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BEST
OF THE HIGHLAND RIVERS September 7 - 16
A Sunrise
exclusive …The Highlands of Scotland, though lightly settled,
still offer many stretches of semi-wild, spectacular waterways-
offering perspectives of a rich cultural heritage from a riverine
viewpoint. The romantic beauty of the Scottish Highlands is experienced
via mild whitewater rivers, such as the Spey, Orchy, and Tay,
passing the Cairngorm Mountains, and travelling through Glencoe
and majestic, historic Loch Ness and Awe. Inn to inn river touring
with accommodations in some of the region’s finest hotels
and classic Highland inns. Trip
meets Glasgow day of arrival for transfer to Highlands. Click here to download Itinerary & Logistics (pdf) Click here to download article in Travel & Leisure magazine RIVER
SPEY DESCENT May 28 - June 3 •
July 30 - Aug. 4  The River
Spey is the classic Scottish river descent - offering perspectives
of the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Highlands within
the context of a superb canoeing experience. The trip starts in
Loch Insh, where any necessary skills coaching occur before the
river journey to the sea.
COAST
TO COAST May 14 - 20 • Sept. 12 - 18
Canoe from
the west coast of Scotland to the east coast . . Experience the
romantic heritage of the Scottish Highlands via canoe-voyaging a
historic waterborne route. The Custom
Scheduling upon Request Click here to download Itinerary & Logistics (pdf) For
reservations and other information contact us at:
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Trip
features riverside visits to Castle Kilchurn; and some of the
Highland’s renowned single malt whiskey distilleries. Other
highlights include paddling to the sea, paddling across the remote
Rannoch Moor, and the opportunity to enjoy several of the Highland’s
most picturesque small towns and villages. Trip is organized in
association with one of Scotland’s leading canoe instruction
and guide outfits. Includes 8 hotel nights in the Highlands, plus
the final evening’s hotel in historic Edinburgh. 
Flowing
through semi-wild, old growth forests, with spectacular views of
the Cairngorm Mountains as a backdrop, the river builds in volume
in speed - though the rapids never exceed more than Class II+. Passing
many of the renowned Speyside single malt whisky distilleries, and
several picturesque highland villages enroute, the trip culminates
in fantastic views of the open sea - often one gets the opportunity
to paddle alongside seals and dolphins in the bay. Sunrise operates
in association with Scotland’s leading canoe instruction and
guide outfits. Trip meets in Glasgow (includes all land transfers);
and also includes first and last night’s bed & breakfast
accommodations in Newtownmore and Aberfeldy.
Custom
Scheduling upon Request 
trip
starts just outside Fort William on the sheltered waters of the
Caledonian Canal, which links together a series of lochs including
famous Loch Ness, roughly following the Highland Boundary Fault.
Run easy Class I-II whitewater by opting to paddle stretches of
River Oich and River Ness, in lieu of the canal . . and even sailing
rafted canoes through the lochs - wind conditions permitting. Top
calibre technical canoe instruction always available. The last evening
is spent in the picturesque highlands town of Aberfeldy. Trip meets
in Glasgow (includes all land transfers); and also includes first
and last night’s bed & breakfast accommodations in Fort
Williams and Aberfeldy.