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3 Night Romantic Aurora Adventure in Saariselkä

The ultimate escapist getaway for two, this adventurous, romantic destination is breathtaking in its isolation and beaut[..]

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3 Night Romantic Aurora Adventure in Saariselkä

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Discover Mauritius in 10 Days

This 10 day holiday will leave you wanting to re-live it. Relax and enjoy luxury accommodation, immerse yourself in crys[..]

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Discover Mauritius in 10 Days

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Costa Rica East to West

Discover mighty volcanos, lush cloud forest, incredible wildlife, stunning beaches, local hidden gems and quirky cultura[..]

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Costa Rica East to West

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Iceland Fire & Ice Experience

Discover the land of fire & ice on an unforgettable journey that crosses glaciers, snakes through lava tubes, spans volc[..]

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Iceland Fire & Ice Experience

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The Ultimate Family Thailand Experience

Discover Thailand in all its glory! Explore Waterfalls in Erawan National Park and stay on your own jungle raft on the R[..]

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The Ultimate Family Thailand Experience

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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh – Ultimate Vietnam in 14 days

This once in a lifetime trip takes you to the real Vietnam. See Hanoi like a local, cruise beautiful Ha Long Bay, visit [..]

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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh – Ultimate Vietnam in 14 days

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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.

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.

Why choose us...

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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Crafted by locals

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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Committed to sustainability

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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Life's too short to miss local experiences when you travel

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

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

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

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

It is easy to write a good review when a holiday has been enjoyed or when a small issue has been resolved. However, when a serious issue arises then an extremely capable agent is needed to provide support. This happened to me. I knew I was safe in her hands and my trust was not displaced. 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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05/09/2022 Sustainability

A Travellers’ Guide to Treading Lightly

Now more than ever, we’re made explicitly aware of our roles in the fight against climate change, whether that’s buying an electric car, ensuring we recycle our rubbish properly, going vegan, or simply turning the light off when we leave a room. But we find many travellers aren’t fully aware... Read More »
07/07/2022 Features

Blue Lagoon vs Sky Lagoon – Which is Better?

Iceland is a country renowned for its geothermal activity. Spurting geysers, bubbling mud pools and steaming rivers hint at the activity occurring just beneath the surface of the earth, and these canny Icelanders have harnessed this power not simply for power, but for leisure as well. The Blue Lagoon and... Read More »
17/03/2021 Local Insights

10 Iconic Italian Cooking Methods

Italian cooking’s real secret is that it’s actually extremely simple. However, that doesn’t mean that mastering Italian cuisine is by any means easy. Italian cooking methods are the result of high quality ingredients, age-old traditions, and a genuine passion and love for good food that goes pretty much unmatched anywhere... Read More »
05/02/2021 Local Insights

4 Italian Dishes you’ve Never Tried (But You Should)

We all know that amazing food is the result of huge amounts of passion being poured into cooking, and what nation gets more passionate about great food than the Italians? Italian cuisine is everything you dream about in cooking. Incredible fresh ingredients like creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, rich olive oil... Read More »
02/05/2017 Features

5 annoying solo travel problems and how to solve them

As much as we love solo travel, sometimes it can throw up some challenges. But we’re not ones to be defeated so we’ve put our heads together to find the best ways to overcome these problems so you can focus on the more important things. Don’t believe us? Here’s our... Read More »
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