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It’s great to go on a holiday where all the thinking and planning has been done, all you need is to turn-up ready to make friends and have an adventure, it certainly didn’t disappoint. The group dynamics were incredible, I haven’t laughed so much for ages, and the activities were both accessible with a bit of challenge thrown in for good measure. SUP, hiking to see the vultures, Via Ferrata and yoga were well organised with the right equipment available. We were clearly guided at all times. Sardinia is a beautiful location with the bonus of an amazing food culture.

A week that I will never forget!
My Sardinia paddleboard, hiking and yoga trip was simply amazing! From the start, meeting the group that is officially the “Elevenses” at the airport, a group of amazing women, guaranteed that this trip was going to be a blast!
And it was!
Our host Alice from GG was delightful and always available. She spent time with every individual on the trip and was so enjoyable to be around.
Our guides from Nu Adventure, Padraig and Simone, were knowledgeable, entertaining and helpful throughout our entire trip.
The food was delish and plenty of it.
I loved the fact that we had organized activities and free time to sightsee. It was a perfect balance.
I highly recommend Gusty Girls. One of my best vacations ever!!!!

I just finished the 7 day Sardinia paddleboard and hike trip. It’s exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we met at the airport to the hugs goodbye. Our host Alice was warm and funny and so easy to be with. She was an encouraging leader. The guides from Nu Adventure were absolutely wonderful. The location is perfectly charming and gorgeous. Well done, Gutsy Girls!

Just returned from the paddle boarding trip in Slovenia and it was honestly the best trip ever!! I’d only come across Gutsy Girls on instagram, so was a little nervous about booking, but I’m so glad I did. I cannot recommend enough and have been on a post trip high for weeks! Although it feels pricey, it was totally worth it - the accommodation was great, food was amazing (and so much of it). I only spent money buying souvenirs.
GG make sure you know everything you need beforehand, look after you so well throughout, it’s super well organised and such a brilliant itinerary. The guide was amazing, so knowledgable and went above and beyond to make our trip great. The itinerary was a perfect blend of activity without feeling exhausted. The host was really friendly and did a great job looking after us all. Even the booking team have been super kind and helpful. The other women on the trip were an amazing bunch and I feel I’ve made lifelong friends.
I cannot wait to book my next trip, so if you’re thinking about it, absolutely do it!!

This is my first trip with Gutsy Girls - but it definitely won't be my last. Communication both before and on the trip was so clear and thorough.

Our host Annabel was a lovely welcoming presence and she tirelessly took photos of us throughout the trip. Our guide Spela had organised the week's itinerary so well that it never felt too packed but there was also plenty of time for added bonus adventures from the origial pre-trip itinerary.

I loved going away and not having to think of all the practicalities of course but more than that it was the beautiful places we were taken to, the delicious local food we ate and the wonderful group of women I spent the week with.

I can't name or tag on instagram all the places we ate/swam/hiked and SUPed at and my holiday is all the better for it. My heart is full and happy after this very special week.

This trip exceeded my expectations. I was nervous as had never done SUP before, but Maia and Elaine were brilliant at guiding us through the first steps. Not only were Maia and Elaine great guides, instructors, they were great fun too. They looked after us completely and worked hard to ensure we had the best experience possible. Well done on providing a memorable trip.

I had the most amazing week, travelling through the beautiful Brenta Dolomites with a group of strong, determined, kind and likeminded women. We laughed and talked our way through some tough but beautiful days.
Martha our host was exceptional, she juggled the organisation and our day to day needs with great skill whilst still being the best team player!
Mauro our guide was just the best! He kept us safe throughout. He adapted around the weather conditions, making good choices and keeping us all involved with future decisions and plans.
Turns out we are all now experts at the Italian “rummy” card game!!
Loved every minute.
Thank you Gutsy Girls.

My second GG trip. Organisation is super. Locations are unique. No overcrowding. Delicious food. Get to meet lots of like minded lovely women and lots of great activities. What more do you want.

This was my first trip with Gutsy Girls and I met a lovely group of girls. I’m grateful to companies like Gutsy Girls for creating opportunities for women to travel solo while still having the support and social aspect of a group trip.

However, having travelled on a number of group trips with other companies, I have to say that this was by far the most unorganised trip I’ve experienced. There were some really enjoyable elements, but I think there are several areas where improvements could be made.

Accommodation
We were originally supposed to spend five nights in a rustic guest house and one night in a hotel in the mountains. A couple of days before the trip started, we were informed that the first night would instead be in a different hotel. Although this worked out well for the old town tour on the first evening, the hotel itself was disappointing.

The rustic guest house was lovely and was my favourite accommodation of the trip, so I was disappointed that we couldn’t stay there for the five nights originally advertised.

Later in the trip, we were told that we would be moving to the mountain hotel a day earlier than planned. The mountain hotel itself was very clean and modern, and its remote location made it perfect for our final day of hiking in the mountains. However, the changes to the accommodation arrangements did contribute to the overall feeling that the trip wasn’t particularly well organised.

Activities
I thought the variety of activities included in the trip was great, and I really enjoyed the hikes, paddle boarding and the locations we visited. The wine tasting venue was also lovely.

However, I think some changes need to be made to the trip description so that potential customers know exactly what to expect.

Due to the changes to the accommodation and itinerary, we ended up having only three yoga sessions rather than the daily yoga advertised. The yoga teacher was very good, so I was particularly disappointed about this.

I also don’t feel that the mountain biking was suitable for beginners as advertised. I have a lot of cycling experience and some previous mountain biking experience and still felt uncomfortable at times.

The paddle boarding sessions were enjoyable and the amount of time on the water worked well for our group. However, more experienced paddle boarders would probably have wanted longer sessions.

Food
The restaurants and food options chosen by the local guide were great, and I really enjoyed trying Macedonian food throughout the week. The food at the rustic guest house was particularly good and was probably my favourite food of the trip.

You do need to like tomatoes if you’re travelling here, as they feature heavily in all meals!

Unfortunately, the food at the mountain hotel was my least favourite, but I appreciate that there aren’t many alternative options in such a remote location, and I think the local guide was aware of this too.

Host and organisation
As well as a local guide, Gutsy Girls provide a UK-based host. This is the first company I’ve travelled with that has had this arrangement, and unfortunately I didn’t really see the benefit of having both.

I think clearer introductions at the start of the trip, including an explanation of the different roles and responsibilities of the local guide and Gutsy Girls host, would have helped. At times, having a Gutsy Girls host seemed to add to the confusion on the trip rather than provide support.

There were also occasions where communication around the itinerary and activities didn’t feel clear, which affected my confidence in how well things were being organised.

Interestingly, I felt that the activities which were communicated and led solely by the local guide tended to run more smoothly.

Overall
Despite the issues, I had a lovely time because of the group of women I met, and there were some genuinely great experiences during the trip. The variety of activities, the locations, the local food and the opportunity to meet other solo female travellers are all big positives.

I would travel with Gutsy Girls again, as I think the concept behind it is fantastic. However, compared with other group travel companies I’ve used, I felt this trip fell short in terms of organisation, communication and delivering what was advertised. Addressing these issues would make a significant difference to the overall experience and to whether I would choose Gutsy Girls over one of their competitors in the future.

Still on a high from my trip to Sardinia, which included a bit of everything from good food, authentic local hospitality, SUP, hiking and climbing. This place itself was stunning and unspoilt. Our GG host and Sardinian hosts were excellent, attentive and fun. The trip was nothing but fun from start to finish and their was plenty of belly laughs and genuine support from the rest of the group. I can not recommend this trip enough"

My sister and I participated in the Beginning Horse Riding adventure at Venabu, Norway. My expectations were absolutely exceeded. Our host, the intrepid Helen, was there every step of the way. The location was stunningly beautiful, the hotel was the definition of Norwegian koselig, and our fellow gutsy girls quickly became a beloved support group for our experience. Incredible! Thanks so much Gutsy Girls for organizing a wonderful time!

A fantastic trip to Norway with 4 other gutsy girls and Helen the host.

The horses were friendly, the scenery was incredible, Helen was amazing and could not do more for you, the yoga and hike were a nice change of pace from riding every day, and the food was delicious.

An amazing group of women making memories I will cherish for a long time. I have been on other Gutsy Girls trips and will continue to as they are absolutely brilliant from start to end.

I had a great time on my recent trip to Sardinia with Gutsy girls. Met a great tribe of likeminded women, fab experiences that were well led, well organised from beginning to end and Linn our host was brilliant. My first time travelling with GG and I laughed a lot!! I'd definitely do it again. If you are thinking of the trip to Sardinia and are prone to travel sickness, make sure you have tablets - a lot of the travel is on super winding roads! GG do tell you that - but don't make the mistake of thinking they are being overly cautious

This review is for the Gutsy Girls Beginners Horse Riding and Yoga Holiday in Norway in Venabu (Rondane National Park).

Our group leader, Helen, was the most positive, supportive, encouraging person, who made me feel confident and so cared for. She kept us laughing through the saddle sores, ensured we all knew where and when we needed to be in a packed schedule, and really helped us all to get the most from our holiday. I cannot recommend her highly enough as a group leader and I hope I will be able to join another holiday with her as a group leader one day.

The holiday was 3 days of riding, a half day mountain hike and 3 yoga sessions, with wild swimming available in the hotel lake.

The mountain lodge hotel was wonderful, with gourmet meals 3 times per day, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, bright, warm and comfortable, with incredible views.

The horse riding was so wonderful. We learned to groom and tack our horses, being responsible for their care before and after riding. We had lessons starting from scratch in the arena as this was a beginner level holiday, and we hacked out into the mountains from day 1.

The staff at the stables were kind, caring and knowledgeable, helping me when it was hard, in particular, helping me to dismount when my legs were wobbling after 2 hours hacking on the trails.

I joined this holiday as a solo traveller, and left it with 5 new friends. Our small group consisted of women of all ages, who were so much fun to be with.

My horse Blesen was wonderful, and I loved riding him. By the end of the holiday, I felt much more confident riding, and just want to do it all over again. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.

I joined the Norway beginners’ horse riding tour and it was absolutely amazing! The booking process was easy and you’re guided step by step from arranging flights/trains to packing. The mountain lodge we stayed at was cozy and has everything you’d need. Our host, Ruth, is super kind and took care of us the whole week. Our guide Silje is awesome too, teaching us all the skills/techniques and brought us to the coolest places. The highlight (apart from horse riding) was definitely the food and the local experience (including lunch at a summer farm!).

Just returned from th Gutsy Girl Beginner Horse Riding Trip in Norway. Absolutely fantastic. The horses were super, the guides lovely and the riding simply stunning. Our Host Ruth was fabulous, so lovely and nothing was too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to anybody.

Gutsy Girl holidays provide the best of times. They enable adventure, enable stepping beyond what you would other wise be able to do.
I am very proud to be a Gutsy Girl.

My first trip with Gutsy Girls and I will definitely be returning. The host and guide (April and Maja) were amazing. So friendly and supportive. The activities were exceptionally well planned and always tailored to us. We never had to consider a single logistic because it was all done for us. Everyone felt very comfortable and our group had a great time. If you’re thinking about going, definitely do it. Side note - I’ve never eaten so well in my life!

I went on the Beginners Horse Riding and Yoga Holiday in Norway in Venabu (Rondane National Park).

Our guide / leader Helen was absolutely amazing, so supportive of everyone and every ability. The food was beautiful, being coeliac I was really well catered for which had been a big worry. Venabu Fjellhotel was stunning, such an amazing location, so comfortable, so homely, just perfect.

The whole trip (whilst not without its challenges) was so enjoyable. We laughed until we cried and we supported each other through it all. It was such a mix of all walks of life age wise etc and it was amazing to connect with people who I wouldn’t normally have. Our horses were strong and loved to eat at every opportunity. The scenery is stunning!

I can completely see why people return to GG trips. I am already debating my next one!

I recently returned from the beginner horse riding trip in Norway, this was my third gutsy girls trip and definitely won’t be the last! Everything is so well organised, you don’t have to think about anything. The food was incredible and the location was so beautiful. Our group was a lot of fun and our guide Carly was amazing, so kind and so confident with the horses which made me feel much more comfortable.
I can’t wait for my next trip!