How to plan a trip with friends without chaos

Why group trips are so hard to plan

It's not the trip that's hard — it's the planning. Between busy schedules, different budgets, and endless group chat messages, most group trips never make it past the "we should totally do that" stage.

A workflow that works

After watching thousands of groups plan trips on LFG, we've noticed a pattern that successful groups follow:

1. Pick a destination and dates first

Don't try to plan everything at once. Lock in the where and when before worrying about hotels or activities. Use a quick poll if the group can't decide.

2. Start with a template

Browse our destination hubs for ready-made itineraries. Having a starting point is way easier than a blank page. You can always customize later.

3. Let everyone vote

LFG's voting feature lets the group weigh in on activities without endless back-and-forth. Add options, let people vote, and go with what wins.

4. Assign days to people

Instead of one person planning everything, split it up. Have each person "own" a day and pick the activities. Everyone gets a say and nobody burns out.

5. Use the share page

Once your trip is taking shape, share the link with the full group. Everyone sees the same itinerary, comments are in one place, and you avoid the "wait, what's the plan?" messages.

The key insight

The groups that actually go on trips are the ones who make a decision and start. Perfection is the enemy of travel. Pick a template, adjust as you go, and book it.

Start your next group trip on LFG — it's free.