ARTICLE 1 – How Trip Designer Works on KOOB (Programs & Activities)

1. What Is Trip Designer?

Trip Designer is a tool inside KOOB that lets you build your own itinerary day by day.
You combine:

• Programs (Modules): the main building blocks of each travel day.

• Activities: optional experiences you add inside a Program.

You always choose a Program first, then you open that Program to see and add Activities.

2. Programs vs. Activities

Program (Module)

A Program is a complete day segment of your trip, for example:

• Arrival day in a city

• Travel day between two cities

• Free day with no fixed program

• A 2–3 day mini‑trip in a specific region

Programs create the structure of your itinerary: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, etc.

Activity

An Activity is an optional, add‑on experience inside a Program, such as:

• City tours

• Cooking classes

• Evening shows

• Short excursions

Activities only become available after you select a Program for that day.

3. The Five Program Types

To keep things simple, each destination uses the same four Program types:

1. Arrival Programs – your first day in a city/country.

2. Departure Programs – your last day before leaving that city/country.

3. Transition Programs – travel days between two locations.

4. Free Day at Leisure – open days where you can add optional Activities.

5. Short Package Programs (2D1N / 3D2N) – pre‑designed mini‑trips in some regions.

Each Program type has a clear purpose and naming so you can quickly understand what it does.

4. Naming: How to Read Program Titles

Program names are practical and descriptive. They usually follow this logic:

City / Region – Main Experience – Extra Detail (if needed)

Examples:

• “Hanoi – Old Quarter – Cyclo Tour”

• “Hue – Imperial Citadel & Perfume River Cruise”

• “Ha Giang – Dong Van Karst Plateau – 3D2N”

When you look at a Program name, you should immediately know:

• Where you are

• What the main activities are

• How long the module lasts (if it is a short package)

5. What’s Included and Excluded

Each Program has its own inclusions, but in general:

Often included:

• Local activities mentioned in the description

• Transfers listed in the itinerary

• Entrance fees for the listed sites

• English‑speaking guide during included activities

• Drinking water for refilling personal bottles

Often excluded:

• Accommodation (unless clearly indicated in a Short Package)

• Flights, seaplanes, special cruises unless specifically listed

• Visa fees, insurance, personal expenses, tips

• Extra guiding time or services not written in the program

You will always see inclusions and exclusions in the detailed description of each Program.

6. Next Steps

To learn how to actually build an itinerary step by step, see:
“How to Build an Itinerary with Trip Designer (Step by Step)”