Hosted Trips: Leave The Planning Behind. Bring The Adventure

Guided group travel with a Hilton Grand Vacations host, concierge support, and the details already arranged

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Turin skyline with Mole Antonelliana and the Alps at sunset

Summary: Discover Hosted Trips with customized itineraries, authentic local experiences, and dedicated support so you can focus on enjoying every moment.

The thrill of travel adventure promises more than landscapes could ever show you. You go to feel it — early light on the water, a table that runs long after dinner ends, a moment you didn’t expect but keep thinking about later.

That kind of focus is harder to maintain when you’re managing every detail yourself. Plans pull your attention forward. Decisions stack up. The day revolves around what’s next instead of what’s happening now.

There’s a simpler way to travel. One where you can settle in right away and stay present from the start.

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Be There For It With HGV’s Hosted Trips

A Hosted Trip is a group travel experience designed for Members, with the option to bring friends and family along.

The structure is already in place when you arrive. Your days aren’t something you build as you go. Instead, you step into a trip that’s already arranged in advance, so you can focus on the travel experience.

With Hosted Trips, you know what’s ahead, but it doesn’t feel rigid. There’s a rhythm to the way each day unfolds, and that clarity frees up your attention. You’re free to notice more details of your surroundings — the pace of a city in the morning, the way a coastline changes as you move along it, the small moments between one experience and the next.

Seljalandsfoss waterfall viewed from behind in southern Iceland

Let The Day Open Up With Less Planning

Traveling in this way means one moment can flow into the next without interruption. A morning on the water turns into an afternoon exploring a local town. Dinner feels relaxed because you didn’t spend the day scouting for a place to dine. This is the vacation experience available to you through a host of planned trips, with some connecting back-to-back, so you can continue traveling to even more destinations without having to rebuild your plans from scratch.

Wildebeest migration across the African savanna with giraffe

Support From The Start Of Your Trip

You receive trip support right from the moment you start preparing. It starts with a concierge team, there to help with the details, including arranging airfare and answering questions.

Once you arrive, your host becomes your consistent point of contact throughout the journey. They’re someone who knows the plan, understands the group, and is there if you need anything along the way.

Colorful harbor village in Cinque Terre, Italy

Details, Already Handled For You

On these trips, the Hosted Trips team arranges your transportation between destinations, plans excursions in advance, and includes gratuities and most meals.

Plus, a dedicated HGV host travels with you throughout the trip, helping everything run smoothly. If something changes, you’re not the one solving for it. You stay in the moment while someone else keeps things on track.

Red torii gate pathway at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto

Time That Feels Shared And Meaningful

During trips like these, conversations carry on. Meals feel unhurried. Whether you’re traveling with people, you know or meeting others along the way, there’s space to connect without forcing it.

That often becomes part of the experience itself. Many Members leave with new friendships and plans to travel together again.

Sunrise through Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Experience The World More Fully With Hosted Trips

Hosted Trips take you across a wide range of destinations, from the Greek Isles and African safaris to Japan during cherry blossom season or national parks closer to home.

Every traveler has their own style, and our Activity and Pace Level ratings make it easy to choose Hosted Trips that feel just right for you.

A Clearer Way To Plan Your Next Trip

You can explore itineraries through your Member account and use your points toward the cost of the trip. When you're ready to choose your next trip, call the concierge team.

Whitewashed buildings and winding streets of Mykonos, Greece, overlooking the Aegean Sea beneath a bright blue sky.

Travel You’ll Remember Long After The Trip

When everything is handled, your attention shifts. You notice more and stay in each moment longer. The trip feels complete, not rushed or pieced together.

And when you think back on it, what stands out isn’t a checklist of places. It’s how it felt to be there — and how easy it was to stay present the entire time. Where can I travel on a Hosted Trip?

Each year brings new destinations to explore! Currently, members are booking trips for 2027 and early 2028. Trips include an Enchanting Greek Isles cruise, African safari, Canadian Christmas Markets, Patagonia active hiking adventure, Japan cherry blossom cruise, Utah National Parks and many more destinations. Hosted Trips are available in Europe, North America, South America, Antarctica, Africa and Asia.

How do I book a Hosted Trip?

Call To Book Your Hosted Trip
US/Canada: 800-579-6178
International: +44 1524 386423

To learn more and view itinerary details:
HGV members log in to your account, go to CLUB and select Hosted Trips. Bluegreen members log in to your account, go to BOOK and select Hosted Trips.

Key Takeaways

  • What is a Hosted Trip: A pre-planned group travel experience for Members that includes logistics, excursions, and support.

  • What Makes it Easier: Transportation, gratuities, excursions and most meals are included.

  • How it Improves Travel: You stay present, focus on experiences, and avoid constant decision-making.

  • Who Supports the Trip: A dedicated HGV Host and concierge team assist before and during travel.

  • What You Gain: More meaningful moments, deeper destination experiences, and time to connect with others.

  • How to Book: Members can explore itineraries online and call the concierge to apply points and reserve their spot.

FAQs

Q: What is an HGV Hosted Trip?
A:
A Hosted Trip is a structured group travel experience for Members that includes pre-arranged logistics, curated activities, and on-trip support from an HGV host.

Q: What is included in a Hosted Trip?
A:
Hosted trips include transfers, excursions, gratuities and many/most meals, along with a dedicated concierge, pre-travel information hub and on-trip host.

Q: Can I bring guests on a Hosted Trip?
A:
Yes, Members have the option to bring friends and family along.

Q: How do I book a Hosted Trip?
A:
You can book your trip over the phone with the dedicated concierge team.

Q: What support is available during the trip?
A:
A dedicated HGV host travels with the group, ensuring the experience runs smoothly and assisting with any needs.

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