As if you really needed them here are ten quick reasons why you should choose us for your next walking or cycling trip:

1. Outstanding Trips

Organising outstanding walking vacations and hiking tours are the reason we exist. We search out the best trails, routes, lodgings, restaurants and experiences so that your precious vacation is unforgettable for all the right reasons.

2. Hand Picked Accommodation

Staying in just the right accommodation is absolutely critical to the enjoyment of your trip. We search out authentic, locally owned and operated B&B's, country inns and hotels that have a sense of place and offer a unique experience. You will find details and links to most of the accommodation we use on the lodging tab of each tour so be sure to check it out.

3. Authentic Experiences

When you travel with us you won't just visit a destination; you will truly experience it. Travelling independently and on foot allows you the time to discover the essence of a place. Take the time to relax and enjoy a long lunch in the sun with the locals, stumble across a forgotten ruin or search out a spectacular view.

4. Flexible Dates & Itineraries

Our trips are built around you, so you can start on any date that suits you, choose from a vast range of itineraries or tailor-make an itinerary to exactly suit your needs and interests.

5. Unbeatable Value

Our trips are less than half the price of guided tours and typically significantly less expensive than equivalent self guided tours for a far superior experience, giving you unbeatable value for money. We don't compromise on quality but can keep the price low by booking direct, keeping our margins to an absolute minimum and not offering substantial agent commissions.

6. Self Guided Specialists

We only offer self guided tours because we do them really, really well. We believe that they are the best way to travel and really experience a destination, without the barrier of a guide. Since 2003 we have specialised in organising unforgettable self guided walking and hiking adventures and thousands of clients now trust us to arrange their perfect trip each year.

7. Local Experts (Our Destination & Adventure Specialists)

Our team is based locally throughout the UK and Europe. They can give you accurate, insightful and personal advice when planning your trip. They continuously visit accommodation, try out new routes and are of course on hand should you require emergency support. Our team includes walkers, cyclists, mountain bikers, snowboarders, kite surfers and climbers who are passionate about delivering the best possible walking, hiking and adventure tours. We understand what makes for an unforgettable trip. Great trails, exciting itineraries, fascinating destinations, breathtaking scenery, excellent quality accommodation and a warm welcome all backed up by outstanding customer service. Meet our team... Every tour we sell is planned, researched, operated and sold by an expert who knows the trail, activity, area, logistics and accommodation of your holiday inside out. When you contact us, you can be assured one of our team has been there, done that and bought the T-shirt. We are always on hand to offer advice, tailor an itinerary to suit you or just have a chat to plan your next trip. Meet our experts..

8. Experience & Reputation

We have been operating self-guided and small group adventure holidays since 2003 and now welcome many thousands of clients each year. We are incredibly proud of the fact that a considerable proportion of our bookings each year are from return clients and as a result of personal recommendation. Many of our clients are on their fourth, fifth and sixth holidays with us and show no sign of slowing up. Since 2010 over 350 clients have reviewed our tours, and 97% rated us four or five stars. We are members of ABTA - The Travel Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association and bound by their strict codes of conduct.

9. 100% Financial Protection

All passengers booking with Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies paid to us arising from cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd.

10. Responsible Tour Operator

Responsible and sustainable travel lies at the heart of our business as we believe responsible tourism can have a hugely positive impact on the communities you visit. Our M.A.C.S. Responsible Travel Policy covers everything from our marketing and office policies to the local suppliers and products we use. Full details are available here. [This article is an updated version of a post previously published by Macs Adventure]