RETkiitoradat

RETkiitoradat is a term used in travel planning to denote structured, data-rich travel itineraries that combine transportation, activities, and logistics for multi-day trips. The concept emphasizes modular route data, with each leg specifying start and end points, times, modes of transport, required reservations, and on-site activities.

The term is a neologism formed from the Finnish word retki (excursion or trip) and a coined suffix intended to indicate a data package of routes. While used in some Nordic and online planning communities, it is not a universally standardized term and can have variations in meaning across groups.

A typical RETkiitoradat includes an overview map, a day-by-day schedule, transport connections, lodging, activity bookings, safety considerations, accessibility notes, estimated costs, and contingency options. It is often stored in digital formats such as GPX or JSON, or compiled into printable guides for participants. The format supports integration with booking systems, weather feeds, and crowd-sourced updates, allowing organizers to adjust plans as conditions change.

Applications include planning and marketing by tourism operators, coordination for outdoor clubs, and educational projects that teach logistics and risk management. Because it is a relatively new or region-specific term, definitions vary between communities and no universal standard exists. Example: a three-day archipelago loop combining train, ferry, island hikes, and a lodge stay with every leg timed and booked in advance.

See also: Itinerary; Travel planning; Outdoor recreation.