Nakoda Travel
Frequently Asked Questions
Still wondering how tailor-made travel advice works? Here are the answers to the questions I receive most often.
01 Do I have to book my entire holiday with Nakoda or can Nakoda also book segments of the trip?
With Nakoda, you have the reins when it comes to your holiday. Would you prefer for me to do everything or do you just need help with transportation? Anything is possible. Are you looking for travel advice, but would you prefer to book everything yourself? This is possible as well. Just get in touch and we’ll look at the possibilities together.
02 When I book a holiday through a travel agent, is it automatically more expensive than when I book it myself?
No! As a travel agent, I get a commission from different suppliers to be able to book your travels. This means that the prices I get are usually slightly cheaper than the prices you can find online. This way I can earn some money and your holiday does not have to be more expensive. Of course, this all depends on the supplier and the commission they give. In your final price, it usually comes down to 10 to 15% commission for me.
Of course, this also means you get all the service. I will plan everything, make you an offer, make all the reservations and I am available during your trip if anything goes wrong. Furthermore, you are protected in case of natural disasters, strikes… This way, your travel becomes a lot less stressful. And isn’t that exactly what travelling is about?
03 Can Nakoda book low-cost carriers?
Of course I can! I can book anything you like, but know that most low-cost carriers like Ryanair do not like to work with travel agents, so they do not work with commissions. This means that flights with, for example, Ryanair will always be more expensive through me, but again: no stress in the booking process for you!
04 How does the booking process work exactly?
Firstly, you can contact me by phone, e-mail, Instagram… Based on our first contact, we will decide how to go further: digitally or physically. We will go through your travel dream step by step. Have you decided on your destination, or do you have an idea what you want to do but no clue where? If you are still looking for a destination, I will provide you with around three proposals based on the kind of travel you prefer. This offer has prices, but they are in a very wide range, because it is not detailed yet.
Have you decided on a destination? Then you will receive a detailed offer from me. In this offer you will find a more accurate price, with a bit of margin still, because prices change all the time. If you agree on the offer, maybe after a few adaptations, you will receive a link for a deposit and the final price and I will book everything for you. Closer to your travel dates, you will receive your final invoice, all travel documents and a detailed roadmap with all the necessary information. You can receive these documents on paper, through e-mail or in the Personal Touch Travel app. It’s up to you!
For offers that are made without resulting in a booking, I charge €50 quotation costs. If a quote results in a booking, this cost is of course cancelled.
05 Is it possible to plan and book my trip live?
Of course, no problem! My office works remotely from wherever necessary. We can do the booking process through Google Meet or Zoom, I can come to your place or you can come to Wellen. It’s all up to your preferences.
Another question?
Let’s simply look at it together.
Every trip and every traveller is different. Send me a message and we’ll see which type of guidance suits you best.