Destinations
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Discover some of Not In The Guidebooks’ most popular destinations, from the lush Pacific coast of Costa Rica to the snow-covered pine forests of Lapland.
Experiences
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From winter sun escapes in the Maldives to bucket list adventures in Peru, explore our experience collections of local authentic experiences.
Off the Beaten Track Holidays
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Not In The Guidebooks adventures take you to the places other tourists miss – explore our offbeat, authentic and local itineraries here.
Foodie Holidays
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We find that the fastest route to the heart of a culture is through its cuisine. Whether that’s cooking in Italy or exploring markets in Vietnam.
Creative Holidays
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For a holiday that creates more than memories, explore our range of painting, photography, and art & crafts holidays.
Active Holidays
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The best way to explore a landscape is to immerse yourself in it on an adventure, whether hiking the Spanish Pyrenees or kayaking in Montenegro.
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Explore the world on your terms by meeting like-minded travellers who share your passion for discovering new places and experiencing new cultures.
Wellness Holidays
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Take the opportunity to refresh, recharge and revatilise on a wellness holiday that also takes you to experience a new culture.
Wildlife Holidays
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From the Masai Mara to Corcovado National Park, with NITGB you can witness some of the most spectacular wildlife on earth in a responsible manner.
Unique Accommodation
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Discover unique accommodation that turns an ordinary weekend escape into a memorable, offbeat experience, whether in the UK or further afield.
Experience Cross-Country skiing in the beautiful Lappish countryside!
Jump on your skis and push ahead – soon you will be gliding on the snow like ancient Laplanders.
Skiing is easy and can be done by anyone who can walk! During this beginners’ course, your guide will teach you the basic techniques, after which you can head on the forest trail to witness the wintery beauty of Lapland.
Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.
Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.
At Not in the Guidebooks we’re committed to empowering the local communities in Costa Rica. We work closely with the local people and their businesses to make sure that they receive a fair percentage of the money you spend on your holiday there. By partnering with local guides and suppliers, we’re able to create meaningful, authentic experiences that directly benefit the people who call this incredible country home.
Get off the beaten track and support local communities that you visit.
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