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7 Travel Companies That Plan Mystery Vacations

Meet the newest trend in full-service trip planning: surprise travel. You won't find out where you're going until it's time to go.

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For most people, the joy of traveling isn’t the researching or booking—it’s that moment you step off the airplane in a place you’ve never been. So why not skip the planning and let someone else chart your next adventure for you, including choosing the destination? Besides, who cares where you go when you’ve got expert travel agents finalizing every last detail for you?

Introducing the latest trend in travel: surprise trips to places that won’t be revealed to you until it’s go time.

Jubel , a tech-enabled travel company founded in 2015 in California, offers customized multi-destination getaways and route planning. It can also save you more than 55 percent in travel costs compared with booking a trip yourself, thanks to insider travel deals. Jubel also offers surprise trips .

Fill out its survey with your preferred dates, budget, and travel style, and it’ll send you a trip proposal. You can be completely surprised by the destination or learn the continent or country ahead of time. Once you’ve booked, you’ll get sealed envelopes to open along your journey, plus details on what to pack and when to show up at the airport. International trips start at around $1,000 per person per week.

Pack Up and Go

Want a weekend getaway in the U.S. without any hassle of planning it? Enter Pack Up and Go , founded in 2016 in Pittsburgh. Give the company your dates and budget, and complete a quick survey (sample question: Do you want action, relaxation, or culture?), and it will do the rest for you. Prior to your trip, you’ll get a packing list, flight information, and a weather forecast. Days before you leave, an envelope with your destination and itinerary will arrive in the mail. Open it at the airport. Trips start at $400 per person.

The Vacation Hunt

Whether you have three days or two weeks, the expert travelers at the Vacation Hunt , started in 2017 by a husband and wife in Washington, D.C., will plan a trip for you. Tell the reps what you’re looking for (spas or zoos? bars or museums?) and they’ll start sending you clues as to where you’re going. Packaged trips in the U.S. start at $750 per person; international trips start at $950. They also offer gift certificates if you want to give someone else a surprise trip.

Magical Mystery Tours

With Magical Mystery Tours , you won’t know where you’re going until you show up at the airport. First, enter your preferences: Do you want a foreign trip? Do you dislike the cold or the beach? Would you prefer heading to the desert or someplace tropical? Then input your dates, budget, and who you’re traveling with. The company will take care of the details. Magical Mystery Tours has been booking destination vacations to locations all over the globe since 2009. Cost depends on the length of the trip, whether it’s international or domestic travel, and the kind of accommodations you want. Weekend trips for two start at $1,500.

Surprise Me Trips

Choose between quick road trips from your hometown or far-flung destinations via airplane. You’ll get details about what to bring and where to be just before your departure. For its weekend road trips, tell the company where you want to start, and it will plan a surprise itinerary around your region, including a few nights in different locales and major landmarks and activities to check out along the way. Despite this travel company’s name, it will also arrange trips that don’t come as a surprise, if that’s more your thing. Surprise Me Trips was launched by three well-traveled friends in Texas in 2016. Weekend regional road trips start at $375.

Black Tomato

In 2017, high-end travel company Black Tomato  debuted its  Get Lost service, which creates adventurous tailor-made expeditions to wilderness destinations like Mongolia or the Arctic that are kept entirely a secret from you. Here’s how it works: select a polar, jungle, coastal, desert, or mountain trip—or have Black Tomato choose that, too—and book at least six months in advance to give you time to train and prepare. When you arrive at your location, you’ll be outfitted with all the gear you need, plus a private transfer from the airport to your starting point and a satellite phone for emergencies. Chart your way through a series of mapped-out checkpoints using navigational technology and your own two feet. The journey ends at a luxury retreat. Average Get Lost trips cost around $15,000 per person—but there are shorter, less expensive options, too.

Rustic Pathways

Designed for high school students looking for an exciting summer group trip, student-travel company Rustic Pathways offers a mystery trip to an unknown international destination. Before departure you’ll get a Patagonia duffel bag sent to you that’s filled with clues and a few essentials. Then arrive at the designated airport and spend the next two weeks exploring foreign cities and remote villages with other intrepid students as a guide leads the way. As of press time, there were still a few spots left on an upcoming trip in late June. It costs $5,995, not including airfare.

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10 Companies That Will Plan a Surprise Vacation for You

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What if you got ready for a vacation and showed up at the airport with no idea where your plane was headed? That’s the idea behind a new type of travel agency that will plan surprise vacations for very adventurous travelers. At the airport, you’ll receive a destination and custom itinerary (usually based on a survey or interview to determine your travel style). The idea is that you leave the planning, details, and logistics to someone else, and just pack up and go. Here’s how to take a surprise vacation of a lifetime with the help of these 10 travel companies.

BlackTomato

If you’ve always wanted to test your survival skills, Bear Grylls-style, BlackTomato’s elaborate surprise adventure tours might be the next best thing. Choose between terrains like “Polar, Jungle, Desert, Mountain, and Coastal,” and BlackTomato’s experts will figure out a country to drop you in—with advice on how to train for your expedition beforehand. Then it’s up to you to navigate through a series of checkpoints (with BlackTomato ops teams watching from afar to make sure all is well).

Blind Experiences

Imagine a surprise honeymoon where stressed-out couples didn’t have to plan anything at all. That idea kickstarted the luxury travel agency Blind Experiences , which then expanded into putting together tailored itineraries for families with young kids and multi-generational groups— with more surprises gradually revealed throughout the trip via sealed envelopes 

The surprise trip survey for Jubel begins by narrowing in on a country, continent or destination (beach or mountains?), then asks whether you’re more of a museum or nightlife person (you can pick both, for example). Jubel’s experts go from there to put together a proposal for you that’s just vague enough that your vacation is still a big surprise.

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Magical Mystery Tours

The founders of Magical Mystery Tours started their surprise travel agency back in 2009, and they’ve planned many customized vacations since then. The questionnaire quizzes travelers on everything from whether seasickness is a concern to which places they’ve visited and absolutely loved.

Pack Up & Go

Looking to go on a surprise road trip, a plane or train trip, or even a staycation in your own town? Those are the types of trips that Pack Up & Go specializes in, and travelers have headed off to 125 U.S. cities for a fun and completely unexpected trip with a planned-out itinerary of activities and meals. 

Spontaneous and courageous travelers are the ideal clients for SkipTown , an agency that will plan short surprise trips for you—even if you can only get away for one day. A “daycation” includes one night’s accommodation, one meal reservation, and one activity, all of which will be unexpected.

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With Surprisit , you’ll find out your unique surprise destination a few days before your vacation begins (in case you need a bit of time for some Googling). The agency plans surprise trips in the Caribbean in addition to the U.S. and Canada, as well as a “ Eurotrip ” where you head off to a new European city every three days.

The Vacation Hunt

If you’re a beach person, but you still want a big surprise, The Vacation Hunt will set you up with an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean, Mexico or Latin America. Other surprise destinations for this travel agency include a trip within Europe or the United States, or you can open it up to any destination in the world. Surprise honeymoons are a speciality for The Vacation Hunt as well. 

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Whisked Away

Leave the real-world behind for a while with Whisked Away , which will plan surprise week-long flying or driving trips. The idea is to make this the easiest vacation ever for honeymooners, solo vacationers, families, girls’ groups, or anyone who wants an out-of-the-ordinary experience. 

Splurge trips, surprise vow renewals, solo adventures: Whym will plan a surprise vacation for all sorts of travelers. At the moment, the travel agency is only sending travelers out in the U.S.—and the surprises keep coming throughout the vacation, with blank spaces in your itinerary that are revealed gradually via “whymsies” text messages.

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Srprs me: An honest review of destination unknown

There comes a time in everyone’s life when we want to do something spontaneous..

We all have different perspectives on what spontaneity is, but for those who love travel, a surprise trip to an unknown destination has certainly crossed your mind at least once.

Flying out to a secret destination raises so many questions: Is it worth the money? Is it safe? What do I pack? The questions go on, and for heavy planners and highly organised travellers, a surprise trip to an unknown destination might seem like your worse nightmare.

The saddening fact is that many people are disencouraged when considering a spontaneous trip away due to the uncertainty and endless questions, and with overtly positive social media posts, it can be difficult to gain an insight to the realities of a surprise trip.

So, here we are with all of your questions answered in an honest review of taking a surprise trip with Srprs.Me , written from the first-hand experience of someone who took a last minute solo trip to an unknown destination.

What is Srprs.Me?

Srprs.Me is an online website where you can book trips to a secret destination. You can either travel via a road trip or by flying, and you have as much control as you’d like.

You can opt for a complete surprise trip, to anywhere in Europe , or anywhere outside of Europe (if travelling for longer than a standard city break). This means that you’ll find out where you’ll be flying to at the airport around two hours before departure.

You have the option to control your trip as much as you like. You can opt for a surprise from selected destinations, remove destinations that you’ve already visited, and add your bucket list places. The world is your oyster!

But the fun is that you just don’t know where you’ll be travelling to, and you don’t need to worry about planning anything. The team at Srprs.Me will create a personalised trip to suit your preferences. It’s spontaneous, exciting, and even a bit nerve-wracking. But it’s definitely worth giving it a go at least once.

Other surprise trip options

You may have heard of other surprise trip options. For example, the £99 holiday. Although this is still fun and spontaneous, you’ll usually find out the location a lot sooner. This helps you prepare, plan and pack. However, with Srprs.Me, the planning is completely out of your hands. You have no idea where you’ll be visiting until the very last minute.

What do you pack for destination unknown?

This is a question that gets asked a lot. If you don’t know where you’re going, how do you know what to pack?

With Srprs.Me, you will receive a notification around one week prior to your trip date. This will show the expected weather in the destination that you’re travelling to. Therefore, it’s possible to create a packing list based on the weather suggestions.

It’s certainly worth noting that weather can change, and you’ll benefit from packing additional items for the unexpected. For example, if the weather appears to be sunny, this can change. So, it’s worth packing a coat or jacket just in case. 

The same goes with colder weather. Many Western European countries can be cool one day and hot the next, so keep this in mind in case the weather is hot while you visit.

Can you remove destinations that you’ve already visited?

When booking a surprise trip  with Srprs.Me, you’ll also have the option from many different themes. 

One of the themes,  New Places , will allow you to submit several European cities that you have already visited. This way, you’ll be guaranteed to visit a new location.

You can also opt for other themes focused on specific factors such as food or weather, or even outside of Europe for a longer holiday.

What is the accommodation like?

When booking a trip through Srprs.Me, you have the option to choose the standard of your accommodation.  You will be able to choose your accommodation from shared rooms (hostel), standard hotel, comfortable, or premium. The price will vary depending on your chosen accommodation.

All stays will be close enough to the city centre or main tourist attractions so that you can navigate around the area safely and easily.

Is a surprise trip worth the money?

Although Srprs.Me trips cater to many different budgets, it can get on the slightly pricier side if you’re hoping for a slightly longer stay, specific airports or high quality accommodation. Therefore, it’s understandable that people may not believe that it’s worth it.

Essentially, most people are paying for the novelty of travelling to a destination unknown. Although you may save some money if you book a destination yourself, you won’t have the excitement of not knowing where you’ll be visiting. 

However, if you usually book your trips through a travel agent, it’s possible that the pricing will not be much different. Agencies tend to take fees from the booking cost – that’s how they stay in business! So, of course Srprs.Me will take a fee, but so will your typical travel agency. Therefore, is it worth it? Absolutely yes.

Kelsey is a travel writer who has featured in luxury travel publications such as Beau Monde Traveler, Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and Ladies What Travel. Kelsey is driven by her wanderlust and eagerness to visit new, lesser-known destinations. She loves getting creative, travel and lifestyle topics. Her travel list is forever growing.

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Kelsey Haslam

Kelsey is a travel writer who has featured in luxury travel publications such as Beau Monde Traveler, Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and Ladies What Travel.

Kelsey is driven by her wanderlust and eagerness to visit new, lesser-known destinations. She loves getting creative, travel and lifestyle topics. Her travel list is forever growing.

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Srprs.me Review: The Day I Turned Up At The Airport And Had No Idea Where I was Flying

Could you handle travelling to the airport with absolutely no idea of where you’re jetting off to? If you like spontaneity, find out all about my recent adventure with srprs.me !

I’m a seasoned traveller. I pack in 30 mins. I arrive at the airport just the right amount of time before a flight. I have playlists and TV shows ready for short haul flights. I have eye masks and travel pillows for long haul. I’ve almost mastered the art of relaxed travel.

So what happens when all control is relinquished? Well, last month I booked a weekend trip with Srprs.me . It’s a novelty concept where you pay a standard rate that covers flights and a hotel. The only thing is, you don’t find out where you’re going until you’re at the airport.

You might be thinking this sounds like a nightmare… how on earth do you know what to pack? BUT… It’s actually surprisingly liberating. So let me outline a little more of how the concept works…

When you book your trip you can choose between a backpacking option or a city break. I went for a 3 day/2 night city break. I then chose between Europe or Mediterranean Europe. Craving a bit of October sunshine, I went for the Med. Then it asked for three destinations I didn’t want to visit… so I popped down a few I’d visited recently. I selected approximate flight times, preferred airport, and that was it. My fate was in their hands!

A week before travelling we received the weather forecast via our online booking page. It updated daily, so by the night before (when I was packing) I had a fairly good idea of the temperatures and weather conditions to expect. The Srprs.me team posted out a special envelope with a scratch card in, which I was instructed to take with me to the airport.

As the week before ticked on I went from feeling excited one minute, to nervous the next. I packed not knowing if it was going to be a place I’d be trekking around, lazing on a beach or mingling in glam surroundings!

I arrived at Heathrow Airport at 7am on Friday morning and met my friend Kristina who was joining for this mini adventure. We joked about all the random things we’d packed, and then got on with business.

I took out the scratch card, scratched off a code, and input it to the website. The page loaded… You’re off to Nice!

We both whooped, jabbered excitedly about how neither of us had ever visited, and couldn’t believe what a lovely break lay ahead! We received plane tickets and hotel confirmation on email (for a lovely 4 star hotel in the centre), and gallivanted off through security. A few hours later we landed in Nice, keen to start exploring.

Despite being mid-October, Autumn hadn’t hit yet and the south of France was still enjoying beautifully warm and sunny days. As we landed over the seafront, I could see why this part of the world was called the Cote D’Azur – all the blues!

There’s something pretty magical about the spontaneity of arriving somewhere without a plan. I’m big on planning, usually researching minute details of how to get to the best viewpoints, top restaurants and finding those hidden gems that nobody knows about, but there was a new feeling of liberation about this trip.

So, with just three days exploring the city, what did we do? And did the spirit of surprise and spontaneity stay with us for the adventure?

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Explore parc de la colline du chateau.

After learning our destination, I quickly posted on Facebook and Twitter for recommendations, and walking up Castle Hill came top. As we climbed the steps, the views of Nice’s city and beach areas got better and better. Also at the top was a beautiful waterfall which I’d definitely recommend checking out.

Walk The Promenade Des Anglais

Nice is a great city to explore on foot. It’s relatively flat, and there are plenty of photogenic places to see. A wander along the Promenade Des Anglais was a highlight for me. The walkway goes right along the seafront for several kilometres, passing beach clubs, smart restaurants and sunbathing spots. I loved the rows of iconic blue chairs lining the route. The Cote D’Azur couldn’t get much bluer!

Get Lost In Nice’s Old Town  

Vieux Nice is a labyrinth of skinny streets and tall colourful buildings adorned with rustic shutters. It is super pretty, and whether you fancy exploring the cute boutiques and restaurants, or just getting lost, it’s definitely a place to add to your list.

One of the highlights for me was Fenocchio – a famous ice cream store in Place Rossetti. With over 90 flavours on offer, you’ll find all the standards plus plenty of intriguing options including beer, olive, violet, chocolate and ginger and mojito. I  also loved Cours Saleya – a large street market with stripy awnings selling fresh produce, regional specialities (including lavender and colourful soaps) and lots of beautiful flowers.

Check Out Nice’s Port

While many will stick to the main stretch along Promenade Des Anglais, take a trip to the port to see the boats. It’s a little less touristy than the main part of the city, and there are some excellent restaurants moments from the water. Top marks goes to La Vigna – a high quality restaurant with a very reasonable (and delicious!) 3-course set menu for 29.95 EUR.  

Drink In Nice’s Most Iconic Hotel

When we passed Le Negresco Hotel in our taxi on the way to Nice, we knew we just had to visit. With its beautiful domed roof, illuminated letters and a colourful statue of Louis Armstrong outside, it had a circus-like appeal. We stopped by for a drink in the bar one evening, and sipped on pricey cocktails (23 EUR a drink) while listing to live music. It had that old-fashioned French feel… really atmospheric! We managed to squeeze in a little snoop around the downstairs of the hotel too – with its treasure trove of artworks adorning the walls.

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Relax On The Beach

I was so surprised to visit Nice in mid-October and find it was still sunbathing and swimming weather. With temperatures around 23 degrees, the beaches weren’t heaving, but there were still plenty of people enjoying the sunshine. The beaches in Nice are pebbly, so if you’re considering a visit, splash out on a sun lounger at a beach club, or take a soft towel.  

Take A Day Trip To…. Monaco

And finally, it seems the spontaneous theme of my trip made a big impression. On Sunday morning I woke up and said to Kristina, “How do you fancy doing something crazy?” She looked nervous, and asked if it involved bungee jumping. “No, but I’ve just seen Monaco is only a 25 minute train ride away… we could go for lunch?”

And off we went to the train station. We bought return tickets for under 8 EUR (bargain!) and spent the afternoon checking out Monaco’s most famous sights. We stepped foot inside the Casino de Monte-Carlo, gawped at the supercars lining the streets, checked out the yachts in the marina and watched cars take on the world’s most famous hairpin bend. It was fun to see the glitz and glam for ourselves, and it’s fair to say, we definitely made the most of our time away.

As travel becomes simpler, easier to plan and a bigger part of our lives, it’s exhilarating to shake things up. I loved the surprise element of this trip, and the feeling of spontaneity it added to our time away.

srprs.me offer surprise destination city breaks across Europe for 3, 4 or 5 days currently priced from £130 per person. Visit srprs.me to book.

Big thanks to Srprs.me for inviting me on this trip. I genuinely love the service, the excitement and what the company offers, so all words are my own! If you have any questions, let me know!

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What a lovely surprise!!!

Wow that sounds like so much fun! What a great idea!

It was amazing – felt like such a spontaneous trip!

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Surprise Trips Are More Popular Than Ever—Here’s What It’s Like When a Stranger Plans Your Vacation

One afar editor let the surprise travel agency pack up and go plan a mystery road trip—one where she didn’t find out her destination until the moment she walked out the door..

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AFAR went on a surprise road trip to Newport and saw historical landmarks like The Breakers.

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After I zipped up my weekend bag and put my shoes on, I eagerly ripped open the envelope that read, “Warning: No Peeking Until the Day of Your Departure!” The envelope had arrived on Tuesday, but through sheer force of will, I had managed to keep its contents—the destination of a weekend getaway planned by Pack Up and Go , a surprise travel agency—a secret until the moment I was ready to depart on Saturday.

I pulled out a thick piece of card stock that read, “You’re going to Newport, Rhode Island!” in big teal letters. And with that, I added the envelope—which also contained a pre-planned itinerary—to my bag and headed off on a road trip to the coastal New England city.

At AFAR, we’ve been big fans of surprise trips for a long time. Ever since our first issue in fall 2009, we’ve been sending writers like Alton Brown and Charmaine Craig to destinations such as New Zealand and Lisbon with just 24 hours’ notice in our “ Spin the Globe ” feature. Surprise travel has become a full-blown trend in recent years as more companies start to offer these trip-planning services.

In fact, Pinterest discovered that searches for “Surprise Destination” increased 192 percent in the last six months of 2018, beating out other popular travel terms like “Hot Springs” and “Autumn Scenery.” The desire to be more spontaneous appears to be at the root of this trend. In their 2018 Travel Trends Report , Ford Motor Company found that 52 percent of U.S. travelers said they enjoy getting lost and spontaneously discovering hidden restaurants and shops to create unique memories when they travel.

Exploring Newport in a 2018 Ford Mustang

I’m the kind of traveler who finds great joy in researching destinations and poring over guidebooks months in advance of my trips, but when Pack Up and Go and Ford offered to let me borrow a 2018 Ford Mustang for a three-day surprise road trip, I jumped at the opportunity. As a travel editor, whenever I take off with my friends or family, I tend to handle most of the reservations and research. But sometimes, it’s nice to let someone else do the planning. For group travel it can be hard to pick one destination that checks all the boxes for your group.

But that doesn’t mean Pack Up and Go picks a place at random and sends you there. When I booked the trip, I took a short survey that asked me about the last few places I had been and where I was planning to go next (to make sure they wouldn’t send me on a repeat trip), and details about the kind of traveler I was. Do I prefer museums to shopping? A quiet night in or one out on the town?

Other than that, all I knew before I left were a few vague details. The trip would be in a midsize city within a four-hour drive of my home in New York (Pack Up and Go also plans air and train trips within three to four hours of your home for people without access to cars). I also received a weather report a week before departing. While the details I was given eliminated larger cities farther away like Boston and Washington, D.C., my mind swirled with the possibilities.

Technically, there was nothing stopping me from ripping open that envelope the second it arrived, but the secret was half the fun. The week before I left, my friends all sent me their destination guesses. Some thought Philadelphia, others were convinced it was either Baltimore or Annapolis, while exactly one friend guessed Newport correctly.

Pack Up and Go had also printed out directions to and from Newport’s Mill Street Inn , where they had booked me for two nights. The Mustang I borrowed was kitted out with Wi-Fi and Apple CarPlay, which made it easy to listen to my own music and get directions at the same time—without burning through my entire data plan.

No trip to Newport is complete without sunset drinks at Castle Hill Inn.

In addition to providing suggestions for things to do once I arrived in Newport, Pack Up and Go also gave me conveniently timed suggestions for places to stop for lunch along the way (I never would have happened upon the SoNo Baking Co. in South Norwalk, Connecticut, otherwise). It was also nice to get off the highway and into Narragansett—home to one of the best beaches in Rhode Island —for a quick detour. When I arrived in Newport, I found the Mill Street Inn to be a bit understated for my tastes. But after waking up the next morning, I realized it was in the most peacefully quiet location while also being within a short walk or drive of other recommendations like the White Horse Tavern, Cliff Walk , and Castle Hill Inn . I can deal with beige decor for an undisturbed night of sleep and convenience any day. While Pack Up and Go’s suggestions were spot-on, Instagram was another trove of information for the spontaneous trip. I got brunch recommendations from a friend’s wife who had gone to high school in Newport, and also found out that a past colleague’s brother ran the Midtown Oyster Bar on Thames Street. So while I was enjoying a glass of sancerre and a half-dozen local oysters, chef James Mitchell gave me tips for where to find affordable lobster rolls ( Anthony’s Seafood , just a 10-minute drive away in Middletown) and the best place to drink a pint next to locals ( Pour Judgement on Broadway).

How to plan your own surprise trip

Pack Up and Go offers two-night, three-day surprise trips starting at $400. But Magical Mystery Tours , Surprise Me Trips , and the Vacation Hunt also offer these kinds of trip-planning services. If you’re confident in your trip-planning skills, you can also surprise a family member, friend, or significant other with a trip (FYI, Valentine’s Day falls right before the long Presidents’ Day weekend this year).

You can take one of two approaches: To build anticipation—and give your travel partner a little bit of a warning—pick a weekend that you’re both free and drop hints in the weeks leading up to it with details about the weather and any special gear to pack. Then when you get to the airport or load up your car’s GPS, reveal the secret destination. If your travel partner really enjoys being spontaneous, you can also secretly clear his or her schedule ahead of time and pack their bag for an even bigger surprise the day you depart.

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Desperate to travel anywhere? Mystery trips will make it happen

May 12, 2021 • 5 min read

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Mystery trips - where you pay an agency to organize your vacation and don’t find out the destination until the last minute - have been a niche section of the travel industry for a number of years. With travel gradually returning to some countries, they’re betting on people wanting to shake up their routine and embrace spontaneity after many months of staying at home.

Lonely Planet reader Markus Wittich from Germany is a very frequent traveler, racking up 18 trips in 2019 alone. After more than a year of staying at home, the idea of holiday where he doesn't know the destination is extra-appealing to him right now.

“That Groundhog Day feeling is real! We've been stuck at home for over a year and it feels like every day has been kind of the same. Since there haven't been many - or any - pleasant surprises throughout the pandemic, a surprise trip could be a fun idea to visit places that haven't been on your radar before.”

For river cruise company Uniworld, that bet is already paying off. A 10-day Mystery River Cruise in June quickly sold out and a September voyage is on the horizon. CEO Ellen Bettridge confirmed to Lonely Planet the original idea actually came from their customers.

“Our guests communicated that they’re willing to travel anywhere to get back out there and explore the world again as vaccines began rolling out and the light at the end of the tunnel finally neared. We created the Mystery Cruise with that sentiment in mind, to spoil our guests and provide them with a surprise trip of a lifetime with all details and decisions taken care of.”

But after so long being careful, are travelers ready to hand over the reins to someone else, especially when safety is still such a top priority? A quick poll of Lonely Planet readers revealed a mixed bag; 21% said they would be more likely to take a mystery trip now but 27% of people said they would be less likely, expressing concerns of safety or the possibility of being exposed to COVID variants despite being vaccinated. But others were tempted by the novelty. Rachel Van Raan-Welch, a reader from New York City is torn.

“I LOVE the idea of a mystery trip, and especially after being more or less on lockdown for the past year, I'm totally up for traveling anywhere right now. But that's in a hypothetical world in which COVID suddenly totally disappeared. In reality, it's hard to know when ‘after the pandemic’ may be. I wouldn't be comfortable taking a trip without knowing where I'm going or what I'm doing, and I think I'll probably feel that way for a long time.”

Safety and reassurance are priorities of any travel company right now and established surprise travel agencies have been quietly changing up their offerings. Netherlands-based Srprs.me expanded their themed vacation packages to include self-guided road trips in 2020. As travel slowly returns to Europe, spokesperson Anneke told Lonely Planet that road trips remain the top choice for their customers.

“We only send our travelers to safe destinations, so there's no need to stay updated on the travel advice to decide where to go; we do that for them. I think that people definitely still have an appetite for the mystery [and] spontaneous element, but under the current circumstances they prefer the more 'safer mysteries', such as our road trips closer to home.”

Of course, there’s another big reason why many seasoned travelers want to try out a mystery trip and it has nothing to do with the pandemic. “I sometimes plan out my trips too much by researching all the restaurants, museums and sights that I absolutely want to visit,” Markus says. “This can sometimes eliminate the opportunity to being spontaneous. Not knowing the destination before you arrive at the airport forces you to keep an open mind and to go with the flow.”

“Please sign me up!” he adds.

5 mystery trips you can book right now

Pack up + go.

A surprise travel agency specializing in domestic US vacation packages. After a personalized survey, they’ll send you to a mid-size US city with a list of curated recommendations. Since COVID, they also have a Staycation option to explore closer to home. 

Guess Where Trips

Embracing the hyper-local, this Canadian company specializes in creating itineraries around Ontario. They are all self-guided which means it’s a great budget option when you really want someone else to do all the planning for you. They are expanding their offerings to trips starting from Vancouver soon. 

Uniworld Mystery River Cruise

A 10-day river cruising experience, the first voyage in June this year has already sold out and a second date added in September due to popular demand. Everything is included in the price and you’ll be sent a detailed recommended packing list beforehand, One thing you’ll need for definite is your passport. 

With departure airports in Europe, this company specializes in city breaks and has a few different themes that you can choose from or you can specifically request them to send you somewhere new. Self-guided road trip itineraries are also available from the UK, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands. 

Departing from the UK, Spain, Germany and more, this is a straightforward surprise platform where they will set you up with a flight and a hotel. There is no option to customise with your interests though you can veto a few places during your booking process. 

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From the moment we booked with Journee

From the moment we booked with Journee, we knew we were in good hands. The customer service was exceptional. Highly recommend!

Date of experience : April 17, 2024

No regrets with our Journee trip!

Jen and I have been friends for over 20 years and between the two of us have traveled to 40 countries. When we learned about Journee we knew it was an adventure we wanted to experience. Every step through the entire process was smooth. Filling out the questionnaire and receiving our proposal was exciting. Receiving the hints and trying to guess where we were off to. The trip was amazing and having the opportunity to experience the beautiful country of Slovenia, one that hadn’t even been on our radars, was really a fulfilling, exciting and unexpected trip! We’d definitely book another trip with Journee!

Date of experience : April 25, 2024

The Perfect Holiday!

We couldn't have planned a better holiday, even if we'd spent months trying to. In every way it was perfect! Everything went smoothly: from our boarding passes to the accommodation and excursions. All of our likes were catered for: ancient history, nature, food and new amazing experiences. This was our second holiday with Journee and we will definitely be booking a third! Thank you to everyone at Journee for the most wonderful week!

Date of experience : May 16, 2024

Birthday trip of my dreams!

I have always wanted to try a solo trip, but I have been always a little too much of a scaredy cat. For my 40th, I wanted to embrace having more of a main character energy, and I am so glad I booked with Journee. The trip was more than I could have ever asked for, and I am already dreaming of my next one. Don’t hesitate—take the leap and embrace the surprise.

Date of experience : May 12, 2024

SO much fun! Would book again!

We (my husband and I) absolutely LOVED our surprise trip with Journee! We were looking for a fun and exciting trip to go on for our honeymoon/1-year anniversary. I found Journee on social media back in early September 2023 and was intrigued by the surprise aspect and liked that the major parts of the trip (flights, accommodation, and activities) were pre-planned for you. I was NOT disappointed in the slightest. We had an incredible time in the destination they sent us and thoroughly enjoyed the 5 adventures that were booked for us! Everything went very smoothly and we could tell Journee put a lot of time and effort into planning the trip for us which we really appreciated. We upgraded to the premium accommodation and thought the hotel that we stayed in was perfect and had everything we needed and more. We really liked how Journee also included a destination guide as well as suggestions for places to see/things to do and where to eat/drink (for different meal types) which really helped us to fill our free time on the trip with even more fun and enjoyable activities and delicious food. Overall, I highly recommend anyone to book with Journee for an amazing adventure!

Date of experience : May 13, 2024

Absolutely amazing!!

Absolutely amazing!!! So glad I found you. This is something I’ve always wanted to do but didn’t know existed. I can’t explain how well planned everything was and how much information you are given to help you get the very best out of your trip. It really is so helpful. The communication from the moment we booked with you to the moment we got home has been incredible!! The whole experience was so stress free, there was nothing we needed to worry about. We were so pleased with where we were sent and our excursion was so much fun!! I will recommend this to anyone who will listen because WOW!! Thank you for giving me and my husband a nice new yearly tradition. Cannot wait to book again for next year. Or maybe sooner 👀. You’ve made a tired Mum and Dad so excited to explore life again, thank you JOURNEE !!!!!!!

Date of experience : May 22, 2024

Well planned much needed adventure

I needed to get away and did not want the hassles of planning a trip, so I put my trust in Journee to do the planning for me and it could not have worked out any better. The location was perfect for me and the accommodations were better than expected with excellent service. The adventures were wonderful and I got to meet the coolest people on my trip Throw yourself to the world and go on an amazing adventure with Journee leading the way. you won't go wrong

the most magical experience of my life

I was a tad unsure when I went into the process of letting Journee surprise me with a mystery vacation...but the process was quick, the questions felt meaningful and the proposal they sent my way just sounded too good to be true. And yet somehow the trip itself wound up being even better than I could have ever imagined. Suddenly I found myself in Turkey, seeing beautiful sights, meeting the kindest people and eating some of the most amazing food I've ever had the pleasure to partake in. Everything about my Journee to Turkey was absolute magic...I'm so eager to take another Journee I'm already looking at the calendar to plan another.

Date of experience : April 03, 2024

The trip was absolutely amazing

The trip was absolutely amazing! The Accommodation was so clean and beautiful right in the middle of the action. It was a perfect time a year to go. We were able to get reservations to places. I think if it were high season that could have been difficult. The excursion to the countryside was my favorite part of the trip.

A perfect surprise break

My fiancé and I booked a weekend away through Journee, and couldn't be happier with the result. The trip showed us that they had really listened and understood what we wanted from a holiday, and no corners were cut which made it feel very bespoke. We had the perfect balance of excitement at an unknown location, zero stress from having to do any planning ourselves, wonderful excursions that suited us perfectly and plenty of free time to explore the beautiful city of Porto. Thank you so much Journee, have already recommended you to all of our more adventurous friends!

Date of experience : May 15, 2024

Highly recommend!

Highly recommend using Journee! Me and my sister decided to do this after someone recommended it to us. The clues kept us guessing and the trip was very well organised. It was such a nice change already having recommended things to do and great places to eat. Anna did a fantastic job! We’re planning on doing it again for sure.

Date of experience : May 09, 2024

Journee a route to where?

Journee a route to where? bit sceptic at first having everything arranged for you and not knowing where you will end up but Journee cover everything! always on hand if you need anything and a first class service that I would thoroughly recommend to anyone considering it! we had a long weekend away in the South of France with some incredible trips and a wonderful hotel many thanks to all @ Journee!

Let The World Surprise You!

If you're thinking about doing this, just do it. The journey they had planned for us was so great we did not wait to even get back before asking them to send us another journee proposal. I don't want to give any spoilers away but, we dared to let the world surprise us, and we cannot wait to do it again!!

Date of experience : April 28, 2024

Recommended to everyone we know!

Journee made everything an absolute breeze and let us experience things we never would have done on our own! Have recommended this experience to pretty much everyone we know. They also responded to every query we had within minutes. My only feedback is that every communication we had was from "journee" - it would be nice to have a name to thank for our trip!

Date of experience : May 10, 2024

There was nothing bad about my trip!

There was nothing bad about my trip!! The whole thing was wonderful. The excursions were great, the guides were knowledgeable and friendly and very accommodating. I enjoyed the hotels and their locations.

Date of experience : May 04, 2024

Exciting travel, simplified and stress-free

An amazing experience all round. Wonderful staff happy to help via WhatsApp with any queries, questions or worries we had. The accommodations were wonderful and the the experiences booked were fantastic. We couldn't believe that they managed to go under budget. And everything was done for us so it was completely stress-free and the mystery of our destination was so exciting. 10/10 would recommend. EVERY adventurer must do this at some point in their life!

Date of experience : May 11, 2024

This took me out of my comfort zone!

I really went out of my comfort zone booking with Journee! I am a meticulous planner whenever I go somewhere new. I had to relinquish control over the trip, which was something I had to get used to, but I am glad I did! If I would have made the plans, I’m sure I could have saved some money, but I don’t think I would have thought to go so far out of town to do it. I would have missed out on some of the most impressive experiences that were curated by Journee! All in all a great trip! I can’t wait to be surprised on my next trip😝

Date of experience : May 06, 2024

Birthday Trip with Journee!!

My mom, grandma and I took a girls trip with Journee and loved it!! It was great to have it planned by Journee because they know all the things to do and places to see. We had INCREDIBLE hosts!!! We had Journee book transport from the airport for us, it’s extra but it is worth it!! My only complaint about the trip would be it was challenging logistically to figure out transport to places, my google maps weren’t always accurate. Other than that we had a grand time and will use Journee again!

A brilliant idea and so well executed

A brilliant idea and so well executed. The clues, the secrets, the itinerary and the ease of following it all was brilliant. We had the best most stress free holiday ever in a place I’d not really heard of! Perfect.

Date of experience : May 21, 2024

My Journee trip was the perfect balance…

My Journee trip was the perfect balance between organised activities/tours and time to wander, explore, and do whatever. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute! I loved receiving the clues, sharing them with friends and family and trying to guess the destination - some of the guesses were wild! 😂 (I guessed one of my destinations) Being a boss and always in charge of my life, I loved handing over the reins to Journee (tell me what to pack!), and the mystery, excitement, and anticipation prior to departure. All in all, it was a wonderful experience, and I would do it again. Thank you! P.S. If you’re hesitant about travelling solo, a Journee trip is a great way to do it.

Srprs me surprise holidays: What are they and how do they work?

February 16, 2023 | Posted in: Random

Gifting experiences, not things, is one of the best ways to show your favorite people you care about them. And you know what's even better than making someone happy with a present? Making them happy with a present you can enjoy too. Like a surprise holiday by Srprs me, for example.

If you're feeling uninspired by popular holiday destinations and don't have the time to scroll through endless flight and hotel options, Srprs me gives you the perfect opportunity to mix things up a little. You can book a holiday, they take care of all the details and guess what…the destination is a complete surprise!

Does a surprise holiday sound like something you could get on board with? In this post, we'll cover what the Srprs me concept entails, how to book with the company, and where you can travel to with this special service. Ready to learn more? Let's dive in.  

Booking a surprise holiday with Srprs me

In 2014, Srprs me launched their concept of the surprise trip. The concept entails that, after having entered a few criteria, you book a trip to a surprise destination. Before your surprise vacation starts, you receive just one tip that allows you to guess where you're going

You get the chance to choose the theme of your trip and select a few Srprs me destinations that interest you. When you start to go through the process of booking your trip, you can choose from:

• One of your bucket list destinations
• A new place you have never been
• One of 15 city break destinations where you rule out 5
• A sunny escape
• A foodie escape
• A multi-city trip

You will also get to choose if you prefer a trip by plane or on land. There's even a jokey option to choose a rocket as your method of transport! Spoiler: when you select this option, you get sent to a form asking for your email address. They promise they will let you know as soon as rocket trips are an option on the platform!

What's included with a Srprs me trip?

You may be wondering what exactly a Srprs me trip includes before you get into the details of booking it.

The price of your trip covers:

• Flights to and from your destination + 1 piece of hand luggage
• If you choose a road trip, transportation by road
• All nights in the accommodation
• All organisation and logistics
• Tips for things to do and places to see on your trip

Once you're in your destination, you'll need to pay for your airport transfers, all food and drink and whatever activities you want to do on your trip. If you take a road trip, parking isn't covered. The accommodation standard depends on the type of accommodation you select when booking, which is in the step below.

How much does a holiday with Srprs me cost?

Prices for Srprs me trips vary on how far you travel, how many nights you stay, the level of accomodation you pick and the number of people traveling.

The lowest price is 120 EUR for a roadtrip and prices go up to as much as 800 EUR if you opt for a multi-city trip.

The maximum trip length is 14 days and the minimum 3 days.

Is the cost of a trip with Srprs me worth it?

You may be wondering why you would book your trip through this website and not do it yourself. The main benefit (apart from the gimmic of it surprise element) is that you don't have to worry about any of the organisation or logistics. Everything is taken care of by the experts on the Srprs me team. The company also has connections in the travel industry which means they have access to the best rates and great deals.

It seems you can get value for what you spend when you book a Srprs me trip. Of course, it depends on the time of year you travel. For example, in Europe in summer the prices will be higher.

But overall, the trips aren't expensive in comparison to market rates and you'll always stay at a hotel that is rated at least 8 on independant review sites. You can guarantee you'll stay at a vetted hotel that has reviews from previous Srprs me travelers. The hotels the team chooses are always clean, comfy and centrally located – even if you choose the budget option.

The team use their expertise to seek out only the best experiences and use feedback from their users to continuously make improvements to the service.

You also only fly with safe and reputable airlines if you choose a trip by air.

Steps for booking your surprise holiday with Srprs me

Now you know a bit more about what this service entails, let's take a look at the specific process for booking your surprise holiday:

1. Enter the criteria for your surprise destination vacation

When you book a surprise getaway with Srprs me, you basically book a surprise city break by plane or road. If you choose a road trip the destination will be between 1 and 4 hours from your home.

You indicate how many people you'll be traveling with, when you want to leave, for how long you want to be gone, and whether you want to visit a city inside or outside Europe.

The booking screen looks like this:

In this example, the bucket list option from above was chosen. If you want to book a bucket list trip, you tell the search box at least three cities you'd love to go to.

Another thing you can choose at this initial stage is which airport you want to depart from and what kind of accommodation you'd like to stay at, you get to choose from the following options:

• shared: a shared room at a hostel
• standard: a simple hotel, B&B or apartment
• comfort: a more comfortable apartment, hotel or B&B
• premium: a superior room in a luxury hotel

Regardless of the type of accommodation you choose, Srprs me makes sure you only stay at places that are rated an 8 out of 10 or higher on independent review sites.

All the criteria you select affect what the cost of your surprise trip will be.

Another option you have when booking a surprise city trip is that you can give Srprs me a maximum of three destinations to exclude. These can be places you've already visited or places you have no interest in going to.

The final step in the booking process is to select your departure dates. The calendar will show you which dates have availability that match your chosen criteria.  

2. Prepare for takeoff

Don't worry, Srprs me looks after you.

A month before your departure day, you'll learn what time you need to be at the airport. That way, you can already plan how to get there. If you download the Srprs me app via the magical link sent to your email, you get to see your personal timeline which shows you a countdown to your trip.

The personal timeline also shows you when you'll get other information, such as the kind of hand luggage you can take with you and if you need any vaccines, Srprs me will tell your doctor about your destination so they can tell you what you need.

A week before your trip, you get the weather forecast for your destination so you can pack accordingly. Both the time you need to be at the airport as the weather forecast can be seen as clues to unravel your mystery vacation but you won't know for certain where you're going until your departure day.

A week before that day, you'll receive a scratch card which holds a code that reveals your destination. However, that code only works when your personal count-down clock on the Srprs me website (or app if you use it) has completely counted down – which is at the time you need to be at the airport. Then and only then can the big surprise trip reveal take place. It's the moment your personal timeline on the app has been leading up to.

The scratch card comes with all the information you need in regards to your flight and if it's possible to check in beforehand, Srprs me will do that for you.  

3. Explore and enjoy

The app is very handy to have here, as all the tips and recommendation from the Srprs me travel planning team are in one place. You can also use the app to add photos with captions and make a little diary of your trip.

And if anything should somehow go wrong, you can contact the 24/7 srprs.me emergency line.  

4. Share your feedback

After your trip, you can share your feedback with srprs.me. They love hearing how it went and will ask you for your comments. Your feedback helps them improve the trips for future Srprs me guests.  

Want to book your own Srprs me surprise destination holiday?

You can! Have a look at the srprs.me website , follow the process I described above and await your first clue.

You can take a look at independant reviews of Srprs me on Trust Pilot .  

This post was published in collaboration with srprs.me.

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Have you ever come across videos online of people going on mystery trips? They open a sealed envelope at the airport, no idea where they’re going, to reveal their mystery destination. Well, I did just that !

A few years ago, I went on my first surprise holiday . And it was such a fun experience, I was ready for another mystery trip. This time around, I let Journee sweep me away to yet another unknown destination. I had no idea where I was going until a few hours before my plane left. Journee booked my flights, accommodation, and activities and kept me on my toes for weeks until the departure day was finally there.

If you’re wondering whether going on a surprise trip is something you’d like to consider, I’m here to share my experience.

Spoiler alert: it was a lot of fun!

How does a surprise trip with Journee work?

Before I go into more details about my own trip, I’ll explain a bit more about how you can book a mystery trip with Journee. They make the whole process a lot of fun!

1. Fill out the matchmaking form

Instead of sending you to a random place, Journee wants to match you with the perfect mystery destination. That’s why the process starts by filling out a matchmaking form. It only takes 10–15 minutes and asks you about your preferred travel style, things you like to do, things you’d rather not do and more.

The form is incredibly detailed and I really appreciated the options they give you. For example, you can select what activities you’re not comfortable with (including boat trips, swimming, scuba diving and wine tasting), and they also ask if you have any fears/phobias. 

You can also add your budget here. There is a minimum of £425 per person for a 4-day trip, but you can make it as expensive as you like. Journee will make sure everything (flights, accommodation and activities) will fit within the number you give them.

It shows that they want to create an unforgettable trip for anybody, no matter their preferences or budget.

2. Receive a trip proposal (& book your trip)

Once you’ve filled out the form, it’s time for Journee to get to work. Their team will take a look at our answers and put a trip proposal together. You’ll receive this in your inbox the next day .

Obviously, Journee specialises in mystery trips, so you won’t find the destination in this proposal. However, they will include the dates of your trip along with a few hints. Definitely not enough to guess the destination, but it’ll definitely get you started!

If you like what you see, you can decide to book the trip. You can also ask them to make changes if anything stands out to you that you don’t like. There’s no obligation to book a trip. So, even if you’re just curious, you can fill out the form without having to book anything.

3. Receive your clues

Your trip is booked and the countdown is on! This part is one of the things that really stood out to me – Journee doesn’t just make the trip exciting, they make the build-up to the trip just as much fun.

Leading up to your departure date, Journee will send you clues about your destination and trip via WhatsApp. Eight to be precise. And all of them bring you closer to guessing it while also completely throwing you off. I was so sure about a destination before receiving another clue which totally didn’t match it… Back to the drawing board, it is.

I also got my friends and family involved in the guessing game. “Have you received any more clues???” was a common text I received in the weeks leading up to my trip. It was so much fun and even though I told them NOT to tell me their guesses (I wanted it to be a surprise after all), seeing them get so involved made it an even more unique experience – especially since it was a solo trip.

4. Receive your packing list & weather report

One common question I received online after posting about my upcoming surprise trip was “but how do you know what to pack?”. Luckily, Journee came up with the perfect solution while keeping the destination a secret.

A few weeks before your departure date, you’ll receive a packing list and a weather report . This way, you know exactly what to bring. The weather report even updates daily, so you won’t be caught off guard by a sudden change in the weather.

You’ll also receive a physical pack in the post a few days before you leave. In it, you’ll find two closed envelopes. One includes the destination reveal card and the other includes Journee’s destination guide (which includes your itinerary and a ton of extra information about your destination – super handy since you’ve not been able to research anything beforehand!). Obviously, don’t open these until you get to the airport!

5. Time to pack

And then it’s suddenly time to pack already. With the packing list and weather report, this was very easy. I did bring a few extra outfits, just in case. But since I was only going for 4 days, this was no problem.

Then it’s time to get down to the airport. Journee will tell you the time your flight will leave and from which airport. Make sure not to check the airport departure screen before opening your mystery destination envelope though!

6. Open your mystery destination envelope at the airport

On the day of your mystery trip, it’s time to get to the airport. Journee will let you know the time of your flight, so you have enough time to get there. They take care of checking you in, and you can find your boarding passes on your online Journee Passport.

All that’s left to do is open your envelope and find out where you’re going! I recorded a video opening mine, so if you want to see my reaction, you can check it out here .

7. Follow Journee’s itinerary during your mystery trip

After opening the mystery destination reveal envelope, you can open the other one. In it, you’ll find a booklet with lots of information about your destination along with a tailor-made itinerary. This includes where you’ll be staying, how to get there and what you’ll be doing during your trip.

I won’t go into detail about my exact itinerary here, because I wouldn’t want to spoil it if you also get matched with the same city on your Journee trip. But I will say that it included a lot of amazing experiences, some of which I’ll never forget.

Want to see what I thought of my mystery trip? Read my full Journee review below.

Journee review: my surprise trip with Journee

After Journee contacted me to see if I’d be interested in working together, I already couldn’t wait to go on a trip with them. I love planning trips, but when it’s part of your job, it can get a little tiring. Plus, the idea of actually finding out AT the airport seemed so much fun. 

I’ve been on a surprise holiday with ATO Tours a few years ago (to Lisbon , which was an incredible experience). ATO Tours gave me the option to find out where I was going seven days before the trip. This worked out really well because it gave me time to prepare and read up on the destination – especially since I was going to be writing about it! But I always what it would be like to not know until a couple of hours before you’re jetting off .

Obviously, with Journee, you can also find out where you’re going in advance by opening the destination envelope. This is totally up to you! If you want to do some research before your trip, do so by all means. I just wanted to see what it’d be like to really not know.

Before my mystery trip

After filling out the trip matchmaking form on Journee’s website, I was sent a trip proposal. And while it did include a few clues, it was still way too early to find out where they were planning to send me. This did start the guessing game for me and my friends (and family, friends of family and family of friends). Where will I be going?

Over the next few weeks, Journee sent out some clues via WhatsApp . Every time I saw the notification popped up, I rushed to open it. This was very, very exciting.

The clues were great too. Not too vague, but vague enough to leave unsure about what it could be. But there were options – so. many. options . And with every new clue, I was thrown off completely. When I was sure it was going to be Pisa, the next clue didn’t line up with that destination and we’d be back to square one. The same thing happened when I received the weather report and packing list. This made things even more confusing (but exciting!).

While some of my friends turned into research mode, cross-checking clues, forty clicks deep into Wikipedia articles, and having heavy discussions at the dinner table, I decided not to Google anything. I want it to be a surprise, after all. 

But the clues were a fun addition that kept me super excited in the weeks leading up to the trip. It made the whole experience feel like so much more than just the trip. It was an adventure that lasted weeks.

And then the morning of my flight arrived. I was giddy. When I got to the airport, I was feeling a healthy amount of nerves, but mainly excitement. In a couple of hours, I’d be on the plane to God knows where (well, Journee knew, and I was about to find out too). Then, it was time to open the envelope…

Spoiler alert: the mystery destination turned out to be Krakow, Poland! 

They really couldn’t have picked a better destination for me . I love cities, I love history and culture, and I hadn’t been to Poland before. Also, Krakow had been on my wishlist for ages, but so have many other European cities. I have no idea how long it would’ve taken me to actually book a trip there, so this was the perfect opportunity to explore a new city!

During my mystery trip

As you probably can tell from my itineraries on this site, I love a bit of travel planning. So going to an unknown destination was a little scary. Luckily, Journee’s guide to Krakow helped me a lot. They also sent me a Google Maps with points of interest and restaurants they recommend.

All of this saved me so much research! On top of that, they planned my itinerary perfectly with some amazing excursions. They made sure I had enough free time to explore the city, and with their tips, I was able to fill the time properly. 

Obviously, I did immediately Google “things to do in Krakow” and “Krakow itinerary” to find what other bloggers had to say about the destination. But even just Journee’s booklet would’ve been more than enough.

The accommodation Journee picked for me was beautiful . Right in the centre of the Old Town of Krakow, making it very easy to go out and explore. Also, the excursions booked for me included hotel pick up and drop off, so I didn’t have to worry about anything.

Journee was available to me on WhatsApp during my entire trip, and they reached out to me while in Krakow to make sure everything was going okay. I felt very taken care of , which is definitely a plus when you’re going somewhere new (and on your own!).

My mystery trip to Krakow is something I’ll never forget. I’m so glad I was finally able to visit this city, and with all the extra tips from Journee, it was better than I could’ve imagined.

If mystery trips are something you’ve always wanted to do, Journee is definitely a company to check out. I’m very impressed by all the care they’ve put into my trip, all the information and clues they’ve given me throughout the whole process, and the quality of everything included in my trip. Highly recommend!

Journee Mystery Trip FAQ

If you have any other questions regarding the mystery trip with Journee, please comment below and I’ll add them to this list!

How much does a surprise holiday with Journee cost?

When booking a mystery trip with Journee, you can set your own budget. There is a minimum, however, which is £425 per person for a 4-day trip. But you can make it as expensive as you wish!

How do I know what to pack?

Packing for a mystery trip is tough. But Journee does everything they can to make it easier for you (without revealing the destination and itinerary!). A few weeks before your trip, they’ll send you a packing list and the weather forecast. The weather forecast even updates daily the closer you get to your departure date. This way, you’ll know exactly what kind of clothes to bring to be comfortable.

What if I don’t want to go to a specific place?

When filling out the Matchmaking form, there is a place to add destinations you don’t want to visit. You can add as many as you like. When I filled out the form, I knew I wanted to go somewhere new, so I added a ton of countries and cities I’d already visited. This allowed Journee to match me with the perfect new destination.

When will I find out my mystery destination?

Journee sends you the reveal postcard and trip pack (including your itinerary and a booklet with information about your destination) seven days before you leave for your trip. You can choose whenever you want to open it – however, it definitely adds a bit of excitement when you open it AT the airport!

Nele (Nay-la) graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with an English and Creative Writing Degree and has lived in the UK for nearly 10 years. She has had an interest in Japan and its culture for as long as she can remember. Since her first trip in 2018 surpassed all expectations, she has continued to return to Japan to explore more of all it has got to offer. You can read her full story here .

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Second time using Srprs.me and had another incredible holiday

Second time we've been on a trip through Srprs.me, and once again it was awesome. We were sent on a wonderful trip to Sicily a few years back and this time tried the road trip option. We were set off on a journey to an incredible UK manor house in the countryside with a michelin starred restaurant on site. Absolutely brilliant, made even better by the surprise factor. Well definitely do it again!

Date of experience : 11 April 2024

Fun experience

Everything was sorted for me so I didn't have to worry about anything. Not knowing where I was going made the trip really exciting. When the time came to reveal the location, I was really happy to find out I was going to Madrid. It was the perfect location and I felt really safe there as a solo traveller. Sprs.me told me everything I needed to know in plenty of time. It was a really fun experience and I would recommend it.

Date of experience : 12 October 2023

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Hi India, Thank you for your review. Amazing to hear that you had a great time during your srprs.trip! Madrid is a really pretty city, right. We would love to surprise you again in the future! :)

My experience with sprs.me was far from satisfactory. Due to a bug on their website, I was booked into a city we explicitly did not want to go to. A substandard hotel at an inflated price of 200 euros, while the actual cost on the same day was less than 60 euros. The recommendations provided were useless, and customer service, an AI-generated response, offered no resolution. Beware of using sprs.me.

Date of experience : 22 July 2023

Another great surprise!

Recently returned from a trip which found us in...Krakow, Poland. Delighted with the destination. Hotel perfect for our needs (slightly out of centre, but a brisk walk, or Tier electric scooters, soon got us into the main square). Easy bus trip from airport. My daughter and I just love these surprise trips - as everyone else says, there is no endless planning or the stress of making sure you choose the 'perfect' destination. The countdown is so exciting! (Tip if you have an early flight from from Gatwick - YotelAir is a reasonably priced, rather quirky hotel within the airport; we revealed our destination whilst still in our room). Boarding cards etc came by email rather than on the app, which I hadn't spotted, but this was very quickly sorted by the person on the emergency helpline. Surprise Me never disappoints. Well done again, srprsme! Definitely will do it again.

Date of experience : 09 May 2022

We absolutely loved our experience.

We absolutely loved our experience - it's definitely nerve-wracking but felt the perfect time to do it after not travelling for so long because of COVID, we didn't really feel picky about where we went. We got Bologna, which neither of us had done before. The hotel was so central and really lovely. We didn't rely much on the information they gave us for the city, just did our own googling. The only thing I would say is I wished you could get the boarding passes slightly earlier than bang on the countdown timer when you're at the airport. It was a bit of a faff because our phone signal was bad, we couldn't download them properly and then had to phone up in a bit of a rush to get them resent. But they helped us really quickly with resending so it was no bother.

Date of experience : 19 April 2022

Always an excellent experience

I have just returned from my 5th srprs.me trip and once again, loved it! The destination was great and the hotel was amazing. Pedro put up with my many anxiety driven emails about flight times and terminal questions and was quick at replying and very helpful. They even put the reveal time 30 mins earlier because I was so anxious about getting to the right terminal in time! (Of course, I had plenty of time in the first place!) Can't wait to go on my 6th!

Date of experience : 04 August 2023

Beautiful experience would recommend it…

Beautiful experience would recommend it everyone who loves to go on an adventure and have an great service! We had an great hotel in a safe neighborhood. Clean room and it was easy to acess with the subs. Srprs.me really kept our wishes in mind and send us to an lovely destination. We are planning our next trip with them soon

Date of experience : 08 August 2021

Brilliant service!

I recently had a problem with a gift voucher - I emailed the customer service team and Merel & Laura were both super helpful in getting everything sorted for me! Brilliant service and I can't wait for my holiday next year - thank you :)

Date of experience : 10 December 2021

Epic UK Road trip

Uk road trip organised by the team. Lovely hotel, they even sorted me out a breakfast as part of the deal. great updates and customer service from the team. Lots of fun. This is my second trip with srprs.me (I did a European city break pre-covid) and I had the same great experience. Highly recommend them for people who love a surprise

Date of experience : 06 April 2022

This was a present for us

This was a present for us. Flight/Destination/Hotel quality was in line with expectations. It might be a bit tiresome to find your way in a surprise city; but it was manageable. The hotel was really nice with clean rooms and great breakfast. Very good price/performance!

Date of experience : 04 December 2021

Surprised at check out

Hotel and location as we asked for and we enjoyed the stay, but the payment to the hotel by srprs.me was not completed at the time of check out. After not being able to contact the agency (not even with their emergency number) at the moment of check out we’ve payed the 200 euro for the stay ourselves, where we already had payed 360 euro in front to srprs.me for the same stay. I guess mistakes are there to be made but after 3 weeks and several contacts we still haven’t seen any refund yet.. We really were excited by the ‘location revealing concept’ but unfortunately this will be our first and last booking with the agency.

Date of experience : 25 August 2022

Thank you for the reply. We are happy to read that you have enjoyed your stay at the destination! We understand that this wasn't the manner in which you would have liked to experience your trip. However, we do hope that your journey has been a pleasant one and are happy to create a new srprs.trip for you in the future!

Loved every moment of it!

We loved our experience with suprs me. The surprise element took the stress out of the holiday and they were easy to contact - everything was very clear. We ended up in Barcelona and our hotel was right in the centre of everything. They even upgraded us for a better view! Flights were a great time and all went very smoothly. Would definitely boom through suprs me again.

Date of experience : 30 April 2022

Booked a trip in the UK with our pet - terrible experience

Booked a trip in the UK with our pet. Sent to a city centre (And it was one of the places we listed that we DIDN'T want to go to). Hotel charged us for the pet despite us already paying the extra to srprs.me, they did refund us in the end but was extra hassle contacting them to get it sorted out. The cost of this trip was £300, the hotel actually cost them £180 as we were given the bill on checking out due to the mess up over the pet charge. AVOID - all they do is book a room and then 'surprise' you with the destination on the app and charge a grossly inflated price, they literally do nothing else. Honestly just ask a friend to book you a trip and not tell you where you are going until the day before, you'll get much better value and won't be sent somewhere you asked not to go to!

Date of experience : 17 February 2023

Hi Jennie, Thank you for taking your time to share your feedback with us! We find it very unfortunate that you are dissatisfied with your srprs.trip. We have searched with a lot of passion and enthusiasm for your destination and accommodation. We have already contacted you about the price. The price of your srprs.trip was based on the average price of the available accommodations at the time of booking. In the end you pay for the total package and for the trip that is taken over by a travel organization. Unfortunately, you had to pay for the dog, but we already talked to you about the issue and offered a refund. We still hope that you had a nice time in Birmingham! Kind regards, srprs.me

Happy srprs-tripper!

I've booked multiple srprs-trips over the past 4 years, being happy with each and every one of them. What I like most is being able to book without the hassle of choosing a destination, place to stay, searching for plane-tickets, ... You do pay for their efforts of course: I'm sure you could go to the same places on a lower budget when you do it all yourself. But hey, where's the surprise in that?! On the last trip there was a minor problem with my airplane-tickets, but it was solved immediately after contacting srprs.me - even on a saturday! Places where I stayed (mostly hostels, sometimes a standard hotel) were clean, friendly services, easy to reach from the airport, on walking distance from the city itself. Got surprised by the locations they sent me to, especially on the last few trips. Although they aren't always the cities I would choose on my own (of course that is the whole concept of srprs-trips), I had a good time. I would definitely recommend booking a trip with them!

Date of experience : 22 September 2021

Hi Stefanie, Awesome to hear that you are a srprs.traveller for the last 4 years!! We always make sure we will send you to a new destination. There is so much to explore! Glad to hear that you got in contact with us to address this matter. We want to be informed by our travellers if something doesn't work out or if there are any issues along the trip. Hope we can send you soon on a new srprs.trips! Kind regards, srprs.me

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel, very friendly hosts, very nice breakfast service! Lovely diner for nice price! Small village is romantic and well maintained! You really need to visit!!!!

Date of experience : 26 July 2021

Very very bad experience

Very very bad experience. I booked a trip 1,5 years ago. It was cancelled because of Covid19 so they proposed me to receive a voucher or a refund. After postposing my trip many times, I asked for a refund because the situation was really unsure. 2 months later, it's still IMPOSSIBLE to get my money back (we are talking about more than 500 euros!!). They promise, they make me wait, they thank me for my patience, they give me deadlines ("you can be sure you'll have your money on the 4th of june"). 15th of june, I send another email because I have NO NEWS and they ask me my number account.... Result : I'm still waiting for my money and I'm absolutely furious. Don't trust this company !!!

Date of experience : 17 June 2021

Very great experience

Very great experience! I booked 2 trips, 2 weeks in a row. The first trip was on my own and the second with my boyfriend, both 4 days. At first I couldn't see both trips in the app at the same time, but when I emailed the problem was solved very fast! I had no problems on both trips, and had a blast at both locations.

Date of experience : 30 August 2021

Budapest, Hungary October 2021.

After seeing an article about the concept of a mystery holiday destination awhile ago, I was intrigued but apprehensive to try it out given that I tend to be a bit OCD and overzealous when it comes to planning my holidays. This comes from watching my folks research flights, car hires, accomodation, things to do etc weeks in advance of our trips to Thailand. Surely this is the only way to truly travel, right? Because the devil is in the details and we need all the details upfront in order to be in control and have a good time, right? Wrong. I'm so glad I took a leap of faith and booked myself a trip with Srprs Me. I had accidentally booked the trip thinking that the £10.00 off voucher for signing up to their newsletter would automatically apply, but when it didn't they were extremely understanding and helpful and refunded me the amount. I loved the crazy looks people would give me when I'd say I was going on holiday and have no idea where to. 'How will you know what to pack? How will you know what to do? What if you get sent somewhere dodgy? What if you're sent to a real life version of that Hostel movie?' These, and more, are the questions that people constantly asked me and each time I would say that I have confidence in the company and look forward to making a go of it on my own. They would just go quiet then say 'it sounds good, but I don't know if it's for me.' To this, I say, it is for you and for your mate, your work colleague, your sister, anyone and everyone! Once I got to Gatwick, I will admit my heart was thumping a bit when the countdown reached zero and I finally found out where I was going; Budapest, Hungary! Special mention to Merel for arranging everything, I had so many additional things without having to pay extra for like Speedy Boarding with EasyJet, a buffet breakfast included at the hotel etc. Thank you so much for such an amazing trip! My one small gripe is that I wish I had been given a little nudge to pack a swimming costume, as this isn't a normal thing to do in October as we're heading into single digits and Winter Woolies. Being a slightly larger individual, I wasn't able to find a costume in my size at the local stores so I wasn't able to make use of the thermal spas that Budapest is known for.

Date of experience : 26 October 2021

A fantastic trip to Berlin!

We loved our srprs.me holiday! The concept is really quirky and exciting and we had a fantastic time in Berlin. The app worked really smoothly and the excitement of the big reveal was really good! Once we had our travel details - I was worried about the luggage allowances and aspects like that - but they had booked us the bonus luggage in case and priority boarding which made the whole process smooth. The hotel in Berlin was a Hampton by Hilton and was fantastic - really clean, modern, and everyone was very nice. We were originally booked in a twin room (possibly by accident) but the hotel quickly fixed it so we got a double. The main things I would add to the experience if I could would be more detail on getting from the airport to the hotel - they sent a couple of pages with some tips on Berlin, but no airport transfer or guidance on what train lines to take and things like that. It was pretty confusing trying to find a way there without just getting an expensive taxi - so some detail in the welcome pack would be great. Due to Covid - quite a few attractions needed bookings three or four days in advance so I think having an option of a surprise activity that would have been booked for us - perhaps as part of the questionnaire ask us about things we like to do and give an optional bonus for an activity - that would have been great. Berlin is great for cycling around and it's easy to hire bikes, but it would be good to have helmets - I wonder if you could connect with a hotel to have helmets available? Finally, I think a bit more detail in the welcome details would be great - the flights and hotel were very clear, but some more guidance on Covid rules for example and more detail on things to do in Berlin would be amazing. We had an amazing time and figured it out - but it was a rushed first day researching things to do and finding out it was all booked out so needing to keep looking. Overall, a wonderful experience - the surprise was great and is a real talking point with friends. Much more than your usual holiday.

Date of experience : 02 June 2022

Not worth the wait, hype, money or effort unfortunately

After purchasing vouchers pre covid for Xmas gifts for all the family we were recently shocked that only half of them were still valid after the bogof vouchers had some sort of get out clause. That said myself and my partner booked our second child free trip in 15 years with ours for last weekend. With the current travel situation we thought it best to stay in the UK. We selected rural and city to.give us a woder variety. We used our £100 vouchers (without the extra £100 bogof ones that we no lomger valid) and also paid an extra £170 to upgrade our trip to something better than standard. We were sent to a village in Cumbria. This was a little disappointing as it is relatively close to where we live but even so we're looking forward to a little luxury get away. Upon arriving it became apparent we were in a property that had been found via booking.com for much less thab we had paid. The property was ridiculously small. It was cold and only had plug in radiators, no extra blankets etc. No blinds/ curtains downstairs so every car that passed could see right in which was even worse as the bathroom was downstairs too. The stairs were more of a ladder and were that steep ypu had to go down with your feet side on and hold on the hand rail and floor above to prevent slipping. The only seating available was 2 wire chairs or the bed. To make it worse the floor upstairs and stairs/ ladder creaked terribly and as we could hear the family through the wall felt that we had to creep around the whole weekend.. The icing on the cake was when we witnessed the local hunt in the field at the end of the lane on Saturday morning, killing numerous birds. We have waited for past 2 years for this trip and we actually came home first thing Sunday as this was a waste of time, effort and money. Not worth the money or the hype. Worried for my family who we bought vouchers for too! Very disappointed unfortunately....

Date of experience : 21 January 2022

Redefining Road Trips

STEP-BY-STEP

How does it work?

Our itineraries include a 'Before You Go' package and four surprise stops. Each stop is packed with a new destination, specific recommendations, maps, travel tips and fun facts.

Select your trip style.

Select a day trip based on your location, interests, and travel preferences OR take our quiz to help narrow down options.

Get your package.

Choose between receiving a beautifully crafted package in the mail OR a PDF (digital version) of the trip which gets sent right to your inbox.

Pack your car.

Each package includes a ‘Before You Go’ booklet that will give you just enough information without spoiling the surprise destinations on your road trip.

Choose Your Starting Location

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Our interactive map allows you to search for a trip's ending destination. Simply type in your city or address to see the closest trips to you.

Our carefully crafted itineraries feature four surprise stops, each one packed with unique suggestions, maps, insider tips, and fascinating facts that make exploring your local area a breeze.

Your trip package includes a ‘Before You Go’ guide and a series of envelopes that will lead you to several surprise destinations on your road trip.

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Why this makes a great gift

Perfect for the avid adventurer or the person who has it all, let them choose their own path with the help of Guess Where Trips. With each envelope comes a new exciting destination and locale to explore with none of the long hours of planning.

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Each stop was so well thought out, perfectly timed, and so much fun. Like the rest of the world, my wife and I have been stuck inside during the pandemic, but Guess Where Trips introduced us to some hidden gems, and reminded us of how much fun it is to get out and discover new spots (and took away the stress of planning!). It was the perfect getaway. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

OMG! I did the Funky Florals trip yesterday with my mom and some friend and wow! The spots were absolutely amazing. The first stop was my favourite. If that was the only one it still would have been worth it! The rapids are insane! Doing the surprise trip next weekend and cannot wait! Thank you! Can't wait to see what's coming for the winter.

I cannot thank you enough for this! We went on our adventures trip and it exceeded our expectations! My kids were very excited to open the envelopes after each stop to see where we were going next. I took my mom as well, and she enjoyed every minute of it. The third stop was stunning! We stayed at the patio of the vineyard and enjoyed the beautiful view while we ate and sipped on some wine. Oh and the donkey sanctuary...cutest thing ever. Today has been one of the most memorable days yet!

My mom turns 60 this week and she always says she doesn't 'NEED' anything. So, I decided to get her a Guess Where Trip so that she could spend an entire day with her family doing something fun. She LOVED it!!! She said it was such a great idea and wants to go on another one with me ASAP! Thanks so much for an amazing day!

Ah! I just have to let you guys know, you're amazing at putting together fantastic road trips! We started out on the Hops & History tour, and ended up in the CUTEST beach town (you guys weren't lying).

Went on our third Guess Where Trips today, and like the others, it exceeded our expectations! Never know where we are headed until the day we go on our trip. Very well planned out road trips. They have taken me to many places I've never been to.

Not to be dramatic, but I went on one of your trips last weekend and it was the best day of my life.

My girlfriend and I went on your Weird and Wonderful trip on Saturday and we just wanted to say that it was such an amazing experience! From the moment we opened our first envelope it was clear that your team is dedicated to creating a very memorable experience for each of the stops! My girlfriend and I want to say thank you for helping us create some amazing memories and can't wait to do more trips in the future!

Absolutely LOVED our surprise adventure from @guesswheretrips! We visited so many beautiful and interesting places that we never would have stopped at otherwise. Also, the roadside food stops were 10/10. I highly recommend checking them out if you're looking for an amazing action-packed day!

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What is guess where trips.

At Guess Where Trips®, we specialize in self-guided one-day surprise road trips . Leave the stress of planning to us! We design each road trips around a general theme, so you will have an idea of what you might get up to during the day, but you won’t know where we’re sending you! We love finding new small businesses, hidden gems, cute cafes, and picturesque towns. 

Need us to take even more stress off of the planning and help you choose a trip? 

Fill out our quiz here to help you decide on a trip!

What will I receive in the mail?

Our mailed road trips ($65) include a well-curated itinerary for the day with a focus on scenic routes, hidden gems, unique businesses, photo ops and a lot more. We pack the itineraries with travel tips, fun facts and stories about the places you’ll be visiting. Our trips come in five envelopes, which are tied with a bow and placed into a folder to keep everything neat and tidy. The digital version ($39) of the trip comes as a pdf.

Note: If you choose the PDF option, there are no surprise stop envelopes. All of the stops will be sent digitally to your email in one file , so scrolling through the entire document will reveal the surprise stops.

What's not included:  Food, drinks, gas, and admission (if there is a fee!) are not included in the price of our trips.

How long will my order take to ship? How much does shipping cost?

For orders over $50, we will ship your package for  free .

Shipping within Canada

We use Canada Post for all shipping within Canada. Our (free) expedited option takes 5-7 business days.

If you need your order quicker, there is an Xpresspost option at checkout for $12.

Shipping to the USA

We use UPS for shipping to the United States. The free shipping option takes 4-8 business days, while the $15 paid option takes 1-3 business days.

Do you have any overnight trips?

Although we cannot book hotels on your behalf, we do recommend extending the adventure by turning your one day road day trip into an overnight getaway (especially if you choose one more than 4 hours round-trip from home!) Keep an eye out for your confirmation email! In it, we will send you a list of our favourite hotels in the end destination if you would like to extend your trip.

How long are your trips?

Each trip takes roughly 6-8 hours to complete - this includes time spent at the recommendation and driving. Under the FAQ section of each trip page, you will find more detailed information about the round-trip driving distance from nearby cities. This will give you a better idea of how much time you can expect to spend in the car, based on your departure location.

How do I redeem my gift card?

After choosing a trip, please enter your 16-character code on the checkout page in the field under ‘Have a Gift Card?.’ This will then take your order to a zero balance.

Are your trips kid-friendly and dog-friendly?

Kid-friendly: Yes! Almost all of our trips are kid-friendly. Click here for our kid-friendly trips. (This will show you all of our kid-friendly trips both in Canada and the US). We recommend choosing trips shorter in driving distance to ensure it’s a pleasant drive for everyone.

Dog-friendly: Many of our trips are dog-friendly or some what dog-friendly! Click here for our dog-friendly trips (This will show you all of our dog-friendly trips both in Canada and the US). The trip page itself will also let you know if it is okay to bring your pup or not. Note: most restaurants and stores do not allow dogs inside, so most of your day will be spent outdoors if you bring a furry friend along.

Are your trips wheelchair accessible or good for people with low mobility?

Yes! Many of our trips are wheelchair accessible and good for low mobility. On the trip page, we list if the trip is wheelchair accessible. Click here for a list of all our most wheelchair accessible trips. (This will show you all of our wheelchair accessible trips both in Canada and the US).

Does the cost of the package include the entrance to any activities?

Most of the activities and attractions we recommend are free or have a minimal entrance cost (under $10/per person). We note the approximate costs per person in each trip package. If there is a higher entrance fee, we will recommend a free nearby alternative.

What's Included:

A ‘Before You Go’ guide with a packing list, approximate driving distances and more tips to plan for your day ahead.

A series of four stops that will make up your day’s itinerary with recommended roadside stops along the way.

Restaurant, attractions and activity recommendations based on your trip style.

Mailed version: includes 5 printed booklets (a Before You Go and 4 surprise stops) and shipping.

What's Not Included:

Transportation and gas.

Entrances and parking fees for some of recommended attractions (the majority of stops are free).

Food, beverages and gratuities.

PDF version: does not include printed booklets, itinerary is emailed

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Surprise Me is self-guided sightseeing tours with the mobile app and tickets to museums & attractions. DON'T BE DEPENDENT ON A GUIDE OR A GROUP TOUR Take a tour at your own convenience: just go to the starting location specified within the description of the tour. You can start and pause the tour at any time should you want to wander off the guided path and explore on your own. YOU CONTROL THE TOUR Each tour has built-in maps, so there's no chance for you to get lost. Anytime the weather doesn't cooperate, you can take a break in a nearby cafe. We offer 24/7 online support in your language. ALL CONTENT IN YOUR LANGUAGE Interactive tours are filled with stories from local residents, audio guides, video clips, riddles and augmented reality – you will have a great time! Explore new cities, hidden routes and alleys, museums and unusual sights by yourself. This travel app will help you to feel the local atmosphere more deeply. Share your feelings about the trip with friends or tourists and tell them your stories. UNIQUE ROUTES All excursions are created by private guides, travel bloggers or enthusiastic citizens. Each route conveys a unique author's vision and knowledge about the town. Turn your phone into personal traveler's guide! NO BOOKING REQUIRED Pass walking tours on your own through the free mobile app. You can start your journey at any time after online purchase. EXPLORE THE CITY WITH INTEREST Excursions consist of events. You will have to complete the quizzes and riddles, find locations and places. The app will guide you to the next point with GPS compass and offline maps so you will not get lost. WALK TRIP ON YOUR PACE Start your trip at a comfortable time, break in for some shopping, visit an interesting museum or wait out bad weather with a cup of coffee indoor. Continue the tour at any moment. SAVE ON ROAMING Excursions are offline. Route download is the only one thing you have to do at the start. SAFETY The simple and safe payment process with Google Pay or couple clicks by secured web form on the web. Do not worry about your vacation and safety of money account while you abroad. HANDY Use our travel planner in the mobile app to select countries, cities, and categories you like. Choose from sightseeing tours, unusual excursions, architecture guides, cycling routes and other interesting trips. You can search the journey by attraction's name also - very handy! STREET ADVENTURES FOR COMPANY You can pass the tour by yourself or with a company up to 8 persons. No need to get extra tickets and pay money. All prices are fixed. Download Surprise Me travel app and pass interactive tours with augmented reality. Surprise Me tours are interesting as for locals as for city tourists. POPULAR TRAVELLING DESTINATIONS Paris, Prague, London, Barcelona, Rome, Berlin, Venice, Budapest, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Las Vegas, Helsinki, Sochi, Acre, Haifa, Alanya, Batumi, Kazan, Phuket, Tbilisi, Istanbul, Nizhny Novgorod, and more. There are routes and sights in over 40 countries in our app: Italy, Turkey, Thailand, Israel, Indonesia, USA, Georgia, Austria, Russia, Switzerland, France, Spain, UK, Estonia, Finland, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Germany, and other countries you mind to visit.

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This app was too complicated to setup. Need i say more.

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We all hope for a great holiday but the stress of planning, driving, and organizing the trip is sometimes enough to make you drop your plans. With so many places to see and so little holiday time, it can be very hard to pick the perfect location and itinerary. But what if you could hire someone else to do all these things for you?

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Launched in January 2016, Pack Up +  Go is a travel agency that offers you a spontaneous 3-day vacation trip from anywhere around the USA. Pack Up + Go lets you pick the location where you want to leave from, your budget, and how you want to travel. However, your destination is a  surprise . 

The trip they plan for you will be based on your preferences. You can choose what experiences you like such as road trips, spas, food tours, etc. and they will curate an adventure based on the information you provided. 

If you’re in a spontaneous and adventurous mood, you can leave all of the preferences blank and let them do all the planning for you. 

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Pack  Up + Go saves you time by helping you plan your travel and giving you sweet surprises along the way. Pack Up + Go includes several plans and options for all kinds of travelers. Travelers are given a price list option for their overall trip.

You can book a trip for as low as $450 or $5,000 per person. There are also more intricately designed trips if you’re willing to spend more money. You can also choose which transportation to use for the trip (airplane, train, car). 

Seven days before your departure date, the company will send you an email about your destination. It will tell you the weather, the recommended items and clothes to pack (bathing suit vs. hiking gears), luggage size restrictions, and everything you may need to know about your trip —except for the location.

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Because what's more thrilling and adventurous when you have no clue where you're going for your trip? Although not for everyone, we definitely feel like this could be a great way to enjoy new experiences and explore the unknown.

Before your trip, the Pack Up + Go team will give you all the necessary details to prepare for your trip. But they will make you wait to open the envelope which reveals your destination only until you arrive at the airport. The company does an excellent job focusing on creating mysteries throughout your vacation. 

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Cover-more countries .

Pack  Up + Go currently only lets you travel within the U.S. So if you want to travel to cities abroad, this isn’t the service for you. 

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If you love mind-blowing surprise trips and thrilling adventures, we highly recommended you try it out. Each vacation is unique and different. It feels like handmade art designed by people who truly love travel. I think it’s truly something anyone will appreciate. 

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Mijn 2-daagse roadtrip voelde als een luxe mini-vakantie.

Omdat ik met mijn gezin op pad ging, vond ik het belangrijk om een luxe verblijf te hebben. Dit heb ik aangegeven bij het boeken. Aanvankelijk vond ik de kosten van de roadtrip vrij hoog, dus ik was wel heel erg benieuwd wat we zouden krijgen voor ons geld. Ik was aangenaam verrast. We hadden de meest luxe suite van het hotel dat lag op 5 minuten lopen van de Zeeuwse kust. Daarnaast stond de champagne koel. Omdat we ook nog geluk hadden met het weer voelde het geheel als een luxe mini vakantie!

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Hi Diana, Allereerst ontzettend bedankt voor je review! Wij vinden het super leuk om te lezen dat jullie srprs.trip goed is bevallen. Wij hebben ons best gedaan om voor jullie een passend verblijf te vinden met een leuke bestemming. Wij zijn dan ook super blij dat jullie tevreden zijn en hopen jullie terug te zien bij een volgende reis!

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We zijn op roadtrip gegaan naar Leeuwarden obv een geschenkbon. Daar waren we nog nooit geweest, dus dat was fijn. Jammer dat we 3u30min moesten rijden om ter plekke te geraken. Het hotel was goed en op wandelafstand van het centrum. Er was geen enkele suggestie van SPRSme over wat er te doen valt, ook mbt iets te gaan eten, restaurants, ... geen enkele input. We hadden ook ontbijt toegevoegd aan onze trip en hebben daarvoor 120 euro extra betaald. Het ontbijt bleek ter plekke 16 euro pp te zijn, wat dus op 64 euro voor ons beiden voor 2 dagen is. SPRSme heeft dus bijna 50% ingehouden op het ontbijt. Op de kamer schatten we meer dan 50 euro. Dus ... wij zullen het nooit meer doen en het zeker niet kopen voor vrienden... er wordt veel te veel afgehouden van het bedrag

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Hé Geert, Bedankt voor je review! Bij een srprs.roadtrip kiezen we een bestemming uit die tussen de 2 en 4 uur rijden is, het kan dan dus ook voor komen dat je 3,5 uur moet rijden zoals in jullie geval. Wel vinden we het fijn om te horen dat de accommodatie in de smaak is gevallen! Er wordt, na het onthullen van de bestemming, een mailtje verzonden met een document vol met tips voor je bestemming. In dit document staan de leukste restaurants, bezienswaardigheden, koffietentjes en meer. Wat betreft de prijs van €120 welke jullie betaald zeggen te hebben voor het ontbijt, dit klopt niet helemaal. Ik heb namelijk even gekeken naar jullie boeking en zie dat jullie €60 hebben betaald voor het ontbijt. Wij vragen €15 per persoon per nacht voor het ontbijt, en dit is de normale prijs op onze website. We hopen dat dit het wat duidelijker maakt en dat jullie alsnog hebben genoten van een leuke srprs.trip!

Zorgeloos weg

Nu al twee keer een stedentrip met Srprs.me gedaan. Het is altijd spannend waar we heen gaan en de week voor de trip wordt de spanning opgevoerd met tips (weerbericht en rijrichting). Wij zijn een keer in Lille geweest en een keer in Den Haag. Beide trips waren compleet anders, maar heel leuk! Er is genoeg te beleven en bij beide locaties was de accommodatie midden in het centrum. Het is een heerlijke manier om zorgeloos weg te gaan, zonder van te voren je hele weekend al van a tot z volgepland te hebben. Je geeft je wensen aan en de rest wordt voor je gedaan. Ik zou het iedereen aanranden!

Hoi Jacky, Heel erg bedankt voor het toesturen van deze review! Niet weten waar je naartoe gaat maakt het natuurlijk extra spannend, maar ook extra leuk vinden wij. Zo te zien heb je het enorm naar je zin gehad tijdens beide srprs.trips, en dat horen wij maar al te graag want daar doen we het voor. Zien we je snel weer eens terug voor een nieuwe srprs.trip?

Top ervaring! Echte aanrader

Het was een top ervaring, met een verassende toplocatie. Ik deel niet welke, maar het was een plaats waar we zelf nog nooit waren geweest en het was echt verrassend leuk en veel te beleven. Ook het hotel was tiptop in orde! Een aanrader dus.

Leuke trip met een kleine kanttekening

Het was een erg leuke trip! We hadden nooit verwacht dat we in Frankrijk zouden uitkomen. We hadden een roadtrip geboekt, dit was alleen naar een mileuzone kwamen we op die ochtend achter. We waren dus niet op tijd om alles te regelen om hiervoor de juiste sticker te krijgen. Dit was erg jammer en we hopen dan ook niet dat er nog een boete komt! Wie weet dat sprsme hier in de toekomst beter naar kan kijken. De stad was erg leuk en was voldoende te zien. Het hotel was prachtig en voorzien van veel luxe! Het was al met al een geslaagde trip.

Hi Claire, Bedankt voor het toesturen van deze review! We vinden het heel fijn om te horen dat je een leuke srprs.trip hebt gehad! Wat betreft de feedback over de milieuzone, dit zullen we meenemen zodat toekomstige reizigers hiervan op de hoogte zullen zijn. We hopen snel nog een leuke srprs.trip voor je te mogen creëren!

Helaas teleurstellend

Het idee is leuk maar we hebben twee keer zoveel betaald (zo'n €400) als dat het hun heeft gekost (zo'n €200). Dat is het niet waard.

Hi Inge, Bedankt voor je review! Er zit inderdaad een verschil tussen de prijzen. De prijs is afhankelijk van meerdere factoren; waaronder het moment van reizen en van boeken. Daardoor kan het zo zijn dat de ene accommodatie soms net iets duurder/goedkoper kan zijn dan de ander. Daarnaast is het zo dat je bij ons ook voor de gehele ervaring betaald, dus ook voor de consultant die jouw accommodatie uitzoekt en boekt, maar ook voor het document met tips over de bestemming. We hopen dat dit het wat duidelijker voor je maakt!

Het was heel spannend, we wisten niet waar we heen gingen, alleen hoeveel graden het er was. Op Schiphol werd de locatie onthuld, wij gingen naar Malaga!!! Het was in 1 woord geweldig! Super goed hotel, ook de locatie was top, dichtbij het centrum en strand. De bevolking was ook super vriendelijk! En we hadden supermooi weer in december. Surprise reis zeer aan te raden. Team srprs.me hebben t supergoed geregeld! Top!

Hoi Esther en Saskia, Wat fijn om te zien dat jullie zo hebben genoten! Zo te lezen was Malaga een top bestemming en zijn jullie helemaal op gegaan in het verrassingselement! Snel weer een srprs.trip? Wij bekokstoven maar al te graag een nieuwe reis voor jullie!

Cadeaubon van maar liefst 150 euro gekregen voor deze organisatie. Daar kan je wel wat mee. Echter hebben we 230 euro moeten opleggen voor een food lovers roadtrip met 2 overnachtingen. Trip bleek naar Rotterdam te zijn. Hotel had roest in de douche en bij het uitchecken nog eens 100 euro moeten opleggen voor parking en ontbijt dus maar liefst 480 euro betaald voor 2 nachten. Hotel blijkt online slechts 99/nacht te kosten dus maar liefst het dubbele betaald. Wanneer je klacht indient smeren ze je eerst een verkooppraatje aan en bij een 2de mail proberen ze je 50 euro tegoed aan te smeren in plaats van echt terug te betalen. Ik heb al meerdere andere reviews gezien die hetzelfde meemaken over de jaren heen maar ze doen niets met de feedback

Hi Clara, Bedankt voor je review. Wij vinden het erg spijtig dat de srprs.trip een vervelende nasmaak heeft achter gelaten bij jullie. Bij het thema Food Lovers bieden wij een toffe stad aan waar er talloze mogelijkheden zijn voor ontbijt, lunch, borrels of zelfs gewoon een kopje koffie. Dit hebben wij tot in de puntjes uitgezocht. Daarom zit er ook geen ontbijt bij de accommodatie, gezien er zoveel mogelijkheden zijn! Het is jammer om te horen dat jullie dit anders hebben ervaren. Tijdens ons eerdere mailcontact hebben wij de totstandkoming van de prijs besproken. Hopelijk hebben we jullie daarmee voldoende geïnformeerd.

Een ongelofelijke mooie trip, super geregeld !!

Ik had moeite met het “boeken” met waardebonnen en eenmaal met Pedro gesproken/gemaild te hebben, is dit heel netjes opgelost. Heel spannend om op het vliegveld pas te horen, waar gaan we heen. Wij mochten 4 dagen naar Barcelona, een prachtige stad met een super netjes hotel. Mooie en ruime kamer en heel schoon. Goeie informatie gehad en dat in de app (waar je ook perfect word geholpen, mocht dat nodig zijn ) Dus hou je van een uitdaging, laat Srprs.me het regelen want wij hebben het als “uitstekend “ ervaren en kijken terug op een paar prachtige dagen die prima verzorgd waren. Echt super !!

Hoi Petra en Fred! Super leuk om te lezen dat jullie zo hebben genoten van de srprs.trip en ook een positieve uitdaging over hebben gehouden aan het loslaten van de controle! Het klinkt als dat 4 dagen in Barcelona een goede keuze is geweest en we zijn blij dat jullie daarnaast een goed gevoel over hebben gehouden aan onze service! Wij hopen snel weer een leuke reis voor jullie te boeken!

Geweldige vakantie gehad.

Wat leuk om niet te weten waar je heen gaat, eerst een weerbericht en de vertrek luchthaven, toch nieuwsgierig en gaan zoeken wat voor opties er waren. Ook de mensen om ons heen bleven opties aandragen. Alles super goed geregeld. Vlucht prima, inchecken is al gedaan. Super hotel midden in de stad. En ook de terug vlucht allemaal dik in orde. Nu al zin om nog een keer te boeken.

Hé Linda, Wat ontzettend leuk om te horen dat je srprs.trip helemaal naar wens was! Het speculeren over waar je naar toe gaat met je vrienden en familie is altijd iets extra leuks ;) We kijken er naar uit om je in de toekomst weer te verrassen!

Een bestemming die we zelf waarschijnlijk niet zouden kiezen maar wel heel blij dat we deze gekregen hebben. Zo hebben we weer een nieuw stukje van de wereld gezien. We hadden een mooi hotel in Boedapest, wat een zeer mooie stad is. Alles was in orde, we kregen de boarding passen doorgestuurd en moesten ons bijna nergens iets van aantrekken. Dit is zeker aan te raden als je niet goed weet waar je naar toe wil of iets nieuw wil proberen! We zouden dit zeker opnieuw doen!

Verrassend goed

Wij gingen naar Warschau en wisten werkelijk niet wat we daarvan moesten verwachten. Na een vlotte vlucht met een fijne maatschappij, landden we in een werkelijk schitterende, kleurrijke, vriendelijke en veilige stad en ook nog eens zonovergoten. Een fantastisch goed hotel op loopafstand van het station, waar we met de toeristische dubbeldekkers (hop on hop off bussen) de hele stad gezien hebben. Nooit verwacht dat deze stad zo goed zou bevallen. Zowel in stad als hotel komen wij zeker nog eens terug! Deze reis was met recht een SRPRS!

Hé Else-Marieke! Bedankt voor je leuke review. Onwijs leuk om te lezen dat de stad Warschau jullie zo goed bevallen is! Met de toeristische bussen kan je inderdaad de prachtige stad gemakkelijk bezichtigen! We kijken er nu al naar uit om jullie in de toekomst weer te kunnen verrassen :)

We waren positief verrast!!

Voor de 2e keer wist surprise me een topvakantie voor ons te regelen! Heel fijn hotel, tegenover de metro, vlakbij het centrum én meerdere mooie parken om ons heen. De ligging was super! Ook heel blij met de bestemming Madrid! Al met al: niks hoeven regelen, wel genoten!

Hé Eva! Bedankt voor je review! Super fijn om te horen dat jullie zo genoten hebben van de stad Madrid en onze bijbehorende services. Graag zien we je terug bij een volgende toffe reis! :)

Elke keer een suprise!!

Voor de tweede keer met supriseme op vakantie. Wij doen zelf om het jaar vliegen en dit jaar kozen we voor een roadtrip. Je komt bij gezellige en persoonlijke accomodaties. Je krijgt daardoor veel andere tips, dan bij een grootte organisatie. En dan nog iets dit soort vakanties scheelt veel keuzestress.

Hé Desiree! Bedankt voor je leuke review. Ontzettend fijn om te lezen dat jullie srprs.trip voor de tweede keer geheel naar wens was! Persoonlijke tips zijn altijd prettig om te ontvangen om zo de omgeving te ontdekken! Tot de volgende srprs.trip :)

BEDRIEGERIJ

BEDRIEGERIJ Via SPRS heb ik 2 vliegtuigtickets geboekt met 2 overnachtingen. Ik had per ongeluk het geboortejaar van de dochter 2020 geschreven ipv 2006. Ik had hun gestuurd dat ze het geboortejaar moesten veranderen. Waarop ik een mail terug krijg en zeggen dat ze van de vluchtmaatschappij een nieuw ticket moeten kopen omdat ze 16 is en niet 4 is en dat dit een ander tarief is. Ik moest 450€ opleggen voor een nieuw ticket! Ik was volledig overstuur en heb hun direct opgebeld met de vraag van dat dit toch niet dat er een nieuw ticket moet worden aangekocht. Ik heb toen naar verschillende vluchtmaatschappijen gebeld en ze vertelde me allemaal dat je recht hebt op 1 gratis verandering en dat je hiervoor niet moet betalen. Ik heb toen nog eens gebeld met de vraag van kan ik niet zelf contact opnemen met de vluchtmaatschappij maar dat wilden ze niet doen want dat is tegen hun concept. Omdat ik reeds over de 880€ betaald had voor 2 overnachting en vlucht heb ik dan maar toch die 450€ aan hun betaald want anders was ik nog meer geld kwijt. Toen ik dan in de luchthaven was en zag dat ik met Iberia vloog heb ik onmiddellijk gevraagd aan het onthaal of dit klopt dan vertelden ze mij dat je NOOIT moet betalen voor verandering van jaartal. Terug gemaild naar SPRS waar ze weer zeggen dat ze een ticket moesten kopen omdat er een verschil is van prijs van kind van 4 jaar en 16 jaar.Dan heb ik gebeld naar Iberia en vertelden ze mij nogmaals dat er NOOIT moet betaald worden en dat een ticket voor een kind van 4 jaar of 16 jaar juist hetzelfde is. En ze hebben ook bevestigd dat er GEEN tweede ticket is aangekocht door hun. Heb het opgenomen gesprek en de de screenshots doorgemaild naar SPRS waarop ze nog steeds beweren dat ze wel hebben moeten betalen.Sorry maar dit kan toch niet? Uiteindelijk een reis betaald van 880€ + 450€ extra ticket en wat krijgen we…een vlucht naar Madrid waar we niet naast elkaar zitten, 2nachten zonder ontbijt in een hotel waar een kamer 66€ is

Hi Devi, Bedankt voor je bericht. Wij begrijpen dat dit anders is uitgevallen dan je in eerste instantie voor ogen had. We hebben een aantal keer contact met je gehad voor en na de reis en uitgelegd waarom dit bedrag betaald moest worden. Toen je een aantal dagen voor vertrek contact met ons opnam dat de geboortedatum verkeerd ingevuld was bij het boeken en jouw dochter geen 2 jaar was, maar 16 jaar, hebben wij meteen over jouw specifieke boeking contact opgenomen met de luchtvaartmaatschappij. Zoals uitgelegd ging het hierbij niet om een simpele wijziging van de geboortedatum, maar een wijziging van het gehele ticket van een kinder ticket naar een volwassen ticket. Het ticket was niet wijzigbaar en daarom moest er een nieuw ticket gekocht worden zodat jouw dochter nog mee zou kunnen vliegen. Omdat het een aantal dagen voor vertrek was, waren de kosten hiervoor relatief hoog. Wij begrijpen dat dit enorm vervelend voor je was, maar zoals eerder besproken, was dit echt de enige optie. Wij vinden het ontzettend jammer hoe deze situatie verlopen is en hadden het absoluut ook liever anders gezien. Ondanks alles, hopen wij dat jullie een fijne tijd hebben gehad op je bestemming.

2 bijzondere steden met veel verassingen

Met srprs.me een trip van 7 dagen gedaan naar 2 steden. Op de eerste dag lekker vroeg vertrokken want moesten om 7 uur op Schiphol zijn voor de onthulling. Dat betekende dat we om 12 uur op de eerste locatie aan kwamen. Een prachtige stad die op de Unesco werelderfgoed lijst stond (riga). Hier 3 dagen gespendeerd en de Foodhallen waren echt een top plekje om eten te scoren. Ook was het hotel op loopafstand van het centrum en ook het openbaar vervoer was goedkoop en goed bereikbaar. Tip de dierentuin en het oorlogsmuseum bij de powdertower. Het was een stad waar we zelf niet zo snel heen zouden gaan maar echt een top plek is om heen te gaan. Echt een aanrader een grote verrassing. Na hier 3 dagen gespendeerd te hebben moesten we om 17 uur op het vliegveld staan voor de volgende locatie. Dit was ook een onwijs mooie plek met een mooie dierentuin (ja wij houden van het bezoeken van dierentuinen op onze vakantie) Want het was Kopenhagen. We kwamen hier midden in de prideweek wat ook een verrassing was want overal waren festivals en evenementen. Ook kwamen we tijdens een van onze fietstochten, want deze stad is top te bezichtigen op de fiets. Midden in een rollerblade tour terecht wat ook een bijzondere ervaring was. Top hotel waar een creepy masker aan de muur hing van de kamer, maar wafels voor het ontbijt hadden en Danish pastery dus de dag goed konden beginnen. Aanrader een free walking tour te doen je bent eventjes aan het wandelen want de stad is groot maar je ziet heel veel en je leert ook donders veel over de stad en zijn verleden. Dit hebben we bij beide locaties gedaan en hebben daar veel van geleerd over beide steden. Na ook hier een paar dagen gespendeerd te hebben gingen we weer naar huis met een hoop nieuwe informatie over 2 mooie steden. En ja we hadden geluk want we zaten op plekken met extra beenruimte en kregen onderweg wat te drinken. Al met al een top ervaring die ik andere zeker aanraad om ook eens te beleven.

Hé Laura! Bedankt voor je leuke review en aanbevelingen! Super tof om te horen dat beide steden - Riga en Kopenhagen - zo goed bevallen zijn. Extra leuk als een stad je verwachtingen heeft overtroffen! Zo te lezen hebben jullie je goed vermaakt met diverse activiteiten en op deze manier de stad uitstekend mogen verkennen :) Graag zien we je terug bij een nieuwe srprs.trip!

Ongelofelijk

Onze eerste surprise me ervaring! En wat voor eentje! We wouden heel graag een stad bezoeken die we zelf niet zouden kiezen en dat is uitstekend gelukt. Het aftellen via de app is een leuke manier om gezond zenuwen te hebben en fijn dat je ook het weer een week op voorhand krijgt. Eens in de luchthaven waren de zenuwen wel enorm en hoe leuk dat de app ons reactie filmden! We kwamen terecht in Boekarest, en heeft ons niet teleurgesteld! Super makkelijk dat jullie al ingecheckt hebben voor ons en we zonder zorgen konden boarden. Eens de bestemming bekend was, was er een lijst met tips en een Google maps met heeeeel veel tips! Heel fijn!! Het hotel zouden we zelf niet gekozen hebben maar het was proper, netjes, verzorgd en een enorm uitgebreid lekker ontbijt. Kortom alles prima voor een citytrip, hadden niet meer nodig en lag op wandelafstand van metro/busstation zodat we snel in het centrum waren maar ook te voet was het te doen. We hebben een hele leuke tijd gehad en zouden zo Boekarest en surprise me aanbevelen aan vrienden en familie! Dikke dankjewel voor deze fijne beleving!!

Hé Elien! Bedankt voor je review! Ontzettend leuk om te lezen dat jullie een geslaagde eerste srprs.trip hebben gehad in het prachtige Boekarest! Daarnaast is het fijn om te horen dat jullie onze services zo op prijs stellen. We kijken er al naar uit om een nieuwe reis voor jullie te mogen organiseren :)

Voor en nadelen

Wij hebben aardig genoten van onze vakantie en het concept bevalt ons prima, de verrassing van de bestemming en het ter plekke onderdompelen in de bezienswaardigheden en activiteiten is een prima idee. Enkele aspecten vielen ons echter tegen. Wij hebben gekozen voor een roadtrip van 2 weken, met de auto. Ten eerste hebben we als gewenste bestemmingen zowél landelijk als stedelijk opgegeven. Met 7 bestemmingen in onze reis waarvan allemaal stedelijk, is deze voor ons toch wat uit balans vormgegeven. Hoe interessant en aantrekkelijk en soms verrassend de steden ook waren, we hoopten iedere keer weer op een wat rustigere, landelijke bestemming. Dit is wat ons betreft een tegenvaller geweest. Daarnaast hebben wij de reis, zoals gezegd, met de auto gemaakt. Dat daar kosten bijkomen, voor benzine, eventuele milieustickers of vignetten, snappen wij. Maar dat er keer op keer een bestemming met hotel midden in het stadscentrum wordt gekozen is ons behoorlijk tegengevallen. Het gevolg is namelijk gigantische parkeerkosten bij elke bestemming, ook omdat niet ieder hotel over een (gratis) parkeerplaats beschikt. Wij hebben in totaal meer dan 200 euro aan parkeerkosten moeten maken. Op onze reis was dat een flinke extra kostenpost (meer dan 10%....). Tot slot is er bij onze laatste bestemming een fout gemaakt, werden wij naar Peize gestuurd waar bleek dat we naar Groningen hadden moeten gaan. Waar we eindelijk blij waren met een landelijker en rustiger bestemming, werd het toch weer de stad, hoe leuk Groningen ook is. De oplossing kwam redelijk snel, en er zou een wat luxer hotel worden geregeld maar dit hebben wij niet helemaal kunnen merken. Voor een reis van 2 weken is het concept wellicht niet helemaal geschikt naar onze mening. Anders wel aan te raden.

Twee teleurstellende roadtrip

We waren vaste klanten bij srprs, maar de laatste ervaringen waren voor ons zo negatief dat we besloten hebben niet meer bij ze te boeken. Een samenvatting: - we hadden tijdens de eerste roadtrip om een landelijke speciale bestemming gevraagd maar kregen een overnachting in een van der Valk hotel in het centrum van een stad. We zijn toen wel gegaan en met het hotel was in principe niets mis, maar was niet speciaal. Ook betaalden we srprs veel meer dan dat een kamer direct bij dat hotel kost. - de tweede roadtrip was een nog grotere teleurstelling. Als bestemming hadden we een landelijke locatie met voorkeur in Nederland gevraagd. We kregen een locatie in België tijdens een nationale feestdag. Hierdoor was bijna alles in de omgeving dicht (inclusief restaurants). We zijn dus niet gegaan en hebben dit aangegeven via de mail, maar geen geld terug en via de mail als antwoord een standaardmail. Mijn advies is om bij dit bedrijf weg te blijven omdat ze nu hun zaken echt niet op orde hebben.

Hoi Richard, Bedankt voor de feedback en review. Vervelend om te lezen dat je een negatief gevoel hebt overgehouden aan jouw srprs.ervaring. Dit hadden wij uiteraard graag anders gezien! We hebben via de mail contact gehad met een uitleg over hoe de trip tot stand is gekomen. Hopelijk hebben we je hiermee voldoende kunnen informeren.

Als organisatie misschien wel heel goed, maar wij vinden het “graaiers”.

Wij kregen van onze dochters 2 tegoedbonnen twv €250,- en €175,-(samen €375,-) Na telefonisch overleg hebben wij onze bijzonderheden/suggesties doorgegeven. Op de aangegeven datum kregen we een mail met daarin onze locatie en bestemming. Het werd het dorpje Luttenberg met de b&b Het Spijkerhuys. De omgeving, accommodatie, maar ook de gastvrouw Joyce hebben ons zeer verrast. Tijdens een gesprek gaf zij aan dat een overnachting met ontbijt voor 2 nachten €220,- kostte. (Afhankelijk van het seizoen) Bij terugkomst telefonisch contact gezocht, maar ze wilden me toe niet telefonisch te woord staan. Alleen via de mail. Een mail gestuurd en om verdere uitleg en een evt oplossing gevraagd. Samengevat kregen wij een antwoord, dat zij onkosten maakten, voor ervaring, behandelingskosten, calamiteitenfonds, tips, klantenservice die dag en nacht bereikbaar is enz. Maar ook een verdienmodel. Dit verdienmodel is dus ongeveer 40% van de waarde van je kadobon. Een tegemoetkoming of een andere oplossing was niet bespreekbaar. Wij voelen ons dus “genaaid”.

Hi Piet, Bedankt voor je beoordeling. Het klopt inderdaad dat wanneer je zelf een reis boekt, dit altijd goedkoper is. We hebben hierover eerder contact gehad en uitgelegd hoe onze prijsopbouw in elkaar steekt. Je betaalt naast de kamer ook onder andere voor het uit handen geven van de reis en het verrassingsconcept. Daarnaast fluctueren prijzen afhankelijk van het seizoen en moment van boeken. Fijn om te horen dat jullie desondanks een fijne tijd hebben gehad op de bestemming. Groetjes, srprs.me

Verassend heet in zo’n plastic bal !

Een superleuke verassend andere ervaring ! Slapen in een soort spacebal in de Ardennen! Superleuk en cosy ingericht maarrrr de temperatuur loopt behoorlijk op in de ballon, als t 30 graden is.. Binnen is het dan 40 graden. Maar gelukkig koelde t s avonds af en ik had mini aircoolertjes bij me. Verder vonden we t ergg grappig en ook gelachen om onze pogingen om ergens een manier te vinden om door te kunnen waaien. Genoten !

Hé Anita! Bedankt voor je review. Wat ontzettend leuk om te horen dat jullie zo'n toffe ervaring hebben gehad in jullie speciale accommodatie in de Ardennen! In de zomer is het zeker begrijpelijk dat de temperaturen kunnen oplopen! Graag zien we jullie terug bij een volgende srprs.trip :)

Op de meest positieve manier surprised!

Een mega leuke locatie (waar we zelf niet snel een vakantie naar zouden boeken, maar ongelofelijk positief verrast waren), goede service, snelle reacties, leuk hotel! Beter had eigenlijk niet gekund. 10/10 recommend en ik denk dat we dit zeker nog een keer gaan doen! De voorpret was alleen al mega leuk!

Hé Daantje! Bedankt voor je leuke review! Ontzettend fijn om te lezen dat jullie srprs.trip zo goed bevallen is. We kijken er al naar uit om een volgende reis voor jullie te organiseren! :)

Voor de 3e keer weer een nieuwe stad.

Dit is de derde keer dat ik via srprs.me boek en ben weer in een nieuwe stad beland. Dit keer ging ik samen met mijn vader. Nadat ik twee keer op reis ben geweest wilde hij het zelf ook eens uit proberen. We hebben een Sunny Escape geboekt. Toen we de weersverwachting kregen was er 5 dagen regen voorspeld. Even was ik een beetje somber over de weersverwachting, daarom boek je niet een Sunny Escape. Maar goed, het weer heb je niet in de hand. Uiteindelijk zijn we in Bologna belandt met 5 dagen prachtig weer, geen wolkje aan de lucht gehad. Bij het hotel hebben ze als cadeau een ontbijtje meegeboekt. Dit was heerlijk opstarten elke ochtend. En op de luchthaven naar de bestemming toe was alles prima geregeld. Geen gedoe bij balie's, maar meteen lekker doorlopen.

Hé Mariëlle! Bedankt voor je review. Wat fijn om te horen dat je tot nu toe drie keer een goede ervaring hebt gehad bij srprs.me! Extra leuk dat je vader deze keer meeging! Het weer blijft inderdaad onvoorspelbaar, maar gelukkig heeft het voor jullie super uitgepakt. Tot de volgende srprs.trip :)

Eerste solo-vakantie ooit en het was een groot succes!

srprs.me heeft een onvergetelijke eerste solo-vakantie voor mij geregeld. Van de (heen- én terug)reis, de bestemming tot het verblijf. Alles was perfect geregeld, waardoor je je echt nergens zorgen voor hoeft te maken; zelfs niet waar je naartoe gaat ;) Ik ga in de nabije toekomst zeker nog eens bij hen boeken!

Hé Jasper! Bedankt voor je review. Super om te lezen dat je zo'n leuke tijd hebt gehad op Solo-vakantie en dat je tevreden bent met onze services! We kijken er al naar uit om een nieuwe reis voor je in te plannen :)

Genoten zonder zorgen !

Perfect om als koppel van te genieten !

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