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 ā€˜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

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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TREES PLANTED

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 seƱorita 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

Jet, 10/10
Jet was the best group leader I could’ve asked for! Punctual, an effective communicator, incredibly knowledgeable, organised and an overall great guy, someone I’m very grateful to call a friend.Considering it was his first time doing the backpacker tour, he absolutely smashed it. He facilitated the perfect balance of planned activities and free time. An incredibly hard working and grateful guy and a real pleasure to spend 10 days with. Best of luck jet!
James S - Mar 2026
Jet was absolutely incredible from…
Jet was absolutely incredible from start to finish. He went above and beyond what he needed to do to make sure we were well taken care of. He is especially approachable and I felt like I was talking to a friend whenever I needed his help. He is full of energy and excitement which is what made the tour so special and I feel like I shared a lot of incredible memories with him. There was no point where I felt unsafe and the trust I had in his ability to lead our group was unwavering. He would answe…
Tom Hipwood - Mar 2026
The best 10 days
I had such an amazing time. I came as a solo traveller and used this tour as the first 10 days of my three month solo trip around south east asia. Jet was amazing and honestly couldn’t fault him. Always so so smiley, upbeat, uplifting and supportive along with being helpful and making sure we feel safe and know what we are doing. Him being young made him feel like another friend on the tour rather than a guide. The activities were a lot of fun and the hostels were great. Jet got stuck in to al…
Estelle - Mar 2026
Had an amazing time traveling cambodia…
Had an amazing time traveling cambodia and seeing th3 great sites. Our tour guide Nana was amazing truly the best part making us feel part of the family and really being the kindest best guy and made me happy to call him brother ā¤ļø
Luke Golding - Mar 2026
Cambodia trip
The activities, accomodation and travel were well thought out! Our guide Nana was very helpful and went above the call of duty! He’s always was always up for a laugh and welcomed us to his home for food and drinks with his family!
Tanyal - Mar 2026
Visit Cambodia
Nana is the best tour guide and an absolute bundle of joy. He made sure everyone was included and doing an activity to suit them. He gave us lots of options for free time and lots of information about Cambodia. This tour was brilliant and I would recommend to everyone. (Our groups average age was 27)
Kirsten - Mar 2026
Central America with Eva
I did the Central America experience with Eva and it was the best trip ever! She is the perfect mix of tour guide, historian, best friend and mum...without her I do not think I would have enjoyed the trip as much as I did. It was a pleasure to travel with Eva and I hope I get to do it again...if your thinking about doing the trip I couldn't recommend it enough!
Jess - Mar 2026
TruTravels Tour
I went on the amazing New Zealand trip with TruTravels!! Incredible experiences, stunning locations, and such a great group vibe. Everything was well organised but still felt relaxed and fun. One of the best trips I’ve ever done, highly recommend going through Tru Travels!!! Will definitely be signing up to another tour with them!
Freya Blythe - Mar 2026
Tour guide
Out tour guide Milin has genuinely been the best tour guide I could have asked for on this trip. From start to finish, she made the entire experience so fun, effortless, and memorable. Her energy, organisation, and knowledge are incredible, and it’s clear she truly cares about what she does.What stood out the most is how supportive she was beyond just being a guide. We had a bit of a challenging situation within the group at one point, and Milin handled it with such professionalism, calmness…
Olivia Doyle - Mar 2026