Sea Kayaking Holidays

Pre-Trip Service
Received very quick feedback on all of our queries concerning dietary requirements and meeting points.

Trip Comments
Sea-kayaking was a completely new experience for both my wife and I, and the trip proved, without exaggerating, to be one of the best experiences of our lives. The weather played a part in this - it was better than we had dared hope, as did the group of people on the course - a nicer bunch you couldn't hope to meet. But the guide Ali and his assistant Dave played a big part too - Ali in particular is very knowledgeable about the natural surroundings and was good at sharing this knowledge with the clients. Dave was always there at the back with his reassuring presence and words of encouragement.

Accommodation and Food
The bunk beds were a little cramped, but then I am 6'3" so this is probably inevitable. The bunkhouse (Mol Mor) in general (location, comfort) was great and the food provided was first-rate.

Your Guide
As already mentioned above, I really appreciated the extra information provided by Ali on the natural surroundings - it really helped get the most out of the trip. He is a natural when it comes to explaining - even if I didn't get everything right the first time; this was down to me, not him. The assistant, Dave, was a continual source of reassurance and encouragement. Both were an absolute pleasure to be around.

The Bottom Line
We picked this course primarily because of the location. Everything came together this week - the weather, the company (i.e. the other participants), the guides - we couldn't have hoped for better. I did the course with my wife, and without exaggerating I can say that it was one of the most memorable experiences of our lives.

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Pre-Trip Service
Always keeping in regular touch. Answered all my questions. Made me really look forward to the trip.

Trip Comments
My highlight was being surrounded by seals paddling towards the Applecross Inn. Then the experience of different locations where Craig took us, and his "neeps and tattles" What a guy!

Accommodation and Food
OK, not the Torridon Hotel, but the bunkhouse was perfect for our needs. Any more than 6, though, would have felt cramped. Plenty of good quality food and supplies.

Your Guide
Does Craig ever get angry? The guy's a saint! Organisation, planning and choice of restaurants was outstanding. Thanks Craig. Your guidance and warm enthusiasm has meant I'll return year after year.

The Bottom Line
Forget the North 500 and see the genuine Scotland. I've been with many good tour operators over the years, and WS is up there with the best. I feel I can book a trip, confident in knowing I'll have a good time. Many thanks.

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Trip Comments
This was my first trip with WS and it exceeded my expectations in every respect but especially with regards to accommodation and food. I knew the lead guide, Howard, so I already knew that he was exceptionally knowledgable about the area and its wildlife, geography, history and geology but the second guide, Paul, was also well informed. The porpoises within a few feet of us had to be the trip highlight. I actually shed tears of emotion.

Accommodation and Food
The accommodation was so comfortable in both the Plockton Inn and the BnB in Ullapool. Even when the weather has been very kind, as it was on this trip, a hot shower at the end of a day kayaking is essential and these were perfect in both venues! The food budget, where applicable, was both generous and flexible and the breakfasts and packed lunches were superb!

Your Guide
Howard and Paul were both relaxed, knowledgable, accommodating, friendly and cheerful. Paul was a star at reversing the minibus and trailer!

The Bottom Line
Quality doesn't come cheap and WS offer great value for money, based on my experience.

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Pre-Trip Service
The staff were extremely helpful in enabling me to assess which trip best suited my level of experience and make suggestions about preparation.
They were quick ro respond to practical questions and pre-trip information was excellent (even if the suggested kit list was a bit more extensive that necessary!)

Trip Comments
A strange highlight; however I was greatly reassured that when we found ourselves in unexpectedly challenging conditions and two members of the group capsized at the same time the guides were able to give instructions to the rest of the group on staying safe while very efficiently getting the other two back in their kayaks. Very reassuring.
Was also delighted to come across a family group of young otters playing on the shore.

Accommodation and Food
Heatherbank was extremely comfortable and in a lovely location with amazing views.
LochAilort Inn was a little dated, rooms were smaller and lacked the views but it was comfortable and adequate for our needs. The bar was a nice facility to have too.

Your Guide
Competence already mentioned.

The Bottom Line
If Wilderness Scotland could control the weather this would be a perfect trip!

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Pre-Trip Service
The person I spoke with on the phone to book the trip was friendly and helpful. She also seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the trip i had chosen.

Accommodation and Food
We stayed in bunkhouse accommodation when not camping out. It was well equipped, in a lovely location and worked well for our group.

Your Guide
Paul and Craig were fantastic. They took the time to find out about the group expectations and the things we wanted to get out of the trip. They worked very well together and provided a great balance between teaching us skills, encouraging us to be independent and make our own decisions, and giving us information about our surroundings. I learned a lot, and felt inspired! They were great ambassadors for Wilderness Scotland.

The Bottom Line
It was a fantastic trip and met all of my expectations and more. I'm already planning my next adventure!

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Pre-Trip Service
After speaking to our guide, we found out that your website did not fully outline the types of Kayak trips around the Scottish coast and the availability of multi day trips.

Trip Comments
Had a fantastic time and our guide Donald really put the icing on the cake with his knowledge and experience in kayaking

Accommodation and Food
Don't change it for the Whisky Coast. It was excellent.

Your Guide
Donald would be the best ever kayak guide I have had on one of these kayak touring holidays. We have been on 5 now in various countries. He would be in the top 1% around the world

The Bottom Line
We would like to come back soon but have to save up again to come from Australia.
PS. Get the Scottish weather sorted and you would have an outstanding adventure

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Pre-Trip Service
Very responsive and helpful to queries

Trip Comments
Realising that kayaking in the rain in Scotland can be exhilarating as it always seemed to be followed by sunshine!

Your Guide
Zoe and Jenny were a fantastic duo.....highly competent and great company

The Bottom Line
Superb ....can't wait to return again,.

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Pre-Trip Service
detailed information about desired level of experience and requirements for trip

Trip Comments
excellent paddling sites chosen according to weather conditions; great team effort by all participants; very experienced guides (Howard and Bill); attention to safety given utmost importance

Accommodation and Food
Considering we were sleeping in a bunkhouse or camp the food was unexpectedly good; Howard took the trouble of not just overseeing (and cooking himself) meal preparation but of even catching mackerel and cooking it for us

Your Guide
Howard and Bill were just superb; full marks from my end; they basically went out of their way to make the trip a memorable expedition

The Bottom Line
You will almost certainly be seeing me again

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Pre-Trip Service
Thank you particularly for Live Chat option, which helped to allay my fears about metre-high waves (which, actually, we didn't meet...)

Trip Comments
NW Scotland is the most beautiful landscape in the world. So spending days and days of quiet time paddling around in it was... overwhelming, really. In a good way.

Accommodation and Food
Quiet, comfy bunkhouse. Excellent campsites -- the one at the top end of Raasay goes on my list of Ten Best Wild-camp Sites EVER.

Your Guide
Craig and Paul were better-than-excellent guides: always there when needed, never intrusive, skilled, informative, supportive, empowering.

The Bottom Line
Best canoe/kayak trip EVER. Of course I want to do another kayak trip next year, but... if I had access to a time machine, I would be dithering about whether to do something new, or just replay this trip...

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Trip Comments
We had two wonderful and caring guides and the trips we did were absolutely awesome.

Accommodation and Food
My room in Plockton was very small but the central location of the Inn and the friendliness of the service people made up for that.
Ullapool was luxurious: big room, beautiful views, caring people.

Your Guide
they were very considerate and helpful. I felt well taken care of.

The Bottom Line
We were extremely lucky for it felt as if we had booked a trip on the Mediterranean.
No idea what it would have been like in typical Scottish conditions with more wind and higher waves. However, whenever the conditions changed, the guides either changed the route or interrupted the trip, returned to the starting point and went to a different, more protected place.
Also, the second guide stayed behind with those who were a bit anxious which gave them more confidence.

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Pre-Trip Service
I found everything to be of a great standard

Trip Comments
Really great guide and teacher , couldnt of asked for anything else

Accommodation and Food
The accomodation was excellent , very friendly but staff were often forgetful of requests but thats the only gripe

Your Guide
Howard was an excellent guide

The Bottom Line
A must do trip for anyonr taking up sea kayaking pr even for experienced paddlers looking fpr amazing scenery

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Pre-Trip Service
I cannot think of anything at this time

Trip Comments
Paddling by the splendid Tanera Mór isle to dock into its unique café, still on our cagules and water shoes

Accommodation and Food
Some of the food, was too spicy for us poor Spaniards :)

Your Guide
With Howard I knew at once I would always be safe, with its thorough knowledge of the sea and isles, and his constant care. After a couple of days, I also learnt he will always guide us to where fun and natural splendor war. //// As for Sarah, she was in constant watch for us, helping me prevent and correct any mistake that could lead to trouble or unwanted exercion.

The Bottom Line
This is proper kayaking, proper wilderness camping at its best. The weather would not always be fine, and the wind not always in your favour, but that's what makes it truly special.

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Pre-Trip Service
The communication was excellent

Trip Comments
We did the Jacobite Coast kayaking trip with friends. It was amazing. Our guides, Ali and Sarah were exceptional. They were patient and knowledgeable and took time to teach valuable skills. The accommodations were great and the food was amazing everywhere we went. We want to go back in a few years and do this trip with our kids.

Accommodation and Food
All excellent!!

Your Guide
Ali and Sarah were amazing.

The Bottom Line
Well worth the time and money. Fantastic views and a wonderful overall experience.

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Pre-Trip Service
Only had correspondence with Bridget before the trip, but nothing was too much trouble and everyone was very accommodating. Impressive service.

Trip Comments
The trip was fantastic - brilliant guides, wonderful scenery and well paced and judged for all abilities, making sure we got to see a lot. In terms of making it 'excellent' rather than 'good' - there was a bit of disorganisation surrounding food and meal preparation. I think we just had too much stuff! On a longer wild kayaking expedition like this, I think you could get away with less food, fewer heavy items and better packed items so we compress down into kayaks.

Accommodation and Food
Good quality tents

Your Guide
Both Sam and Donald were fantastic. Engaging, informative and friendly. Thank you!

The Bottom Line
All in all a fantastic trip. Other than perhaps limiting the food that's packed a bit, I wouldn't change a thing. The highlights were the fantastic, knowledgeable guides, and it made the whole Wilderness Scotland trip easy and stress-free. Wonderful scenery and weather helped!

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Pre-Trip Service
Our inquiries were responded to straight away, all correspondence was professional and the information provided was detailed and helpful

Trip Comments
Where do I begin? Our guide Donald was the most experienced guide I have ever had, he was a total delight, helped us with our paddling techniques ( no other guide has done that before and we have been on many overseas kayaking trips), he was very knowledgeable about the country and so lovely and kind about our terrible pronunciation of Scottish words! The accommodation was 'just wow', staying in a warm bed and having a hot shower each day was wonderful. Food was amazing, certainly did not go hungry! Our co paddlers were also great and the group had such a memorable time together, we saw a lot of beautiful seals and had the most unforgettable experience with a big pod of dolphins who swam about us for about an hour as we sat quietly watching them, total heaven!

Accommodation and Food
Just great, the second place we stayed was really amazing and the food was delicious , best oysters ever!

Your Guide
Better than excellent. Donald was patient and calm throughout the whole trip. He was very generous with his knowledge of kayaking, totally calm and in control when I decided to see an underwater view , great sense of humor, we not only learnt so much but have to say that this was the best trip and the best quide we have had. W

The Bottom Line
This trip is full of fun, challenge and beauty. The beauty of this environment is outstanding, I have kayaked for five years in four countries and this trip is miles ahead. If you want great kayaking in a beautiful, wild, pristine part of the world combined with great food, great accommodation and an excellent guiding experience then this trip is a must.

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Pre-Trip Service
The website information is very clear. I found the trip grading video really helpful in choosing the right trip for me. The meet your guides video really helps you feel more relaxed about the trip. As a solo traveller it was great to have this introduction to Howard.

Trip Comments
The trip was expertly guided with every member feeling supported. Wild camping on the beautiful summer isles will be remembered for ever.

Accommodation and Food
The food was amazing. As we pitched our campsite Howard started preparing our evening meal. Everyone pitched in to chop and prepare a fresh and delicious meal every evening. This gave a real sense of belonging to the group, caring for each other and well being. I would highly recommend a wild camping trip.

Your Guide
Both Howard and Sarah were highly skilled. They checked what we wanted to do and kept us up to date with information too. I feel my paddeling improved through their support and advise. Just brilliant.

The Bottom Line
This was a trip of a lifetime, expertly guided in beautiful surroundings. I would strongly recommend the wild camping trip to anyone with a sense of adventure who wants to get back to basics and closer to nature.

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Pre-Trip Service
Your staff was so helpful. My partner and I both have elderly parents in the US with whom we needed to keep in contact during the trip. David Russell let us know which cell phone providers had the best coverage in the areas where we would kayak. His advice let us make arrangements to keep in contact, which kept us from worrying and allowed us to thoroughly enjoy our vacation!

Trip Comments
Everything was first rate. We loved the accommodations and food, and the hotel and dining room staff were so friendly - we especially enjoyed the Plockton Inn restaurant manager's sense of humor. Our trip leader, Zoe, was happy when asked to help us improve our paddling strokes. Her tutelage alone was worth the price of the tour! We really enjoyed spending time with the other trip participants. Everyone had a great attitude despite the occasional rain. After a particularly rainy day we cut our paddling short and changed into dry clothes for a trip to Eileen Donan castle - one of our companions decided to stay dry by changing in a phone booth, earning him the nickname "Clark Kent" for the rest of the trip!

Accommodation and Food
The Plockton Inn food was excellent, though choice was a bit limited for vegetarians in the group. The only improvement there would have been if they'd had a drying room, but it wasn't a problem for most folks who could hang their things above the heater. The breakfast in Ullapool wasn't as well prepared but still very good. Loved the size of the room and view in Ullapool, the landlady was especially helpful, and the drying room was very much appreciated.

Your Guide
Both of our guides were top-rate. The forecast was for high winds on many of the days, and Zoe made safety a priority for the group, which was much appreciated. Most of the participants didn't take advantage of her skill, but my partner and I did. We asked for pointers on our paddling strokes and some equipment advice. We both felt that this was worth the price of the tour alone!

The Bottom Line
Wilderness Scotland provides good quality gear, excellent leadership, and outdoor experiences in stunning locations. The hotels, food and companionship were top notch. I wouldn't even consider taking a Scottish paddling vacation with anyone else!

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Pre-Trip Service
Very quick response to queries,easy forget through to a human rather than automated system!

Trip Comments
Howard was the perfect guide.Professional but relaxed,keen to ensure that we got the most from our trip.His experience, skill and local knowledge were apparent and he was great company.

Accommodation and Food
Accommodation was very clean and comfortable. Minor quibble was that room was not serviced every day so big not emptied and drink making facilities not restocked.

Your Guide
Howard was the perfect guide for 2 novice kayakers. He was calm, reassuring and encouraged us to get the most from our time on the water.

The Bottom Line
As soon as the trip finished i wanted to do it all over again! Would have no hesitation in booking another trip in future.

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Pre-Trip Service
I spoke to Bridget a couple of times by phone. She has a lovely warm welcoming voice and always helpful and friendly.

Trip Comments
Small group, brilliant guide, stunning locations.

Accommodation and Food
Well equipped kitchen, spacious communal area, good drying-room.

Your Guide
Craig was an excellent guide who naturally inspired confidence from the start. Obviously being a guide is not just about showing people the ropes. It requires multiple skills - they're responsible for the participants' safety, comfort, enjoyment of the entire holiday (on and off the water) and for delivering professional instruction. Underlying all this is the need to have excellent people skills. In fact I think being a good guide is much more than just a job - it's a vocation.

The Bottom Line
This was my 2nd wonderful trip with Wilderness Scotland, but my first time kayaking. Hoping to go again in the not too distant future.

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Accommodation and Food
Torridon Inn was a little disorganised, but the staff in general were helpful.

Your Guide
Ali was very patient and gave confidence to novices. He was always on top of what needed doing and made the group feel involved in what was happening.

The Bottom Line
Fine!

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The Bottom Line
Great trip but expensive.

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Trip Comments
You can't control the weather!

Accommodation and Food
Wilderness requires wild camping and the tents and equipment were first class and stood up to wind and rain!!!

Your Guide
Thank you to Zoe and Sarah for looking after us so well. Hope you didn't mind the impromptu capsize exercise Zoe?!!!!

The Bottom Line
Zoe and Sarah did an excellent job in keeping morale high during enforced maroon on Isle Ristol. I felt sorry for those who had travelled so far to take part and were scuppered for a couple of days with bad weather. However, lessons learned in managing wind and waves!

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Pre-Trip Service
It would be better to attach pdf files to the confirmation email than links that expire after 30 days.
We joined the trip in Torridon, not Inverness. It would have been much more use to us if you had given us the grid reference for the bunkhouse, not just the postal address - "Mol Mor bunkhouse, Torridon" was not particularly useful (we knew it was in Torridon already).

Trip Comments
Ali was an excellent leader, bunkhouse was good. Kayaking was great. Only thing that let it down was the suggestion that we eat 3 consecutive evening meals in pubs. I'd much prefer to be offered the option of staying in the bunkhouse and cooking for myself.

Accommodation and Food
Accommodation was excellent. Breakfasts and lunches were good. Suggestion of pub food for 3 nights in a row was poor.

Your Guide
Ali did a great job keeping finding locations to suit the weather and the group abilities. He also did a great job keeping people of different abilities occupied. Ali's annecdotes on nature etc were interesting.

Becky was a cheerful assistant guide who helped to make everyone feel 'at home'.

The Bottom Line
A great introduction to sea kayaking!

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Pre-Trip Service
The only thing that I can think of is the document for what to bring was time sensitive and I missed the email then didn't have access to it. It would be easier if it was a downloadable attachment. Other than that, all communications were great!

Trip Comments
We were fortunate to have a small group number. It was perfect! I think it allowed us to get more miles in. My highlight was kayaking with seals!

Accommodation and Food
Very cozy bunkhouse!

Your Guide
Paul was great! Very patient and informative.

The Bottom Line
Absolutely amazing!

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Pre-Trip Service
Regular updates

Trip Comments
Well planned trip good accommodation

Accommodation and Food
Heather barn was great. Loch Ailot Hotel a bit shambolic on arrival. Some staff need more customer service training. But overall very adequate accommodation.

TEAM WILDERNESS RESPONSE:

Thanks for your comments. We will pass these on to the accommodations concerned, however we are glad you enjoyed them overall.

The Bottom Line
Great trip, good accommodation experienced knowledgeable guides good company

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Pre-Trip Service
Thanks for reassurance for Sue about potential big waves

Trip Comments
Hard to pick out highlights when the whole trip was so good, but the sea eagles were amazing

Your Guide
Absolutely first-class; couldn't be better. Craig and Paul looked after their "ducklings", inspired confidence in the nervous ones, helped to bring on everyone's skills, and knew lots about sea life, geology, folklore....They both made a huge contribution to an excellent trip.

The Bottom Line
We were very lucky with the weather, which obviously made things even better, but I think we would have had a great time anyway...we are already planning what to do next with Wilderness Scotland

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Pre-Trip Service
I found the office staff very helpful. Rather than meet everyone in Inverness I met them at the pace we stayed. On the day they were running late and the office team made sure they contacted me to let me know.

Accommodation and Food
The accommodation was basic but warm, clean and good facilities. Overall the food was fine. Maybe good to have more brown bread for breakfast/sandwiches as we ran out after a few days. Very nice coffee!

Your Guide
Ali was a really excellent guide in all ways. He is a warm and friendly man and I felt very relaxed and safe under his capable leadership. He is a skilful kayaking teacher and was able to support each of us individually and keep the group together. He paced things really well, giving a good balance of offering technique skills to learn alongside time to journey and take in the landscape. He has a wealth of knowledge about nature which he generously shares. He has a confident and relaxed manner which inspires confidence. It was a real pleasure to spend these days being guided by him. I would also like to add the Becky was a really great guide.... really friendly and supportive. She was up early every morning making breakfast for everyone and was always available and willing to help. On our trips kayaking she was often at the back keeping company with the slower paddlers - quite often I was amongst them!... and was generally just great and lovely to be around!

The Bottom Line
Really enjoyable, satisfying and enriching experience.

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Pre-Trip Service
Friendly and helpful office team.

Trip Comments
Good because the guides were excellent and the kayaking experience was superb. The locations we went to were wonderful. Not excellent because I thought it was expensive: the standard of the accommodation was not reflected in the cost of the trip.

Accommodation and Food
Accommodation was workable but cramped. Showers iffy. Good to have a dry room. Great first evening meal cooked by the guides. The lunches were of our own making. Restaurants were good.

Your Guide
The guides were brilliant; supportive, knowledgeable. and fun. There was very good organisation, communication and leadership.- it saved a lot of time - our equipment was always ready, we knew what we had to do individually and as a team and what to expect and this built a strong sense of cohesion in the team. On the water, the teaching skills were great the guides built confidence, were supportive and there was a sense of having progressed by the end of each day.

The Bottom Line
An enjoyable kayaking experience, The highlight was to be on the water in such beautiful places with stunning views. The guides were fantastic, the tuition great. and overall it was fun to learn to move on a kayak. My second time with Wilderness Scotland.

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Pre-Trip Service
No hassle - and you remembered my special spraydeck!

Trip Comments
Simply all the joys of sea kayaking - sunshine, turquoise water, silver sand (forget about the rain. . . . .)

Accommodation and Food
Easy to cope with damp kit in both locations, but could have done without an extractor fan running all night at Lochailort (but turned off the next two nights so not really a complaint).

Your Guide
Don and Sarah worked well togther. They both looked after us and inspired great confidence!

The Bottom Line
The worst part was getting all my luggage from the car-park to Inverness station - after that, everything was absolutely fine!

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Pre-Trip Service
We called several times from the US with questions and the staff's response was always quick and helpful.

Trip Comments
The equipment provided was very good. Ali and Sarah were extremely competent as well as fun to be around.

Your Guide
I have done guided paddle trips in a variety of locations in the western hemisphere and Ali and Sarah are probably my favorite guides.

The Bottom Line
The paddling conditions were probably a little tougher than I anticipated. However Wilderness Scotland provided the all the ingredients to make it a great experiance. I would recommend them to anyone.

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Trip Comments
Ma trip was amazing from start to finish the whole trip was a highlight.

Accommodation and Food
Bunkhouse was very comfortable and when on expidition the tents were of good quality.

Your Guide
Craig and paul were amazing guides always teaching us the things about the area we were in and the skills we were developing so big thumb up for craig and paul.

The Bottom Line
I had an amazing week with wilderness Scotland and will be back in the future.

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Pre-Trip Service
Replies to my inquiries were prompt, professional, and friendly. Information provided on how to get to the meeting point (travel options), suggested items/equipment to bring are very helpful. thank you to Chantal Savelkoul.

Trip Comments
The guides (Ali and Sarah) were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The specific route for each paddle was chosen based on the weather and participants' skills. The places to stay and eat were chosen well, and I enjoy both. It was very thoughtful to bring a cake for one of the participants for his birthday. we had enough time to enjoy the paddling as well as to learn new paddling techniques.

Accommodation and Food
Both accommodations were very good. For the first place we stayed at I wish we had a dry room; while for the second - wifi would have been great to allow sharing our stories and pictures with our friends. Food was excellent.

Your Guide
Both guides took a good care of us; teaching new techniques, encouraging and challenging us to improve. Ali and Sarah were both very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and hard working to make our trip the best it could be. Thank you.

The Bottom Line
One of the best trips I had so far.

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Trip Comments
Excellent planning and organisation by Donald, our guide for most of the trip.

Accommodation and Food
Three superb campsites

Your Guide
Sam our first guide set a relaxed holiday mood, and Donald injected the organisation needed for a multi-day camping trip. Both were great, but the use of two successive guides for the same trip (though caused in this occasion by the illness of another guide) should be avoided if possible. Their different priorities meant that we ended up returning to the van on Day 2 and again on Day 3, retracing earlier routes and taking away from the concept of the trip as a single journey.

TEAM WILDERNESS RESPONCE:

Thanks so much for your feedback. I’m sorry you did have 2 different guides for this trip, as you mentioned it was due to ill health and is not something that normally happens. The routes were planned to make sure we were paddling in the best conditions and that does sometimes mean retracing our steps although we do try and avoid that when we can.

The Bottom Line
Aided by expert guides, wild camping by kayak makes for an unforgettable holiday. More such options, please!

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Accommodation and Food
The bunkhouse at Torridon is good, great location and the fact we have sole use is a bonus. I know its a bunk house but now they have improved the mattresses and provided mattress toppers I'd really like to see them go the whole hog and just provide made up beds with a sheet and duvet. I'd be willing to pay a little more not to have to consider a sleeping bag and have a more comfortable bed and sleep.
My next comment is for whenever they refurb, having the toilets in the shower is a bad idea, it limits access to basic facilities (if someone is showering no one can use the loo), when they refurb have toilets with a sink separate to the showers and somehow (not sure how) squeeze in an extra loo.

The Bottom Line
Another excellent trip, and the sun even made an appearance! I'll be back.

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Pre-Trip Service
Excellent pre-trip advice on kit required for what was my first kayak holiday

Trip Comments
Excellent trip - exceeded my expectations. Hugely impressed with the professionalism of the guide(s) and their knowledge of the local wildlife, environment, flora and fauna. Also the kit provided by WS was excellent.

Accommodation and Food
Accommodation was ideal - comfortable with a large ensuite and (most important) oodles of hot water. Food in the hotel and the various pubs we eat at was excellent as were the packed lunches.

Your Guide
our guides (Myles & Crayston) were excellent. They offered us a range of routes to suit our abilities and managed to provide options that suited everyone. Having 2 vehicles so that we could extend our routes without retracing our steps was a real boon. The places we visited were really interesting and the knowledge of the guides on the wildlife, geology, flora and fauna made the trips even more interesting.

The Bottom Line
Exceeded my expectations

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Pre-Trip Service
Prompt answers, remainders

Trip Comments
Well organized trips and locations, adapted to the weather conditions. Fun things to do and see.
Great camping and bunk house cooking.

Your Guide
Howard and Billy did a great job (guiding, instructing, cooking).

The Bottom Line
Well organised, I would do it again (maybe I actually will) any time.

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Pre-Trip Service
Comprehensive guidance on kit list. Good, helpful flexibility on meeting and departure arrangements.

Trip Comments
Rain and high winds made for a worrying start to the trip, but the guides were very good and explaining options, consulting with team, making recommendations and settling on a general concensus course of action. When good weather arrived we were well-prepared to make best use of it and the trip finished on a high in good spirit and satisfaction.

Accommodation and Food
Tents were fine and great, albeit basic, campsites were selected with great views and interesting walking. Our guide Sarah worked tirelessly and efficiently to provide 3 good meals each day, either in a cave or tipi mess tent. Always plenty of food and good variety, albeit some problems locating correct menu items due to some mis-labelling.

Your Guide
Zoe and Sarah are two very experienced and enthusiastic guides. Zoe generally led the techniques instruction with good appreciation of different levels of experience ands expectations. Sarah provided ever-watchful back-up and excellent support to individuals.

The Bottom Line
Very experienced team enabling apsiring kayakers to enjoy the geat locations in confidence, comfort and safety. Thanks for a very memorable experience and appreciation of how much more there is to learn!

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Pre-Trip Service
I liked being acknowledged as a previous client. My questions were answered and requests followed up. This sounds petty, but my Haglofs Jacket offer was the wrong size (my fault!) but WS couldn't change it.

Trip Comments
An expedition trip necessarily requires a lot of food and equipment. This is part of the experience but it did make for some extremely heavy lifting and time needed to pack that did eat into the time available for kayaking AND flexibility about moving on. I accept its difficult for WS to balance this with those who want full and quality meals every day..Which I enjoyed!

Accommodation and Food
This was a wild camping trip and the choice of sites, and the standard of tents and group equipment was very high

Your Guide
Zoe, who led the expedition and Sarah who was the second guide were both brilliant. Zoe has years of kayaking experience and was always willing to share her knowledge in an encouraging and inspiring way whether it was paddling technique, decision making or reading the conditions. Sarah was always working hard at meal times as well as being equally competent and reassuring out on the water. The 2 guides worked well as a team.

The Bottom Line
As a slightly experienced novice kayaker, this trip introduced me to a beautiful area of Scotland that I will return to. I learned a lot about wild camping, which was new to me, the guides gave me absolute assurance and the group dynamic was fun. Be prepared for changes to the schedule, though.

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Pre-Trip Service
The detailed equipment list and itinerary were really helpful and accurate.

Trip Comments
It was a really great itinerary. The accommodation and food arrangements were very good and the guides were both excellent. I felt in really safe hands. The equipment was good. We were lucky to have fabulous weather but I would have enjoyed it regardless. The highlight was a day exploring the summer isles and so many close encounters with birds and mammals, including an otter!

Accommodation and Food
I really liked both places. The hotel in Plockton was fun, ideally placed in the village and had excellent food and a bar. The B+B in Ullapool was a little out of town, but the rooms were amazing: spacious with great views and lovely furnishings.

Your Guide
The guides Ali and Crayston were wonderful. Both had a great sense of fun but also good at planning the itinerary and very safety conscious. Both gave the right amount of technical instruction. In addition, Ali's knowledge of Scottish history, geology and wildlife really makes him stand out as an excellent guide.

The Bottom Line
I would recommend this trip to anyone with a who wants to explore the North West Scottish Coast in a kayak, while enjoying lovely food and accommodation.

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Trip Comments
Stunning scenery, sea eagles, a particularly friendly young seal, wonderful seafood, great company and the best of care from our guides. Even a bit of Scottish weather couldn't spoil the fun!

Accommodation and Food
Both the Plockton Inn and Ardvreck were very comfortable and friendly. I could happily have eaten my way through the whole menu at the Plockton Inn, given enough days, and the Ceilidh Place in Ullapool is every bit as good. The only problem was getting a table at a sensible time in Plockton as the Inn is so popular - might be better to book in advance for every night and then cancel if the group want to eat somewhere else. A drying room would also have been useful there!

Your Guide
Very professional and looked after us very well throughout. They did a great job of finding places to paddle - enjoyably - each day, despite some tricky wind conditions and were happy to give as much or as little coaching as each of us wanted.

The Bottom Line
This was my 4th trip with WS and didn't disappoint. I would highly recommend it for anyone who loves paddling in beautiful surroundings but also enjoys a bit of comfort and great food at the end of each day!

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Pre-Trip Service
Fast responses, always helpful and friendly!

Trip Comments
Awesome guides, really willing to help us with technique and share their knowledge. All equipment was top notch, locations were stunning, food was very plentiful. Really couldn't fault the trip!

Accommodation and Food
Good quality tents - stayed dry even after 24 hours of rain! The new lilos are really easy to blow up and super comfy. The sleeping bags were toasty warm, although they were a little bulky to get into and out of the kayaks - perhaps different compression bags would help this?

Your Guide
Zoe and Sarah were absolutely awesome! They were warm and welcoming of everyone and looked after us on the water, they were both willing to help everyone to improve their paddling. On another note it was so great to have two women as guides - I haven't had this happen before on a paddling or adventure trip and it is so great!

The Bottom Line
I had another fabulous trip with Wilderness Scotland and will definitely be back again for another trip, hopefully soon!

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Pre-Trip Service
Prompt response to questions and clear about what the prerequisites were. this ensured we had a very evenly matched group which added to the enjoyment.

Trip Comments
One of the best things I have ever taken part it , weather helped but still a great experience.

Accommodation and Food
Basic but good

Your Guide
Craig and Paul were both excellent in all aspects . I learnt more about the technical side of paddling , safety and self rescue that I though I would have achieved.
I also learnt a good bit about Scottish history , wildlife etc .
All round two excellent hosts...….now if they could only take care of the midgies :0)

The Bottom Line
Just an all round excellent experience

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Pre-Trip Service
Variety of paddling conditions, great guides, beautiful scenery, good equipment

Accommodation and Food
Accommodations great , lunches first two days could be improved but overall no big deal. Restaurants were super. Glenuig food good

Your Guide
Focused on client safety and needs. Good understanding of weather conditions. Very personable?, especially Ali. Sarah was a tireless force

The Bottom Line
Great mix of adventure travel and creature comforts

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Pre-Trip Service
Simple and easy to book. Quick phone call and it was done as had details from previous trip.

Trip Comments
Each Day!!!

Accommodation and Food
Glad to see that the Kitchen had been upgraded along with the table mats etc. Accommodation is ideal for this type of trip

Your Guide
Excellent had met Hannah on a previous trip same location but did not know it was going to be her until she arrived. Very informative, and in control, considerate for all levels. Jude was a very good support to Hannah and once again was in control. Would be happy to Kayak with them both again

The Bottom Line
This is the 4th time on this trip and I have done others with Wilderness Scotland, That alone must say how great it is!!!! Each time has been slightly different but always learning something new.

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Pre-Trip Service
I had asked for information on places to stay before & after the trip but received nothing. As I was bringing my own Kayak & travelling by car the details of where to meet were sent quite late.

TEAM WILDERNESS RESPONCE:

Thanks for your feedback. I am sorry to hear this, we do have a list of great accommodation that we recommend so I am really sorry this didn’t get to you. I’ll follow up with the team to find out what happened here. The final trip information was sent out 4 weeks before the trip, I’m sorry you didn’t think this was soon enough, but we do find that if it gets sent earlier it is really easy to lose the details!

Trip Comments
Fabulous group of people & leaders, everyone mucked in together

Accommodation and Food
No accomodation provided but wild camping sites were spectacular

Your Guide
Zoe & Sarah were terrific, their enthusiasm & helpfulness was unbounded.

The Bottom Line
Fabulous location for a sea kayak trip, glorious scenery. Great leaders & group to experience this with, everyone chipped in & created additional enjoyment overall

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Pre-Trip Service
Very helpful staff , flexible , helped change of dates

Trip Comments
Great group of people on the trip . Out guides were excellent, very good a teaching us individually and getting the best out of our group

Accommodation and Food
No to keen on the bunk house. Especially as we went as couple, luckily we managed to get a twin bunk room but not sure why we couldn't have booked this in advance as we only had as we were lucky no one else was staying at the bunkhouse.

TEAM WILDERNESS RESPONCE:

Thanks for your feedback, as with most bunkhouse the rooms are split into male/female dorms so depending on mix of people on the trip we do sometimes have to split up couples. Having said that if we can keep you together we do which is what happened on your trip.

Your Guide
As before excellent guides

The Bottom Line
A great introduction to sea kayaking and exploring the Scottish coastline. The camping made the trip even more special but we were incredibly lucky with the weather

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Pre-Trip Service
The link to the wevpage about fitness preparation for the trip was not very obvious. It took me a while to come across it.

Trip Comments
An early discussion with each member of the group, about prior experience in the main activities, would have been good.

Accommodation and Food
Accommodatiob and food were very good, as expected for the trip price.

Your Guide
As mentioned before, a conversation with each member of the group, about any prior experience in the main activities, would have been good. Also better structured instructions for absolute beginners. Some of the basic advice was given very hastily. Also challenges were not gradual. For example, launch in day two was quite challenging, but day four much easier. Most of the group coped fibe but I struggled and gave up kayaking in day two, but could have managed day four.

The Bottom Line
An enjoyable trip with a good group of guides and fellow travellers.

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Pre-Trip Service
Well informed and efficient process. Also, very helpful when I needed to make changes to the date of my trip.

Trip Comments
I couldn't fault the organisation and our guides Craig and Paul were so positive, extremely informative and fun. Nothing was too much trouble. There were so many highlights from the distance travelled, the wildlife we saw and the great team we became at the end of our trip.

Accommodation and Food
The accommodation was as expected and we managed to sort sleeping arrangements out between us which worked well. Camping was good, apart from the midges!!

Your Guide
The two guides, Craig and Paul, were beyond excellent. I honestly couldn't fault them. They were extremely knowledgeable, positive and good fun to be around. They organised a fantastic trip, which was varied and within our capability. I can't thank them enough for making the trip so memorable.

The Bottom Line
This has been an amazing adventure and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wilderness Scotland and their staff to anyone thinking about doing this activity. The overall experiences has been beyond my expectations. Thank you so much.

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Pre-Trip Service
Good communications from the office team.

Trip Comments
Excellent knowledge shared by Ali and Becky.

Accommodation and Food
good selection of food along with meals out.

Your Guide
Excellent tutoring from Ali and Becky, safety first along with technical tips and feedback.

The Bottom Line
Thanks to Ali and Becky, they made the 4 days really good fun despite some of the weather conditions.

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Trip Comments
There were things that I did not know until I actually did the trip; that is,I could not have foreseen. That the kayak would be quite different from the kayak I had had such a good experience with in the past. Also I would not have classified this trip beginner. However if I were much younger it might have been perceived as such! Given the adjustments I had to make, apart from a lot of shoulder and arm pain I had a wonderful time. The scenery and wildlife and being on the water were an awesome experience.

Accommodation and Food
All the restaurants were excellent. Torridon inn was lovely, friendly, comfortable and with a great atmosphere.

Your Guide
I thought the way Myles and Craydon worked together was very lovely. Both were excellent.
We had, I thought, a particularly good group who were supportive and helpful and I certainly appreciated all the lifting and carrying the men did.

The Bottom Line
Ask a lot of questions about trips to make sure the level is right for you before you sign up.

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The Bottom Line
Looking forward to the next trip with Wilderness Scotland.

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Pre-Trip Service
Prompt answer to any queries put forward.

Trip Comments
Amazing vistas in splendid weather from water level in sea kayak of Torridon hills and in Applecross looking towards Skye

Accommodation and Food
Although gluten-free food had originally been missed out during pre-trip food shopping, our guide went out of his way (very successfully) to procure what was needed at the last minute!

Your Guide
Ali was perfect as a guide. He introduced and demonstrated sea kayaking equipment & techniques in a very clear way, easy to put into practice. He was always ready to interact with the group and very often gave us various options before deciding on the day's itinerary. Besides, he proved to be extremely knowledgeable on many subjects (wildlife, flora, local & national history, etc.) thus making the trip even more enjoyable.

The Bottom Line
Excellent value for money trip with thorough pre-trip preparation, sound professionals, relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere in the context of safely-run activities. Loved every minute of it and will no doubt be back on one of Wilderness Scotland trips in future!

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Pre-Trip Service
Don't send to many marketing mails. It's kind of looking that you are too short on clients...

TEAM WILDERNESS RESPONCE:

Thanks so much for your feedback. Sending out newsletters is a tricky balance and what’s too much for one person is not enough for another. We do try and manage this carefully but there is always the option to unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive them.

Accommodation and Food
I think you can't necessarily do more on it. Plockton Inn's rooms are fairly small - but that's all to tell.

Your Guide
Well selected routes; very good decisions made during the trip.

The Bottom Line
I liked style, quality and performance of the trip. Overall, I suspect that UK insurance laws are due to the rather high pricing?

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Pre-Trip Service
Very easily and simple to use.

Trip Comments
The leaders were excellent, all connection details concise and the itinerary wonderful. Nothing too much trouble between Howard & Billie everything was run exceptionally well. Guiding & tuition top notch and the food was excellent.

Accommodation and Food
Spot on - nourishing and tasty. Accommodation just what was required. May be a little more heating in the bunk house to ensure things could be dried out.

Your Guide
Tremendously knowledgeable, encouraging - I felt safe all the time

The Bottom Line
Highly recommend to anyone - you'll be amazed what you can achieve and experience!

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Pre-Trip Service
It was fine: I had a pretty good idea of what I was letting myself in for and have been to that part of Scotland before.
We were told in advance there was a change of guide. Arrangements to meet up with party were communicated to me and worked out fine.

Trip Comments
A good trip with a friendly group of clients, one of whom I knew, and a confidence inspiring well organised leader. The paddling was not challenging to me but it was great to be outside in the wilderness.

Accommodation and Food
Nice tent provided. my own sleeping mat and bag.
The tepi was great, refuge from midges. We had a dry trip but it would have been very useful if it had been raining.
The locations where we camped made the trip not the actual accommodation.

Your Guide
both Sam and Donald were enthusiastic and good company on the water and around camp. The routes were very suitable for the group and weather. I was prepared to paddle more but it was a relaxed trip and I enjoyed it as such: not an epic journey plugging into waves for hours!

The Bottom Line
A quality package.
Good equipment and guide/leader, nice food and superb locations and weather.
No one can guarantee the weather, and the inevitable Scottish Midges are always around but I don't think Wilderness Scotland could be beaten for the trip. It is in the higher price range but worth the money.
(I am probably not quite your typical client, I would go for roughing it more and harder physical trip but spending less money) I was very happy on the trip and appreciate how demanding some clients can be!

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Trip Comments
Fabulous holiday made by the location, leaders & group

Accommodation and Food
Hostel was surprisingly good

Your Guide
Both Paul & Craig were excellent

The Bottom Line
Great Introduction to expeditions

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Pre-Trip Service
I called to enquire about booking this trip only a few weeks before the departure date and was told they had released any spare rooms back to the hotels so would need to check on availability. They called me back within an hour to confirm all was ok.

Trip Comments
This was my second sea kayaking trip with Wilderness Scotland and once again I was impressed with the amount of organisation and thought that had gone into every detail. We had some amazing weather and the views where we paddled were stunning.

Your Guide
Ali and Crayston were excellent guides and good fun to be with. Ali's knowledge and enthusiasm about the wildlife, geology and Scottish history was inspiring. I learned a lot. We also picked up a few kayaking skills along the way.

The Bottom Line
I recommend Wilderness Scotland to anyone looking for a fabulous sea kayaking adventure.

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Pre-Trip Service
Friendly office staff. Pre-trip information is somewhat formal.

Trip Comments
Stunning nature!

Accommodation and Food
Both were at right standard for me.

Your Guide
Excellent staff with Ali and Becky. Very knowledgeable and very nice way of leading and instructing the group!

The Bottom Line
Superb trip in stunning Scottish nature!

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Pre-Trip Service
I found the sales team very helpful. I had originally planned a different kayaking trip but was contacted directly, informed that the trip was likely to be too advanced but offered alternatives more suited to my capabilities.

Trip Comments
The comments box would not be big enough for all the highlights. From booking the holiday to being dropped off at the end everything was exceptional.

Accommodation and Food
The bunkhouse was clean, equipped with everything we needed but still retained a basic charm

Your Guide
Craig was absolutely tremendous. While he had everything organised he always gave us options to all agree the days activities, it made me feel a part of a group. His energy and support really did make the holiday more memorable.

The Bottom Line
This was my first experience of Wilderness Scotland and I definitely want more. Everything about the experience was positive. Whether an outdoor enthusiast or someone that just wants to experience something different then Wilderness Scotland is the place to start

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Trip Comments
Enjoyed every minute, good to know that these unspoilt places full of wildlife exist (this does not include the midges)

Accommodation and Food
Very comfortable room with lovely hot shower

Your Guide
Ali made the trip for me. He worked ceaselessly to ensure everyone was included in every aspect of the trip whatever their skill level. His local knowledge of the area and its wildlife was so interesting and I learnt a lot as well as paddling skills. Thank you

The Bottom Line
A great experience for paddlers to gain practice and visit a beautiful area of Scotland

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Pre-Trip Service
We went on the 5 night/6 day kayaking trip w/Miles & Crayson. Both Miles and Crayson were so impressive. Their ying & yang was perfect. This was a trip of a life time and perfect in every way. We lucked out and had an awesome group of people to share this adventure with. I love the way Miles gave us daily choices. I woke up the 2nd morning not feeling well which escalated in to having to take a couple days off as not to spread my germs to others. Miles was very good about this. No pressure at all. His knowledge is remarkable and he is an amazing leader, guide and host. A real gem in the rough. Us being a group of new kayakers he was patient with us and listened to our concerns. If there was one thing I would have changed would have been have a hiking day in the middle of the trip to give everyone a break from the boats. I also understand weather has a lot to do w/our schedule too. All in all I want to come back and do this trip again when I am not sick. A big Thanks You to Miles, Crayson & Wilderness Scotland for making this one of the best Birthday gifts from my hubby ever. Wish you all much Peace, Love and Happiness.

Trip Comments
Highlight for me was getting to paddle w/a scag. This was new for me and took some getting use to. I enjoyed seeing all the wildlife great and small.

Accommodation and Food
Nothing to improve with your choice of lodging at Torradon Inn or the food. I have a special diet that was accommodated for perfectly. Thanks

Your Guide
Miles you are more than impressive with your knowledge and your love of sharing it w/others. I went away with a whole lot more knowledge than I came in with. Thank You Crayson, you are a charm to be around. Your easy going professional nature is refreshing to be around. You made me feel very comfortable and not intimidating at all. I wish you the best in your new chapter.

The Bottom Line
From their first email to the final hugs good-bye to our Guides this whole experience was perfect in every way. The first impression comes with the sign up for the trip. Wilderness Scotland's professionalism in communication was appreciated. The information we received for the trip we signed up for was spot on right down to the midge net. Our meeting w/our guide & group at the train station was warm and we instantly felt welcomed. The week was amazing and the experience was more than I could ever have imagined. I am looking forward to a return trip. Thank you Wilderness Scotland.

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Pre-Trip Service
Friendly, keen to make personal contact - this is good!

Trip Comments
Good leadership from Ali & Dave, great scenery & local food

Accommodation and Food
Less white bread & more wholemeal

Your Guide
I fealt lke I was in safe hands.Ali & Dave were friendly with an easy going manner

The Bottom Line
A very enjoyable introduction to a new activity. I'll be back for more!

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Pre-Trip Service
Sight confusion over whether we had a double or single tents but apart from that we were told all we needed to know and everyone was very helpful

Trip Comments
Brilliant guides in Howard and Sarah. Amazing to be camped on an island with no one else on it. For us oldies was great that it wasn't treated as a competitive triathlon.

Accommodation and Food
Tents were great and Howard and Sarah cooked amazing food on a camp stove

Your Guide
Howard and Sarah were both fantastic. They tailored the kayaking to our abilities and we had absolute confidence in them. The campsites were beautiful and the food was restaurant standard.

The Bottom Line
If you want to experience the beautiful wilderness of northwest Scotland up close and have a digital detox this is the trip for you

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Pre-Trip Service
I contacted the team by e-mail they were very helpful and assisted me with my queries.

Trip Comments
Great accommodation, also very accommodating as we met in a different place than intended. Nothing was too much trouble.
Staff in the Torridon Inn were also polite and made the experience even better.

Accommodation and Food
Very comfortable. Would stay there again. Food great and bedrooms spacious with good factilities.

Your Guide
Howard was obviously a very experienced kayaker. Yet he was very patient and we really enjoyed our time with him. He was a good teacher but the experience was enhanced by his knowledge of the local area and by pointing out the wildlife along the way.

The Bottom Line
Loved it and will be looking at another holiday with Wilderness Scotland soon. Its never too late to teach an old dog new tricks.

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Pre-Trip Service
When ever I contacted Wilderness Scotland either by e-mail or phone I always received a prompt and helpful responce

Accommodation and Food
We stayed at the bunk house in Torridon. It was ideal - right on the Loch. Clean ,bright, good kitchen, wood burning stove, drying room. Every thing worked well and was well located for the different locations we vistied

Your Guide
Craig is just the best.Always cheery and helpful. Selected the best paddling locations on what was a pretty windy and at times wet 5 days.
He explains things well and takes things in easy stages - gives you time to learn and try things out.

The Bottom Line
This holiday is the ideal way to have a go at sea kayaking in the most beautiful of surroundings - just fantastic.

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Pre-Trip Service
All queries responded to promptly and the dossier contained all relevant information

Trip Comments
Loved all of it. The kayaking was fun, challenging at times, but always enjoyable. I got a great sense of achievement from having kayaked across a slightly turbulent sea and Howard and Billy were fantastic guides.

Accommodation and Food
The hostel was clean and I have never been so glad to see a shower when we returned from the camping trip.
Food was great. It was amazing what Howard could cook on a one ring burner!
Thanks for arranging the lacto-free stuff, other holiday companies always forget so I was so pleased when I saw it in the bag! Could have done with some dairy free cake. The tray bake looked amazing but not dairy free.

Your Guide
Howard and Billy - you done good! Great teamwork to make the trip so enjoyable.
The cooking was amazing and the whole trip was really well organised - despite Henry's (?) efforts to sabotage it!
Thanks to Billy, I now have a bit of a whisky thing

The Bottom Line
WS provides a real opportunity to get away from it all and challenge yourself in an outdoor environment. It was an opportunity to meet other people who enjoy the same activity as you in a fun relaxed atmosphere.

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Your Guide
Paul was an outstanding guide for our trip. He had many different ways to explain the kayaking skills we needed. I think we all gained a lot more confidence as the week progressed.

The Bottom Line
Our kayaking course was the centerpiece of our two week trip to Scotland and it was absolutely the best part. The landscape in Torridon is incredible, and completely unexpected. The kayaking was challenging, but the bunkhouse was quite comfortable, the food was fantastic, seeing seals and golden eagles was fun, and the local cows, sheep, deer and rabbits brought the wildlife almost right to our doors. I can't compliment Paul's skills as a guide enough. He was fantastic, and I was especially impressed with his driving skills with a van and trailer on the single track roads! Fantastic trip.

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