Wilderness Scotland Reviews 853

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 95 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional skills, knowledge, and delightful personalities, making their holidays enjoyable and memorable. People frequently highlight the high quality of accommodation, food, and service, noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the stunning locations and well-planned itineraries, which showcase the natural beauty and history of Scotland. Many consumers express satisfaction with the personalized approach and the guides' ability to adapt to various conditions and group abilities, ensuring everyone has a fulfilling adventure.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The people. Mungo and Stella, masters of the Eda Frandsen, were not just exceptionally skilled in all aspects of chartering their beautiful boat, even more, they were simply delightful people to sp... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I enjoyed my trip immensely. The guide Martin was very helpful and made our experience pleasurable,. The accommodation was beautiful at Cullin House however the food didn’t have much variety. The l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never thought we'd get to see Scotland from bike paths, trails, and single-lane roads with little traffic, but Wilderness Scotland obviously have a special knowledge of the country and created a fabul... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The 3 things that stood out most about the Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside Hike and why it justifies a 5 star rating are: The excellent guide The beautiful, varied and well thought out hi... See more


Company details

  1. Tour Operator
  2. Travel Agency

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Wilderness Scotland is a tour operator specialising in active and nature based travel throughout Scotland, Ireland and North of England.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

853 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our guide Alistair was awesome

Our guide Alistair was awesome. He is a wealth of knowledge on history, flora and fauna, and culture. He made all the hikes interesting, was aware of the limitations of some and very caring when people needed help. He provided treats and refreshments along the way that fit into the history and culture. He is a good man - give him a raise.
The itinerary covered a lot of interesting and beautiful locales. The accommodation was always first class although we really didn’t have a lot of time to enjoy it-the spa was closed when we returned from hiking at Eriska.
The van was very comfortable although a bigger unit with larger windows would have been nice. If you were stuck in the middle you couldn’t see much. Also with no microphone you couldn’t hear Alistair unless you were in the front seats, which were cramped for 3 people.

October 6, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wilderness Scotland was a great…

Wilderness Scotland was a great organization to travel with. They were well organized, the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The accommodations first rate. We’d definitely go with them again.

September 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very helpful office staff

very helpful office staff . scenery , guide , food and inn were all outstanding . second trip with company and they are first rate . highest compliment is all 8 of us on the trip want to rebook another trip next year with wilderness scotland

October 2, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Walking Trip…

Holiday was as described on the web site: experienced guide who added so much to the trip: hotel and walks were excellent. I liked the small group size. It was a great holiday.

September 25, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an amazing adventure!

What an amazing adventure!
Wilderness Scotland provided a wonderful experience.
Our guides - Simon, Nikki, and Finlay - provided good support the entire week. Garmins on the bikes; loaded and ready to go.
Hotels were very nice. Food was really good! Lots of variety all week.
The cycling routes were wonderful. Love seeing the country on a bike.
I highly recommend this trip and this company.

September 30, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunningly beautiful

Stunningly beautiful. Well organized program. Outstanding guides with interesting insights into features and historical events of the West Highlands

September 30, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WEST HIGHLAND WAY

Wilderness Scotland organized a self-guided hiking holiday for us: the West Highland Way, in early Sept 2024; our accommodations were wonderful; the baggage transfer service was flawless; the guidance they provided was helpful on all fronts. We have booked several holidays with them in the past and have happily had a very positive experience each time!

September 23, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wilderness Scotland - Book it! You'll thank yourself!

Wilderness Scotland is all about the people: those who help you make your booking, the guide(s) of your trip and their magical way of bringing the small group together. I often travel on my own and find like minded people who become close companions for the week - friends to enjoy the trip with, to reflect with and simply to dine with. After ten trips with WS I continue to be extremely impressed with the guides. Never a dud, always a well informed, experienced, congenial, person whose company is most appreciated. All elements of the trip are handled smoothly with ease and clients are beautifully taken care of...the trip unfolds and you simply enjoy! I've tried other guided walking companies but none compare.

September 21, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Boys trip

Had a fantastic trip with my father and brother. The guides, bikes, hotels, bike routes and scenery were great!

September 7, 2024
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The hike itself was great

The hike itself was great, an epic experience especially given very wet and muddy conditions. Luggage transfer was flawless, and we enjoyed having a variety of b&b's, from rustic and simple to luxurious. We had only a few emails with Wilderness Scotland and I realize it might be difficult to book the b&b's ourselves, but other than booking b&b's and contracting with the baggage mover, they didn't appear to add much. There was nothing personalized, and some other hikers who were with a different company had an app that told them where they were and what the historical significance of each site was. We had a booklet WS provided, which had mileage that was off significantly on a few days.

September 18, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great cycling tour of Scotland

Myself (age 76), my sons (ages 53 and 44) had a great bicycle tour of Scotland with Wildnerness Scotland. The chosen routes were scenic, and varied; the lodging was first rate, and the pace gave plenty of time to see the sights. The two guides were top notch. Knowledgable with good personalities.

September 16, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arran, Islay and Jura

The customer service was excellent from booking to the 2 guides we had on our trip. There was not anything I could think of to improve.

September 16, 2024

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