ABOUT US

Our Story

Picture this...two guys in their 20s, 9-5ing and running the rat race. They were burning out fast and couldn't help but think there MUST be more to life than spreadsheets and suits! They wanted to leave ordinary behind and find out if extraordinary was out there and so they did...

 

Soon, they swapped the corporate life for elephant pants and sunset beers and never looked back! They shared a dream of creating adventures that allowed people to explore all around the world, create long-lasting friendships and give back to the amazing communities along the way. TruTravels was born!

Leave Ordinary Behind

We weren’t made for the ordinary.

 

We were made to chase sunsets, not schedules, to connect with the world, to meet people and form communities globally. To share conversations and connections. To make a difference.

 

The best memories aren’t made in comfort zones. They’re made when you step into the unknown, when you say yes to adventure and look for something more. Connect, feel, explore.

 

Find your extraordinary.

CreateOpportunity

We believe in providing the opportunity for our customers to have the time of their lives, for our staff to be the best they can be and for our partners and communities to use tourism as an opportunity
to improve their lives. Together, we have a chance to promote equality through social enterprise and responsible travel.

We don't do average

We only do mind-blowingly awesome. We pride ourselves on excellence and go above and beyond to provide life-changing experiences for all our customers every time.

We are always striving to innovate and improve our services and our trips so we can provide the best value for our customers and all of those involved.

for the benefitof all

We do what we do for the good of our customers, staff, partners and the communities where we work. We want to make the world a better place, whether that’s by spreading good vibes & making people happy or by helping development in areas that need it. We believe that travel should always be used as a force for good.

we arefamily

Our people are what make us so unique. Everyone at Tru is part of the family - we work, play and party together. The TruFam is made up of an amazing bunch of individuals who share our passion for spreading good vibes and changing lives through travel. We are about connecting people from all over the world, and everyone who comes on tour with us becomes part of the Tru Family for life.

livethe dream

Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life. Fun is built into everything we do; if we are not enjoying ourselves, then we cannot provide the best experience for our customers. We aim to inspire people to live the dream.

Ferrari for the price of a Ford - the tours that don't break the bank! Our Classic trips have the perfect balance of culture & adventure, jam-packed days with unbelievable life-changing experiences and hey, even a party or two. Maximum inclusions, minimum hassle, you get the gist.

Want the Tru-backpacker experience? These adventures are designed for travellers aged 18-29 who want to explore the world for less without missing out on epic and authentic experiences. On our Backpacker trips, you’ll stay in our hand-picked hostels, enjoy more free time and still get that incredible group-travel experience. Who said travelling on a budget had to be boring?

Craving an unforgettable adventure? Want to experience some of the world's biggest cultural festivals? Introducing our ‘Limited Edition’ Travel Style. These brand-new tours are your way into iconic bucket list moments across the planet.

Want to sit back and let us handle it all? By booking one of our multi-trip combos, you can relax and let us take care of all transfers, flights, accommodation and everything else in between. So go ahead and check out longer tours that take you across multiple countries and all you have to worry about is what to pack!

Our Flashpacker style is for those who want to experience our bucket list activities, but with a little more comfort and style. We've included all the best bits of our Classic tours, but with higher standards of accommodation, transport and activities. Done with the hostel vibe? Then this is your natural progression. It still has the epic backpacker vibe, but a bit more boujee. We like to call it ballin’ on a budget. From backpacker to Flashpacker.

It's time to pack away the bikinis and head to the mountains! This travel style 'Ski and Apres' has us trading in the beaches Tru is so famous for and swapping into our ski gear! We've found the perfect balance of learning new skills and sliding the slopes with a well-deserved party and apres ski! This trip is guaranteed to be one to remember! That's s'no'w joke.

OUR IMPACT

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Since day one, TruTravels’ mission has been simple but powerful - to give back more than we take. We believe in Changing Lives Through Travel by creating life-changing experiences that benefit everyone - especially the communities we visit.

 

In 2022, we committed to measurable action that benefits travellers, communities, and our environment. In our People & Planet Promise - our pledge to positively impact 250,000 lives by 2030, be climate positive and take a lead on sustainable travel and raise £1.25million for People & Planet. Check out our progress below!

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Since day one, TruTravels’ mission has been simple but powerful - to give back more than we take. We believe in Changing Lives Through Travel by creating life-changing experiences that benefit everyone - especially the communities we visit.

 

In 2022, we committed to measurable action that benefits travellers, communities, and our environment. In our People & Planet Promise - our pledge to positively impact 250,000 lives by 2030, be climate positive and take a lead on sustainable travel and raise £1.25million for People & Planet. Check out our progress below!

Team Members (Europe)

Team Members (Europe)

Josh
Creative Executive
All about adventure and all things visual, Josh is always behind the camera getting the most amazing content for our social media and website!
Chloe
Inside Sales Specialist
Chloe is your go-to for booking your dream trip. She loves to travel and try cocktails from all over the world - although tequila will always be no1! It's always happy hour when Chloe's in town!
Tyron
Sales Manager
King of sales, Ty is there to make sure everyone gets a bargain and gets booked on to their dream tour!
Ali
Inside Sales Specialist
Tru's very own señorita is always on hand to help customers plan and book their dream trip! Ali has done plently of Tru trips so there's not much she doesn't know!
Roxanne
Global Head of HR & Talent
The amazing Roxanne helps us with hiring and training new members of the TruFam! She is a ray of sunshine and is by far the most stylish member of the TruUK office!
Abi
Brand Partnerships Executive
When she's not collecting bits for her junk journal Abi is connecting with communities across the world!
Adrian
Accounts assistant
When he's not in the gym Adrian is working on the Tru Accounts and making sure everything is all in order!
Sophie
Marketing Assistant
Sophie is on hand for all the marketing odd jobs, from writing blogs and emails to starring in our world-class TikToks and more she's always on hand to help
Ismi
Europe Reservations Executive
Heading up our reservations team Ismi does a brilliant job ensuring everything is in order before our customers set off on the adventure of a lifetime!
Rhyannon
Tru Leader
From a small towns in Ireland to the coasts of Greece & Croatia. Rhyannon loves to be by the sea showcasing the best of southern Europe to her guests!

Team Members (Latin + Asia)

Team Members (Latin + Asia)

Arina
Booking Manager
Arin handles booking for accommodation, transportation, and invoices. She is ambitious and loves to learn new things!
Hul Vong
Cambodia Tru Leader
I really love working at Tru because they make me feel part of the family. I really love the way that TruTravels operates and can't wait to continue my journey with them!
Nancy
Accounts Assistant
Nancy has been at Tru since 2022 and is part of our amazing Thailand finance team!
Surya
Tru Leader
Surya has been exploring and sharing the wonders of India for 8 years. He's also a travel photographer with a deep love for exploration.
Ovinda
Tru Leader
Originally from Sumatra, Ovinda loves learning from people all around the world and sharing experiences with new people. She’s living her best life in Bali!
Ronny
Latam Operations Manager
Ronny brings the vibes every day at Tru. The ultimate cool guy - Ronny heads up the Latam departments and is crucial for developing changes for our tours and training tour guides!
Manuel
Tru Leader
Manuel loves to fall in love with the little things in life. He enjoys spending time outdoors and discovering the world with the TruFam.
Manfred
Tru Leader
Manfred is has a deep passion for travel and uses it as a method to grow! He always remains respectful to the environment and wants to have a positive impact on mother nature.
Jurgen
Latam Dojo
Jurgen is a happy bean, full of energy for new adventures and forever sunsets. He loves eating, meeting new people and be surrounded by nature and the ocean :)

Reviews

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Thailand Backpacker - 10 days

From U$950 U$665
If you are looking for a whirlwind backpacking adventure in the 'Land of Smiles' that gives you time to explore in your own way, too, this is the trip for you!

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket
Best tourguid
I had athor as a tourguid and i had the best expierence ever!!! He was such a great tourguid. He helped us with everything and made this trip very special for our group.
Mon Cheri - Apr 2026
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Thailand Backpacker - 10 days

From U$950 U$665
If you are looking for a whirlwind backpacking adventure in the 'Land of Smiles' that gives you time to explore in your own way, too, this is the trip for you!

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket
Great tour guide and tropical travel experience
My favorite part of the trip was our boat trip! We had amazing weather, a music box and beautiful blue water to swim in- it was perfect! But honestly, just spending time with our group and hanging out at the hostel playing games and drinking Singha was very fun as well! Arthur always looked out for us too and made sure everyone was okay, which I really appreciated. Arthur was also always happy to help us out with our next travels and gave good advice!Overall, we couldn’t have wished for a bett…
Joceline - Apr 2026
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Thailand Backpacker - 10 days

From U$950 U$665
If you are looking for a whirlwind backpacking adventure in the 'Land of Smiles' that gives you time to explore in your own way, too, this is the trip for you!

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket
Thailand backpackers x Arthur
Arthur was an incredible tour guide. Travelling in a small group of five girls, he always made sure we felt included, safe and confident, especially when it came time for us to continue travelling solo.He gave us plenty of options and activities, so there was never a dull moment and he struck the perfect balance between structure and flexibility. Our favourite day was our boat trip day lots of swimming and snorkelling!! Arthur always had the best food options to keep us fuelled up and ready for…
Caitlin Nancarrow - Apr 2026
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Sri Lanka Uncovered - 10 days

From U$1,250 U$875
Dive into the diverse Sri Lankan culture, set off on a safari, climb Sigiriya rock & check out the breathtaking scenery.

Location Route Iconnegombo - unawatuna
3 tours done and another booked!
I have done 3 tours with TruTravels now and I have been consistently impressed with the tour leaders and the activities offered on the tours. The value for money is fantastic and there’s always so many amazing things on the itinerary. A real stand out for me was my Sri Lanka trip with the wonderful Mahen as my leader - he is a truly exceptional tour leader with so much passion for his country and the warmest, kindest personality. Nothing was too much trouble and any hiccups were handled with a…
Sammy - Apr 2026
First time trip out of country, stress free 🤩
My tour guide Linh made my spirit of Japan trip stress free which was my biggest concern as this was my first time traveling out of my country. She took care of guiding my group seamlessly through all of Japans public transportation. I really appreciated her friendliness, positive attitude, and knowledge of the places we visited and her eagerness to share that information. She even held a meeting with all of us at the beginning of our trip to teach us about the local etiquette and I felt like I…
Rosa - Apr 2026
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Thailand Island Hopper - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$1,140
Paradise for sun, sea & island lovers! Explore the best parts of the East & West coast of Thailand in 2 weeks.

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket
Memories for a lifetime
Smile was the best tour guide and nurse! always taking care of me and looking out for the whole group. Always had clear daily plans with timings on the whatsapp chat and information about the local area. We had a mix of culture with the temples then beaches and nightlife. It was perfect for me and met the most amazing people
Emily - Apr 2026
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Thailand Island Hopper - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$1,140
Paradise for sun, sea & island lovers! Explore the best parts of the East & West coast of Thailand in 2 weeks.

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket
SMILE is the best
Smile was a great tour guide on the Thailand island tour! Would always go out his way to help with everything!
Hannah - Apr 2026
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Thailand Island Hopper - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$1,140
Paradise for sun, sea & island lovers! Explore the best parts of the East & West coast of Thailand in 2 weeks.

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket
Fantastic island hopping tour with Smile :)
Smile was an amazing guide! He was kind on messages before we even met up and happy to help everyone before they got there. He is a friendly person and made us all feel happy and comfortable. Very approachable if we had any issues. Helped anyone with medical issues instantly with cleaning wounds / sprains / stomach problems. He was always on time and informed us of the next couple of days plans so we knew what was going on. Always put in a message too to refer back to. Explained things well that…
Charlotte Parker - Apr 2026
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Thailand Island Hopper - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$1,140
Paradise for sun, sea & island lovers! Explore the best parts of the East & West coast of Thailand in 2 weeks.

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket
such an amazing experience, Smile was an amazing tour guide
such an amazing experience. seeing the beautiful culture and scenery of thailand. was so much fun. Smile was our tour leader and he was absolutely amazing. so fun and caring but also very professional. he helped us with anything we needed, and was there whenever we needed as well. couldn’t have asked for a better tour leader !
Emma Martin - Apr 2026