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Roberto

I was born and raised in Costa Rica and have lived here my entire life. I do have a bit of an obsession when it comes to showing people the beauty of Costa Rica. But apart from this, I’ve always been very much pro environment and have a keen interest in conservation. Travel is a great bridge between my passions of discovery and conservation. Because tourism is done right can help change both people’s lives and the world, and that’s really powerful.

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Crafted by locals....

Roberto

I was born and raised in Costa Rica and have lived here my entire life. I do have a bit of an obsession when it comes to showing people the beauty of Costa Rica. But apart from this, I’ve always been very much pro environment and have a keen interest in conservation. Travel is a great bridge between my passions of discovery and conservation. Because tourism is done right can help change both people’s lives and the world, and that’s really powerful.

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Experience-led

Whether it's a wildlife holiday in Costa Rica, a family adventure in Lapland or a cooking holiday in Italy, all our experiences are all about the activities you will enjoy that are unique to the destination you are visiting.

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No one knows a destination and its hidden gems better than those who live there. Each of our holidays are put created and managed by locals, meaning that you can get off the beaten track and discover a truly authentic experience.

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At Not In The Guidebooks, we are distinctly aware of tourism's role in the fight against climate change. We aim to not only protect the destinations that our customers visit, but to also leave a positive impact wherever you go.

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What our travellers are saying...

Flexible and understanding

Always fast to reply, understanding and actually wanting to help the customers. ...you have been flexible and so understanding that I have been reassured enormously. Personally I feel lucky to have booked this holiday through NITGB so thanks again!
Catherine

An amazing 'local' experience

This trip was amazing. If you want to experience a ‘local’ trip and see some stunning parts of northern Vietnam which not many travellers have seen, then this is perfect for you.
Jonty - UK

Clear and reassuring

Their refund policy was super clear and personally we were convinced and reassured. Due to Covid we had to cancel everything. They within an hour with total reassurance that every cent would come back. It was in our account 24 hours later. There is no doubt that we will book all our future international adventures through NITGB.
Sarah - Cape Town

New, exciting and different

Have been to Rome many times and this was completely new, exciting and different! Marco was wonderful and everything we did enhanced our experience for the day!
Melville - New York

The very best agency available

It is easy to write a good review when a holiday has been enjoyed. However, when a serious issue arises then an extremely capable agent is needed. I knew I was in safe hands. I would not consider going elsewhere for a holiday booking. I am just grateful that I chose what I consider to be the very best agency available.
Elaine Wilkins

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