Program Reviews

This tour was amazing, it gave you a good impression of the country whilst also giving you reasons to revisit. The activities were diverse and varied from very active cycling/hiking to more chilled out crafting/cooking. Every experience was unique and the itinary very full on, i would say you need a relatively good level of fitness/health to experience it fully. It is not a chilled out holiday but if you are seeking immersion and opportunities to make memories and do unique things then it ticks all the boxes.

Adam was our tour leader, he has a clear passion for the country that was great to see, he was supportive and patient, especially when i lost my phone after falling into a bush! He went out of his way to make sure i got it back. He went above and beyond making sure we were safe and comfortable with everything and his passion for supporting local people really stood out for me.

It was an incredible experience i would definitely recommend to adventurers and culture seekers alike.

14 strangers walk in to a hostel in Tokyo...sounds like the start to a terrible joke, right? Well, it's actually that start of a one of the most memorable stories I'm never going to get sick of telling.

This story starts out with city skylines, peaceful parks and karaoke chaos (all in the first few days!!). We are then treated to serene settings in the mountains where the only worry is if you'll be lucky enough to catch a glimps of the snow monkeys. At this stage, 14 strangers are now creating close friendships, which is helpful when you're sharing an onsen together. Half way through this story, you could be fooled by thinking its reaching its peak when you get sight of the top of Mt.Fuji but you're destined for higher things! It's plain sailing through to the best bbq and most quiant castle you could ask for. We've now matured from monkeying around in the hills at the beginning of our trip (who'd have thought?) to meditating like monks. Being blessed with bamboo surroundings and then gazing at the golden pavilion seem like something other worldly, yet there we were. And what a way to end this story than with special samurai session where you have to completely trust your new friends to hit the target and nothing in-between.

So, if you're looking for a sign to book the intro Japan trip, this is it. Your story might start off a little different to mine but by the end I'm sure you'll go home with a smile on your face, friends and memories you'll cherish for a lifetime. And, if you're lucky enough to get Michelle or Yoni as your leader you're in for an extra special story!

This tour is the best mix of culture and different activities! We visited touristic places like Seminyak or Ubud, but also less crowded north of Bali. We could relax on a beach or at the pool, do shopping or climb the Batur mountain, bicycle or snorkel. Our group leader Hendri did an amazing job: everything was very well organised, went smoothly, I felt well informed all the time! We had a lot of fun with my group and Hendri! I definitely will remember this trip forever and highly recommend it to everyone, who likes to explore new places!

I just got back from the Intro Mexico trip and it was incredible! It's amazing how many different places and activies we were able to experience in such a short time, and because everything was so well organised it never felt rushed. I think there was a great balance between free time to explore or chill and planned activities. My favourite activities were making (and eating) a traditional breakfast with a local Mayan family and swimming in a cenote (there were even ziplines into the water!) because they were so unique. Both my Intro group leader Ethan and local guide Dario were amazing and went above and beyond for everyone in the group. Thank you so much for an amazing time!

Amazing from start to finish. So many local cultural experiences with a random bunch of great people. The tour leader Michelle was great at integrating the group, provided great knowledge, shown us great spots to explore in down time and also made sure everyone felt involved. Couldn’t recommend this trip more, if you want to experience samurai classes, sushi making and a little bit of everything get it booked!!

I had the most amazing time on this tour absolutely loved everything but particularly the boat trip from coron to el nido but also having Sam as group leader made a massive difference he was so welcoming, kind and created such a nice environment which made it super easy for everyone to get to know eachother especially when travelling solo. He dealt with some very difficult situations (cancelled flights) which he handled absolutely incredibly and made everyone feel at ease even when things didn’t go to plan, I can’t praise the support and help we got from him enough thankyou so much Sam 😊😊

I have just finished the Philippines Island Explorer trip with INTRO Travel and I absolutely loved it! The Philippines is such a beautiful country and I can’t recommend it highly enough. The waters and the beaches here are unbelievable.

My favourite activities on this trip has to be the sardine run, there were so many 😳 also the 3 day boat trip was really special, I enjoyed the togetherness of the islands in the evening sat around the campfire playing games. The group leader was amazing and really made this trip that extra bit better so I can’t thank him enough!

Just finished the 13 day Philippines trip and wanted to share how amazing the experience was! The sights, activities and experiences were all incredible and I’m so lucky to have made such incredible memories with an awesome group of people. The canyoneering was a definite highlight.

Without a doubt the trip was made by our group leader, Sam Smith. If you’re a fan of dad jokes and pop culture references, you’re in for a treat. Even if you’re not, Sam’s energy, enthusiasm, positivity and knowledge of the different areas is second to none. He struck the perfect balance between being our responsible group leader and being a much-loved part of the group. Thank you, Sam!

The whole experience was incredible. Favourite parts were the elephant safari and learning local cultures.
Our group leader, Eliza made the trip unforgettable from the moment we all arrived. I travelled solo but did not feel solo at any point during the trip.
I would highly recommend Intro, Eliza and the Sri Lanka experience.
Tip: bring loads of insect repellent, the mosquitos were everywhere. A lot of the accommodation had room repellent but would recommend plenty for when out and about.
In summary, if you are thinking of booking, I say DO IT! You will not regret it!

I would definitely recommend this trip! Sri Lanka is such a beautiful country and the trip has been designed very well to make sure we were able to visit all of the must see places and really get the most out of the trip. Our leader Eliza also made our trip. She made sure we had everything we needed from arrival information all the way to help with onward travel. She really made sure we had the most amazing experience and always went above and beyond for us. She was so knowledgeable about the country and we were so lucky to have met her and had her as our leader!