Group Gurus: The Heart of Every Tour

No Approach adventure is complete without a Group Guru by your side. These leaders handle the unexpected, bring the group together, and make sure you have the best possible experience.

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 delight our travellers no matter where they are in the world!

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 from her South Africa & Victoria Falls tour:

“I have nothing but good things to say about our tour….(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. Here’s what solo traveller Rita had to say about her Vietnam & Angkor Wat experience:

“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!

Bringing 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, our Group Gurus turn a group of strangers into a tight-knit family by the time you share your first meal together.  No one likes coming face-to-face with a travel mishap like accidentally leaving a wallet behind, but they’re easier to get through with a Group Guru’s positivity by your side.

And with such a great example at the head of their group, our travellers start to look out for each other as well.

“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 away 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.

That group energy doesn’t happen by accident — it’s set by the person at the front. A Group Guru who shows up warm, prepared, and genuinely invested in every traveller creates an atmosphere the whole group steps into and carries forward together. Hear it from Lisa W., who left this review after our Iconic Greece & the Cyclades tour:

“Our Iconic Greece and the Cyclades trip with Approach Tours was outstanding! Our guru Annette was helpful, organized, fun and kind from before the tour started to after the tour ended. She set an enjoyable tone that was mirrored in all of our amazing group members.”

And it all starts with one person! When your Group Guru leads with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care for every traveller in the group, it’s only natural that the people around them follow suit. That’s when the real magic of group travel happens!

From the moment your trip begins, your Group Guru is the thread that ties every great experience together. With their guidance, logistics feel effortless, strangers turn into friends, and the unexpected becomes part of the adventure. Without them, it simply wouldn’t be an Approach tour!