How does a Pack Up + Go surprise trip work?
Be adventurous. Be spontaneous. Embrace the unknown.
We do the work. You Pack Up + Go!
Step 1
Decide your trip type and tell us your interests + travel history on the pre-trip survey.
To plan your surprise vacation, we'll need to know:
Travel dates, preferences + history
Traveler information + interests
Your budget (travel + accommodations)
Step 2
Leave the planning to us!
Our travel planning team will book your travel + accommodations in a destination in the United States based on your interests, travel history, and the budget you select.
Step 3
A week before your departure, you receive an email to help you prepare for your trip.
This email contains:
The weather forecast for your mystery destination
A suggested packing list (EX: a bathing suit, hiking boots)
Any luggage size restrictions
Where to go + when (EX: O’Hare Airport, Friday at 10:30AM!)
Step 4
A few days before you depart, you will receive a surprise envelope in the mail, which you do NOT open just yet.
This envelope will include a curated list of recommendations based on your interests for everything from cafes to nightlife to rainy day activities, hotel directions, fun facts, and more!
But remember, don't open this envelope yet!
Step 5
On the day of departure, open your envelope, Pack Up + Go!
You’ll have the flexibility to choose your own adventure and set your own pace for exploring your destination.
If anything comes up during your Surprise Getaway, you can contact our 24/7 traveler support team to help with everything you need before, during, and after your trip.
Pack Up + Go trips include:
Trip planning services
Pre-booked accommodations
Curated recommendations for activities + restaurants
Dinner reservations
24/7 traveler support
Pre-planned activity or gift card
After we’ve booked your travel + accommodations, any remaining trip budget will be used to purchase additional activities, tickets, or gift cards that align with your interests.
You should plan to pack some extra cash for delicious meals + exciting adventures during your surprise vacation!
The Pre-Trip Survey
The pre-trip survey is how you sign up for your surprise vacation.
You’ll give our travel planners all the information they’ll need to design your personalized Pack Up + Go trip, including your trip type, interests, travel history, traveler information, and vacation preferences.
The more info you share, the better prepared the travel planning team is to craft the perfect experience!
