Adventure Scotland - brought to you by Scotland's National Tourism Organisation

Wilderness Scotland offers walking, sailing, sea-kayaking, canoeing, mountain-biking and ski-mountaineering adventure holidays in the wild places of Scotland. From hotel-based walking holidays to multi-day sea kayaking expeditions around the islands, our trips venture into Scotland's most pristine and beautiful wilderness areas, providing our clients with an unforgettable experience.

You will experience oustanding scenery, stay in some wonderful places (be it small hotels or wild camps), enjoy sumptuous local produce and learn about the Highlands through stories shared by our knowledge guides. You can also be assured that your holiday has been designed in an environmentally sensitive manner - we hold the Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

What we do best:

Open canoeing: Join us on an open canoe journey through the wildest corners of Scotland. Choose from the excitement of a River Spey descent or the wilderness experience offered by our Inverpolly Lochs and Mountains Expedition, which combines paddling with ascents of remote mountains accessed by a series of lochs. No previous open canoeing experience is needed for these trips as our guides will offer instruction and advice as required.

Available packages

Guided Open Canoeing: Trips can range from 4-6 days, and are graded from beginner through to challenging. These wild canoeing expeditions are a great way to venture deep into the wilderness and also involves some hiking.

Guided trips from £399 Self-guided trips from £199

Other activities available

           

Useful info

Equipment provided?

Everything! Sleeping bags, mats and rucksacks are available to hire.

What do I need to wear?

Regular outdoor gear, though many people prefer to wear sandals on their feet. We provide full details on our website.

What do I need to bring?

Personal equipment only. Everything else is supplied by Wilderness Scotland.

When can I do it?

Our scheduled trips run between April and September - see our website for dates. Further tailor-made dates for groups available on request at any time of year.

Is there a pub nearby?

Depending on which trip you choose, there is usually a pub nearby at the end of the day. On our Inverpolly Lochs and Mountains expedition, we camp in wilderness areas so there is no pub but plenty of mugs of hot chocolate! And we always find a pub for the last night!!