No, I;ve not been bribed nor blackmailed for this, Caro is just incredible. You;d better appreciate my use of the thesaurus too.
Caro has been easily the most incredible guide I;ve had the pleasure of following, and one of the most persona..ble and approachable people I;ve ever met. There was not a local on the entire tour that was not transparently excited to see Caro, every time, and I think that sums them up perfectly.
Their passion for the places, animals, and activities on the tour is so authentic and infectious; I had never, and will never again, be quite so excited for a beach cleanup as I was with Caro. Nor will I ever have as much fun viewing a temple in torrential downpour. I can;t credit them enough for the amazing time I;ve had on this tour, and all the time I;ve laughed till my tummy hurts. (Bali intro, 12 day)
The knowledge Caro has, and has passed on, of the local area, people, traditions, food and customs is outstanding. I feel so much more well-travelled and learned with them as our guide, and empowered to go on solo. They showed us around like a local (literally, in some cases; those ferry loos were not for the weak), and the experience with them was so special. (Not the ferry loos though, I;d pass on them next time)
Also, I cannot understate the usefulness of having a photographer as our tour guide - I have my life worth of profile pictures now, and I was so grateful for the fact I could enjoy every moment and not think about recording it, because Caro was our personal little documenter.
I was struck by Caro sensitivity and empathy; any and all concerns were addressed rapidly, with compassion and precision. I never felt as though there was anything I would be uncomfortable to share with them, or anything they wouldn;t be able to help with. Maybe the most level-headed in a non-monkey related crisis person I;ve ever met (she didn;t even scream that loudly when confronted with a rouge monkey on her shoulder, which is impressive in itself.) As an anxious girlie, I;ve never met someone so willing to sit patiently with me through multiple panic attacks, with reassurence, cuddles and kindness that reduced me to tears every time. Every emotion was validated and understood. There was no judgement from their end the whole trip, even when I had to admit to losing half my underwear leaving it outside to "dry" in a storm.
Caro genuine care for the people she guides shines through, and it something I;ve been so grateful for. Their inclusivity meant there was never a person left behind, nor left out, nor uncomfortable at any time. Thank you Caro, for such a wonderful trip ’•
p.s. never go immediately after Caro in Karaoke this queen can SINGRead full review
I had Niamh for my group in Bali. Her cultural knowledge was amazing and you could tell she was passionate about the country. She even learnt the local language and used it to communicate with the guides!! Overall 10/10 experience :))))
The most amazing 12 days in Bali˜¸
I have just finished a 12 day tour in Bali with intro and had the most incredible time! The planned activities were so much fun. My personal favourites included a home visit to a village where we got ..to sample the local food and learnt how to weave bamboo baskets with the family, hiking up mount Batur at sunrise, the views were beautiful despite it being rainy season and lastly unforgettable nights out in Gili T with new friends that I will definitely keep in touch with.
We came across a few hurdles on our trip due to the weather however the group leaders remained very calm and kept everyone smiling. It would not have been the same without our fabulous tour guides Katie and Bella. They were so lovely, friendly and very fun. They were super involved in all activities and were very approachable with any queries the group might have.
Overall I would 100% recommend any intro group tour. For first time travellers, solo travellers or even for experienced travellers, you wont regret it! I would definitely book with intro in the future¼Read full review
Thanks so much Katie for the last 2 weeks. Your an absolute star and intro is lucky to have you. Especially when we had that awful travel day and my phantom rabies scare, you dealt with it all very well. I highly recommend any intro trip, d..oing both Thailand and Bali was a perfect first month traveling. They encapsulate all parts of your chosen destination, from the calmer retreats to buzzing towns with nightlife. I suspect thats the case with all their destinations, hence why Ive booked Sri Lanka to do one day with intro as well!Read full review
Acabo de realizar mi viaje de 9 das a Bali con Katie y Bela. Ambas han sido espectaculares. Han sido sºper divertidas, atentas, proactivas y tienen mucho conocimiento de Indonesia y su cultura.
En definitiva, el viaje ha sido inolvidabl..e. He hecho varios amigos y tachado varias metas de mi bucket list. Super agradecida por esta experiencia. Ha sido todo un sue±o.Read full review
Just finished the 9 day Intro Tour around Bali and had the most amazing time!! It was my first time using Intro Travel and was pleasantly surprised! Everything was well organised, the activities were great and most of all my trip leader Ipp..y was the absolute best!! He always brought the vibes and had a smile on his face. Not only this but was a constant source of support, checking in regularly and honestly went above and beyond. He even supported me to organise travel after my tour ended, ensuring I was safe and supported on my way to my next destination. I always felt safe on this tour and would absolutely recommend it to anyone - particularly first time solo travellers!Read full review
Just completed the Bali experience 15 days with Cameron & Jason leading the way!
Couldnt suggest doing a group travel more, I got the chance to experience lots of different cities/ towns, fun activities and make some incredible friends..hips with people from all walks of life. All without having to plan a single thing! Ferrys, taxis and bookings. Everything was so well organised that I felt like a VIP.
Currently continuing my travels solo in Bali!However, Cams still on call to help with anything! Super grateful!Read full review
I finished a 9 day group tour in Bali, led by Ippy and I highly recommend this tour especially because of the awesome tour guide. He was super helpful for everybody in the group and was friendly and just generally led the group well.
Had the best time on the bali intro 9 day trip, Gili t was such a highlight and our guide Ippy was amazing, super helpful and made everyday and night very enjoyable! Would reccomend
January 2025 - Bali tour - Katie our group leader was fantastic . Very accommodating, understanding and empathetic. She had excellent people skills and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable ( mind you, ours was a diverse group). The to..ur was well thought out and suitably organised. There was a balance of physical activities and iconic sites to visit and see. For most part, the hotel stays and transport were comfortable and were completed without any hitches. Personally being big on sight seeing, I was thrilled with the last part of the tour Nusa Lembongan, where I got to see Devils tears ˜. My group members were fantastic positive and open to suggestions and my group leader Katie optimistic and positive approach worked for all of us.Read full review
I wholeheartedly recommend the Intro Bali 15 Day Experience! From the moment I arrived, everything was impeccably organised. Our group leader, Katie, was remarkable”her positive energy and ability to connect with everyone made all the dif..ference.
Traveling with a small group of wonderful girls was a highlight, and I hope to reunite with them in the future. Katie fostered a positive atmosphere, offering great recommendations and encouraging us to embrace the fun. During the first few days when my suitcase hadnt arrived, Katie went above and beyond to support me through the situation, which truly helped me stay stress free.
The best parts was not having to wake up each morning and decide what to do, where to eat, or how to arrange transport. The seamless organisation allowed me to fully immerse myself in the experience without any stress.
Choosing a highlight was tough, as I enjoyed every activity, especially the homestay and Balinese cooking class. Overall, I felt fortunate to have Katie as our guide for my first solo trip in Southeast Asia. She truly elevated the experience, and I couldnt have asked for a better leader on this unforgettable journey!Read full review
Ippy was a delight to have as our tour leader, he definitely makes the experience. I felt that Ive really seen the best parts of Bali and it was stress-free, informative and so fun.