About Us
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New Experience Holidays has been tailoring walking holidays since 1998.
We believe in providing holidays of the highest quality which we know we would want to go on and enjoy. All our holidays are aimed at those who wish to enjoy outstanding countryside and the stimulation of the 'great outdoors'. We have selected destinations offering the very best of walking with beautiful and majestic scenery, easy to challenging paths walking and hotels of the highest standard for their category.
All our locations are specially chosen to give you the very best New Experience of each region, selected for their walking opportunities well away from mass tourism but with all the services you would expect to ensure you have an unforgettable walking experience. As our Route Notes provide clear, in-depth step-by-step instructions. We highlight landmarks, distances and any potential confusing turnings, so you can be sure of a relaxed journey on foot. We also include detours to places of interest, shortcuts to avoid hills, and places to stop off for lunch. On some of our walking holidays we offer GPS route navigation devices too, for that extra peace of mind.
Over the intervening years there have been changes, with the list of destinations growing and new treks are constantly being explored. Our team of specialists are always looking for new destinations and to develop old favourites.
As we have acquired extensive knowledge of the places we offer holidays to, we have built strong relationships with suppliers, so you can benefit from expert advice prior to your holiday and we can tailor a bespoke holiday for you. As we generally use small, local suppliers we have more flexibility than using large multi-national chains. We listen to our clients, considering their wants, needs and experiences.
We know you want your holiday to be perfect and we will help in any way we can.
About Our Holidays
Our programme of Self-Guided and Guided Walking for either Hotel-to-Hotel Treks, Centred or Multi-Centred Walking Holidays offers you a wide range of choices prepared very much with the individual and discerning traveller in mind. All our holidays are aimed at those who wish to enjoy outstanding scenery and the stimulation of the 'great outdoors'.
Our locations are specially chosen to give you the very best New Experience of each region, selected for their walking opportunities well away from mass tourism but with all the services you would expect.
Guided Walking
Our guided walking holidays will particularly appeal to those who wish to be free from the chore of arranging transport and planning walks according to the weather. Others may just appreciate the added security of someone guiding in unfamiliar terrain.
Self-Guided Walking
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed to appeal to walkers of all abilities who wish to have the freedom of walking at their own pace on walks you have chosen from our comprehensive Route Notes. We have selected areas offering the very best of walking with beautiful and majestic scenery easy and challenging paths walking and hotels of the highest standard for their category.
Hotel-to-Hotel Trek
Our Hotel-to-Hotel treks are designed for you to be constantly on the move and gain a great sense of achievement on your journey travelling from hotel to hotel following maps and comprehensive walking Route Notes whilst your baggage is taken care of to meet you at your next hotel.
Centred & Multi-Centred Walking
Our centred and multi-centred walking holidays are planned for you to really get to know the area that you are visiting. Whether you are staying in one centre or 2 the great advantage is the flexibility with the choice of walking routes and a day off. The locations are hand-picked so there is plenty to see and do in the areas besides walking.
Short Break Walks
Take in the stunning sights during one of our short break walking holidays. Our range of Short Break Walks are fantastic for those who are short on time, yet still want to become completely immersed in the walking way of life! These carefully crafted trips allow you to enjoy picturesque backdrops in some of Europe's most historically interesting locations.
Pilgrimages
Whilst we are dedicated walking specialists, we also have another passion: Pilgrimages. Over time, we naturally drifted towards these special journeys, initially through personal interest but we also recognised the incredibly rewarding experience that pilgrimages offer to all walkers; and so began New Experience Pilgrims many years ago. Visit www.newexpilgrims.co.uk for more information.
Hotel Philosophy
Your hotel is a very important part of your walking holiday; somewhere to enjoy staying and eating in rather than to endure between days of walking. We choose hotels in the 2 to 4-star categories for our centred holidays that meet our criteria and wherever possible we have offered a choice of hotels in each centre. On our treks some hotels may be of a lower official grading, but they still meet our standards.