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Due to the nature of all small outdoor businesses, all activities need to be pre-booked either via the online website for all open group planned activities, or with at least a fortnight’s notice for all private group bookings.
For all other enquiries, please email with as much detail to ensure a quick response – info@explorehighland.com
Please be aware there may be a delay in responding to enquiries due to prebooked commitments.

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Peter KronenbergTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dear Donald, the canoe trip with you was unforgettable. We always felt very well looked after and completely safe. We got to see so much of the Highlands, and it was lovely to have your dog Harry with us too. We would happily do it again anytime. Warm regards, Peter Freddie ChengTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unforgettable adventure! Although Donald isn't the fastest at responding via his website or phone, if you send him a text he answers instantly. Hired out excellent kit, very high quality, and he delivered all safety info and technical info very well, at no point did we feel rushed even though we arrived late. He also provides expert knowledge of the great glen trail. Huge thanks to Donald for making our trip possible! OwenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 10/10 would recommend! We had a wonderful time in May down the Spey - good advice, good kit, good route, and good vibes from Donald. Excellent service - thank you! Gary StonhillTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fabulous experience canoeing the Great Glen Canoe Trail. Donald had everything organised expertly and offered plenty of sound advice and tips as we journeyed with him to our starting point. Communication was excellent throughout with the bonus of a thorough webinar. He answered all of our questions promptly beforehand and had a warm greeting for us at the finish point. We loved the brilliant addition of a sail, which made Loch Oich a breeze! A wonderful challenge. Tim CrossTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing experience hiring three canoes from Donald at Explore Highland for our River Spey trip. From the very first webinar he arranged before we travelled, it was clear how knowledgeable and passionate he is about the river. He gave us loads of helpful advice about the route, wildlife, and camping spots, which really set us up for the journey. Donald met us on a Sunday afternoon with all the equipment ready to go, and everything was in great condition. None of us had done a trip like this before, so his guidance was invaluable. We’d planned to finish on Friday, but we made quicker progress and reached Fochabers by Thursday morning. Donald was incredibly accommodating and changed his plans to meet us a day early and take us back to Newtonmore to collect our vehicle. That level of flexibility made a huge difference. It’s a shame that future Spey hires may not be possible for him due to logistics and fuel costs, because the service he provided was spot‑on. For us, travelling from the Isle of Man, having one provider for both canoe hire and transport was ideal. Donald — and his dog Harris, who provided a very warm welcome at both the start and end — made the whole experience even more memorable. The river was fantastic, and late March gave us perfect water levels to start at Newtonmore. Highly recommended — we’d happily use Explore Highland again, even if the Spey may no longer be an option. benaveyardTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great time paddling the spey, Donald was enthusiastic, helpful and just what we where after abijskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a Fantastic Company! Donald is a superb instructor from kayaking canoeing and suping, he has the extensive knowledge, great safety equipment and would definitely recommend any of his courses for old or young. Asghar AliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was one of the best trip of my life. Guide Donald was really humble and knowledgeable he treated us like a family. Liam WilsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Trip of a lifetime. We have just returned from what we can only describe as the best adventure we have ever had. The only problem we have is UK wise we have nowhere to go to better this experience, we will have to go abroad. Donald and Diana are such lovely people and have the best experience and expertise to get your great glen trail underway. Really good communications throughout the booking process and pre trip tips and guidance not to mention the top gear they rent out for the trip. I cannot recommend this trip and these guys enough. Thank you so much for an experience we will never forget
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