Personal Travel Counselor

Trip Planning Questionnaire

I've designed this online questionnaire so you can take your time thinking about your vacation expectations. It's important that you answer as completely and thoroughly as possible. After you've completed the questionnaire, please click on the Submit Questionnaire button to get to the next step of the process to arrange your personal travel consultation.

This questionnaire focuses on warm-weather vacations that revolve around activities such as paddling, hiking, camping, biking, snorkeling and scuba. If you are interested in winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowcat skiing, heli-skiing and/or guided backcountry tours, please take our winter questionnaire.

Paddling, Hiking, Camping, Biking and Other Warm-Weather Recreational Vacations

Name:

Street:

City:

State/Province:

Country:

Email address:

Phone:

Best time to contact you:

What outdoor recreational activity do you want to focus your trip around? If you are looking for a multi-sport adventure, check all that apply.

Hiking

Backpacking

Heli-hiking

Whitewater kayaking

Flatwater/Sea kayaking

Whitewater canoeing

Flatwater/Sea canoeing

Whitewater rafting

Flatwater/Sea rafting (non-motorized)

Mountain biking

Cycling

Snorkeling

Scuba

Fly fishing

Canyoneering

Rock climbing

Caving

Attendees on the trip: Please list each by age, gender, recreational activity, ability level (ex: 43, female, hiker, moderate terrain and speed; 31, male, kayaker, whitewater class IV). If the person is new to the activity or won't be participating/prefers non-recreational activities, please say so.

Budget total per person (not including airfare):

If you have a group of varying abilities, what do you prefer?

We like to spend all of our time together at the lowest ability level of our group.

We like to spend some of our time together at the lowest ability level of our group and some time separately so our higher-skilled companions can push themselves.

We like to split up and just meet for lunch and/or at the end of the day.

It really doesn't matter.

Trip's purpose (romantic getaway, family reunion, annual ladies/guys gathering, etc.):

How will you get to your destination?

Drive
Fly

Do you want to rent a car?

Yes
No
It doesn't matter

Can you take your trip any time, or are you planning on a specific month or dates (ex: must be during school break or Memorial Day Week)? Provide specific dates if you have them.

How many days do you want to be at your destination?

What qualities do you like in a destination? Check all that apply.

Remote

Near city

Near small town

Pedestrian village

Retro atmosphere

Contemporary/ultra-modern

Small and intimate

Uncrowded

Eco-friendly practices

What kind of environment are you looking for? Check all that apply.

Mountains

Rainforest

Desert

Ocean

Lakes

Rivers

National Parks

National Monuments

National Forests

Wilderness Areas and Refuges

State/Provincial Parks

What kind of lodging do you prefer? Check all that apply.

Mountain-resort based

Water-resort based

Spa resort

Luxury

Condos

Hotels

Motels

Lodges/Country inns

B&Bs

Remote wilderness lodge

Ecolodge

Hut system

Campground

Remote camping

Sailboat

Luxury yacht

Converted commercial vessel

We have no lodging preference

If you are looking for something other than a self-directed vacation, please indicate your preference.

Outfitters/guided services

Ecotours

Camps and clinics so you can hone your skills

Guided tours/ecotours/camps: What kind of experience do you prefer? Check all that apply.

Operators that cater to small and intimate groups

Operators that cater to large groups, with multiple lodges

High-end lodging with gourmet food, modern amentities and exceptional service

Rustic/comfortable lodging, similar to a B&B

Just the basics, as long as we're warm and the food is edible

Operators who schlep your stuff for you

I want to schlep my own stuff, that's part of the adventure

We have no preference

Please also tell me about your desired activity level. If you are in a mixed group, check all that apply.

Überathlete

Strenuous

Moderate

Low-impact/easy

Do you have any special requirements or needs? Check all that apply.

Child care

Children's lessons

Adult lessons

Vast dining choices

Nightlife

Spas

Extensive shopping

Extensive non-recreational activities

Adaptive access

Other activities you're interested in (hot springs, winery tours, festivals, outdoor concerts, wildlife watching, cultural/heritage sites, etc.)

Do you have a wish list of destinations you're trying to choose from? If yes, please list them.

Where would you like to go for your trip? Check all that apply.

U.S.

Canada

East

West

If Canada, would you like the French experience of Quebec?

All of the above

What other destinations have you visited for your desired recreational activity? Please list them all and tell me your likes and dislikes for each.

Is there anything else I should know in order to help you choose a destination?

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