Gutsy Girls

Discover, Explore, Connect

Adventure Holidays, Retreats and Events for Women

Welcome to Gutsy Girls – a community for adventurous women seeking unique experiences in the outdoors. From stand-up paddleboarding to hiking and skiing, we offer trips, workshops, and retreats designed to inspire confidence, connection, and a love for adventure travel. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills or meet like-minded women, our expert-led experiences cater to all abilities. Join us to explore breathtaking destinations in Europe with a supportive, thriving community of women adventurers.

We are a community of women seeking adventures, embracing new challenges, overcoming fears, and creating unforgettable experiences together. At Gutsy Girls, we believe that adventure is for everyone, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, culture, or background. Through our outdoor experiences, we unite women from all walks of life, using the power of nature and adventure to foster connection.

Our women-only events, weekend retreats, and adventure holidays are designed to bring together like-minded women. Whether you’re completely new to adventure travel or a seasoned explorer, our supportive, non-intimidating environment allows you to discover new sports, push your boundaries, and build confidence—at your own pace.

From stand-up paddleboarding in vibrant cities to learning to surf on Portugal’s secluded beaches, hiking Croatia’s mountain ranges, or cross-country skiing through the Nordic wilderness, our experiences are authentic, fun, and designed for women ready to step out of their comfort zones. Whether you’re travelling solo or with friends, our adventures are the perfect opportunity to explore new places, ignite new passions, and make lifelong connections.

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New to Gutsy Girls? Try these favourites! Our top-rated adventures are perfect for first-timers looking to dive into the action. Whether it’s learning a new sport, exploring hidden gems, or joining a relaxing retreat, these carefully curated experiences are designed to help you discover what we’re all about.

What We Do

Am I a Gutsy Girl?

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We welcome women of all ages to join our events, weekend retreats and adventure holidays. Our experiences are created with solo female travellers in mind, connecting like-minded women through sports, nature and adventure. The Gutsy Girls community is filled with fun, friendly and supportive women from 18-70+, we never ask your age, just that you are up for an adventure! 

As a rough guide, most Gutsy Girls guests are 24-60 years olds, with around 60% in their 30s-40s. After a day learning to surf, hiking to peaks for incredible views or exploring remote locations by paddleboard everyone’s ages merge together, all connected by their experiences in nature.

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  • ★★★★★

    If you are ever looking for an adventure look no further. Gutsy girls provided a safe place to play, to learn and to explore with likeminded amazing women, who i now all consider tight friends. From the booking (easy and even included train recommendations) to meeting up at the airport (through a whatsapp group created well in advance) to arriving in our 10 star wilderness lodge, this whole experience was magical. Walking up the candlelit snow covered walkway into cabin, past our sauna and ice hole, i knew this would be special. Skiing was instructed gently and with so much fun! We went skating on a frozen lake and would warm our bodies with soup and fireside toasties. At night we threw ourselves in the sauna and connected in a very feminine spiritual way.
    Honestly I would recommend this trip to any person I meet! It was literally, simply, the best!

    Lucia on Trustpilot

  • ★★★★★

    I’ve been on several GG trips, some winter adventures and summer trips. Every single GG trip has been beyond my imagination and exceeds my expectations!

    My latest trip was SUP & yoga in Sardinia. This was my first time on a SUP board so I was super nervous. I had nothing to worry about, the guides and host made me feel so comfortable and helped me get to the point that I felt comfortable, safely guiding me to find a level that suited me but that also challenged me. The yoga in the evenings were exactly what we needed everyday and gave us a safe space to relax and be more present for the holiday. The food was fantastic and the hotels were perfect. I’ll be going back again for sure.

    I’ve gone solo on every GG trip and returned home with new memories and new friends. I tell everyone about GG and feel so happy to be a part of this community of incredible people.

    - SJ on Trustpilot

  • ★★★★★

    Literally the best thing I’ve ever done! After following the Gutsy Girls Instagram for 2ish years I bit the bullet and booked the 4 day trip to Norway to learn to cross country ski. The information Gutsy Girls provide pre-trip was really helpful and informative (and helped reduce the nerves). Mandy our host was amazing, made it very clear if there was anything anyone wasn’t keen on they didn’t have to but also helped adjust the days plans for us to go out during sunset, when the sky changed to the most beautiful colours, and have a ski. The lessons from our instructor Ingrid were fabulous and great fun, by bringing out (some) people’s competitive side with different games. I think I full belly hurting laughed everyday and it was amazing to learn a completely new skill with other like-minded women and is something I probably would not have done if this company & trip did not exists.

    Kate on Trustpilot