Getting Started With Trekbooker
Updated June 17, 2026
From setup to your first booking in a few simple steps
Trekbooker is designed to help you go from sign-up to taking bookings quickly. This guide walks you through the five essential steps to get your business live.
1. Sign Up
Getting started only takes a minute.
- Go to our sign up page and click Create Account
- Sign up with your email or Google account
- Verify your email address
Once complete, you will be taken to your dashboard, where you can manage everything.
2. Set Up Your Profile
Go to the Account Settings tab on the left side of your dashboard.
Complete the following:
- Display name (This is your business name that will display on your booking pages)
- Profile logo or photo
- Public Handle (Each account gets a public booking handle: trekbooker.com/your-account)
- Bio (Describe your tours)
- Set your brand color (Main accent color used on your calendar)
3. Connect Payments Stripe Connect
This is how you get paid for bookings.
Trekbooker uses Stripe Connect, so you can accept payments from your customers and have them securely deposited directly into your bank account.
To connect:
- Click Connect Stripe
- Enter your business and banking information
- Complete identity verification
- Choose your payout schedule inside Stripe
Once connected, you can accept real bookings.
Important notes
- Trekbooker never holds your funds. Payments are processed securely through Stripe and deposited directly into your connected bank account.
- Stripe handles payment security, fraud protection, and payout processing.
- Refunds can be issued directly from your Trekbooker dashboard and are processed through Stripe.
- Trekbooker charges a platform fee based on your subscription plan. Any applicable platform fees are automatically deducted before funds are deposited into your account. Stripe transaction fees (typically 2.9% +$0.30 per booking) also apply.
- You can view payout schedules, transaction history, and banking information at any time through your Trekbooker dashboard or your Stripe account.
Setting up a Stripe Account is extremely quick and easy. If you have any questions, feel free to contact support@trekbooker.com.
4. Create Your Experience
Go to the “Experiences” tab in your dashboard and click +Create Experience.
Basics
Start by entering the core details of your experience.
- Enter an experience title
- Customize your booking page URL if desired
- Write a short description explaining what makes the experience special
- Add the location where the experience takes place
- Set the duration using hours, minutes, days, and nights
- Upload a cover photo that will appear at the top of your booking page
- Add gallery photos to showcase the experience
Pricing
Set how guests will be charged when booking.
- Select your pricing model
- Enter your base price
- Customize the name of your base price if desired (Ticket, General Admission, etc.)
- Set the deposit percentage required at the time of booking. Keep at 100% for full payment.
- Define the maximum number of guests allowed per booking.
- Create additional pricing tiers such as children, seniors, students, or VIP guests
Availability
Choose when guests can book your experience.
- Select the days of the week your experience is available
- Add one or more departure times
- Set recurring departures if your experience runs multiple times throughout the day
- Add a season start date if bookings are only available during certain times of the year
- Add a season-end date if applicable
- Set the maximum number of bookings allowed per day
- Add blackout dates for days you’re unavailable
- Configure conflict rules to prevent overlapping bookings and manage trip availability
- Choose whether to let multiple groups join a booking or if bookings are reserved for one group at a time.
Add Ons
Offer optional upgrades or extras for guests to add at checkout.
- Create add-ons such as meals, equipment rentals, merchandise, transportation, or upgrades
- Set the price for each add-on
- Choose whether pricing is charged per person or per booking
- Add an optional description to explain the add-on to guests
Offers
Create promotions to encourage more bookings.
- Add an offer name such as Early Bird or Seasonal Special
- Choose a percentage or a flat amount discount
- Set a start date for the promotion
- Set an end date for the promotion
- Save the offer to automatically apply during the selected dates
Publish Your Experience
Once you’ve completed each section, review your booking page and publish your experience.
Your experience will immediately receive its own booking page and can be shared with customers through your website, social media, email, or direct booking link.
5. Share Your Booking Link
Every experience automatically gets a booking page and an embed link.
You can share the booking link anywhere:
- Instagram bio
- Direct messages
- Google Business Profile
- Your website
- Email or text to customers
Or you can use the embed link to display the calendar directly on your website. Embed via an Iframe. Works for all website builders.
You Are Now Live
At this point, you have a working booking system, payment processing, and a live experience that customers can book.
Your next focus is getting your first bookings and building momentum!
Need Help
If you need additional support or have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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