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Group trips

Join one of our projects with a small group of like-minded travellers. A trip that mixes meaningful work, exploration and a few new friendships along the way.

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What a HeyLocals group trip actually looks like

A group trip with HeyLocals isn't a packaged itinerary. It's an organised, shared experience: you travel with a small group and spend a couple of weeks alongside a project, supported by local coordinators, staff and the community hosting you.

It isn't about doing it all or changing the world in two weeks. It's about contributing thoughtfully to projects that already run year-round, led by local teams. Once you arrive, our team helps you settle in and your days flow between activities on your project, exploring, downtime and free time with the group.

The key things, in practice

Small group, good vibe

4 to 15 people: enough to genuinely support the project and build proper friendships, without it feeling like a coach tour.

Fixed dates, all-inclusive

Set departure dates. Accommodation, meals and daily essentials included, no group kitty, no bills to split, no surprises.

Local support and orientation

Our coordinators are local people who live there and run the projects. You'll get a proper onboarding on arrival, the context, the rules, who's who, and you'll be in regular contact with the local team throughout.

Meaningful work and exploration

Between project activities and time on the ground, you'll see the country through the eyes of the people who live there, not just the standard tourist sights.

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What you get on a group trip

🍽️ Basics included

Accommodation, meals and daily essentials, no group kitty, no hidden fees.

🫆 Support and contribution

Your fee directly supports our local partner, plus the on-site team and proper onboarding on arrival.

🧭 The full experience

Project work (4–6 hrs/day) plus free time. The group makes everything simpler and more sociable.

What's included on group trips

Accommodation, meals and daily essentials included
Airport pick-up (in dedicated time slots)
Orientation day + onboarding
Dedicated local team + 24/7 support
Pre-departure guide + document support (visas/vaccines/checklist)
Your fee directly supports our local partner
International community at the accommodation
Official certificate of participation

What's not included

International flight
Entry visa (if required)
Travel insurance
Return transfer
Extra activities and optional tours

How does a group trip work?

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The group forms before departure

Most groups are made up of 4 to 15 travellers. Once you've booked and paid the deposit, you're officially part of the forming group.

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Group confirmation

Groups are confirmed up to 30 days before departure. In the vast majority of cases, they come together without issue.

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If the minimum isn't reached, you're covered

If the group doesn't hit the minimum number, you're not stuck: you can still go with a smaller group or move your deposit to another date or destination.

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You meet the group before you go

Once the group is confirmed, we set up a WhatsApp group within two weeks of departure. You get to know each other, share practical info and prep together.

FAQs

No, most people travel solo, which is exactly what the group is for. You'll find yourself with like-minded people in a properly organised set-up.
Usually 4 to 15. It's a deliberately small number, enough to build proper friendships and have a real shared experience.
A group trip means fixed dates and a shared experience. On site, you'll still meet an international community, there are often travellers from other countries staying at the same accommodation.
No. Basic to intermediate English is enough, you'll use it with the local team and other travellers on site.
Around 4–6 hours on weekdays. The rest is briefings, group activities and free time to explore.

Want help finding the right destination?

In a couple of minutes we'll work it out together: the kind of experience you're after (education, community, health, nature), your English level, your budget and your vibe. Then we'll point you to the options that fit, and tell you straight away if something isn't the right call.