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Why Macs Adventure?

Active travel led by you, with a team that’s been planning these trips since 2003. You set the pace and choose who you travel with. We handle the hotels, luggage transfers, route notes and maps, and we’re on call 24/7 if you need us.

So what makes Macs different? Here’s what our travelers, the press and the places we work in can tell you.

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At a glance

  • Founder-led since 2003

    More than 20 years of building routes, finding great places to stay and getting the details right.

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  • Real teams in Denver and Glasgow

    Local support in the US, UK experts in Scotland, and partners on the ground along every route.

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  • 24/7 support on every trip

    Lost on the trail or luggage gone astray? Help is a call away, day or night.

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  • 24,000+ traveler reviews

    Honest feedback on every route, from people who’ve been there and done it.

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  • The yellow arrows and blue signs along the way

    Award-winning

    Gold at the British Travel Awards in 2024, voted for by travelers.

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  • Everything in one app

    Itineraries, maps, navigation and trip info, all on your phone.

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A community that’s got your back

Self-guided doesn’t mean on your own. More than 26,000 travelers in our Facebook community swap route tips, answer first-timer questions and cheer each other on, before, during and after their trips. It’s the place to ask whether you really need poles, find a travel partner or share your finish-line photo

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Talk to an Adventure Specialist

Our destination experts have walked and ridden the routes we sell, and can help you choose the trip that suits you.

  • 24/7 on trip support
  • Luggage transferred daily
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Travel that cares

Every route depends on the people and landscapes along the way. We work with family-run B&Bs, independent hotels and local luggage transfer companies. We also help fund trail upkeep on routes like the West Highland Way and South West Coast Path, and we’ve moved to digital in order to cut waste.

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