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We are the immersive travel experts

We are not for your average tourist, with adventure and true cultural immersion at the heart of all our trips. We offer tourists the chance to connect deeply and authentically with our destinations, with expert local hosts ready to get you under the skin of their destinations. We offer experiential trips, crafted by locals and curated by us.

Not in the Guidebooks is a B-corporation, meaning we have taken extensive steps to being an environmentally responsible travel company, from our offices to our supply chains. We are passionate about sustainability and all our trips are designed with sustainability in mind, so if your clients are looking for opportunities to travel more responsibly then Not in the Guidebooks is a great option.

Why choose Not in the Guidebooks

Why choose Not in the Guidebooks

We go deeper – Every journey tells a story. Our local hosts provide opportunities to really connect with the local people, immerse yourself in local culture and understand the community in a deeper, more meaningful way.

We go premium – Hand-picked accommodation for its local character and charm. All our accommodations are, where possible locally-run and provide a unique and distinctive experience for our travellers.

We go private – Fully customisable journeys that are unique to each traveller. You can choose your activities, with no fixed-dates you’ll be able to travel at your own pace and with the freedom of a true explorer.

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Our Holiday Collections

We offer three unique holiday collections. Our Immersive exploring, Arctic adventures and special interest. All the holidays in every collection is still run by local hosts who’re passionate about their destinations and activities. We pride ourselves on having something for everyone, from cooking holidays in the south of France, to wildlife holidays in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Whatever your client is looking for, we’ll have it.

Arctic Holidays

Arctic Holidays

Mini breaks to Lapland, Norway and Iceland. Staying in unique and amazing accommodation with bucket-list experiences included. This is perfect for families looking to meet Santa, adventurers searching for the Northern Lights and anyone looking to step out of the comfort zone. To find our more about our Arctic holidays look at our Lapland, Norway, Iceland and Finland pages.

Immersive Exploring

Immersive Exploring

Private itineraries getting you under the skin of the place you are visiting designed from a local’s perspective with experiences unique to the area. Staying in premium boutique accommodation that is chosen for its local character. Immersive adventures might be to Costa Rica, Morocco, Vietnam, Sri Lanka or our latest destination Colombia. To find more immersive destinations check out our website!

Special Interest

Special Interest

For customers who want a holiday where they can learn a skill or do something they already love as a hobby. Activities include cooking, painting, jewellery-making, wellness retreats and active breaks. Special interest holidays usually take place in the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Portugal, though we do have offerings further afield.

Why agents love us...

Simple to Shop & Customisable: We’ve found the best local operators and created & vetted the best authentic trips – we’ve done the hard work for you! These are not group tours!
Authentic, Immersive Experiences: All our itineraries include activities unique to that destination and all guided by vetted local hosts
Premium Experiential Accommodation: We choose accommodation for its local character, ensuring travellers aren’t “staying in a place where you could be anywhere in the world’’.
Flexible & Customisable: We don’t offer group tours therefore your customer can start their holiday on any date. Want to add/remove nights? Change activities? Change hotels? No problem, we can tailor the itinerary to meet your customers’ needs.
Responsible & Sustainable: We are proud to be B-Corp certified which means you can rely on us knowing that the trips we offer support local communities and minimise the impact to our planet.
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