Booking self-guided travel with Macs Adventure offers you flexibility, ease, and adventure. 

Self-guided travel with Macs Adventure is for independent, active people who don’t want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules. It’s all the best bits of adventuring on your own – go at your own pace, with the people you choose, without the worry of planning routes or arranging trip logistics. We take care of all of that for you, leaving you free to make your own discoveries, accomplish something special and simply enjoy the journey. This is active travel led by you.

How Does Self-Guided Travel Work? 

On a guided trip, a group of travellers follow someone on a set itinerary with little flexibility. With self-guided walking and cycling holidays, we’ll plan your route, but you take the lead for a self-paced journey.  

We’ll organise all the logistics, from booking unique, hand-picked accommodations to transferring your luggage between them. All you need is your backpack, the Macs app, and to choose which trip you’re doing first. We’ll handle the rest. 

Self-Guided Travel With Macs Adventure  

Rather than following a guide and itinerary, we let you lead the way. To guide you on your journey, we include all of these in every self-guided trip:

Who Can Do Self-Guided Travel? 

Self-guided travel is great for almost everyone. At Macs, we host walkers and cyclists who are active, independent travellers. Here are a few types of adventurers especially well-suited to our trips: 

Couples: Travelling with a partner or friend is the most economical way to book. You can book a room with one bed, a room with two beds, or separate rooms entirely. Whether you’re looking to walk, cycle, or take a self-led road trip, we’ll handle all the logistics for both of you so you can focus on prepping for the trip. 

Small groups: If you’re travelling with a few friends or family members, having help with booking and planning can go a long way. With a self-guided tour booked by Macs, you can outsource all the decision-making to us and make separate payments, so one person doesn’t have to carry all the hotel deposits.   

Solo travellers: Whether you’re a seasoned pro or travelling alone for the first time, we make sure you’ll stay in comfortable, safe places and that someone is looking out for you. If you don’t arrive at your accommodation by the expected time, our partners will contact us so we can make sure you’re en route. 

What Type of Self-Guided Trips Can I Do? 

At Macs, we offer walking and cycling from town to town, Self-Drive road trips to walk in gorgeous places, and Rail & Hike trips so you can cover more ground on public transportation.  

Our trip types include: 

Classic Routes: From Ireland’s Dingle Way to the Mountains and Lakes of Slovenia’s Julian Alps, our classic routes highlight some of the world’s most beloved journeys. 

Slower Adventures: Our Slower Adventures maximise your time to explore. You’ll enjoy shorter distances each day, so you have more free time to visit museums, vineyards, and cafes or even learn how to make cheese in a Swiss Alpine village. 

Pilgrimages: Across the world, pilgrimages are often rooted in ancient tradition and offer incredible opportunities for growth, relaxation, and meeting other travellers. These trips are some of our longest, ranging from a few days to nearly two months. Our routes include the ever-popular Camino de Santiago in Spain and the lesser-known (and underrated) Via Francigena, from the Swiss Alps to Rome.  

In Style: If you’re looking for something truly special, In Style trips are built to impress. We’ve scouted the most stylish boutique hotels and other unique accommodations across the world. These trips may include extras such as dinner at a Michelin-star restaurant.  

Discovery: Our Discovery trips give you the freedom to cover more ground with easy to moderate walking, such as taking two weeks to drive the entire coast of Iceland. Choose between Drive & Hike, Rail & Hike tours, or Self-Drive road trips, all of which come with suggestions for incredible trails, scenic detours, and personal recommendations for how to spend your days. And, of course, we’ll handle all your accommodations.  

Why Choose a Self-Guided Travel? 

Do you love the idea of… 

• A unique, tried and tested journey that’s completely your own? 
• The flexibility to travel at your own pace and own style? 
• Recommendations from experienced adventurers and local partners? 
• A sense of achievement or self-discovery? 
• The opportunity to meet new people and see remote places? 

Self-guided travel offers so many #MacsMoment that stay with you long after the trail ends. Discover all the ​​benefits of self-guided travel, and let’s find the right trip for you. 

Start Your Self-Guided Journey Today 

Self-guided travel combines all the best elements of solo adventure and DIY travel. Get started by exploring our destinations to find your perfect self-guided adventure — booked by us, led by you.