Rated 4.87 out of 5 based on 4399 review(s) of Client Reviews
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Gunvor Rottensten
Self-Drive - Winter Highland Cosy Cairngorms
Reviewed on 12/02/2020
Age: 70 - 80
Country: Luxembourg
Trip Date: 29/01/2020
Trips Taken: 10
The Bottom Line
Our Cozy Cairngorms trip gave us all we had been promised. We loved the Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, the massage on the first afternoon was just what we needed after our walk, and the afternoon with Katie very interesting and enjoyable.
Inga Ebert
Self-Drive - Winter Highland Cosy Cairngorms
Reviewed on 10/02/2020
Age: 60 - 70
Country: Luxembourg
Trip Date: 29/01/2020
Trips Taken: 9
The Bottom Line
Super trip and so glad that it was made possible. Loved to be in Scotland this time of year and we had excellent weather. And we arrived 29 jan and toured with you but then we continued to Ballater and walked another 3 days (seven Bridges, Sgor Buidhe and Loch Muick circuit) and then to Inverurie where we walked from Pittodrie house (several walks around Bennachie) so we only returned home yesterday - blown by the wind! But another succes story!! Will be back in Scotland 2 april.
Joseph Leissle
Wilderness Walking - High Points of the Outer Hebrides
Reviewed on 01/02/2020
Age: 40 - 50
Country: United States
Trip Date: 05/05/2018
Trips Taken: 1
The Bottom Line
We will be back for another trip!
Gary Fisher
19WSTM Tailor Made trips
Reviewed on 09/01/2020
Age: 60 - 70
Country: United Kingdom
Trip Date: 27/12/2019
Trips Taken: 4
The Bottom Line
No hesitation in recommending WS to others. Everything ran like clockwork - as ever!
Rebecca Steinmetz
Wilderness Walking - Outer Hebrides: Uists, Barra and Mingulay
Reviewed on 23/12/2019
Age: 60 - 70
Country: United States
Trip Date: 31/08/2019
Trips Taken: 1
The Bottom Line
We just loved every day of the tour.....just be prepared for any weather conditions and Wilderness Scotland will take care of the rest! We have booked another walking tour with your sister company, Wilderness Ireland, for 2020. Needless to say, we are so excited for this one too and feel very comfortable to just let you handle all the minute details again!
Jason Green
Reviewed on 08/12/2019
Age: 40 - 50
Country: United States
Trip Date: 06/07/2019
Trips Taken: 1
The Bottom Line
Simply put, it was amazing and yes, you should do it. Scotland itself will amaze by any means, but experiencing it on a bicycle is a special treat—you go places you normally would not, or would speed through, and at a pace that allows you to take it in and really appreciate it. The route is well thought out, with manageable distances each day and opportunities for rests along the way. Each day begins and ends at a reasonable hour, and for me, I was still able to go for walks/hikes for an hour or two before and after dinner to explore the area (shops tend to close at 5:00). I liked all of the excursions, and found them well timed and well integrated into the day’s journey. You generally dine together, which I enjoyed and still allowed me to essentially also do a sticky toffee pudding tour of Scotland. The accommodations varied a bit, but they were all good local spots (no chains), with a bar and restaurant, wifi. Our guides, here Tim and Scott, were brilliant—they shared their impressive knowledge of Scotland and many random subjects that you broach when spending a week together. They checked in with us regularly, and were flexible and made tweaks to ensure everyone was enjoying their time. They selected great lunch spots and Scott prepared a fantastic picnic on one of the days. We had a range of riders, and they handled that well—one of the guides rides among the group (it sometimes stretches out a bit) and the other guide is always close by in a van, so you can join in there if you need an assist up a hill or are done for the day. Like one of my fellow riders from July, I am also looking at another trip. For those of you looking at these, wondering if you should do go for it—yes, you absolutely should. I pondered it for a few years, and my one regret here is that I did not start doing this sooner. About me for comparison: I am in my early 40s, and a pleasure and commuter cyclist, about 20 miles round trip for work, with a single Washington DC "hill" to climb at the end of one leg (no, not that Hill), and an occasional a weekend jaunt that can range up to 35 miles, again with no serious hills. And please don't judge me too harshly, but I use a hybrid and have never used clip pedals/shoes. (I stuck with a hybrid for the trip in fear of unforeseen issues switching to a road bike for a long trip; the hybrid worked fine for me, and it was a curiosity/amusement for everyone else—I was the lone hybrid user on the tour. And I also stuck with regular shoes.) I do have good endurance, which is needed for the distance and hills; I mostly walk or bike (versus drive) so am accustomed to long stretches of both. The Highland hills were challenging at times, but I always managed to make it up without walking my bike or hopping in the van. Ultimately, I was able to be near the lead for most of the journey, whether cruising the rolling hills or going up real hills. Thanks to Wilderness Scotland, particularly Tim and Scott, and my fellow cyclists for an unforgettable experience and introducing me to a new way to travel and explore.
Sheila Dickson
Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
Reviewed on 26/11/2019
Age: 70 - 80
Trip Date: 05/11/2019
Trips Taken: 2
The Bottom Line
Inga Ebert
Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
Reviewed on 15/11/2019
Age: 60 - 70
Country: Luxembourg
Trip Date: 23/10/2019
Trips Taken: 8
The Bottom Line
Just take the fact that I and several friends keep coming back - and we already have plans for next year too.
Matthew Montgomery
Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
Reviewed on 08/11/2019
Age: 70 - 80
Country: Luxembourg
Trip Date: 23/10/2019
Trips Taken: 3
The Bottom Line
Florence Iniachimuthu
Wilderness Walking - Outer Hebrides & Skye
Reviewed on 08/11/2019
Age: 50 - 60
Country: Malaysia
Trip Date: 12/10/2019
Trips Taken: 1
The Bottom Line
Definitely looking forward to more trips with Wilderness Scotland! It was absolute perfection from start to finish. The brilliant guide, the delicious food, wonderful hotels, breathtaking scenery, challenging hikes and even the Scottish weather, which was surprisingly perfect with gorgeous rainbows, gave me one the most amazing weeks that I have had in my life. Thanks Wilderness Scotland, Dave, Kim & Lesley!
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