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    Ready, Set, Pack – Free £165 Duffel

    This Black Friday, we’re adding a little extra to your 2026 Scottish adventure. For a limited time, every traveller who books a 2026 trip with us will receive a free 110L rolling duffel — a durable, versatile and sustainably designed travel companion worth £165. In partnership with the luggage brand Eagle Creek, which has been providing travellers with packing solutions since 1996, this robust duffel, complete with Wilderness branding, is ideal for adventure across Scotland and beyond.

    Whether you picture yourself exploring on Skye, cycling through the Outer Hebrides, kayaking beneath sea cliffs, or delving into Scotland’s history on a cultural tour, this is the perfect moment to secure a place on your dream 2026 adventure and receive a bonus gift for booking early.

    How does it work? Read More
    • Choose Your 2026 Scottish Adventure
      Pick from our thoughtfully designed and personally crafted small group trips.
    • Book Between the 14th of November and the 2nd of December
      Secure your place with the flexibility of changing your dates up to 10 weeks before departure.
    • Receive Your 110L Rolling Duffel worth £165
      We’ll send your Wilderness-branded bag by post, ready for all your future travels.
    Your Free Gift: No Matter What 110L Rolling Duffel Read More

    Introducing the all-new No Matter What Rolling Duffel 110L — the first bag designed around Eagle Creek’s ‘Chasing Zero’ philosophy, eliminating fabric waste without compromising performance.

    Built for travel, the elements, and years of use, it offers:

    • Sustainable Construction: Made from 100% recycled 11×11 ripstop fabric
    • Built for Real Travel: Moisture-resistant, abrasion-resistant and adventure-ready
    • Heavy-Duty Wheels: Robust and reliable across terminals, ferries, or rural tracks
    • Versatile Carry Options: Roll, grab, carry — whatever the journey requires
    • Smart, Simple Design: Compact, stylish and made for life on the move

    Perfect for the incredible landscapes of Scotland — or wherever you choose to explore next.

    Leave All The Planning To Us Read More

    With over 20 years of experience designing and delivering trips in Scotland, we have a deep understanding of Scotland’s beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From handpicked accommodation and seasonal meals to in-trip transfers and expert guiding, every detail is carefully considered to make your journey seamless, sustainable and exciting.

    Our guides elevate every one of our trips with their personal charm and local insight, revealing hidden corners and secret highlights you won’t find on a map. Whether you love to hike, cycle, paddle, or explore at a gentle pace, you’ll experience the history, culture and traditions of Scotland firsthand, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.

    Explore Further Afield Read More

    Our teams in Wilderness England and Wilderness Ireland are running the same Black Friday promotion, so if you’d like to uncover England’s charming villages and rolling countryside or Ireland’s rugged coastlines and vibrant cultural heritage, then head over to their websites to find out more. And naturally, your new duffel is welcome to come along too, ready for any treasures or tales you collect along the way.

    Terms and Conditions Read More
    • Promotion is open to all worldwide.
    • The Black Friday promotion applies to all guided, private, self guided walking and cycling tours, and custom tours except:
      • Exclusively sailing trips
      • Photography trips
      • Wildlife Adventure – A Rewilding Journey in the Cairngorms
    • Subject to the standard booking conditions.
    • One bag per traveller related to any given booking in the promotional period.
    • After booking your trip, we’ll send you a survey form to complete that includes your address.
    • Please complete this form by Dec. 12th in order to be included in this promotion. Any information received after this date cannot be included.
    • No returns will be provided.
    • Promotion open between 12:00 am GMT on Friday, 14th of November 2025 and 5:00 pm GMT on Tuesday, 2nd of December 2025.
    • This promotion is not open to any travellers booking through 3rd party agents.
    • To receive your complimentary Eagle Creek bag, simply complete the payment at the end of the booking process and provide your address.
    • By taking part in this promotion, you agree that aspects of your personal data will be shared with a third party in order to fulfil the order.
    • Wilderness Ireland will send your bag upon receipt of either full or a deposit payment. This will be posted by April 2026.
    • No responsibility will be accepted for any loss, delay or damage arising from postal services, or for any errors resulting from an incorrect or incomplete postal address provided. No changes are allowed to addresses once they have been submitted.
    • The promotion only applies to new bookings made during the promotional period; held deposits from bookings before the promotion do not qualify.
    • Promotion is as stated, and no cash or other alternative prize/offer is available except that in the event of circumstances outside of its control, the promoter reserves the right to provide a similar item of equal or greater value.
    • The promoter’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

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    Great experience, well organised, guides outstanding and bikes/gear provided was all top notch. Overall very enjoyable and great way to Scotland

    Jacob May
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    Reviewed on 20/05/2019

    Rated 4.90 out of 5 based on 8,418 reviews

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