An Arc Trips host property perched above the Pacific

Travel should feel certain.
Not a gamble.

You may have had this happen.

The place you booked looks great. The reviews seem good. But when you arrive, you are bewildered. It’s not like the photos. The stay isn’t what you expected. It leaves you with a sour taste in your mouth.

Most travel platforms give you options. But they don’t give you confidence.

Arc Trips was built because travel should feel better than that.

We believe the problem isn’t a lack of choice. It’s a lack of accountability.

Arc Trips is built around a simple idea: not everything should be listed, only what meets the Arc Trips standard.

One of Sam's hosted properties on Vancouver Island

Stays that are inspected every year, accurate, clean, and cared for

Hosts who take pride in what they offer

Guides who are experienced, trusted, and professional

Experiences that are worth your time, not just filling space

Most platforms rely on rules and basic support. Arc Trips is built on a system that builds trust and offers premium support.

Sam, founder of Arc Trips, with his partner on Vancouver Island
Sam Vandervalk, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island.

Built by a Founder Who’s Seen Both Sides of Travel

Arc Trips didn’t come from theory.

It came from years of real experience: guiding trips, hosting guests, and travelling extensively across different platforms.

After thousands of stays and decades in the travel space, one thing became clear: travellers are often left guessing, and the people who care the most about quality don’t get rewarded for it.

That gap is what Arc Trips is built to close.

Sam Vandervalk, Founder of Arc Trips.

We’re building a platform where expectations are met more consistently, and where people are held to a higher standard.

Verified listings

Not just uploaded, but inspected.

Trusted guides

Not random operators, but proven professionals.

Real accountability

When something falls short, it gets addressed.

Human support

People who can actually solve problems.

Follow-through

Not just policies, but action.

We’re not trying to be the biggest platform. We’re building one you can rely on.

Our Commitment:
Predictable Excellence

Travellers

who want to book with confidence.

Hosts

who care about doing things right.

Guides

who take pride in their work.

It’s for people who believe travel should feel clear, reliable, and worth it. Because when everything comes together the way it should, travel becomes what it was meant to be in the first place.

Pacific shoreline at an Arc Trips host property

Better Trips. No Guesswork.

Arc Trips exists for people who care: about where they stay, how they travel, and the experiences they choose.