Advantages of a Travel Advisor
Why Use a Backpacking Advisor?
Filling out our trip information form is only the first step of the process. Our backpacking advisors are here to help bring the guesswork out of all the review sites like TripAdvisor & Yelp to design your perfect trip.
Collaborating with a travel advisor will tailor your trip to your interests, needs and budget. A vacation that is optimized for your time, with customized recommendations for hostels, restaurants, bars, clubs and festivals will take your trip to the next level.
Personalized Planning
Having an advisor help focus your dreams with the goal of bringing them to reality is beneficial during the planning stage. Our 24/7 service can also be extremely valuable on your trip in case delays or cancellations cause a change in your plans. Maybe you went off on a detour and would like to know which hostel is best to stay at and what’s going on that night but don’t have much time to research. Our advisors will be there for you.
It is very possible to be overwhelmed with the wealth of information online when planning a trip. Having an experienced travel advisor who has been where your going and understands your personal preferences, will ensure you have the best trip.
Cheap Flights & Flight Deals
One of the biggest expenses when taking your dream backpacking trip is the price of flights. Our team of travel advisors pride ourselves on finding the cheapest/best flight options whenever and wherever we travel. Our goal is to find you flights at the lowest price which best serve your needs. Want the cheapest flight so you can spend more money on fun while there? Need a direct flight as time is limited? Whatever it is we will provide you with the best options at the lowest prices for you to book and maximize savings.
In addition every advisor has access to a paid premium subscription for Dollar Flight Club, Scott’s Cheap Flights, and Next Vacay. Advisors will monitor your departure airports for deals on these sites and keep you updated as deals become available. The cost to access premium services on all three sites is $143 saving you money immediately by working with us.
Rail/Car/Bus/Ferry Ticketing & Assistance
As you travel between cities and countries the cheapest and fastest way to get around may be on a train, bus or ferry. Sometimes the websites are hard to navigate, aren’t translated to English or there may be an overwhelming amount of options. We will provide you with the information to book the best tickets possible. You will also receive flight information and prices for all forms of transit available.
Some destinations may require transfer by private car, we will connect you with the most reputable companies to get you to your destination safely and efficiently.
If you are looking to rent a car or camper van, we will provide you with recommended providers and advise if international licenses etc. are needed.
Accommodation Recommendations
Choosing the right place to stay can make a world of difference on each leg of your backpacking adventure. Hostels can generally be divided into 5 categories: party hostels, design hostels, boutique hostels, bed and breakfasts or guest houses. If you’re looking to go on a pub crawl and make a bunch of new friends, stay with a local and learn about the culture or have a quiet night to recharge for a tour the next day, we can help.
Hostels that have a bar on site generally tend to be more social while guest houses tend to have quiet hours. Depending on your interests, staying at the right hostel can have a big impact on how you experience each new place.
If Airbnb’s or hotels are more your thing, then we can ensure you are central to all the major attractions or whatever you have planned.
Nightlife and Dining
Our backpacking advisors believe in the value of a quality night out and trying the local cuisine. Some of the best nights we’ve had started out with a beer in a 12 bed dorm which led to a pub crawl and party that lasts all night. Grabbing a kebab from a famous kebab stand or having a big English breakfast the next day is all apart of the experience.
We will tell you where all the fun bars clubs, & lounges are and which nights to go. Some hostels put on better pub crawls then others and we’ve been on plenty. We are more than happy to provide recommendations on where to go for the best nights out.
We will provide you with recommended restaurants for your favorite foods and local specialties. Some spots might be a hole in the wall or a popular street vendor!
Special Events & Tours
Attending a festival on your trip is just one of many events you may consider doing. Every country has it’s own unique culture and art so you might want to plan to see some artists you normally can’t see at home. We’ll let you know what festivals/events are happening based on your interests and how to attend. Maybe you want to attend La Tomatina and throw tomatoes in Spain or listen to house music on the beach in Croatia, either way we’ll help you get there.
There will be an endless supply of tour operators offering all sorts of excursions everywhere you go. We’ll connect you with the top rated companies that offer the best services based on your budget. There are also plenty of sights or tours that you may want to do yourself which can be planned with your travel advisor.
Peace of Mind
In addition to saving you time and money, your advisor will be available before, during and after your trip so you can relax and have fun.
If a flight is delayed or you miss a transfer there is no reason to stress as we will be working with you to get you back on track.
Perhaps you’d like to stay longer or make a detour on your trip, we can take care of all the research on how to book new tickets/accommodation and if it’s possible to get any refunds.
Our number one goal is making sure you focus on having the trip of a lifetime and we will assist in any way we can.