Our Story

Chris Wynkoop Bus Trips

In 2015, the Wynkoop brothers found themselves at a concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY. While tailgating, they walked through the lot where buses were parked and saw hundreds of people who used this method of transportation enjoying their group tailgate parties. They wondered, “Why can’t we bring some friends on a bus and have as much fun as these people are having? We could do this!”

The original bus trip brand.

After months of planning and coordination, our first bus trip took place in 2016 with a group of family and friends. Following this first event, the Wynkoops realized that not only did everyone have a great time, the planning and coordination was exciting, challenging, and fun. From this first trip, ideas continued to flow and our following increased. CHRIS WYNKOOP BUS TRIPS was formed and the brand grew to bring fun and entertaining travel solutions and packages to over 250 travelers from 2016 to 2021.

Chris leading his first trip in 2016.

Introducing TRIO Elevated Excursions

In 2022, the Wynkoops knew that as the COVID-19 pandemic began to slow, allowing more people the ability and increased comfort level to travel again, the next step to grow this venture was needed. Chris & Matt joined forces with their sister, Sara, to form an official LLC to manage, operate and expand the trip business. As such, TRIO Elevated Excursions, LLC was born, bringing great trips & excursions with the signature Wynkoop touch. 

TRIO Elevated Excursions is excited to serve you and we hope to see you on board very soon. Happy travels!