What we’re about
This is a group for energetic travelers who like to explore around the world without being herded through the superficial schedules of commercial tours. If you like to go around see different countries, experience foreign arts and cultures, but have trouble finding someone to give you company, you are at the very right place. Single travel has the innate advantages of letting you create a unique trip for yourself and connecting you with people who would have similar interest in that trip. The advantages of traveling in group, on the other hand, are reduced stress of managing travel logistics, sharing costs and, overall, have fun. This travel club is targeting to combine the best of the two worlds. We are not a tour company and do not have pre-created tour packages. Here is how it works: the idea of a particular trip is conceived and initially researched by one of our members. The trip idea is then posted into the website along with the meet-up dates for brainstorming, itinerary planning, cost estimation and logistics of group bookings. Travel tickets would be mostly booked individually, but can be coordinated with the group. Finally the trip starts and all the fun begins!!
This is definitely a bucket list type of trip.
It's also the ultimate singles adventure.
It embodies the romance of traveling to far off places. It is also tempered with safety and do-ability. The actual dates are Apr 25-May 11, 2024 and the trip is 17 days/16 nights.
We have done this adventure twice already, in 2021 and 2022, and everybody had a blast! CLICK HERE to see attendee photos of the EBC trek
WE HAVE MADE CHANGES BASED UPON EXPERIENCE.
- We are ADDING Yoga and Meditation, and a local expert TO BE WITH US to guide in Buddhist practice and local culture.
- We are ADDING two days while going up to better acclimatize.
- We are ADDING a HELLICOPTER FLIGHT from our highest camp back to start point AND REMOVING two days going down by taking the flight.
To clarify. We are NOT going up to the top of Everest (29,000’)
We are going to Everest Base Camp at 17,600’
Our starting elevation will be in Lukla at 9,400’
You need to be of average or better fitness. If you can manage walking 3-6 hours a day, up and down a hill while carrying a light daypack, you will be OK! If you are very fit and work out and train, you will be at the front.
Professional guides to lead, and Yaks to carry our gear are included. And a Yak Herder too!!
All that is left for us to carry is our water, snacks and camera.
But I don't have the needed gear?!
Sleeping bag and parka, rated to -10C are provided and walking poles too!
Does this include food?
All meals on the trek potion are included.
What is lodging like?
We are sleeping in a series of "Tea Houses" along the route. You will have a bed in a shared room with roommate (from the group). Sorry, a solo room will not be available on this trip. We will pair up everybody.
How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?
This is NOT the summiting Everest with people dying from bad choices. We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time, and NOT on snow or ice. Stats from past years show that 30,000 people a year do the EBC Trek. With all that said, . . . our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance. We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders.
Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal. We will have an experienced guide and porters, and we will be along the entire way.
How much does this cost?
Everest Base Camp Trip $3750 - 17 Days, land only (airfare not included)
For this trip we don’t offer single occupancy and we match you with a roommate if you don't have one.
We might be able to organize a group airfare from Los Angeles (LAX):**
Group Airfare would be around $1600. We will be working on this in the summer of 2024.
RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $250 deposit for the land portion: CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).
For more information fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8
Land Cost includes:
- Airport pick up and drop off 4 times
- 3 nights at Kathmandu hotel
- 13 nights Tea House accommodation during the trek.
- Kathmandu / Lukla Flights
- All entries, required permits and taxes
- Guide, Assistant guides and Porters
- Food and drinks during the trek
- Helicopter ride back from Gorakshep to Lukla
- Sim Card
- Sleeping bag, down jacket, hiking poles
- Welcome and Farewell dinner
- Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
This is the adventure of a lifetime!
It is done in a safe manner and includes lots with no surprises.
To receive detailed itinerary, inclusions etc CLICK HERE and fill out our google form.
AND/OR if you have questions?
Message direct to Anna (flights and itinerary)
Message Direct to Marc (screen name Oddie)
AND/OR
We do a Zoom Q & A (every other) Wed 6:00-7:30 PM
CLICK HERE FOR THE Zoom Event
CLICK HERE for Google Form to get Reminder for the zoom
NOTE: The "land portion" of this trip starts in Kathmandu on Apr 25 and ends on Mar 11. This event is longer than Meetup date range. Or April 9th to March 12th if you include flight time.
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As a meetup group we have gone to EBC, Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Galapagos and other bucket list place. Come alone and leave with new lifelong friends.
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Spring 2025 🛳 Long Weekend PNW Coastal CruiseCanada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, Vancouver, BC
Welcome to another series of short PNW hosted cruises, 2 in total, so far, for 2025! This one is on the Holland Koningsdam, a 4-night roundtrip cruise from Vancouver, BC with stops in Seattle and Victoria. There are freshwater pools & hot tubs, casinos, shows, night club along with unlimited lunch, dinner, breakfast and snacks. Welcome to extend your stay in Vancouver via the Booking Site- a one-stop experience! Be a part of this special HOSTED* group cruise with special perks and hosted events! ~Claudette
COST: Rates starting at $631 per (Inside) cabin (as of 2/27/25 for single or double occupancy)
Upgrades available: Starting at Oceanview/Balcony +$102, Suite +$602
INCLUSIONS: Stateroom, meals, onboard entertainment and extras noted below. BONUS for our group - a specialty dinner at Tamarind.
DEPOSITS: $250 per person - $200 is refundable up to the final payment on February 18, 2025
(payments due upon booking after this date)
TAXES AND PORT FEES: $245 per person, included- - - See Complete details for detailed cabin rates, hotels, transportation - - -
We can head up the night before and hang out in Vancouver - go on a variety of adventures like visiting Stanley Park, Grandville Island, touring the city, harbor, or mountains, then wrap up the evening with dinner on the waterfront. If you prefer not to drive, welcome to take the train or motorcoach. I've arranged hotels for us in Vancouver which you can select in the Booking Form - a one-stop shop experience and bundled rates!
On board we'll have Meet and Greets, can dine nightly together as a group, see stage shows, listen to live Music, go dancing in the BB King's Blues Club, head to the Rolling Stone Lounge for the best in rock music – all included! The ship has a number of freshwater pools & hot tubs, casinos, sporting and fitness facilities, and a spa - a little something for everyone.
*** Passport, Enhanced Driver's License, or other travel documents required. ***
This is a multi-meetup event. More people may be signed up than you see RSVPd here. All rates and deposits are subject to change until booked. Remember to review the full details, especially for updated rates.
- Hawaii Big Island Snorkeling, Camping, and Hiking Adventure TripNeeds location
Discover Hawaii's Marvels:
Experience the enchantment of Hawaii's Big Island, where adventure and relaxation blend seamlessly. Explore the dramatic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, marvel at the towering Akaka Falls, and bask in the sun at Hapuna Beach. Dive into the vibrant underwater world of Kealakekua Bay and savor the rich flavors of Kona coffee. Whether ziplining over lush valleys or enjoying a traditional luau, the Big Island offers endless possibilities for unforgettable memories. 🌺🌴Itinerary:
We will hit all of the top visiting spots in this Big Island itinerary plus more. The detailed itinerary will only be shared to those who are confirmed. Plus we are renting 2 jeeps; one itinerary for folks looking to get more items done and another for people who prefer a more relaxing itinerary.April 23: Travel to Big Island
- Wrap up your work by 5pm and take plane ride to KONA Airport
- Get Jeep Rental
April 24-26: Explore KONA
- Lots of tours
- Moa Laua Show
- Lots of snorkeling
- Lots of sightseeting
April 27-30: Volcanoes National Park, Green Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, and Puna
- Explore Volcano Trails
- Drive famous scenic drives
- Go to famous colored sand beaches
- Scenic Overlook
May 1-3: Hilo and Waimea
- Hilo Tours
- Waterfalls
- Farmers Market
- Helicopter Tour(optional)
- Trails
May 4: Depart from KONA
- Fly back early like 10am
Suggested airplane trips
The following trip schedule is suggested for timing. Buy your own tickets since you have your own preference for flights.Equipment:
- Camping
- Sleeping bag or quilt
- Sleeping pad
- Tent or share tent with someone already with a tent.
- Trash bag
- Portable charger
- Lighter
- Utensils
- Appropriate Weather Clothing
- Hiking
- Binoculars
- Poles
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Hiking socks
- Headlamp
- hiking boots
Camping:
Most days we are staying in hostel but some days in more remote locations like VNP we are camping so you will need to bring camping gear.Cost:
The cost is $1500 total for all Lodging and Tours. All other costs you will need to cover. It is not possible to remove one of the tours to get a cheaper cost since they come as a package and we have limited vehicles. You can always refuse to participate in the tours at any time without refund though.To get a spot simply send an attendance deposit of $500. The remaining $1000 is due March 23.
Tours:
- Helicopter Tour
- Abalone
- Sea Salt
- Sea Horse
- Manta Ray Snorkel
- Big Island Bees
- Laua Show
- Puna Chocolate and Coffee Farm
- Bioreserve
Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tour is the only one not currently covered yet because I want to talk to confirmed members first before booking. This is because there are requirements to be able to go them.Accommodation Availability:
Hostel and camping spots booked for 8 people.Refund Policy:
March 23th is the last day for guaranteed full refunds. Afterwards refunds are only possible if all spots are filled and someone on waitlist can take your spot.Waitlist:
The waitlist is ordered so those who get on waitlist first have priority over later joiners. Paying the $500 attendance deposit secures you a spot on the waitlist if the event is full. If a spot opens up then I will reach out and ask if you're interested in joining. If you are interested then you can join us and if not then I'll refund. Anyone who doesn't get off waitlist by the start will be refunded.Payment methods:
Make sure payment is for friends/familyLiability Waiver:
Filling this out is requiredCommunication:
WhatsappAre we visiting other Hawaii Islands?
Not on this trip but I do have plans to host a trip to the other islands in the future. Stay tuned! - Everest Base Camp Trek. Discover the land & people. The challenge and adventure_Sea-Tac Airport (SEA), Seattle, WA
This is definitely a bucket list type of trip.
It's also the ultimate singles adventure.
It embodies the romance of traveling to far off places. It is also tempered with safety and do-ability. The actual dates are Apr 25-May 11, 2024 and the trip is 17 days/16 nights.
We have done this adventure twice already, in 2021 and 2022, and everybody had a blast! CLICK HERE to see attendee photos of the EBC trekWE HAVE MADE CHANGES BASED UPON EXPERIENCE.
- We are ADDING Yoga and Meditation, and a local expert TO BE WITH US to guide in Buddhist practice and local culture.
- We are ADDING two days while going up to better acclimatize.
- We are ADDING a HELLICOPTER FLIGHT from our highest camp back to start point AND REMOVING two days going down by taking the flight.
To clarify. We are NOT going up to the top of Everest (29,000’)
We are going to Everest Base Camp at 17,600’
Our starting elevation will be in Lukla at 9,400’You need to be of average or better fitness. If you can manage walking 3-6 hours a day, up and down a hill while carrying a light daypack, you will be OK! If you are very fit and work out and train, you will be at the front.
Professional guides to lead, and Yaks to carry our gear are included. And a Yak Herder too!!
All that is left for us to carry is our water, snacks and camera.
But I don't have the needed gear?!
Sleeping bag and parka, rated to -10C are provided and walking poles too!Does this include food?
All meals on the trek potion are included.What is lodging like?
We are sleeping in a series of "Tea Houses" along the route. You will have a bed in a shared room with roommate (from the group). Sorry, a solo room will not be available on this trip. We will pair up everybody.How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?
This is NOT the summiting Everest with people dying from bad choices. We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time, and NOT on snow or ice. Stats from past years show that 30,000 people a year do the EBC Trek. With all that said, . . . our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance. We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders.
Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal. We will have an experienced guide and porters, and we will be along the entire way.How much does this cost?
Everest Base Camp Trip $3750 - 17 Days, land only (airfare not included)
For this trip we don’t offer single occupancy and we match you with a roommate if you don't have one.We might be able to organize a group airfare from Los Angeles (LAX):**
Group Airfare would be around $1600. We will be working on this in the summer of 2024.RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $250 deposit for the land portion: CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).For more information fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8
Land Cost includes:
- Airport pick up and drop off 4 times
- 3 nights at Kathmandu hotel
- 13 nights Tea House accommodation during the trek.
- Kathmandu / Lukla Flights
- All entries, required permits and taxes
- Guide, Assistant guides and Porters
- Food and drinks during the trek
- Helicopter ride back from Gorakshep to Lukla
- Sim Card
- Sleeping bag, down jacket, hiking poles
- Welcome and Farewell dinner
- Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
This is the adventure of a lifetime!
It is done in a safe manner and includes lots with no surprises.
To receive detailed itinerary, inclusions etc CLICK HERE and fill out our google form.AND/OR if you have questions?
Message direct to Anna (flights and itinerary)
Message Direct to Marc (screen name Oddie)AND/OR
We do a Zoom Q & A (every other) Wed 6:00-7:30 PM
CLICK HERE FOR THE Zoom Event
CLICK HERE for Google Form to get Reminder for the zoomNOTE: The "land portion" of this trip starts in Kathmandu on Apr 25 and ends on Mar 11. This event is longer than Meetup date range. Or April 9th to March 12th if you include flight time.
SOT 2000318-10
As a meetup group we have gone to EBC, Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Galapagos and other bucket list place. Come alone and leave with new lifelong friends.
Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!
- 🛳 15th Annual Multi-Meetup Spring Overnight Party Cruise!Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, Vancouver, BC
You're invited to the 15th Annual Overnight Party cruises, 2025! We've been doing these 1-night repositioning cruises since 2010 and back for a series of 4 short PNW cruises this year. This overnight cruise is from Vancouver, BC to Seattle on the Holland Eurodam with meals and entertainment included all just for the price of a hotel room. Join us and book with the group for special rates, perks and activities! ~Claudette
COST: Rates starting at $143 per (Inside) cabin (as of 2/26/25 for 1 or 2 people), includes cabin, meals, onboard entertainment and extras noted below.
Upgrades available to Oceanview and Balcony cabins & Suites
TAXES AND PORT FEES: $54.50 per person, included- - - See Complete details for cabin rates, hotels, transportation - - -
Why do a 1-night, 1-way cruise? Because they are fun and a great way to sample a cruise and do a quick getaway! Check out short videos on this YouTube playlist to see what all the buzz is about!
Welcome to take the Amtrak train or motorcoach/shuttles to head up a day early to explore Vancouver in the afternoon followed by a group dinner, or come up the day of the cruise.
On the cruise there are freshwater pools & hot tubs, casinos, shows, night club along with unlimited lunch, dinner, breakfast and snacks. We don't call it a party cruise for nothing! For those coming up early or staying later, get your hotel at special package rates via the Booking Form - a one-stop shop experience!
*** Passport, Enhanced Driver's License, or other travel documents required. ***
This is a multi-group event. More people may be signed up than you see RSVPd here. All rates and deposits are subject to change until booked. Remember to review the full details, especially for updated rates.
