Self-Guided Holidays

Discover self-guided holidays run by our sibling company, and fellow adventure experts, Headwater, giving you the freedom to have your very own cycling, walking or cultural trip at a pace that suits you. Pause or power on, cherry-pick your sightseeing stops, linger a little over lunch, or set off an hour earlier to catch the coolest part of the day. The choice is yours.

You’ll have in-depth trip notes to keep you company – tested by experts – which give you detailed kilometre-by-kilometre descriptions and all the information you need, from recommendations for the best lunch and rest spots, to excursion routes and notes on places of interest. On Headwater’s self-guided trips, you never feel rushed, or alone. Plus, Headwater transports your luggage between hotels and provides high-quality support through local suppliers, as well as 24-hour emergency support if required.

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Self-Guided Adventure Holidays

8 Days from £ 1359

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Tour three iconic cities within Andalucia via scenic rail journeys

Culture

8 Days from £ 1449

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Uncover the hidden gems and must-see sights of Eastern Sicily.

Culture

8 Days from £ 2709

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Witness Iceland's most iconic landmarks on our 7 night, self drive Independent Tour. Visit the Blue Lagoon, Katla Ice Cave, Hvammsvik Hot Spring Baths and embark on a Northern Lights or Whale Watching by Boat Tour.

Culture

8 Days from £ 2019

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

This 7 night Moroccan escape takes you from the Atlas Mountains, to the Agafay Desert to the coastal oasis of Essaouira. Enjoy guided tours, a wine tasting, and traditional lunches as you explore this fascinating country.

Culture

8 Days from £ 779

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Walk the Julian Alps from Bohinj Bistrika or Ribcev Laz, with a choice of routes of differing walking levels.

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from £ 2319

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

This self-drive adventure takes you to Iceland's famed Diamond Circle and into the remote north-eastern region, full of intrigue, fire & ice – a nature lovers dream!

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from £ 919

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Discover Transylvania’s mountains, medieval castles, wildlife, and rich history whilst experiencing true hospitality.

Walking & Trekking

9 Days from £ 3079

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

This self-drive walking and sea kayaking trip welcomes you into the intriguing world of Canada's Sunshine Coast.

Family

8 Days from £ 1629

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Cross alpine meadows and skirt crystal clear lakes set high amongst the mountains.

Walking & Trekking

15 Days from £ 2079

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Explore 5 of the 9 islands of the Azores archipelago, a scenically varied area to explore, with each island having its own characteristics, from steep craters to abundant wildlife and sites of historical interest. Internal flights or ferries included.

Walking & Trekking

A walker's paradise, 1000's of kms of well-marked trails, stunning Alpine flowers, rare birds of prey in the Swiss Alps

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from £ 1499

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Cross Switzerland’s high mountain passes, from Mürren to Gstaad through lush, alpine valleys nestled between traditional Swiss villages.

Walking & Trekking

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“Having the freedom to make your own decisions was liberating. You can take a break when you like, so if you know there’s something special at the end of your day walking, you can set off early to spend more time there. We had the freedom to go off and do things however we chose. Just the two of us and peace and quiet – bliss, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
Customer Chelley Richardson

I’ve had a wonderful week – challenging at times but so worth the effort. Hotel was sweet with friendly staff. The local restaurants were very good too . Liz was a really fantastic guide – attentive, kind and extremely knowledgeable of the local area.

Lindsay Smythe Walking in the Cinque Terre and Portofino

This was managed and run by Headwater (Exodus’s sister company who runs the European cycling trips as data s I can tell.
We were both really long forward to this trip, and for the most part it was brilliant. However, there were a couple of issues… (1) This trip really needs a good level of experience in mountain biking. All the rides had long downhill sections on sometimes very loose gravel. My wife actually fell off (fortunately with minimal injury) as did one of the other couples on the trip (more serious – no more cycling for her!). This should be highlighted. (2) For some reason Headwater were unable to book direct trains as advertised, and no pre-booked seats. On the return trip, we were forced to stand for around an hour in the non-air conditioned carriage doorways in 39 degree heat (the aisles were too busy to even get in the air con parts!). This really put a downer on the trip as it was our last part of the holiday! Headwater should have booked earlier to get direct trains – or at least have booked seats!

Christopher Hewson A Taste of Tuscany Cycling