Generally speaking, the group meets in the afternoon of the first day of the trip, at the first accommodation (typically around 18:00/18:30 local time). This is where you’ll meet the coordinator and all your fellow travellers! If there are any different meeting times, they will always be specified in the trip itinerary description on day 1 (e.g. for Sail Adventure trips) or in the 'Arrival and Departure' section.
The actual meeting arrangements are decided group by group, together with the coordinator, based on the needs of your fellow travellers. The transfer to and from the airport is not included in the package and is at the individual participant's expense, but you can coordinate with the other group members – this will definitely be a topic of discussion in the WhatsApp group created by the coordinator 15 days before departure.
If you’ve booked a flight that doesn’t allow you to arrive within the time agreed with the group, no worries: you can still arrive later and make arrangements with your coordinator for the meeting.
Our advice? Whenever possible, try to arrive at the destination in the early afternoon so you can reach the accommodation with ease. Practical example: if your trip starts on the 7th of February, we recommend arriving at the hotel in the early afternoon on the 7th.
On the last day, you can depart at any time you prefer (we recommend late morning so you can get a few extra hours of sleep!) unless there are different instructions for the last day in the itinerary or in the 'Arrival and Departure' section.