Hi fellow travellers! How’s it going?
Are you thinking a multi country trip? Rest assured; help is on the way!
I’ve been drawn to planning multi country trips ever since I began to travel. That reality dawned on me when someone asked about the planning aspects of such trips. I’ve taken a fair number of big trips, and almost all of them involved visiting multiple countries and places simultaneously. Don’t worry if that sounds too much to handle. I’ve got you covered! Knowing how to plan a multi country trip is enjoyable and simple.
Guide: How To Plan A Multi Country Trip
A multi country trip allows you to see more destinations in less time – makes it more affordable than visiting every destination separately, challenges your travel planning abilities, and keeps you from getting bored.
Let’s now focus on more specific aspects of planning a multi country trip!
Step 1: Decide Your Budget
Your budget should come first. Decide the spending limit that you can afford. Deciding your travel budget will help you in making decisions about the time of year, destination, and experiences you can afford to explore.
Step 2: Do Some Research
Choose Your Trip Interests
Choosing where to go is the most enjoyable aspect of planning a trip. Planning multi country trips makes it even more enjoyable. Usually, I plan to choose one destination that is really high on my bucket list, which could be a country or city. It becomes simpler to choose another reasonably close country you’d like to visit once you have that base.
Choose a base country so that the rest of the trip can be planned. You can then choose different destinations depending on their accessibility and location.
Get Mapping
Make a plan for your route from one country to another. Consider the best and most economical course of action. There are plenty of options to consider, including travelling by car, train, or plane. Keep in mind that public transportation may not be available at certain points or on specific dates. This may have an impact on each destination’s preferred dates.
This is where you will make any necessary adjustments and alterations.
Know the Transportation
This is extremely important. There may not be as many flights available during certain times of the year, particularly direct flights. It could possibly reduce the number of ways you can get there and back. Particularly if you are flying from a different country than where you started, return flights are just as crucial. Sometimes round trip tickets are the more affordable option, but occasionally purchasing one ticket there and a second one for return is less expensive. To get the best possible money saved, be sure to consider both options.
Know the Accommodations
Most of the places you travel to will have plenty of accommodation options. There are more options than ever before, ranging from bed & breakfasts, motels, hotels, and Airbnb to everything in between. Usually, location and price are the deciding factors for me.
When I visit a location for a brief period, I try to see as much as I can. I don’t want to spend time in taxis, buses, or subways. I would choose a location as my primary need. I always compare the costs of hotels and other accommodations. The most affordable place in a prime location will always win in my experience.
Know Your Points of Interest
Most cities can be seen in two to three days, in my experience. This is ample time for you to get a taste of the area through bus tours, organized tours, and other itineraries. Usually, before visiting a location, I check out what can be seen and done there. It will be easier for you to determine how long to stay if you have an idea of the available attractions.
Given that several places demand advance ticket purchases, it will help you to know how much time you’ve got available. Since there probably won’t be enough time to visit everything, it’s critical to decide what attractions you definitely must see and which ones can wait.
Step 3: Organize and Make a Plan
Organize Everything
Being organized is essential when planning a multi country trip. It is necessary to properly coordinate lots of moving parts. I normally begin with a traditional calendar, which is useful for recording weekends, holidays, and day counting. On the other hand, you may get an organizer that comes with pre-made designs.
Have a Trip Checklist
Even the most basic things might be overlooked at times. First and foremost, confirm the validity of your passport. It saddens me every time someone’s passport has expired and they are unable to board the flight.
You should also think about currency converters, as well as visas (if you need them). Are SIM cards required? Cash or cards? Is it better to get it there or in advance? Did I pack everything? Be mindful that circumstances may differ in every country. Do your research and have a checklist before leaving.
Get an Insurance
I never go anywhere without insurance. Travel insurance can help you get over the particular hurdles that come with visiting multiple countries. Flights, car rentals, misplaced or stolen belongings, and other conceivable issues can also be covered by travel insurance.
Have an Itinerary
You can ensure that you experience all of the attractions and best things to do at the destination by organizing your itinerary and activities ahead of time. You can participate in tours and activities if you travel alone.
Step 4: Share Your Itinerary With Your Loved Ones
You should let your friends and family know your itinerary as soon as you have everything organized. This will let them track your whereabouts during your trip. Any modifications you make when using Google Docs for planning will be automatically updated and visible in the shared document if you share it with others.
Conclusion
Knowing how to plan a multi country trip is an exciting and enjoyable way to travel the world. It can test how you think and help you become more proficient at researching. It’s similar to trying to solve an issue, which is something I love about travel planning.
How about you? Do you enjoy planning multi country trips?
