The full collection of the tour operator ’ s unparalleled wilderness experiences , most of them guided , range from unforgettable walking holidays to spectacular sea kayaking trips , and some of the most beautiful cycling routes in Europe . Clients get to discover Scotland ’ s stunning natural adventure playground while on , for example , a canoe tour of Scotland ’ s Grand Rivers or a mountain bike journey in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park .

Here are a few of the new adventure tours being offer this spring and summer

Argyll & the Isles - Wilderness Walking

This is a glorious coastal region of western Scotland known for its glittering sea lochs , wild islands , hills and glens - perfect for exploring on foot . While the scenery o� �r�y�� i� o�t�tan�in�� th� an�i�nt heritage , abundant wildlife and whisky distilleries are equally appealing . While staying in luxury , the journey explores the beautiful Peninsula , and visits four Inner Hebridean islands which hug its ���t�rn �oa�t�in�� Th� �na� t�o nights are spent on the Isle of Islay , where , remarkably , there are eight whisky distilleries . The daily guided hikes linking prehistoric sites , nature reserves and whisky distilleries are all set against the backdrop of green hi��� an� th� ro��in� �t�anti�� Th� small group takes a privately chartered boat to the wild and rarely �i�it�� i��an� o� ��ra� �h�r� ��or��

Orwell lived and completed 1984 , detouring to view the world ’ s third largest whirlpool , the Corryvreckan . Other islands visited include Isles of Gigha and Kerrera , the latter an often-overlooked gem of the Hebrides . Walkers stay in two welcoming small 4 - 5-star hotels , each with a tranquil coastal setting , with wonderful meals providing the perfect end to each day .

Price : £ 1,295pp including 6 nights in country house hotels with most meals , boat charter , and whisky tastings . Depart Oban railway �tation �� ��n� an� �� ���t�m��r�

Outer Hebridean islands of Uist , Barra & Mingulay - Wilderness Walking

The southern Outer Hebrides are often overlooked by those who are drawn to the larger islands of Lewis and Harris . But the curious traveller who ventures a little further south in the Outer Hebrides , as in this new route , will be rewarded by uncrowded islands , wonderfully scenic walks , rich history , welcoming inn�� an� �i�� �t�anti� �i�ta�� �or all abilities , the itinerary explores at least seven islands including Uist , Barra and Mingulay which , abandoned in 1912 , is reached by a privately chartered boat . En route , the knowledgeable guide will point out the wildlife , such as golden eagles , white tailed sea eagles , basking sharks , whales and dolphins , plus the ri�h �ora o� th� i��an�� �o�n� in th�

�amo�� �oa�ta� �ma�hair�� or �o��r m�a�o��� �mon� th� oth�r i��an�� visited is the Isle of Eriskay , best known for the sinking of a cargo ship carrying whisky , which was the inspiration for the novel ‘ Whisky Galore ’. It ’ s also where Bonnie �rin�� �har�i� �r�t ��t �oot on Scottish soil .

Price : £ 1,195pp including 6 nights ��ith t�o ni�ht� in � �iff�r�nt locations : North Uist , South Uist and Barra ( staying at a family-run guesthouse , a 4-star waterside inn and a beach-front hotel ), with most meals and a boat charter . Depart Inverness station on 23 May and 5 September .

Island Explorer - Road Cycling

Calling all virgin cycle tourers to the Inner Hebrides - small islands that were made for exploring by �i��� �o��o�in� �a�t y�ar�� hi�h�y popular challenging road cycling trips , Wilderness Scotland introduces a brand new easy-going road cycling holiday on the mostly �at t�rrain o� th� i���� o� ���ay� ��ra an� �rran� ��ita��� �or tho�� who are new to cycle-touring . On each of the islands enjoy the beautiful views , scenic roads , abundant wildlife and worldclass whisky distilleries in this , �i�it��ot�an��� ��ar o� �oo� and Drink .

Th� tri� i� ��� �y a ��a�i��� ��i�� but cyclists who prefer to go it

alone can simply follow the route notes and meet up with the group at designated stops along the way . The trip features some of the best hotel and guest house accommodation and �oo� in th� ���ri���� �n �rran� known as ‘ Scotland in Miniature ’, visit the Machrie Moor Standing Stones , take in the views of the �i��a �ria� an� ��ot th� �i�in� gannets . On Islay , sample whisky direct from the cask on a private tour of the distillery . Upon reaching th� �on� an� narro� i��an� o� ��ra� once home to George Orwell , ride along the only ‘ main road ’ that exists and stop for lunch in the island ’ s on�y ���� �� a �ttin� �na�� �n ro�t� to th� �in��om o� �r�y��� th� �i��� are loaded onto a RIB for a highspeed boat trip to visit the massive Corryvreckan Whirlpool .

Price : from £ 1,195pp including 5 nights ’ B & B accommodation , 5 lunches , 2 dinners , ride support , luggage transfers and ferry . Departing Glasgow station on �� ��n� an� �� ���t�m��r�

��� �ri��� ar� ��r ��r�on �a��� on two sharing and include transport on the holiday , full guiding , all scheduled activities and entry fees . The nearest international airports are Glasgow and Edinburgh .

�or mor� in�ormation �onta�t Wilderness Scotland at + 44 ( 0 ) 1479 420020 or ( 866 ) 740-3890 in the US . wildernessscotland . com

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