Tailor-made travel, not off-the-shelf
Your trip is uniquely designed around your interests by someone who lives where your're going — a local travel expert.
Verified local travel expert
Local experts we work with are typically representatives of in-destination boutique travel companies, each carefully vetted for quality, service, and local insights.
Best value for money
Several local experts may prepare different proposals for you — so you can choose the one that suits you best.
Why travel this way?
Authentic and Personalized Experience
Authentic and Personalized Experience
Carefully vetted by us, our local experts on the ground are your best guarantee of a truly authentic trip. Since you’ll plan every detail directly with them, your itinerary will be fully tailored to your needs.
Hassle-free Planning & Secure Payment
Hassle-free Planning & Secure Payment
No more hours spent researching trip ideas, hunting for trusted in-destination experts, or chasing down quotes.
Now, it’s all in one place — with secure payment released to your local expert just before the trip, and credit card protection included.
Easy Travel & 24/7 In-Destination Assistance
Easy Travel & 24/7 In-Destination Assistance
Who will pick me up at the airport? What if I get sick? Can I trust the people I meet along the way?
Once you're traveling — no worries. Your local expert is available 24/7 to support you and handle anything that comes up.
Support for Local Communities
Support for Local Communities
By traveling with local experts who live where you're going, you directly support local communities and economies. You're not just a tourist — you're a true contributor.You make a difference.
How it Works
Answer a few questions about your ideal trip
It only takes a few minutes to fill out a simple form, but it gives us a solid foundation to create your first personalized trip idea. Our initial plans are backed by over 40-year long experience as travel writers.
Review and comment on your initial trip plan
Within minutes, your first auto-generated itinerary will be ready. With just a few clicks, you can share your opinion on each proposed day. This feedback is crucial for local experts, as it helps them refine the plan to suit you perfectly.
Compare offers from different local experts
You’ll receive up to three complete trip proposals from different independent, verified in-destination experts — each tailored to your input and feedback on the initial plan. You can message or call them to request changes or ask questions.
See local experts
Choose the trip that suits you best
After all the discussions and adjustments, it’s time to pick the trip — and the local expert — that fits you best. Whether “best” means price, authenticity, or how well the expert understands your needs, the choice is entirely yours.
Secure your booking with a small deposit
Choose to pay in installments or all at once — knowing your funds are held securely by us, an insured Swiss company with over 40 years of experience. We only release your payment to local experts shortly before your trip. Credit card payments also come with built-in consumer protection.
Our protection policy
Time to travel — with 24/7 support from your expert
Enjoy your tailor-made trip knowing your Local Expert is available around the clock to assist you — whether you need last-minute changes, local tips, or help with the unexpected.
