About Us

We're more than a mere booking platform. We're a tribe of adventure-seekers, bound by our shared passion for exploration. By joining our community, you gain:

• Exclusive access to top-tier local guides.

• Connections with fellow intrepid travellers.

• Special discounts from premier gear outfitters and travel partners.

• A secure online booking experience.

Discover Skyhook. Life's an adventure!

Expert Local Guides: Dive deep into destinations with the best local guides. Every Skyhook guide meets our gold standard in service, safety, and sustainability. Get the genuine experience; choose local over third-party agents and operators.

Guaranteed Best Prices: Get unparalleled value without added mark-ups. Since we're not a tour operator, you're assured of the best price. Plus, by booking through us, you're directly uplifting the local communities we work with.

Authentic Adventures: Step off the beaten path. Every Skyhook journey is handpicked for true adventurers, focusing on local experiences—from stays and cuisines to immersive cultural interactions.

Stellar Feedback: With over 2,500 reviews boasting an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars, our reputation speaks for itself. Browse our trip pages, Trustpilot, or Facebook to hear firsthand from our satisfied adventurers.

Hassle-Free Flexibility: Plans change—we get it. Reschedule or cancel your trip up to two months in advance and receive Skyhook credit. Use this credit against the deposit of any Skyhook trip.

Financial protection: We are bonded by Trust My Travel (TMT), membership number: TMT51612. Your booking on Skyhook is financially protected by TMT.

Exclusive Savings: Unlock thousands in savings when you book with Skyhook. Enjoy exclusive discounts from top gear outfitters and travel service providers.

2016: We Launch as an Ice Climbing School in Norway

We started out by running winter ice climbing courses in a remote Norwegian town called Rjukan. Over these few months we had incredible fun running our now-famous Beginners Ice Climbing trip. By the end of the season, we had become Europe’s most popular winter climbing school.

2017-18: We Become a Platform for Other Hand-Picked Guides

Following the success of our ice climbing school, we decide to build a booking platform that other guides can use to promote and sell their trips. We call the platform Skyhook, after the device that is used to suspend something high in the air. The platform officially launches in 2018 and proves to be a hit. We grow from 100 guests to over 1500 by the end of 2018. Our flagship trip, the Tour du Mont Blanc highlights, really takes off!

2019: We Double the Number of Trips and Bookings Grow to 3,500 Guests

Over the space of 12 months, we interview and hand-pick another 30 fantastic guides and guiding companies. In addition to the great UK and European adventures, we start offering treks to Everest Base Camp, hikes up Kilimanjaro, and various trails to Machu Picchu.

2020-21: Covid Puts a Dampener on Travel

The global pandemic closes international travel. The team scrambles to keep the business afloat and manages to find success with UK-focused staycation trips like our popular Canoe Across Scotland trip, Kayaking the Jurassic Coast, and Three Peaks Challenge.

2022: Travel Bounces Back, and We Have Record Sales

With the pandemic behind us and people itching to travel again, we’re able to take advantage of this new demand and record our biggest year in sales. By the end of the year over 16,000 people have travelled with Skyhook since our inception.

2023: We Celebrate Our 5th Year as a Booking Platform

In our 5th year as a booking platform, we take stock of where we have come from and where we are going. Our aim to provide incredible adventures with local guides remains our guiding light. The year saw us cross 20,000 customers since launching as a booking platform in 2018. Onwards and upwards!

2024: Expanding Horizons With New Destinations and Adventures

This year, we broadened our horizons by adding trips to seven new countries, including the USA, Cuba, Guatemala, Iceland, Croatia, Chile, and Ecuador. Among the most popular new adventures are treks through Patagonia and exciting winter activities.

Over 4,000 people travelled with Skyhook in 2024, and our Trustpilot page grew to 450 reviews with an impressive 98% positive rating. To top it all off, we refreshed our website, making it even easier for adventurers to explore and book their next journey!