Have you ever wanted to take a fun trip but felt overwhelmed by all the planning that comes with it? Or maybe you love the idea of exploring somewhere new but can never decide where to go. If you enjoy the element of surprise and want to travel without stressing over every detail, Pack Up & Go is a travel company that plans an entire vacation for you and keeps the destination a surprise until just before you leave.
What Is Pack Up & Go?
Pack Up & Go specializes in surprise vacations. Before booking, you fill out a detailed survey covering your travel preferences, budget, interests, and any places you want to avoid. From there, their team handles everything, including lodging, transportation details, and curated activities. You know when you’re leaving and how long you’ll be gone, but the destination stays a secret until just days before your trip. There are multiple trip "types" you can choose from such as: plane trips, road trips, outdoor trips and more.
The Surprise Factor
The anticipation is half the fun. Leading up to the trip, Pack Up & Go sends helpful clues, packing tips and a weather report for the duration of your stay so you’re prepared without spoiling the surprise. You receive an envelope a few days before you leave that finally tells you where you’re headed. My husband and I actually waited until right before we left for the airport the morning of to see where we were going. It’s exciting, memorable, and feels a little like opening a gift you didn’t know you were getting.
Family Friendly?
Pack Up and Go does plan trips for families with kids of all ages. When my husband and I did our Pack Up & Go trip, we did not take our kids because they were very little at the time. I didn't know what to expect since it was our first time, so I wasn't sure how it would work with kids. Now that our kids are a little older, I think it would be a lot of fun to do a trip with our kids. It would be a fun way to explore somewhere new and make memories as a family.
Our Trip
We got sent to Asheville, North Carolina on our trip and it was so much fun! We went to the top of Grandfather Mountain, saw the beautiful Biltmore, hiked to SO MANY beautiful waterfalls, visited Chimney Rock, explored downtown Asheville and so much more! It was the perfect little getaway to explore a new place. We fell in love with Asheville and can't wait to go back someday!
Final Thoughts on Our Surprise Trip
If you’re looking for a unique way to travel that takes the pressure off planning while adding a sense of adventure, Pack Up & Go is such a fun option to consider. Whether you go as a couple, with friends, or bring your kids along, it’s an experience that turns the journey into part of the excitement. Sometimes the best memories come from the places you didn’t expect, and this is one trip where the surprise truly becomes part of the story.