Under30Experiences

As a 27 year old who’s never done any traveling (besides getting wasted for 4 days at an all inclusive Mexican resort, I don’t think that counts) I was ready to do something adventurous. I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted, but I stumbled upon Experiences Under 30 and found what I was looking for.
I emailed them with the 1,000 questions I had and I got a phone call from Jared the next day. He was easy to talk to and made me feel like none of my questions were ridiculous (I’m sure a few were!) he explained that many people that travel with them are exactly like me. Solo travelers who have no experience doing so!
I did the Explore Costa Rica trip and it was frickin’ awesome! It was simultaneously action packed and relaxing. Rancho Margot was an amazing place to stay. Definitely unique. This isn’t your cookie cutter, tourist-​trap trip. Which I loved.
Under 30 Experiences does a great job of setting up excursions. It was nice to have an event planned every day and to not have to decide what to do! We kayaked, zip lined, and hiked up to a volcano! In the down times we ate great (all organic!) food, met amazing people, had a few beers, relaxed in hot springs and listened to the sounds of the rainforest in your own hammock.
I’ll remember this trip forever and I can’t wait until my next one!

Whether or not you are already a traveler, this is a wonderful experience that makes a permanent imprint in your life and it’s going to change the way you want to live. It’s run by great genuine people who really do stand by the company’s mission statement. I just came back from my first trip with U30x, Starter Costa Rica trip, and I plan on going to many more !!

I first heard about Under30Experiences in November 2013 from a friend who was hosting a crowdfunding campaign to go on the explore Costa Rica trip. She ended up deciding to go to Iceland… and in Sep 2014, I booked my first trip to starter Costa Rica for March 2015.
I was a little nervous about traveling with a group of people I had never met before but it ended up being one of the best trips I’ve ever taken! As someone who doesn’t really want the added stress of planning a vacation, this was perfect. Plus, it is kind of nice to travel with people who are just as excited about adventure and exploring.
I ended up booking my second trip for last month on U30X’s inaugural trip to Tulum, Mexico (any Bachelor in Paradise fans out there?). Our hotel was right on the beach. This trip was a exactly what I needed as NYC started to get cold. And on both trips, I really pushed my comfort zone. Matt, Courtney, and Kevin were great trip leaders who made everyone feel at home. And a shoutout to Jared for being a rockstar with all the pre-​trip preparations.
In addition to the trips, U30X hosts local meetups in different cities. I went to the last one in NYC and it was fun to reminisce with other travelers.
Can’t wait to book my next trip! Peru or Iceland, anyone?

Incredible views, adventurous people, memories to last forever.
Explore Costa Rica was everything I needed and more. Although I traveled alone, I wasn’t worried a bit. To prep you, U30X sends through safety information and anything you’ll need to know about traveling alone. I came in knowing no one and had zero expectations — needless to say, I was blow away.
This trip was my 25^th birthday present (thanks, mom!), but my 12 new best friends came to get away, to learn something new, to reevaluate life, to take a leap of faith. Explore Costa Rica was simply people from all over the US — independent, smart and up for anything — sharing epic stories from a 5 day trip that will last a lifetime.
We did zip lining, horseback riding, yoga, hiking, kyaking, exploring the volcano, learning about the land and sustainability, dancing and lots and lots of eating at Rancho Margot. We saw every animal you’d ever want to see in Costa Rica and had a blast taking pictures! (If you want to make your friends and family jealous, this is the trip to take.)
In true U30X fashion, we can sum this up in a Rose, Thorn, Bud —
Rose: A sloth in the trees, dancing the salsa at night, eating the freshest of food, hiking to the tree of life, kayaking to the base of the volcano, hearing the stories of my now-​family!
Thorn: Leaving.
Bud: When’s the next U30X trip?!

Just returned from Nicaragua with U30X. Our entire group had a blast. I’m not a very ambitious traveler, and this is a location that I probably wouldn’t have otherwise thought to travel to on my own, but I’m really glad that I did, and that I had the opportunity to do so with a really fun group of people. Matt and Jared have done an excellent job arranging this trip and sharing what this country has to offer without making you feel like the typical «tourist» group. We really got an authentic taste of the area. We made the most of our days, with some beach time, surfing lessons, a couple of hikes, and visits to downtown San Juan del Sur. We ate a lot of local food and actually got to know some of the local people that we’d see day-​to-​day. What I particularly like about this U30X trip is that the activities get you sweating and put some dirt on your shoes, and in general, the destination is edgy enough to be fun and interesting for young people. All of this, and you still have a cool and comfortable place to stay and relax at the Mango Rosa resort, and the entire trip is stress-​free as you’re led each day by the U30X staff. All in all, my trip to Nicaragua was a really excellent experience. Had a lot of fun, tried some new things, and met several great people. If anyone is considering it and is on the fence, I would highly recommend that you pull the trigger and join a U30X group on their next trip.

In spite of the good reviews I’d read about Under30, I booked my first trip to Costa Rica with a lot of apprehension. But that trip turned out to be such an amazing adventure that I can’t wait to book my next one! Eric and Cesar are great hosts and I met so many cool people on the trip. Most of the people were traveling alone and were very friendly and easy to get along with. And there were always options for activities to do to match your own travel and adventure preferences.
I definitely came back with amazing memories, lots of friends and a very serious travel bug!

My relationship with U30X started last November 2014. Work and regular life were getting monotonous and I decided I needed a getaway. I did some research and came across U30X’s website. It seemed like a group that attracted individuals similar to myself (young professionals who like to travel) so I spoke extensively with Jared and another friend of a friend who had done a trip — I was sold!
1ST TRIP — NICARAGUA — NOVEMBER 2014
Jared and Cesar led my first trip to Nicaragua and it was an incredible cultural experience! This trip was filled with many trips to the beach, amazing sunsets, and real cultural immersion — we met with women entrepreneurs and later played soccer with local school children. I highly recommend the Nicaragua trip for relaxation, learning about a new culture, and getting a great tan!
2ND TRIP — ICELAND — OCTOBER 2015
Almost a full year later (just a few weeks ago!) I went on my 2^nd U30X trip, led by Courtney and Eric, to Iceland! The pace was much different than Nicaragua — this is a pretty active, lots of hiking/​walking, exploration kind of trip. But — this is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. And that’s saying a lot because I’ve been to many places! The scenery in Iceland looks like something straight out of a story book. Every destination that U30X takes you to will take your breath away at how stunningly beautiful it is. Definitely go on the October trip to see the Northern Lights! And then after a long day of exploring, everyone meets for dinner and relaxes in the hot tubs at the guest cabins we stay at, on a beautiful farm. Sharing with all of you my two favorite pictures I took here — the first is from our glacier hike and the second is this incredible spot our bus driver pulled over to, spur of the moment, on the side of the road.
One thing that’s universal between these trips is how knowledgeable all the guides are and how easy they make it to travel. U30X takes care of all the logistical things that make traveling stressful, so that you can travel stress-​free and just enjoy your new environment.
Also! Once you join a trip, you will be part of this amazing community forever! I love going to U30X alumni gatherings in NYC, meeting other people who have done trips, and sharing our experiences together.
Anyone who is thinking of going on either of these trips, feel free to shoot me a message. :)
Matt, Jared, Courtney, Cesar, Eric — you guys are the greatest! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your community!!!

I recently did the Explore Iceland Trip and I would say that it wasn’t good… it was AWESOME! I was a little bit unsure about how the trip would turn out given that I have never traveled as a solo traveler on one of these trips before, let alone to an unfamiliar country like Iceland. The trip leaders — Cesar and Courtney were enthusiastic, great to hang out with and overall a great team. The travelers were from all different backgrounds — military, CPA, real estate, medicine and all shared the same ethos of open mindedness and wanting to get to know everyone on the trip. I would definitely go on another trip and recommend this to anyone who is finding themselves spending countless hours convincing friends to go with them to interesting places. Check it out!

I have never traveled with groups and was reluctant of joining one. However, after I met some friends who have traveled with Under30 Experiences, I decided to give it a try. I have went with them to Peru and it was so good that I went to another trip to Belize. It was not only fun experience but also everything was organized and planned very well.
The thing that appeals most to me is that it is not kind of 5star all inclusive resort deal. It is a real adventure and an opportunity to stay in safe but very local places, eat very authentic food, bond with local people and get the most authentic experience ever. In addition you get to hang out with a lot of cool people and some of them even became my friends later.
I am very satisfied with both trips and would recommend anyone to try.

Personally, I can’t even plan a trip with one friend without a headache, but somehow U30x has done what I thought impossible. They’ve made traveling with people easy!
When the email for Belize arrived in my inbox, I didn’t even hesitate. Having already gone to Iceland with U30x in March of 2014, I knew that this experience would be nothing short of amazing, and signed up for my January 2015 adventure.
Within days, three of my close friends were on board. Ready to escape with me to sunny beaches of Caye Caulker, far away from the blizzardy reality of our windy city, Chicago.
Upon arrival, we met the rest of the travelers from all over the country, and Matt and Courtney literally led us through shark infested waters together with ease. Our island’s motto was «Go Slow», and though not all of us with type-​A personalities were able to shut our brains off completely, I’ve never had a more relaxing vacation in my life.
With equal parts mental stimulation and mindless relaxation, I can’t stop recommending these trips to everyone I meet.
Meet awesome people, eat local food, experience amazing things and leave the stress at home. And when you get back, I’ll see you in the alumni group on facebook! :)
Cheers,
Martin

I recently did the Explore Belize trip with Under30 and everything about it was nothing what i expected — in the best way possible.
The people were great. Courtney and Matt are incredible hosts, easy to get a long with and everything in between.
IF you’ve ever wanted to travel, but are worried about going alone, where to go, and what to do — this is the trip for you. They take all the guess work and stress out of travel so you can enjoy your time in other countries.
Looking forward to another trip!

My trip with under30experience was great! I have done a lot of traveling but most of it with my family and only a 1 or two close friends. It was awesome to experience a new place with an opened minded young group of people that wanted to make the most out of their trip. I had a lot of fun getting to know everyone and their background plus Matt and Cesar are terrific guides! Also since I plan events for a living, it was amazing to just sit back and enjoy the awesome trip they had planned for me without a worry in the world. The Costa Rica trip definitely hit my reset button and I returned home feeling refreshed and ready to start planning my next adventure! Thanks Matt and Cesar!

Great experience! I had high expectations going into the Costa Rica trip and I was not let down. I had talked to Matt Wilson before the trip a little bit and I knew what the company was about, but I was blown away with the experience. Matt and Cesar did a great job on the trip and I honestly don’t have any complaints. It was a life changing experience and I’m looking forward to going on several more trips.

I went on my first Under30 Experiences trip and had a blast. I did the Starter Costa Rica trip and can’t wait to sign up for another upcoming vacation. The people I got to meet were all super motivated, fun, and all around great individuals. All of us got along great and it was so nice to have instant friends to travel with. Not to mention, I now have 16 new friends all over the country who I can go see at anytime. Costa Rica was a neat experience. We checked out the jungle, went zip-​lining, snorkeled, boated on a Catamaran, took surfing lessons, hung out on the beach, and enjoyed each others company. I’d highly recommend going on an under30experiences trip. They make traveling easy and the relationships you’ll build are priceless. I’m already looking forward to another trip! Thanks to Cesar and Cara for all your hard work in leading our group! You two are AWESOME!!!
— DIY PETE

What a great adventure! Explore Iceland with U30X was an unforgettable experience — learning the Icelandic culture and hiking a glacier and a volcano in the same trip! This trip crossed many things off my bucket list and to share all these amazing experiences with a new group of people makes the adventure all the more exciting. The U30X team created an incredible itinerary, showing the group some local gems that I never would have traveled to on my own. The environment they create on the trip focuses on «something for everyone» and it truly lives up to that expectation. Explore Iceland pushed me out of my comfort zone and I can’t thank the U30X team enough for providing that outlet for myself and the rest of my group. Needless to say, I’m already planning another trip with U30X and can’t wait for the next adventure!

U30X is a life changer. I’m already planning my next trip!
The Under30Experiences team takes the hassle out of planning a trip, manages all the travel details, and caters to the needs of the group. I was fortunate enough to travel to Iceland this October and meet an extraordinary group of people. Iceland is a beautiful country and the daily excursions did not disappoint. We were able to do a ton of stuff in a short 5 days without feeling rushed from one spot to the next.
A crucial reason I chose this trip was to partake in activities I normally would not do (i.e. glacier walk). I hiked a freaking glacier. I still can’t believe it. Luckily, there are hundreds of pictures to prove that I actually conquered that quest. Another huge impact that made this trip special was knowing I made lifelong friends that I never would have met without U30X.
Needless to say, I was pushed outside of my comfort zone, shared unique memories with new friends, and cannot stop talking about how great Under30Experiences is to my fellow wanderlust friends. Saying our goodbyes at the airport was bittersweet; I really did not want this trip to come to an end. I cannot wait to see what Matt and Jared have in store for future U30X trips.
Adventure awaits, go find it.

Explore Iceland was one of the best trips I have ever been on. I was apprehensive about the group environment, as I usually stick to a small circle of friends. However, I was surprised to find out how much I genuinely liked my fellow travelers; we are still in touch and are planning to reunite soon. Iceland is a breathtakingly beautiful country and I don’t think I would have been able to confidently navigate it without the help of U30X. I’m sure I wouldn’t have packed in as much adventure, either. I highly recommend Under 30 Experiences to anyone who is even remotely interested in traveling. This was an unforgettable trip.

Check all the boxes with U30X when looking for the best way to travel — adventure, cultural immersion, relaxation, and excellent food and people. Affordable and easy to book, U30X provides the best (and perhaps only?) opportunity for young professionals to hit the «I want to discover or rediscover parts about myself while simultaneously traveling around the world and meeting a host of new friends» button.
I went to Bali on my first trip with the company. Hindu temples, volcano hike, massages, local meals, monkeys, rice paddies, waterfall swim, beaches, unbeatable hotel accommodations, and great like-​minded people from around the world? Best of luck having more fun in the office.
I am still uncertain how to answer people when they ask «What was the best part of the trip?» The answer lies somewhere in the business formula that U30X has created — there is not just one activity or one meal that makes the trip so memorable — it is the entire experience. I will remember that week forever and I plan on traveling through the company again soon.

U30X is essentially a young adult retreat for young and budding professionals looking to surround themselves with equally interesting and driven people. You’re immersed with a group of new people that truly shine – mindful, thoughtful, intelligent, and seeking personal growth. Combine that with the tremendous locations (I partook in a U30X Starter Costa Rica trip) they offer, and you’ve got one hell of a vacation!
You’re afforded ample opportunities to explore both the setting and the personalities of the folks you’re traveling with. What makes this extremely easy to do is the great coordination by the U30X team. You literally show up, keep an open mind, and go with the flow!
It is most definitely an experience traveling with U30X, and one that provides you with plenty of insight from being in a new country and/​or meeting lots of new people. You’ll keep in touch with your group afterwards, too; it’s a chance to take the insights from a U30X trip and all the awesome people you’ve met, and translate that into your daily life.
Need to refresh? Need to restart? Need to renew? Or just in need of a multi-​faceted adventure? U30X is the way to go. THANK YOU UNDER30EXPERIENCES!

After going to Costa Rica in 2014, I kicked off 2015 going to Belize with the U30x crew again. New people, same incredible experience. Fun activities, but the real joy is the people you’ll meet while on the trip, and the memories you create together.
The trips are short enough where you don’t have to take very much time off work, but I recommend extending your trip on your own time and visiting neighboring countries (something I haven’t done but my other trip-​mates who did said it was great). Matt and his team take care of all the logistics so really all you have to do is book your flight, kick back, and relax.
I’ll definitely take another U30x trip.