General FAQs

Who travels with Active Road Trips?

People that want…
✓ Trips that are flexible with lots of freedom
✓ Be active while traveling
✓ Eat well while traveling
✓ Explore the most amazing places on earth
✓ Meet people with the same interests

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes. You have to be at least 18 years old to participate on our trips unless it’s a private departure date.

Who are my traveling companions?

You’ll be traveling with people from all over the world that want to travel in a fun & healthy way. It’s a great way to stay motivated by traveling with like minded people.

How fit do i need to be?

These tours are designed so you can go at your own pace. There is no pressure. If you want to skip a yoga session or hike, it’s all good!

Do i get any free time?

Yes. We arrange our trips to give you as much free time as possible. There are times that doing things as a group makes sense but for the most part you get time to do your thing.

Am i required to participate?

Not at all! Our trips are designed to give you daily active activities while traveling. Its up to you if you want to participate. No pressure or judgements.

Booking FAQs

I'm traveling solo, Will i be charged extra?

Nope! A lot of our travelers are traveling alone. You will be paired up with someone of the same gender & age for the hotels or have the option of paying a single supplement

Can i pay for my trip in payments?

Yes. When you first book you only have to pay a 10% deposit. We accept payments of any amount, at anytime, as long as your final payment is done 30 days before your departure date.

How do i reserve my spot?

Pick the trip, pay the 10% deposit to hold your seat. It’s that easy!

When is a trip confirmed to depart?

Once a trip has reached it’s minimum amount of passengers. Most trips are a minimum of 6 people with a max of 12. It’s wise to make a deposit on a trip early as they will fill up fast. Once you make a deposit you will always be updated on the status of your trip in real time.

Do we offer private departures?

Yes. Groups of friends, work colleagues, yoga studios/gyms, families, any type of group. Give us a shout.

When do i pay for optional activities?

You pay for them while your on the trip. The main exception is Alcatraz prison in San Francisco. This must be booked well in advance. Tell us before you book alcatraz and we’ll let you know the best times to visit.

Do i need travel insurance?

Yes. Medical insurance is required on all of our trips. This will be checked the first day of the tour by your guide. If you do not have insurance already check out our Insurance Page. Cancellation insurance is recommended but not mandatory.

Camping Trip FAQs

What if i haven't camped before?

No worries! We making camping simple. We use crazy comfortable air mats that are filled with down feathers! We believe that after a long day of playing you should rest comfortably.

Do i need to bring any camping equipment?

The only thing you need to bring is your sleeping bag & personal head torch/flashlight. We provide the tents, sleeping mats, cooking & kitchen supplies, camp lights, coolers, other various necessities. If you do not have a sleeping bag let us know before and we can arrange for you to rent/buy one.

What facilities are at the campsites?

Our 20+ years of experience we have learned which campgrounds are the best. We use a variety. Some are situated in National Parks with limited resources and some have swimming pools, laundry and other amenities. All campsites have working toilets, washrooms, showers (a handful are pay showers).

Various FAQs

What type of vehicle do we use?

We use comfortable 15 passenger vans with a trailer for the equipment & luggage. On board you’ll have access to plugins to charge your devices.

What is the food like?

Our camping trips are group participation cooking.  We work with local farmers to help supplement our healthy menus with fresh local produce. We try to accommodate all diets.

Do you have any questions?

Give us a shout via Social Media.
This section is always a work in progress!

 

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