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Walking - The Orkney Isles Traveller Reviews

Reviews of Walking - The Orkney Isles

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Walking - The Orkney Isles by Andrea Toronto, 28 Apr 2025
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Incredible Orkney Islands

I enjoyed every moment of this trip. Wilderness Scotland did an exceptional job. Accommodation, food, side trips, hiking, everything was exceptional. Although they didn't have control over the weather it was perfect. I learned so much about the Neolithic and Viking period and had a variety of hiking experiences. I'm already planning my next trip with them or their sister organizations Wilderness England or Wilderness Ireland.

I enjoyed every moment of this trip. Wilderness Scotland did an exceptional job. Accommodation, food, side trips, hiking, everything was exceptional. Although they didn't have control over the weather it was perfect. I learned so much about the Neolithic and Viking period and had a variety of hiking experiences. I'm already planning my next trip with them or their sister organizations Wilderness England or Wilderness Ireland.

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Susie was so knowledgeable about everything Orkney and her enthusiasm was infectious.

Walking - The Orkney Isles by Gregory, 27 Aug 2024
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Excellent active holiday in a small group with a fun experienced local guide

It was a 6-day small group (6 people) tour of the Orkney islands wish guided visits to historical sites and hours of scenic hiking daily, which was just what I wanted. Our guide was excellent!. If you want an ACTIVE holiday and not just be stuck in a bus or van with a big group, Wilderness Scotland is the way to go.

It was a 6-day small group (6 people) tour of the Orkney islands wish guided visits to historical sites and hours of scenic hiking daily, which was just what I wanted. Our guide was excellent!. If you want an ACTIVE holiday and not just be stuck in a bus or van with a big group, Wilderness Scotland is the way to go.

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Very responsive by email and our guide was excellent. I would rate the tour a 10/10 but the accommodations were too luxurious for my taste and budget. Otherwise perfect.

Walking - The Orkney Isles by Ash, 18 Jul 2024
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Fun, memorable and enriching

I took part in a week long guided walking holiday in the Orkney Islands. The programme included daily hikes as well as visits to archeological and historical sites. It was a wonderful experience thanks to our guide, the small group of travel companions, our hosts, and the overall well organized trip.

I took part in a week long guided walking holiday in the Orkney Islands. The programme included daily hikes as well as visits to archeological and historical sites. It was a wonderful experience thanks to our guide, the small group of travel companions, our hosts, and the overall well organized trip.

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Wilderness Scotland was very efficient, from the first contact with the team before booking the trip to the follow up after the trip. I also thought that the holiday itself was very well organized and thoughtfully put together, from accomodation to food to excursions. I would definitely recommend.

Walking - The Orkney Isles by Canuck, 17 May 2024
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Orkney walking May 4-10

Guided small group Orkney walking, including Mainland, Hoy, Rousay, and taking in main neolithic sites.

Guided small group Orkney walking, including Mainland, Hoy, Rousay, and taking in main neolithic sites.

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Friendly, efficient, easy to contact and deal with. All arrangements well executed.

Walking - The Orkney Isles by JulieP, 14 May 2024
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A wonderful tour of the Island of Orkney-archeology and walking combined perfectly

This was a mixture of visits to archeological sites and short walks of 1-3 hours in the islands giving an opportunity to experience the flora and fauna of the isles as well. Excellent accommodation combined with great food and a small group made it an extremely memorable holiday.

This was a mixture of visits to archeological sites and short walks of 1-3 hours in the islands giving an opportunity to experience the flora and fauna of the isles as well. Excellent accommodation combined with great food and a small group made it an extremely memorable holiday.

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Wilderness Scotland

Walking - The Orkney Isles by Tara, 16 Oct 2023
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Orkney walking and historic sites

Wilderness Scotland walking tour of Orkney added history and botany and geology and intrigue to these special islands.

Wilderness Scotland walking tour of Orkney added history and botany and geology and intrigue to these special islands.

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Wilderness Scotland took care of any travel changes (ferries) and our guide Fiona was competent, informative, and fun.

Walking - The Orkney Isles by Penelope , 3 Oct 2023
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Fabulous experience of Orkney with Wilderness Scotland

An expertly led walking trip on Orkney with a small group.

An expertly led walking trip on Orkney with a small group.

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My experience of a Wilderness Scotland trip was utterly wonderful. Our guide was so skilled and personable, the destination was fascinating and beautiful, and we had day after day of glorious walks and authentic hospitality.

Walking - The Orkney Isles by Nora, 25 Sep 2023
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Exceptional

Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands

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I’d recommend to anyone!

Walking - The Orkney Isles by SAS, 19 Sep 2023
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Tour of the Orkeny Islands

We visited several islands and saw Neolithic sites that were amazing. Went to pubs and tea shops and took long walks along the ocean which we loved!

We visited several islands and saw Neolithic sites that were amazing. Went to pubs and tea shops and took long walks along the ocean which we loved!

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Jen was cheerful, informative, scheduled activities and meals well and was a delight to be wth!

Walking - The Orkney Isles by Nelson , 21 Aug 2023
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An interesting introduction to an area I knew very little about.

The Orkney Islands.

The Orkney Islands.

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He was very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the Orkney Islands and made the trip unforgettable.