Why Not Adventures

Why Not Adventures: small-group trips to less-travelled destinations

Why Not Adventures is a tour operator founded by Tia that organises group adventures to destinations it describes as off the beaten track. The company presents itself as a reaction to overpriced travel: its itineraries are built from the founder's own travel experience, with the stated aim of keeping trips affordable without reducing the experience. Groups are deliberately kept small, and the operator says it handles accommodation, meals and activities as part of the package.

Destinations and published itineraries

The site lists four group trips, each with a duration and a price per person:

• Pakistan — Hiking in the Hunza Valley, 11 nights, £1099.
• Oman — Wadis, Wild Camps, and Mountain Trails, 7 nights, £1250.
• Egypt — Exploring Ancient History, 12 nights, £1375.
• Iraq — Explore the Untold Side of Iraq, 9 nights, £1375.

These figures and durations reflect the catalogue as published on the site at the time of writing this profile. The imagery on the site references locations such as Rakaposhi Basecamp and Passu Cones in Pakistan.

Scheduled departures and availability

The upcoming group trips section shows specific departure windows and remaining places. For Oman, the Wadis, Wild Camps, and Mountain Trails trip had two spaces remaining for November 2026. The Egypt trip had one space remaining for November 2026. Three Pakistan departures of Hiking in the Hunza Valley, in June 2027 and September 2027, appeared as sold out. Availability is shown as recorded on the site when this profile was drafted.

How the trips are structured

According to the operator, most planning is covered: accommodation, meals and activities are arranged, while travellers handle their own transport to the tour's starting point and any personal items they wish to bring. Groups typically range from 10 to 16 people. Solo travellers are explicitly welcomed, and the company positions its trips as a way to meet other people. Dietary requirements are addressed on request, an area the founder links to her own experience of travelling with specific food needs.

Age range and independent travel

The company specialises in adventures for the 18 to 40 age bracket, a choice it explains as a way to keep a shared energy across its groups. Beyond scheduled group departures, it also offers bespoke tours using its own trusted guides for travellers who prefer to do a route independently.

Guides, accommodation and the founder's role

The trips combine stays in local guesthouses, meals and guiding. Tia, the founder, is described as an experienced traveller who leads groups and designs the itineraries; several testimonials refer to her and to Ben as hosts. Local guides are a recurring element in the accounts of past travellers, who mention them in connection with the Oman and Egypt trips. The published reviews cover Oman and Egypt departures from 2025 and describe a mix of cultural visits, hiking, swimming and kayaking, wild camping and time with local communities.

Reviews and reputation

The site directs visitors to reviews on TrustPilot and Google, and reproduces a set of traveller testimonials. These are individual accounts rather than an aggregate rating, and they focus on itinerary planning, group atmosphere and the handling of unexpected situations during trips.