1. What is Viajero GO?

Viajero GO is the loyalty program of Viajero Hostels, part of an international network of hostels and experiences that connects travelers around the world.

With a free membership, travelers can access exclusive benefits at Viajero hostels and selected properties within the AKIN network.

2. Program Registration

Travelers can register for the Viajero GO program through the official Viajero portal. Registration in the program is free of charge.

By creating an account and accepting these terms and conditions, the user automatically becomes part of the program at the initial Tourist level.

Each member must register with valid personal information and keep their data updated.

3. Program Tier Structure

The Viajero GO program features five progressive tiers that reflect the traveler's experience within the Viajero hostel network.

The program tiers are:

Tourist – Initial level granted upon registration
Backpacker
Explorer
Nomad
Viajero – Highest level of the program

Each tier includes the benefits corresponding to that level as well as the benefits of all previous tiers.

4. Requirements to Reach Each Tier

Program members may advance to a new tier by meeting any of the criteria established for each category.

Tourist

The Tourist level corresponds to the initial program tier and is automatically assigned upon registration in Viajero GO.

Backpacker

The Backpacker level is reached by fulfilling any of the following requirements:

Accumulate 7 or more nights at Viajero hostels
Stay in 3 or more different Viajero hostels

Explorer

The Explorer level is reached by fulfilling any of the following requirements:

Accumulate 15 or more nights at Viajero hostels
Stay in 6 or more different Viajero hostels
Complete all Viajero destinations within Mexico or Peru

Nomad

The Nomad level is reached by fulfilling any of the following requirements:

Accumulate 20 or more nights at Viajero hostels
Stay in 10 or more different Viajero hostels
Complete all Viajero destinations within Colombia
Obtain the Viajero Tattoo as a special recognition within the Viajero community

Viajero

The Viajero level is reached by fulfilling any of the following requirements:

Accumulate 30 or more nights at Viajero hostels
Stay in 12 or more different Viajero hostels

5. Program Progression

Program members advance to a new tier by fulfilling any of the criteria defined for that category.

Tier upgrades occur automatically once any of the established requirements for the corresponding tier are met.

6. Eligible Nights

For the purposes of the program, eligible nights correspond to completed reservations at Viajero hostels. Nights will be counted under the following conditions:

They must correspond to completed stays
They must have been booked through Viajero direct channels, specifically:
- The official Viajero website
- Reservations made directly at the hostel

Reservations made through OTAs or other third-party channels will not be eligible for accumulation within the program.

7. Recognition of Previous Reservations

At the time of registering for the program, Viajero may recognize reservations made during the previous twelve (12) months, even if they were made through OTAs or other distribution channels.

These reservations may be added to the user's profile provided that they can be verified in Viajero's reservation management system and that they were made using the same email address used to register for the loyalty program.

This recognition applies only at the time of the initial registration in the program.

8. Visited Hostels

For a hostel to be considered visited, the member must have completed at least one night of reservation at that property.

Cancelled reservations, no-shows, or stays that were not completed will not be eligible for accumulation within the program.

9. Tier Validity

Your tier within the Viajero GO program is based on your accumulated nights, hostels visited, or points during the 12-month period commencing on the date you register for the program (Membership Year). Once you reach a tier, you are entitled to remain in that tier for the remainder of the current Membership Year, plus the following Membership Year in full.

For example, if you register on 3 June 2026 and reach Explorer tier on 10 December 2026, you will receive Explorer tier benefits from that date, remain in Explorer tier for the rest of that Membership Year (until 3 June 2027), and continue to hold Explorer tier through the following Membership Year (until 3 June 2028), even without further qualifying activity.

If you do not meet the requirements to maintain your tier (see Article 4) by the end of that following Membership Year, you will move down by one tier level (for example, from Explorer to Backpacker). Your tier will never drop by more than one level at a time, regardless of how long you have been inactive.

10. Program Benefits

Members may access benefits depending on their tier. The availability of benefits may vary depending on the destination, season, and operational conditions of each hostel.

Discount on Direct Reservations

Tier	Benefit
Tourist	15% discount
Backpacker	15% discount
Explorer	20% discount
Nomad	20% discount
Viajero	25% discount

Discounts apply only to reservations made through Viajero direct channels. They do not apply to reservations made through OTAs or third-party channels and cannot be combined with other promotions or campaigns.

Early Check-in and Late Check-out

Early check-in and late check-out benefits are subject to operational availability and must be requested directly at reception.

Tier	Benefit
Backpacker	Early check-in
Explorer	Priority early check-in / late check-out
Nomad	Priority early check-in / late check-out
Viajero	Early check-in and late check-out

These benefits are not guaranteed and may not apply during high occupancy periods or special seasons.

Free Towel

Members of the Backpacker, Explorer, Nomad, and Viajero tiers may access towel use free of charge during their stay, subject to destination availability.

This benefit applies only to towel use during the stay and does not imply permanent delivery of the product. Availability may vary depending on the room type booked and hostel operational policies.

Room Upgrade

Upgrades are subject to availability and are assigned only at check-in.

Tier	Benefit
Explorer	Upgrade within the same category
Nomad	Upgrade to a higher category
Viajero	Upgrade to a higher category

Upgrades may be limited during high season or high occupancy periods.

Exclusive Merch

Members of the Viajero tier may receive exclusive program merchandise, subject to availability. The type of product, design, and availability depend on the destination and available stock.

The value of the product delivered as part of this benefit will not exceed USD $25. Merch is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Free Breakfast

Members of the Viajero tier may access free breakfast when:

The reservation lasts at least 3 nights
The hostel offers breakfast service

11. Application of Benefits

Viajero GO program benefits apply exclusively to the account holder and reservation holder. Unless expressly stated, benefits:

Do not automatically extend to other guests included in the reservation
Are non-transferable
Cannot be redeemed for cash

The member must be present during the stay to use program benefits.

For reservations including more than one guest, the benefits and activity accumulation within Viajero GO apply only to the member identified as the reservation holder.

If other guests included in the reservation are also members of the program, they may request the registration of their own stay in their account, subject to hostel verification. Once registered, these members may accumulate activity and access benefits according to their membership tier.

12. Referral Program

Viajero GO members may invite other travelers to register in the program through a personal referral link or code.

When a new user registers using that link or code and completes their first stay at a participating hostel within the AKIN network, both the referring member and the new user will receive 100 AKIN points.

Points will be credited once the new user's stay has been completed, meaning after check-out. This benefit is subject to the following conditions:

The new user must register using the member's referral link or code
The stay must be valid and completed at a participating AKIN property
Points will be credited only after the stay is completed

Viajero may invalidate or cancel the allocation of points if it detects:

Creation of duplicate accounts
Self-referrals
Misuse of the referral system

13. Misuse of the Program

Viajero may suspend or cancel a member's participation in the program in cases of:

Misuse of benefits
Manipulation of the system
Behavior that violates the policies of Viajero hostels

14. Program Application

Viajero GO benefits apply at participating hostels within the Viajero network.

Final validation of each benefit corresponds to the hostel team at the destination, according to operational availability.

15. Program Modifications

Viajero may modify, update, or adjust the conditions of the Viajero GO program at any time, including its tier structure, benefits, participation requirements, or any other aspect of the program.

Any modification will be communicated through Viajero's official channels and will take effect upon publication.

16. Program Cancellation

Viajero reserves the right to suspend or cancel the Viajero GO program, in whole or in part, at any time.

In case of cancellation, existing benefits or conditions may remain in effect for the period that Viajero considers reasonable for the program's closure.

17. Limitation of Liability

Viajero will not be responsible for:

The inability to register activity in the program due to technical failures, system interruptions, or connectivity issues
The availability of benefits that depend on specific operational conditions at each destination
Operational decisions made by each hostel regarding the application of program benefits

Program benefits are subject to availability, operational conditions, and compliance with the policies of each property.

18. Minimum Participation Age

Participation in the Viajero GO program is available only to individuals over eighteen (18) years of age.

If a minor stays at a Viajero hostel, their stay may be associated with the reservation of a responsible adult but will not generate an individual account within the loyalty program.

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