No adventure is complete without a Group Guru by your side. These leaders handle the unexpected, bring the group together, and make sure every moment of your adventure is one worth remembering.

Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or just getting started as a traveller, having someone in your corner makes all the difference. Here’s a look at how they do it!

They’re always there when you need them

Our itineraries take the tour planning off your plate, but it’s only natural to have questions when you’re out exploring somewhere new. Got a question or a concern? Want to know what exciting excursion is coming up next? Your Group Guru is there around the clock for hotel hiccups, a question about your next meal, or anything else that comes your way. No detail is too small.

Our travellers experience this care firsthand. Hear it from Julie from Ontario, who shared her experience after our South Africa & Victoria Talls tour:

“I have nothing but good things to say about our tour….Our tour guru (Kamille) was exceptional, constantly on the lookout to lend or hold a hand, kind and caring.”

Julie’s experience isn’t by chance. It’s a result of the attention to detail each Group Guru brings to every single day on tour. Kamille’s attentiveness is built into her everyday travel routine!

“At every hotel, I wait in the lobby after we check in,” Kamille said. “Even as they’re going up, I say, ‘Don’t forget everybody! If you’ve got any issues, you can either message me or come down to ask, no problem.’”

While she sits in the lobby, Kamille thinks of questions travellers might have and writes up a mini Q&A so that everybody is in the loop. When you travel with a Group Guru, someone’s always thinking ahead so you don’t have to.

This attentiveness is also a huge relief for first-time solo travellers. If you’re feeling nervous about travelling solo, rest assured that your Group Guru will make sure you feel included at every turn.

“I just returned from a 20-day tour to Vietnam and Cambodia in February 2026, with Approach Tours and their impressive Guru — Kamille. From our pre-tour telephone chats, to meeting her at the airport, she was so personable, knowledgeable and put me at ease immediately — as I was travelling solo. She was attentive, intuitive, fun-loving, warm, calm and so helpful to myself and fellow travelers. Kamille made an exciting adventure even more memorable by her smile and delightful sense of humor. I felt so comfortable and well looked after, that I have booked another tour (of course with Kamille as my Guru) for May 2026!”

That’s the Group Guru difference. Once you’ve experienced it, you’ll understand why so many travellers keep coming back for more!

“…Our group of 30 Canadians plus our trip Guru Rasha and our local guides Deon and Ernesto were outstanding! I have never experienced such rapid melding of a disparate group of people. We started as strangers from across Canada and finished as friends! The Safaris, the accommodations, the experiences – truly outstanding! If you have ever considered busy South Africa but were nervous, this is your chance! Your every need is taken care of with thoughtful concern. If you are lucky enough to score Rasha as your trip Guru you would be so fortunate. There are no more words to express the quality of this Approach Tour experience!”

— Marie P from Ontario (not pictured)

They bring the group together

By sparking conversations on every coach ride, making sure everyone feels included, and meeting every unexpected bump in the road with a smile, a Group Guru turns a group of strangers into a tight-knit family by the time you share your first meal together.

“It takes on a life of its own, group travel. The group looks out for each other, they care for one another, and they find out what interests each other. They start doing these random acts of kindness because they want everyone to come way with a great experience,” Kamille said.

When you join a group of Canadians who are all passionate about exploring the world, friendships form fast! You might even meet people you want to travel with in the future.

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“…Our group of 30 Canadians plus our trip Guru Rasha and our local guides Deon and Ernesto were outstanding! I have never experienced such rapid melding of a disparate group of people. We started as strangers from across Canada and finished as friends! The Safaris, the accommodations, the experiences – truly outstanding! If you have ever considered busy South Africa but were nervous, this is your chance! Your every need is taken care of with thoughtful concern. If you are lucky enough to score Rasha as your trip Guru you would be so fortunate. There are no more words to express the quality of this Approach Tour experience!”

They problem-solve no matter where they are

Need to find a pharmacy? Ran out of water on your CPAP machine and don’t know where to go? Navigating these everyday mishaps can feel intimidating when you’re in a country you’ve never been in before, but your Group Guru is happy to help.