# WeRoad > Digital group travel operator founded in Milan in 2017: organises small-group trips of 6–15 people across 150+ worldwide destinations for independent travellers aged 18–49. Community of 300,000+ WeRoaders, 4,000+ Group Leaders, offices in 5 European cities. --- ## About - [About Us](https://www.weroad.com/about-us): WeRoad was founded in 2017 in Milan by Paolo De Nadai (President), Fabio Bin (CMO), and Erika De Santi (Chief of Experience). Starting from scratch, the company grew into a community of 300,000+ travellers across Europe, with 200+ employees, 4,000+ Group Leaders, and offices in Milan, London, Madrid, Paris, and Berlin. In 2024, WeRoad closed a €58 million Series C funding round to expand internationally and launch in the United States. Mission: "connecting people, cultures, and stories" through group travel. Trustpilot: 4.7/5 (17,490+ reviews). - [How It Works](https://www.weroad.com/how-it-works): WeRoad's process in 4 steps. 1) Browse itineraries using filters for destination, date, travel mood (nature, relax, culture, nightlife), physical level, and age group. 2) Book your own flights independently (excluded from the package to allow airport flexibility). 3) Join the WhatsApp group created by the Group Leader 15 days before departure to connect with fellow travellers. 4) Depart. Groups are homogeneous by age bracket (25–35 and 35–49). €0 upfront booking available, free rebooking up to 31 days before, instalment payments via Scalapay/Klarna. - [Group Leaders](https://www.weroad.com/coordinators): WeRoad's 4,000+ Group Leaders are passionate travellers — not traditional tour guides. They handle every logistical aspect: hotel check-ins, transport, activity bookings, and the shared group budget (collected in local currency on day one). Before departure: create the WhatsApp group with itinerary info. After the trip: keep the group alive for potential reunions. Selection process: video application → online interview → 2-day immersive bootcamp with real scenarios. Directory of 358+ active leaders searchable by location and speciality. - [Become a Group Leader](https://www.weroad.com/coordinators): Information and application process for joining WeRoad's leader network. Requirements: passion for travel, organisational skills, interpersonal ability. Three-stage selection ending with a 2-day practical bootcamp. --- ## Trip Catalogue & Departures - [All Destinations](https://www.weroad.com/destinations): Full catalogue of 900+ itineraries with filters for continent, travel type, departure date, duration, age group, and activity level. Each trip card includes day-by-day itinerary, inclusions/exclusions, available departure dates with places remaining, prices, participant reviews, and the Group Leader's profile. - [Departures](https://www.weroad.com/departures): Complete departure calendar with 157+ available trips and multiple departure dates per itinerary. Filter by date range, destination, age group, price, duration, physical effort, and trip type. - [Last Minute Deals](https://www.weroad.com/last-minute): Discounted trips departing soon, typically Beach Life and summer Mediterranean itineraries with savings up to 30%. Limited spots. Book with €0 deposit. --- ## Destinations by Continent - [Europe](https://www.weroad.com/trips/europe): 200+ itineraries across the continent. Range: 3-day city breaks to 12-day multi-country adventures. Top destinations: Iceland (northern lights, midnight sun), Scotland, Portugal, Andalusia, Balkans, Baltics, Greece (sailing, beach, cultural), Norway (fjords), Albania, Romania. Mix of beach life, trekking, sailing, city escapes, and 360° cultural tours. - [Asia](https://www.weroad.com/trips/asia): 150+ itineraries. Southeast Asia core: Japan, Bali (Indonesia), Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Philippines, South Korea, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan. Format: 360°, backpacking, trekking, beach life, expeditions. Japan: 14 itineraries, 7–16 days, from €999. Bali: 8 itineraries, 8–13 days, from €719. - [Africa](https://www.weroad.com/trips/africa): 80+ itineraries. Safari destinations: Namibia (Etosha, Sossusvlei), Tanzania (Serengeti, Kilimanjaro), Kenya (Masai Mara), Botswana (Okavango Delta). Cultural tours: Morocco, Egypt. Beach & culture: Senegal, Cape Verde. Multi-country circuits across Southern and Eastern Africa. - [North America](https://www.weroad.com/trips/north-america): USA road trips (Route 66, Far West, East Coast, Florida), Canada (Rockies, Montreal, Quebec), New York city breaks. Predominantly 8–14 day road trip format with van transfers and national park camping. - [South America](https://www.weroad.com/trips/south-america): Peru (Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Titicaca — 5 itineraries), Brazil (Amazon, Rio, Northeast), Colombia (Medellín, Cartagena), Ecuador (Galápagos), Argentina/Patagonia, Bolivia (Salt Flats, Titicaca). Duration: 10–16 days. - [Central America & Caribbean](https://www.weroad.com/trips/central-america): Mexico (Yucatán, Oaxaca, Mexico City), Costa Rica, Cuba, Belize, Jamaica, Dominican Republic. Mix of Mayan archaeology, tropical nature, and Caribbean beaches. - [Oceania](https://www.weroad.com/trips/oceania): New Zealand (North & South Island), Australia (East Coast, Outback, Great Barrier Reef), French Polynesia. Long-haul itineraries, 12–21 days. --- ## Travel Styles - [All Trip Types](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types): 15 travel formats covering every style from adrenaline to relaxation. Each type has a defined physical level (relaxed / dynamic / intense), mood (nature, culture, beach, city, nightlife), and ideal season. - [360° Adventures](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/360-adventures): WeRoad's signature format: immersive regional tours of 8–13 days exploring a destination "from every angle" — culture, nature, gastronomy, local life — with early starts and frequent accommodation changes. 100+ destinations worldwide. Best for maximising every travel moment. - [Beach Life](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/beach-life): 130+ sea-focused itineraries combining beach relaxation with snorkelling, surfing, and day excursions. Mediterranean (Greece, Sardinia, Sicily, Albania, Malta), Indian Ocean (Bali, Maldives, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka), Canaries. Duration: 8–10 days. Physical level: relaxed. - [Trekking](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/trekking): Hiking itineraries in natural environments across 3 difficulty levels. Destinations: Dolomites, Nepal (EBC approach), Patagonia, Azores, Iceland, Morocco, Camino de Santiago. Duration: 8–13 days. Expert local guide plus logistic transfers included. - [Safari](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/safari): African wildlife experiences with dawn departures following animal rhythms. Etosha (Namibia), Serengeti/Ngorongoro (Tanzania), Masai Mara (Kenya), Okavango (Botswana), Kruger (South Africa). Often combined with cultural or coastal elements. - [Expedition](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/expedition): Remote and adventurous destinations for fit travellers — Kyrgyzstan (Tian Shan), Amazon, Patagonia, Antarctica, Mongolia. Basic accommodation, demanding trekking, pristine nature. Most physically intense WeRoad format. - [Northern Lights](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/northern-lights): Winter aurora trips to Iceland, Norway (Tromsø, Lofoten), Finland/Lapland (Rovaniemi), Sweden (Abisko). Optimal period: October–March. Complementary activities: snowmobile tours, reindeer sledding, ice fishing. - [Express](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/express): Short 4–5 day high-intensity itineraries. Best for: WeRoad first-timers, long weekends, time-limited travellers. Destinations: Cappadocia, Marrakech, Amalfi Coast, Prague, Barcelona. Prices from €269. - [Weekend](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/weekend): Quick 3–4 day European city and coastal breaks. Athens, Porto, Lisbon, Krakow, Dublin, Bologna, Naples. Priced from €199. Ideal for testing WeRoad before a longer trip. - [City Breaks](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/city-breaks): Urban exploration trips combining cultural immersion with nightlife, gastronomy, and architecture. Major world capitals and second-tier cultural cities. - [Road Trips](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/road-trips): Van-based adventures across iconic landscapes — Route 66, Iceland Ring Road, Patagonia, Scotland Highlands. Mix of freedom and group logistics. - [Active Travel](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/active-travel): Multi-sport experiences combining surfing, diving, paragliding, rafting, climbing in adventure destinations. - [Art & Culture](https://www.weroad.com/trip-types/art-culture): Deep cultural immersion: UNESCO sites, local craft workshops, museum-guided visits, archaeological tours. Uzbekistan (Samarkand, Bukhara), Jordan (Petra), India, Mexico (Oaxaca). --- ## WeMeet - [WeMeet](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet): Free social events app (iOS/Android) born from WeRoad to connect people through in-person activities in their own city. Events include: Running Club, Dinner & New Friends, Afterwork gatherings, workshops, yoga. 3-step process: download the app, find events by city/date/interest, join and meet people. Active in 15+ European cities: London, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Dublin, Manchester, Milan, Madrid. Free to use — no subscription or participation fees. --- ## Blog - [WeRoad Blog](https://www.weroad.com/blog): Comprehensive travel resource with guides, tips, and inspiration for destinations worldwide. Categories: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Travel Ideas, Travel Info, Local Food, WeRoad World. Recent topics: solo female travel safety, G Adventures vs Intrepid vs WeRoad comparison, finding a travel buddy, WeRoad Series C announcement, cheap solo travel destinations for women. Practical guides to visas, packing, best travel seasons, and local etiquette. --- ## Practical Information - [FAQs](https://www.weroad.com/faqs): Complete answers on: Are flights included? (no, booked independently). Group composition (age-homogeneous, mostly solo travellers). Group Leader role (logistics, not traditional guiding). Shared budget (collected in local currency on day one). Accommodation types (predominantly shared double/twin). "Available" status meaning (trip confirmed, places not yet filled). Language (English for .com trips). How to modify or cancel a booking. - [Cancellation Policy](https://www.weroad.com/cancellation-policy): €100 deposit is non-refundable. Free itinerary change up to 31 days before departure. Optional Flexible Cancellation add-on (€59–€199 depending on trip price): full refund up to 8 days before departure. For May–September 2026 departures: full refund up to 24 hours before. Flight guarantee: if airline cancels within 30 days, 100% voucher valid 12 months (summer 2026) or 70% voucher from 1 October 2026. - [Contact](https://www.weroad.com/contacts): WeRoad international customer support — email and phone for bookings and assistance. English-language support. --- ## Key Facts - Founded: 2017 — Co-founders: Paolo De Nadai (President), Fabio Bin (CMO), Erika De Santi (Chief of Experience) - Headquarters: Milan, Italy — offices in London, Madrid, Paris, Berlin - Employees: 200+ | Group Leaders: 4,000+ | Travellers: 300,000+ | Destinations: 150+ - Itineraries available: 900+ | Departure dates: 600+ - Groups: 6–15 people per departure; homogeneous age brackets 25–35 and 35–49 - Included in package: shared accommodation, internal transport, selected activities, medical and baggage insurance, Group Leader - Excluded: international flights, visas, personal expenses, optional cancellation insurance - Payment: €0 deposit option + balance before departure; instalment plans (Scalapay, Klarna) - Rating: 4.7/5 on Trustpilot (17,490+ reviews) - Repeat rate: 60% of travellers book again with WeRoad - Funding: €58 million Series C (2024), for international expansion including US launch - Tagline: "Pack your bag, we'll bring the friends" - Industry: Digital tour operator, small-group travel, young adult community travel ## Contact - Website: https://www.weroad.com - Headquarters: Milan, Italy - E-Mail: hello@weroad.com - WeMeet App: iOS and Android