wild places and wild light.

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    Wildlife

    Using activities, our experienced guides are able to take you closer to Scottish wildlife.

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    My friends said "How Much?!" for a week in Scotland. I came home thinking what an absolute bargain the trip was. I'm already thinking about booking my next trip to the Hebrides or maybe a bigger challenge, the coast to coast or sea kayaking. Whichever I will be back to Scotland soon.

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    Mountain Biking - The Hebridean Trail
    Reviewed on 12/06/2013

    Rated 4.87 out of 5 based on 4,452 reviews

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    About Us

    Why Wilderness?


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    Back in 2001, we set out to create an adventure travel company that really meant what it said in terms of customer service and experience. On our very first trip, we sweated over every possible detail to ensure that not only did everything go to plan but that we exceeded expectations and delivered a truly memorable wilderness experience. That focus and attention to detail remain the cornerstone of what we continue to do today. Read on to find out what sets us apart; whether it be our amazing guiding team, our commitment to quality and sustainability or our unrivalled local knowledge and expertise.

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    Our Guides


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    While every aspect of our holidays is important, it is our guides which really elevate the trip. It is, for this reason, we have invested in recruiting and selecting the best guides in the business. Our guides are committed to providing you with the best possible experience of Scotland and a trip to remember. They are on the frontline for an average of 100 days each year so their skills, knowledge and experience is vast. Many of our senior guides have 20+ years of experience of working in the outdoors.

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    The Office Team


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    Our office team of adventure travel experts know how to create enriching holidays and know the wild places of Scotland better than anyone. From when you first start looking at our holidays on the website, to your booking experience over the phone, right up to “goodbye” at the end of the trip we dot the i's and cross the t's. Our aim is to genuinely exceed your expectations by providing you with customer service and a trip which is second to none. Our team hand-pick the best accommodation and know just where to go for a great coffee or amazing seafood. We’re experts in our field so if you have any questions about our trips we will be happy to help so please do get in touch.

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    Holiday Locations

    With a wealth of combined experience, we have an intimate knowledge of UK & Ireland’s wild places and their secret gems. Travel with us to immerse yourself in the unique landscapes, history, culture and wildlife of each destination. Each evening, stay in handpicked accommodation and benefit from expert guides.

    Scotland

    Scotland is the ideal adventure playground with dramatic landscapes, castle ruins, whisky trails and ancient traditions.

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    Ireland

    Explore a lush land of majestic hills and coastlines, rich history, traditional music, and above all a warm welcome.

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    England

    Discover England’s stunning natural beauty – a place of quaint villages, glistening lakes, moody moors and famous legends.

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