Custom Tour Itinerary Builder
Objective
To design a platform where travelers can create personalized travel itineraries by selecting destinations, dates, interests, and budgets. The system dynamically generates day-wise schedules, suggested attractions, transport options, accommodations, and activities.
Key Features
| Module | Feature |
|---|---|
| User Module | Registration/login, profile setup, preferences (budget, travel style, interests) |
| Destination Catalog | List of cities, attractions, restaurants, and activities |
| Itinerary Builder | Create, customize, and save day-wise travel plans |
| AI Recommendations | Suggested itineraries based on user profile, season, budget, and location |
| Budget Planner | Cost estimation of travel (flights, hotels, activities, food) |
| Map Integration | Google Maps integration for route planning & distances |
| Collaboration | Share itinerary with friends/family, allow collaborative edits |
| Booking Integration | Hotel, flight, and activity booking APIs |
| Offline Mode | Download itinerary as PDF for offline use |
| Admin Panel | Manage destinations, attractions, pricing, and analytics |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology Options |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React / Vue / Angular + Tailwind / Bootstrap |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB |
| AI/ML (optional) | Python (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow) for itinerary suggestions |
| Maps & Travel API | Google Maps API, Amadeus Travel API, Skyscanner API |
| Authentication | JWT / OAuth 2.0 / Firebase Auth |
| Hosting | AWS / GCP / Azure / Vercel |
Workflow
User Flow
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User signs up & sets preferences (budget, interests, travel style).
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Selects destination(s) and travel dates.
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AI suggests an itinerary with day-wise activities.
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User customizes the itinerary (add/remove attractions, change timings).
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Budget calculator updates total cost dynamically.
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User can save itinerary, download as PDF, or share with friends.
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Optionally book hotels, flights, and activities.
Admin Flow
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Admin logs into dashboard.
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Can add/edit attractions, destinations, hotels, transport info.
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Manage pricing data for budget estimation.
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View analytics on top destinations and user activity.
User Roles
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| Traveler | Build itineraries, customize, save, download, book |
| Admin | Manage destinations, attractions, hotels, pricing data, view analytics |
Security Features
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Secure authentication (JWT/OAuth).
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Role-based access control (Admin/User).
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Encrypted password storage with BCrypt/Argon2.
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Secure API communication (HTTPS + API key for travel services).
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Option for 2FA during login.
Analytics (Admin Dashboard)
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Popular Destinations | Most visited destinations in itineraries |
| User Preferences | Top interests (adventure, culture, food, etc.) |
| Budget Insights | Avg. spend per trip, per traveler |
| Itinerary Engagement | # of saved/downloaded itineraries |
| Booking Trends | Hotel/flight/activity booking stats |
What You Get
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Interactive day-wise itinerary builder.
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AI-powered suggestions based on budget + interests + season.
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Google Maps integration for route & distance planning.
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Cost calculator with real-time updates.
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Export itinerary to PDF/Excel or share via link.
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Admin dashboard with travel analytics.
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Booking integration with travel APIs.
Why Choose This Project?
This project blends travel planning + AI personalization + real-world integrations (APIs, maps, bookings). It demonstrates full-stack development, data-driven personalization, and third-party API integration. Perfect for students, startups, or agencies aiming to showcase smart travel-tech solutions like TripHobo or MakeMyTrip’s planner.