ABOUT US

Who We Are

Gutsy Girls is a travel and adventure company for women, passionate about redefining adventure for every woman. Our mission is to inspire and empower women to step beyond their comfort zones, explore new horizons, embrace new sports, and discover how bold and badass they are. 

We're not all about conquering the highest mountain, setting speed records, we're here to create adventures that are approachable, welcoming, and, most importantly, fun. 

What We Do: 

We create small group adventure holidays for solo women travellers, connecting you with new friends as you learn new sports and explore wild places. 

We live by a few guiding principles that shape our approach:

Supportive Adventure: It's not about the height of the peak but the journey taken. Every step outside your comfort zone is a personal Everest, and we celebrate each one.

Laughter is Our Compass: Amidst the thrill and challenge, we keep laughter at the forefront. Be it a splash while learning to paddleboard, a lost tent peg, or an unexpected scenic detour, we navigate with a sense of humour, reminding ourselves not to take life too seriously.

Beginners Friendly Approach: We know the feeling of being new to something, we create supportive and welcoming environments that eliminate the intimidation from trying new sports and embracing the great outdoors.

Friendship and Connection: It's more than just activities; it's about forging connections with nature, fellow adventurers, and even a touch of self-discovery (if you're inclined, no pressure!). Arrive solo, and you'll depart with new friends.

For All Women: At Gutsy Girls, we celebrate every woman, regardless of age, race, shape, size, ability, or background. Adventure knows no boundaries, and neither do we.

 
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After three years living in Portugal, learning to surf, stand up paddle and wakeboard, I moved to London - and lost my adventure girl group in the process.

Working from home, I soon discovered how tricky it was to make friends in the city! Thankfully I found my community in a local rowing club, and joining a super fun women's squad, I learnt how to row on the roughest part of the Thames. My favourite part? The challenge and pushing my boundaries with a group of incredible women.

Joining a rowing squad or any sports team requires a large time commitment, a new skill set and a certain fitness level. I wanted to create a community in which everyone is welcome, offering activities that require no previous experience, and be a community which you can dip in and out of when you have the time and yet always feel a part of.

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Our events are the beating heart of Gutsy Girls and so many great friendships grow from our events!

I have over 11 years’ experience organising and hosting surf and activity holidays. Through this I have been fortunate to have worked with some passionate instructors and retreat hosts who offer unique and authentic experiences. So - I’ve teamed up with some of the most passionate providers from all over the UK and Europe, to offer bespoke retreats and unique active experiences.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Nat - Gutsy Girls Founder

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TESTIMONIALS

 
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Being part of a Norway SUP trip was AMAZING! I was nervous about it - I usually do things solo and wasn't sure how I'd deal with being part of a group. But it was one of the best experiences I've ever had.

The scenery was stunning, the SUP awesome, but it was the rest of the group that made it so incredible; different people, from different places, but all totally up for the adventure and helping each other along the way. So much fun and laughter!

Nat was a fantastic host/organiser and totally balanced the practical stuff with the fun stuff, and was an integral part of the group. She really went above and beyond before, during, and after the trip and I can't recommend Gutsy Girls enough.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Nicky

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I absolutely loved it! The week in Croatia was above and beyond what I was used to with other tour companies!

Everything was great, we got an honestly local experience. I did not expect to meet such a wonderful bunch of like-minded girls, all with a passion for adventure.

Now I have a group of great friends and am part of a wonderful community. I recommend a Gutsy Girl trip to any girl!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Jackie

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If you like to be a bit adventurous and you just want to do something different, I can wholeheartedly recommend Gutsy Girls, both for day events and holidays. It is a great way to meet new people and undertake things that you probably otherwise never would.

I went on the Kite Surfing holiday in Portugal and it was one of the best holidays I have ever had! It was also my first holiday with a group of strangers and I can honestly say that at the end of the week I left Portugal with a new group of friends.

I loved the holiday (and Gutsy Girls) so much that I have just booked another trip to Croatia in May. If you are hesitating, don't! Just do it, I promise that you will love it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Annemieke