New Experience Holidays, Unit 1, Theatre Court, London Road, Northwich (2026)

28/08/2022

Today’s featured Secret Hills / New Experience Guided Group Walking Holiday is .

Madeira is an island of fascinating natural beauty and enticing climate. It is a paradise fore walkers and those seeking a relaxing holiday in close proximity to nature. Our solos guided walking holiday showcases the best that the island has to offer.

Madeira rises steeply from the Atlantic Ocean standing, with its small island neighbours, in splendid isolation off the coast of Europe and Africa.

An island of volcanic origin, with a network of levadas, built to carry water from the springs in the north to irrigate the cultivated areas of the south contour along the mountain sides, their banks planted with wild hydrangeas, lilies and agapanthus.

Its mountains are rugged and inspiring often with splendid sea views. Gardens and parks are everywhere planted with all manner of exotic trees, shrubs and blooms

Not for nothing is it called the Garden island or the Pearl of the Atlantic.

A number of walks follow levadas gently down hill. The paths are generally of good quality with some uneven sections and also tunnels. They are a joy to walk along with the constant stream of water bubbling on one side and on the other, ever changing views of deep valleys and hillsides often with the sea in the background.

Madeira is more than just levadas, offering dramatic cliff top walks along zig zag paths above the bubbling sea below and more challenging treks in the central mountain ranges. There is, however, plenty of easy terrain suitable for even the least experienced walker. Some walks, especially those which follow the levadas, do require a head for heights.

We run this holiday in February, June, November. Our next departure is 07/11/2022

Thinking of joining us? Enquire with Secret Hills: [email protected] or with us: [email protected]

27/08/2022

Today’s featured Secret Hills / New Experience Guided Group Walking Holiday is .

A little paradise full of great experiences, La Palma is the hikers’ paradise. Our solos guided walking holiday takes in the best of the Island’s network of paths, which covers the entire territory like a spiders web, now runs to almost 1,000 kilometres, all fully indicated with coloured waymarks, signposts and information panels

The extraordinary natural beauties of La Palma make it an island full of surprises. The scenery is one of its chief natural resources and demonstrates the island’s environmental health.

The astonishing landscapes and indigenous flora and fauna species inspire visitors to explore every corner of this spectacular island. And it’s well cared for environment makes a perfect backdrop to enjoy outdoor activities, in contact with nature.

We run this holiday in March and November.

Our next departure are 03/11/2022 and 16/03/2023

Thinking of joining us? Enquire with Secret Hills: [email protected] or with us: [email protected]

26/08/2022

Today’s featured Secret Hills / New Experience Guided Group Walking Holiday is Mallorca.

Mallorca really is a delight - the walking is much better than most people realise, the climate is just right – warm, not too hot for good walking, little rain and the hospitality of the locals will make this solos guided walking holiday a joy.

Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana mountains are a great walking experience—on this holiday island renowned for it’s sun, sand and sangria, there is an area of peace and tranquillity, where the walking is superb. 90 km long and 15 km wide, the Tramuntana range gives a vast range of walking possibilities. The coast line is also very rugged, and this affords us tremendous sea views as well as mountain scenery. The limestone allows deep gorges and waterfalls, yet there are pine forests as well.

You have a choice of 2 holidays here:

Mallorca’s West coast where you are based in the South West of the island, in Paguera.

Our next departure is 01/10/2022

Mallorca’s Magnificent Mountains and Coast where you are based in the North West of the island, in Port de Soller.

Our next departure is 27/04/2023

Thinking of joining us? Enquire with Secret Hills: [email protected] or with us: [email protected]

25/08/2022

Today’s featured Secret Hills / New Experience Guided Group Walking Holiday is El Hierro.

Another new destination for 2022 - El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands has a wide variety of terrain and scenery for the discerning walker. The volcanic landscape and native plants and trees provide spectacular walking and the Atlantic ocean is always in view. Our guided walking for solos and singles holiday will introduce you to the best that this little gem has to offer.

You can reach Tenerife South from most regional airports. Transfer to Los Christianos and catch the ferry to El Hierro – about a 2.5 hour ferry journey. On arrival at El Hierro, a private transfer takes you to the hotel. The return journey repeats the outward journey.

We enjoy five full day walks on the island… you have a free day after the first three days of walking. We take transport to walks start and from walks finish. We cover all points of the island on our walking days – to give you a full flavour of the different geology and scenery of El Hierro.

Our next departure is 23/03/2022.

Thinking of joining us? Enquire with Secret Hills Walking Holidays. Short Breaks For Solo Travellers : [email protected] or with us: [email protected]

24/08/2022

Today’s featured Secret Hills / New Experience Guided Group Walking Holiday is Costa Blanca.
A new destination for 2022 - the Costa Blanca mountains are a wonderful walking destination.

Yes - the Costa Blanca has mountains and yes, the Costa Blanca offers the most incredible, unspoilt paths and trails. They offer you a vast array of good hiking – the best part is that this area is a hidden gem. That’s why we are excited to add it to our Secret Hills portfolio- and to offer you the opportunity to see and taste the real authentic Spain.

We walk for five days with a day off in the middle.
We are running this holiday in October (29/10/2022) and April (29/04/2023).

Thinking of joining us? Enquire with Secret Hills:

[email protected] or with us: [email protected]

23/08/2022

Today’s featured Secret Hills / New Experience Guided Group Walking Holiday is Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria is a beautiful natural environment, nearly half of which is protected, but only by walking can you discover the true delights of the islands and its people.

We are in the middle of the iconic walking area of Gran Canaria. Unlike other UK walking companies we position ourselves in the heart of the mountains – no one hour transport along windy and treacherous road to get to the best walks.

We walk for five days with a day off in the middle.
Along the way, we’ll encounter steep ravines, valleys, imposing rocks and volcanic calderas, amazing cliffs… Incredible places we can see from hiking trails, stopping every now and then to look at all the beautiful scenery. Or we can also see the island by car or public transport, as Gran Canaria has an extensive network of well-kept roads.

Our next departure is 04/03/2023.

Thinking of joining us? Enquire with Secret Hills: [email protected] or with us:

[email protected]

22/08/2022

Today’s featured Secret Hills / New Experience Guided Group Walking Holiday is Slovenia.
Slovenia has marvellous alpine hill walking with stunning vistas of high snowy peaks, lakes and river valleys.

Our solos guided walking holiday takes you over breathtaking ridges, and into beautiful valleys. Normally five hours walking, we grade the walks as moderate with some short strenuous stretches. An easier shorter option is available on each day.

We base ourselves near Lake Bohinj, the largest of the Slovenian lakes. There are picturesque villages, with farming at the heart of the economy. There are alpine meadows to amble through, and fast flowing rivers, with a number of deep gorges – familiar to limestone alpine scenery.

Each year, this holiday is run in May, June and September. Our next departure is 02nd September – there is still time to book your space!

Thinking of joining us? Enquire with Secret Hills: [email protected] or with us: [email protected]

21/08/2022

This week we will feature some of the holidays we offer alongside our partners, Secret Hills Walking Holidays. Short Breaks For Solo Travellers.

Formed by Alan Garner in 2002, Secret Hills specialise in guided walking holidays for singles and solos. They offer guided walking holidays both in the UK and Europe.
We have had the pleasure of working with them since 2008, providing flight inclusive, ATOL protected holidays for their European holidays. Starting with just a few (Slovenia and Madeira) our now partnership extends to 14 holidays.

We take care of the accommodation, flights and airport transfers, and Secret Hills do the rest, marketing and selling the holidays and arranging your day to day holiday itinerary.

They provide an experienced walk leader as a tour guide. They also use the services of expert local guides, to ensure the highest of safety standards, through local knowledge and first aid training. You will receive individual attention throughout your holiday.

We love their moto “we meet as strangers and depart as friends”. Their leaders are all easy-going, genuinely sociable people who want to ensure that you have the best time you can with the rest of the group. They make the weekend fun by engaging with all members of a group, and ensuring that everyone feels part of the group experience.

They really are a fantastic company.

Visit their website where you can find out more about them, the destinations they offer and read their client testimonials (their clients return year after year, it is easy to see why).

www.secrethillswalking.co.uk

20/08/2022

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Customer review for our centre based holiday in Engelberg, Switzerland with a lovely photo.

Lovely to be looked after so well in the Schweizerhof Hotel, with its spacious rooms and very friendly staff; stunning scenery - we couldn't believe how beautiful it was. Engelberg is very convenient - station and buses very close, Folk Museum and Monastery very interesting to visit, food shops (including one at the station) and post office (also at the station) v close and so it takes not time at all to pick up food for the walk/post postcards etc. Really relaxing.

27/07/2022

Customer review for our Mallorca Trek

Service Prior to departure - 5*

Ground Transportation - Everything went well. Our flight was delayed by 2 hours but the taxi was still there waiting and during out stay the always turned up usually a few minutes early so we were never left hanging around.

Baggage transportation - Our bags were at our hotels when we arrived every day.

Average hotel score - 4.5*

Overall holiday score - 5*

We really enjoyed our holiday, having the GPX files really helped when the paths were not always clear to follow.

We have travelled with New Experience at least six times and we have always been very happy with our holidays and the arrangements have been excellent.

20/07/2022

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Customer review for our Amalfi Coast Trek 👣👣👣👣👣

The contrast of going from Cava (small and quiet) to Amalfi (busier) then back to Agerola (countryside again) and then ending in Positano (bustling again) was really nice. We enjoyed each personality. It was extremely nice to have the baggage transferred so reliably. We have not travelled with this arrangement before and found it to be well worth the money.

13/07/2022

🥳👣🥰 Customer review for Via Francigena. These clients did the section from Lucca to Siena.

They have given us some wonderful photos to share!

Service Prior to departure: 4.5* - I had to chase up a couple of minor things during booking/pre-departure but this was probably just me being keen; once highlighted, these were dealt with very swiftly. Very happy with the support and timeliness of ticket/guide arrival.

Ground Transportation - A bit of a mix-up on arrival at Pisa Airport but very helpfully sorted by the New Experience team in UK. Subsequent help in sorting rail tickets to Basel at the end of the holiday after cancellation of our return flight was outstanding.

Baggage transportation - 5* - Excellent service

Hotels - Overall rated 4.5*

Would you book with us again? - Yes, definitely.

Overall holiday rating: 5*

Well organized and a good route with a lovely range of accommodation. It was the best Lucca to Siena VF itinerary that I came across. New Experience’s help when we had 2 flights cancelled on our return trip was truly excellent.

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