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Plan your backpacking trip with shourney – flexible, structured and always at hand.

Your free travel planner

Why Shourney?

Save time

Our simple, clear backpacking planner saves you a lot of preparation time. Make the most of your travel window and get the best out of your precious time off.

  • Adjust your itinerary from your phone at any time for maximum flexibility
  • Accommodation, transport, activities and restaurants clearly laid out in one central planner
  • A free online travel planner for desktop, tablet and phone
Save money

Choose between providers yourself in the backpacking planner to always find the best price. Book wherever you feel comfortable.

  • One-click settlement of travel costs between several travellers
  • The planner records every individual cost and keeps a running total
  • Find the lowest price across more than 60 partners such as booking.com, Skyscanner, GetYourGuide and many more
Convenient

Planning a backpacking trip has never been easier. Plan alone or with friends in real time and keep every detail at hand on the road.

  • Get started right away, no registration required
  • A planner for you and any number of fellow travellers
  • A complete itinerary with every booking confirmation on your phone (online & offline)

What does backpacking actually look like?

Backpacking means exploring several destinations with a rucksack. Spontaneity is part of it – but a few things are worth planning in advance so you are not lost on the road. shourney helps you save time and money.

What should you know about passports and visas?

Check your passport's validity – many countries require at least six months remaining. Look into visa fees and validity in good time so you can apply for your backpacking visa early enough.

Destinations, climate & health

Sketch out which regions you want to visit and read up on climate and season so you do not land in the monsoon. Travel health insurance and up-to-date vaccinations are essential – record all of it in your plan.

Plan backpacking

Preparation is everything

Pack light and sort out your phone & internet, hygiene, food and safety. With shourney you build packing lists, store contacts and keep an eye on deadlines.

Popular backpacker destinations include Thailand, Malaysia, Peru, Nepal, Laos, New Zealand, Indonesia and Cambodia – browse them in the planner and add them straight to your trip.

People also ask

What does backpacking actually look like?

Travelling with a rucksack, several destinations, plenty of flexibility – you should still know the basics about culture, climate and safety. shourney keeps it all together.

What should you know about passports and visas?

Check passport validity (at least six months in many countries) and apply for visas early. Note fees, validity and deadlines in the planner.

Which destinations are popular?

The classics are Thailand, Malaysia, Peru, Nepal, Laos, New Zealand, Indonesia and Cambodia. shourney helps you check route and climate.