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Find a Backpacking Travel Buddy
Join backpacking group trips to meet like-minded backpackers around the world. Share costs and make memories
Join Backpacking Groups and Meet Travel Buddies
Who says backpacking has to be a solo mission? With the right backpacking buddy, every day on the road becomes an adventure to remember! Discover the magic of exploring the world and meet friends who bond over shared adventures.
JoinMyTrip organizes small-group backpacking trips (typically 6–12 travelers) led by an experienced trip organizer, so you don't have to "match" with a stranger 1:1. Instead, you join a pre-planned itinerary with verified travelers.
Trips run across Europe (the Balkans, Portugal, Eastern Europe), Southeast Asia, and beyond, and cover a set stretch of accommodation, transport, and activities.
JoinMyTrip organizes small-group backpacking trips (typically 6–12 travelers) led by an experienced trip organizer, so you don't have to "match" with a stranger 1:1. Instead, you join a pre-planned itinerary with verified travelers.
Trips run across Europe (the Balkans, Portugal, Eastern Europe), Southeast Asia, and beyond, and cover a set stretch of accommodation, transport, and activities.
How Does JoinMyTrip Backpacking Group Work?
JoinMyTrip backpacking groups are designed by travelers or local hosts who have spent a big chunk of their life backpacking. Your group, consisting 4 - 8 people, will be your backpacking buddies, sharing costs, memories, and an amazing journey together.
Intentionally Small Group
You'll go backpacking with a group of 4 - 8 people. We keep the group small for deeper friendships, better connection, and easier logistics
A Built-in Friendship Circle
Instead of a guided trip, our backpacking trips feel like traveling with friends. You will hop on buses , navigate through unfamiliar streets, and share a big portion of tom yum soup together.
Organized & Stress-Free
You don't need to book the accommodation, decide on the routes, or browse through car rentals. Your TripLeader will ensure everything is booked and secured, so all you need to do is show up.
Popular Backpacking Destinations
Budget-friendly and exciting destinations around the world that our travelers
actually love (and you will too)
actually love (and you will too)
- Tropical islands, smiling faces, and culturally-rich cities waiting to be explored
- Towns lined with pagodas and limestone cliffs, UNESCO heritage sites, and budget-friendly food stalls
- The mystical Lake Atitlan, beautiful volcanoes, and colorful cities to be discovered
- Some of Europe's most authentic cities - Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius
Hear from Our TripMates!
The trip with Olaf through South Africa was one of the best trips I have ever made. I think very few people get to experience South Africa the way we did with Olaf. Deserted beaches, remote pass roads, hiking tours with local guides (organized by Olaf), cliff jumping in almost secret places, experiencing dolphins up close, paragliding, breakfast in the elephant park after watching the wild animals and evening barbecues where you can talk about everything. In short, simply the perfect trip with one of the best guides!!!!
Absolutely heartfelt recommendation (also for women!)
I went on a 3-week trip to Thailand with Timo and some tripmates via JoinMyTrip - a mix of city trip, island hopping and a wonderful finale in northern Thailand - and it was really great! It was my first backpacking trip and my first trip via JoinMyTrip, so I was a bit apprehensive at first. Especially because I was supposed to be the only woman in the group for the second part of the trip. But that turned out to be completely unfounded: the group was super friendly, fun and relaxed, and I felt totally at ease right from the start.
I went on a 3-week trip to Thailand with Timo and some tripmates via JoinMyTrip - a mix of city trip, island hopping and a wonderful finale in northern Thailand - and it was really great! It was my first backpacking trip and my first trip via JoinMyTrip, so I was a bit apprehensive at first. Especially because I was supposed to be the only woman in the group for the second part of the trip. But that turned out to be completely unfounded: the group was super friendly, fun and relaxed, and I felt totally at ease right from the start.
It was my first backpacking trip in Asia and first trip ever on JoinMyTrip and little did I know, that I'm gonna have amaying 3 weeks in Thailand. Perfect mixture of city exploring, islands hopping and chilling in the northern parts of the country. Everything was well organised and prepared, from accomodation which btw was very nice and cozy, to the transport and all activities. There was no pressure at all, everything was done in enjoyable pace. Timo is great and funny guy, he knows Thailand pretty well and did his best to make us have a great time. The group was amazing, very kind and funny people. Looking forward for new trips and adventures together!
FAQ about Backpacking Buddies at JoinMyTrip
A backpacking travel buddy means people - strangers - who go on a backpacking trip and share a journey with you. Finding a backpacking buddy is ideal for first-time backpackers or solo travelers who are tired of traveling alone.
At JoinMyTrip, you can meet like-minded backpacking buddies by joining backpacking trips. Our pre-planned trips will directly group you with 4-8 other travelers who are also passionate about backpacking and get the idea of the trip you're going for.
At JoinMyTrip, you can meet like-minded backpacking buddies by joining backpacking trips. Our pre-planned trips will directly group you with 4-8 other travelers who are also passionate about backpacking and get the idea of the trip you're going for.
Safety when traveling or backpacking with strangers really depend on a few factors, especially who are you traveling with. Make sure you have done a background check, e-met on FaceTime or voice call, and made cost-splitting agreements with your travel buddies.
JoinMyTrip helps you with screening and verifying the strangers you'll go backpacking with. Our team verifies everyone joining the trip, making sure they are a real person with a clean background. That said, backpacking with strangers you meet on JoinMyTrip is safe.
JoinMyTrip helps you with screening and verifying the strangers you'll go backpacking with. Our team verifies everyone joining the trip, making sure they are a real person with a clean background. That said, backpacking with strangers you meet on JoinMyTrip is safe.
You will be traveling with 2-8 backpacking buddies. JoinMyTrip's main concept is group travel, in which you'll be going on a safe and fun backpacking trip with a small group of travelers.
Absolutely! We encourage you to design your dream trip by becoming a TripLeader. You will get an opportunity to design fantastic itineraries, connect with a community of 250k+ travelers, and earn money while traveling. Also, you can have awesome backpacking buddies to travel together with you.
We prioritize your safety and comfort. Here is how:
- We verify every traveler on board. All TripLeaders and TripMates have gone through background checks. So, you don't need to worry about traveling with total strangers.
- We have 24/7 customer support to assist and guide you during all the steps of booking, joining, and finishing the tours.