Day-by-day travel plans from $79
VanSledright Travel: custom trip itineraries. We plan, you book.
You know where you want to go. We work out how to spend each day there, so you can book the trip with confidence and spend less time with forty open tabs.
Free to ask. We email a quote first, and you pay nothing until you've agreed to it.
Prefer to talk? Call or text (616) 585-0206. Leave a voicemail or send a text and Aaron gets back to you.
- Up to 3 days
- $79 per trip
- 4 to 7 days
- $149 per trip
- 8 to 14 days
- $249 per trip
- Bookings
- You make them
Quick answer: VanSledright Travel plans custom, day-by-day trip itineraries for independent travellers who want a plan built around their dates, budget and interests, then book every flight, room and ticket themselves. Plans cost $79 for up to 3 days, $149 for 4 to 7 days and $249 for 8 to 14 days.
What is VanSledright Travel?
VanSledright Travel is a trip-planning service. We write itineraries; we don’t sell travel. You get a day-by-day plan for your destination, built around your dates, your budget and the things you like doing. Then you book it yourself, with whichever airline, hotel or tour company you choose.
It’s a 45Squared product, run by 45Squared LLC. Our sample itineraries show the level of detail you can expect: Chicago in 3 days, Istria in Croatia over 7 days, and Barcelona over 10 days.
What’s in your itinerary?
Every plan covers each day of your trip from morning to evening:
- A schedule for each day, grouped by neighbourhood so you’re not crossing town twice.
- Where to stay, as the neighbourhoods or towns that suit your plans and budget.
- Where to eat every day: three restaurant picks for each day, one for breakfast, one for lunch and one for dinner, each near that day’s stops, with the area, why it fits, a price level and a link. Plus the local dishes worth trying.
- How to get around, from the airport to the last stop of the day.
- What to book ahead, such as timed museum entries or popular restaurants.
- Notes on the season, such as what’s best in spring and what closes in winter.
We email your itinerary within 3 days of payment. Two revisions are included in the price: after delivery, you can ask for changes twice. Each itinerary names the person who planned it.
What’s not included?
We don’t book or pay for anything on your behalf, and we don’t hold your money for a third party. We don’t arrange visas, travel insurance or transfers, and we don’t provide support while you’re travelling.
Opening hours, prices and timetables change. We plan with the best information available when we write your itinerary, but you should confirm details with each provider when you book. Entry rules, passports and health requirements are your responsibility; the official sources listed at the bottom of this page are a good place to start.
What does a plan cost?
The price depends on the length of the trip, not the destination:
| Trip length | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 days | $79 | A city break or long weekend |
| 4 to 7 days | $149 | A week in one region, or two bases |
| 8 to 14 days | $249 | A longer trip with day trips or several stops |
We confirm the details and price before you pay. The price includes delivery within 3 days of payment and two revisions. If we can’t deliver your itinerary, we return your payment. Longer trips are quoted individually. See pricing for the details.
Ready to plan your trip?
Send four details: where you’re going, when, how many adults and the email for your quote. Aaron replies by email with the price and the date your plan will be ready, and you pay nothing until you’ve agreed to it. Your day-by-day itinerary arrives within 3 days of payment, with two revisions included.
Plan my trip or read who plans your trip first.
How it works
- Tell us about your trip
Use the form on this page. Tell us where you’re going, when, how many adults and children are coming, a rough daily budget and what you enjoy.
- We email you a quote
We reply by email to check anything that’s unclear and quote the price for your trip length, with the date your itinerary will be ready. Nothing is charged at this stage.
- You pay the invoice
If the quote suits you, 45Squared sends an invoice with a secure payment link. Payment is due in full before we start planning.
- We plan every day and send your itinerary
Once the invoice is paid, we build your itinerary day by day, with where to stay, what to see, a breakfast, lunch and dinner pick for every day and how to get between stops, and email it to you within 3 days of payment. Two revisions are included, so you can ask for changes twice after that.
- You book it yourself
Use the plan to book flights, rooms, tours and tables directly with the providers you choose, at the prices you find.
Sources and further reading
Read a sample itinerary
Millennium Park and the Art Institute, a river architecture cruise, the Museum Campus and two neighbourhoods.
Roman Pula, Rovinj, the Brijuni Islands, Poreč and the hill towns of Motovun, Grožnjan and Hum.
Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc and the beach, plus day trips to Montserrat, Girona and the coast.
Before you order
Five steps: your request, our quote, payment, your day-by-day plan, then you book.
Three prices set by trip length: $79, $149 and $249, with a breakfast, lunch and dinner pick for every day.
Full sample plans, from a 3-day city break to a 10-day trip with day trips.
Common questions
Do you book flights, hotels or tours?
No. We plan the trip and you book it. That is the whole idea of the service. We are not a travel agency, and we don’t take payments for travel providers. You pay airlines, hotels and tour operators directly, so you keep full control of your bookings, loyalty points and cancellation terms.
What do I need to tell you before you start?
Where you’re going, your dates or trip length, who’s travelling, a rough daily budget and what you enjoy. Mention anything that matters to how you travel, such as mobility needs, travelling with young children, whether you’ll have a car, or places you have already seen. The more you tell us, the more the plan fits you.
How long does it take to get my itinerary?
We email your itinerary within 3 days of payment. The 3 days start when the invoice is paid, because we don’t start planning before then. Our quote confirms the delivery date before you pay, so you know when to expect your plan. Each itinerary names the person who planned it.
Can I ask for changes after I get my itinerary?
Yes. Two revisions are included in the price. After we deliver your itinerary, you can ask for changes twice. Each time, we update the plan and send it to you again. Both revisions are included at every trip length. Revisions are separate from refunds, and asking for one doesn’t change the refund policy.
Can I get a refund?
If we can’t deliver the itinerary we’ve agreed to, we return your payment. Each plan is custom work that starts as soon as you pay, so a change in your own travel plans after that isn’t refunded. To make sure you know exactly what you’re buying, we confirm your destination, trip length and price by email before you pay anything. Please read the terms of service before you order.
Can you plan a trip that covers more than one place?
Yes. Many trips combine a city with day trips or a second base, like the Barcelona sample with Montserrat and Girona, or the Istria sample with a coastal base and an inland base. Tell us everything you’re considering in the form, and we’ll say when we reply if the route works for your trip length.
