Dean Da Costa
173
12
Reviews
Avg. rating
Adventures
Social media:
"Fun and fricking awesome!!!"
Review Dean
Share your thoughts on the itinerary, guide, and overall organization of the adventure.
Leave a reviewDean's reviews
Leave a review
Such an amazing tour! Great communication throughout the whole journey including before and after the tour. All the accommoda...
Show more

One of the best tours I have been on to date!
What an excellent experience and insight into Sri Lankan culture!! I would hig...
Show more
Do
The best bit for me personally was - besides the incredible exeprience - the Safari at Udawalawe as well as the glamping. The...
Show more
Vi
I loved every second of this trip, couldn't fault it!
My highlight was 100% the Safari at Udawalawe national park. Worth ...
Show more
La
Ah where to start - first of all I love how the guides brought everyone together. I really liked second accommodation and the...
Show more

First of all. I would like to say Thank you Mr.Dean and Mr.Sam for amazing time of my life in Srilanka. Start from day 1 at t...
Show more
st
Sri Lanka had been on my list to do for so long but was too nervous to go alone. Going with TruTravels meant I didn't have to...
Show more
Ki
This is one of the best trip I've ever been! Its such a beautiful country and lovely people surrounded. Everything was very w...
Show more
Di
Full Moon Experience
By far one of the best experiences of my life!!!
Thailand is such an amazing and beautiful country and Truravels has made ...
Show more
Cl
Full Moon Experience
We had the best time on our tour and I am upset that I need to go home!
Dean and Papsi were wonderful guides, always answere...
Show more
Ch
Papsi and Dean made my first trip to Thailand something I will never forget! They are some of my favourite I have met and I w...
Show more
Ka
Had such an amazing time and was great to get settled into travelling. Dean and Papsi have been so helpful throughout helping...
Show more
Ra
This has been the best time of my life!
Dean and Papsi were badass! For Dean's last tour in Thailand, it was a banging time!...
Show more
To
Trutravels has been the backbone to the best experience of my life.
Thanks to Papsi and Dean I have managed to fufil a dre...
Show more
Ma
The best trip ever! With the best guide one can imagine!!
Great activities, a lot of information on culture and great reco...
Show more
Si
Honestly, i've had the best time of my life. Thailand has been amazing and it wouldn't have been the same without the people ...
Show more
El
I have had an experience of a lifetime, the group has been fun but Dean and Papsi were the ones that made this tour the best ...
Show more
Am
I always wanted to come to Thailand the trip was just perfect!
The tour was very complete and organised. Always always giv...
Show more
Co
Philippines East
Tour was amazing! I had an amazing experience. The activities were good , this as my 2nd TruTravels tour and would definitely...
Show more
Ty
Philippines East
Had some amazing experiences and saw some beautiful sights.
Dean was nice, always professional and was knowledgeable about t...
Show more
Be
Philippines East
I had an incredible time! This was my first tour so I didn't know what to expect but it exceeded my expectations. The itinera...
Show more
Ra
Philippines East
I've had the most amazing time! I absolutely loved the places we stayed, activities (especially canyoneering and Siargao Isla...
Show more
Ab
Philippines East
Definitely exceeded expectations! Fabulous tour with lots of hidden surprises along the way.
Dean was an excellent tour gui...
Show more
Ja
Philippines East
Amazing experience from start to finish, exceeded expectations. Everyday was actioned packed, still plenty of days to relax a...
Show more

Incredible doesn’t even begin to sum up my 8 day thailand tour. I was really apprehensive about booking a tour and travelling...
Show more
Wa
My experience was extremely fun and enjoyable. My tour guide Dean was fantastic, he had everyone bonding quickly and there wa...
Show more
Ro
This was my second TruTravels tour after Bali 10days in Sept 2017.
This was a very different experience and also my first ti...
Show more
Ca
This has been an amazing trip. I booked this trip for my birthday and I couldn't be more happy with my experience.
I'm usual...
Show more
Rh
This trip opened my eyes to the world of backpacking. I was worried I wouldn't enjoy it but Dean made sure we gelled as a gro...
Show more
Jo
The experience was amazing, best money ever spent!
I feel like all the essentials of Thailand were covered.
My favourite act...
Show more
Na
I thought it was great! Our tour guide was amazing and had lots of energy!!!
I really enjoyed the hike at bottle beach, I als...
Show more
Mi
Vietnam Explorer
Just came back from tru travels Vietnam tour and had the most incredible time! Dean was an incredible tour guide and honestly...
Show more
Sa
Vietnam Explorer
Dean was 100% the reason this tour was so awesome. The itinerary was really good and had some amazing activities but Dean's a...
Show more
Je
Vietnam Explorer
Amazing itinerary and could not have asked for a better tour guide. Dean put us at ease from the very start and made everyday...
Show more

Vietnam Experience inc. Halong Bay (from Hanoi to Hoi An)
Dean made our trip amazing! He was always upbeat, happy and helpful

Vietnam Experience inc. Halong Bay (from Hanoi to Hoi An)
Dean absolutely made our trip! He was always upbeat, helpful and down for a chat or a laugh.
Lu
Vietnam Explorer
This tour was insanely awesome! It was definitely the best possible way too see Vietnam and allowed me to do all sorts of exp...
Show more
Da
Vietnam Explorer
Had the most amazing time! Was above and beyond what I expected. Met some amazing people who will be friends for life. The gr...
Show more

Vietnam Experience inc. Halong Bay (from Hanoi to Hoi An)
Loved every single minute of the tour, seen the most amazing places and managed to do things I never thought I would. Such a ...
Show more
Ry
Vietnam Explorer
Amazing trip and legend of a tour guide

Vietnam Experience inc. Halong Bay (from Hanoi to Hoi An)
Loved every single minute of the tour, seen the most amazing places and managed to do things I never thought I would. Such a ...
Show more
Ja
Vietnam Explorer
Always wanted to go Vietnam and couldn’t have had a better trip. Dean our guide from the get go made everyone feel welcome an...
Show more
Am
Vietnam Explorer
Our guide Dean worked so hard to make every second of the tour a highlight! He went above and beyond to make sure every one o...
Show more

Vietnam Experience inc. Halong Bay (from Hanoi to Hoi An)
Loved every single minute of the tour, seen the most amazing places and managed to do things I never thought I would. Such a ...
Show more
Am
Vietnam Explorer
Couldnt of asked for a better tour! Best guide and best group - loved every minute. Dean was very knowledge about the best pl...
Show more

Vietnam Explorer
The most amazing 3 weeks!!! A fantastic tour that takes in the sites as well as allowing time for plenty of socialising with ...
Show more
Ry
Cambodia Explorer
Fantastic tour guide. Had all the answers to my questions and loves his job almost as much as he loves the sesh.

Vietnam Explorer
When I decided to travel to Vietnam, I hoped to find a country with different landscapes, beaches, unbelievable cities, good ...
Show more
Li
Vietnam Explorer
Awesome tour with the best guide ever

Cambodia Explorer
I really liked the tour. Dean and Barbie were great guides!

Vietnam Explorer
This was my second tour with Tru travels and was over the moon when I found out we had Dean our Cambodia guide.
The tour it...
Show more
St
Cambodia Explorer
Dean was an amazing tour guide show us the best spots in Cambodia! I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone that has ...
Show more
Al
Vietnam Explorer
AMAZING! This was our second tour with tru travels and second tour with Dean! Don’t know which one was better!
Vietnam was ...
Show more
Ka
Vietnam Experience inc. Halong Bay (from Hanoi to Hoi An)
The tour was amazing I wouldn’t change it one bit but it definitely helped that our group was amazing and we turned into a li...
Show more

Vietnam Experience inc. Halong Bay (from Hanoi to Hoi An)
The tour was amazing I wouldn’t change it one bit but it definitely helped that our group was amazing and we turned into a li...
Show more
Al
Cambodia Explorer
Amazing tour with an amazing guide! We decided it would be rude not to book onto the Vietnam tour! Highly recommended tour if...
Show more
Ry
Vietnam Explorer
Had an absolutely amazing time
Ti
Cambodia Explorer
The tour was an absolute adventure. We had a lot of fun with the group and the tour guides. Everything was well organized and...
Show more
Ul
Cambodia Explorer
This tour was so much more than I ever could expect!
From the second I arrived at the first hostel, I was made feel welcomed...
Show more

Cambodia Explorer
So words to describe the TruTravels Cambodia experience.... Mental, a blast, experience of a lifetime. Dean and Barbie real...
Show more
Je
Cambodia Explorer
I had an awesome time on the tour and we saw a lot. It was a perfect mix from history, relaxing and fun.
Our tour guides, D...
Show more
Ki
I went on the 18 day Island hopper tour in Thailand in August.. what an experience!
Dean was amazing. From the moment I met...
Show more
Da
Cambodia Explorer
Where do I even begin? The Cambodia tour itself was amazing, We were taken to many places both historical places and party o...
Show more
Da
Cambodia Explorer
Where do I even begin? The Cambodia tour itself was amazing, We were taken to many places both historical places and party o...
Show more

Cambodia Explorer
My partner and I just finished the Tru Cambodia Explorer tour with Dean and Kun. To be honest, I am always skeptical of tours...
Show more
je
Cambodia Explorer
I've just completed the Cambodia tour with Dean and Kun. This was my first tour and it exceeded my expectations from the star...
Show more
Cambodia Explorer
This is a great tour if you want to visit Cambodia. There were so many activities included to enjoy that you were never left ...
Show more
Li
Cambodia Explorer
Amazing time with an amazing group and the best tour leaders I could have hoped for, Dean and Gun were absolutely amazing, to...
Show more

My boyfriend and I had the best time with dean and Minnie! They were both so helpful and so much fun the whole time. Minnie w...
Show more
Mi
The trip was not up to scratch. We paid a lot of money for a weeks island experience and nothing besides a boat trip was incl...
Show more
Ch
The 18 day Thailand island hopper tour was the perfect way to end my 2 months of travelling around SEA. After being in the bu...
Show more
Am
18 day Thailand island hopper. Nov 2017.
Tour guides - Steve and dean. Both guys were amazing. Always went that extra bit ...
Show more
Jo
My experience on the Thailand 18 day Island hopping tour was everything I expected and more. A great way to travel with frien...
Show more
Co
Toured on the 18 day island hopper with Steve and Dean, Can't recommend them enough, no matter what hour off the day it was i...
Show more
Am
The 18 day Thailand Island Hopper was possibly the most amazing, enjoyable and unforgettable 3 weeks of my life! From start t...
Show more
Li
Just finished the 18day island hopper tour and absolutely loved it. I saw some amazing sights,made some wonderful friends and...
Show more

Just finished the 18 Day Thailand Island Hopper and it was quite possibly the most amazing 18 days I've ever had. I had the p...
Show more
ky
Loved the experience me and tori had a brilliant time the guides were well friendly and organised really it's the best hoilda...
Show more
Ka
The tru travels 18 day island hopper tour was one of the most incredible 18 days of my life. Our guides Dean and Steve were t...
Show more
Ch
Steve is an amazing tour guide ! My partner Colin and I went on the island hopper tour with him and his colleague Dean who we...
Show more
Ch
Just finished the 18 day is ALC hopper tour with 2 amazing tour guides, Dean and Steve! They were very enthusiastic and helpf...
Show more

The tour was great and met loads of great people along the way. The tour guides (Itchy, Dean, Amanda and Minnie) provided us ...
Show more
La
Cool tour... Highly recommended who is more on adventure instead of beaches... super guides for all questions an answer and a...
Show more
Ca
the tour was great, we had a super great group!!! It was a very awesome experience! We have seen very very much and got to k...
Show more
El
I can recommend the North Thailand Tour 100%. I must especially praise our two tour guides Dean and Oneway, who knew a soluti...
Show more
Ja
I liked the tour very much. The guide was great, motivating, tried very hard, always knew a solution, was helpful and very fr...
Show more
Sa
Just completed the northern thiland trip and I just want to say how much fun we had. Met some amazing people and had the time...
Show more
Ab
My tour of North Thailand turned out to be everything I expected and a lot more. The group was amazing and our tour leaders w...
Show more
Sa
Just completed the northern part of our tour of Thailand with Tru Travels. Our tour guides were Dean and Oneway. Both were ab...
Show more
Em
I had an amazing time with Dean and Phatsada (Oneway) who went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. I would ...
Show more
Ja
Thinking of doing the tru travels northern Thailand tour ? Then just go .... you will 100% not regret it. Just finnished an e...
Show more
Ja
So the tru travels northern Thailand experience ! What an adventure. Loved every minute of it and experienced so much, from t...
Show more

The trip was so amazing, all the activities were great but by having Dean and Oneway as our tour guides, it definitely made t...
Show more
Xe
Dean was a brilliant guide, straight from the start made everyone welcome & went the extra mile to make sure everyone was hap...
Show more
Jo
Had the best experience of my life with dean on the island hopping tour ! Made some incredible friends and amazing memories! ...
Show more
La
Everything worked out great, partly a bit hectic and stressful. It was a pity that we could not do some things because of th...
Show more

Full Moon Experience
I had a bunch of guides I got to share my experience with and help me enjoy my time in Thailand and to the extent I extended ...
Show more
Ja
Full Moon Experience
I had a bunch of guides I got to share my experience with and help me enjoy my time in Thailand and to the extent I extended ...
Show more
Ja
Tru travels is amazing! Dean is the shit! 100% recommend anybody to do this! It's amazing and made so many friends!!! X
Me
Tru Half Moon Experience
My Thailand island hopping experience was something I will never forget. From start to finish it provided me with amazing exp...
Show more
Ge
My Thailand experience island hopping with tru travels out did my expectations.
All the activities we did plus the nights o...
Show more
Be
My experience when island hopping with TruTravels was amazing. It was more than I expected and I loved every minute, from our...
Show more
Mo
Amazing experience island hopping with trutravels. Dean was a helpful, fun and friendly leader who was always there to help a...
Show more
Co
Had such a wonderful holiday in Thailand. Everyone was so great and the tour guides were amazing! Some of the places were bea...
Show more
Co
Had such a wonderful time in Thailand! The group was really great and both our tour guides Dean and Minnie were amazing. The ...
Show more

Would highly recommend booking a tour with tru travels! Have the most amazing 8 days - our tour guides (Dean and Minnie) were...
Show more
Br
Yes the trip exceeded my expectations. I had an amazing time and my tour guides were incredible. Extremely knowledgeable and ...
Show more
Je
Absolutely amazing 8 day tour of thailand - couldn't have asked for a better group/guide/experiences! Wish it could've been l...
Show more
Ni
Excellent ..... however quite a bit of waiting around..... been asked to meet at a certain time but the guides been late. Wen...
Show more
Ni
Experience was great. How ever I felt a lot of waiting around. Especially wen we arrived at train station one and half hr ear...
Show more
Da
Brilliant experience couldn't of been better, dean and mini were the best and made sure everyone was okay sorted and most of ...
Show more
Ka
Dean was not only an exceptional tour guide but became a treasured friend! Could not recommend him enough to future traveller...
Show more
La
Amazing tour of Thailand!
Ol
the trip was beyond what I expected, it was fantastic in every aspect. Dean was at the heart of this brilliant experience!
Ro
Dean was a stellar guide who became a firm friend of the entire group by the end of the trip. He ensured we all had an incred...
Show more
Ch
Went on the 18 day tour with dean, had the most amazing time. The trip far exceeded my expectations, dean showed us all the s...
Show more
Mo
This was far the best experience ever. I and my better half wanted a holiday/honey moon where everything was planned and pre-...
Show more
Ha
Dean was A TOP TOUR GUIDE! He assisted the entire group in having the best time and made sure of this! If there was something...
Show more
Be
My first trip to Thailand was amazing, and exceeded all expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and couldn't have ask...
Show more
Na
Dean was so enthusiastic throughout the whole of our trip! He definitely made the trip more enjoyable and was always around! ...
Show more
Am
This tour was an experience of a lifetime! I couldn't have wished for a better group of people or better places to visit. Dea...
Show more
El
Our island hopper tour was so much fun, with an incredible bunch of people. Each place we arrived at seemed better than the l...
Show more
La
Dean and Woody were the most amazing reps, after meeting the other reps we can defo say we got the best without them the tour...
Show more
Ma
Full Moon Experience
Dean was a brilliant tour guide and made sure we had the best time in Koh Phangan and at the full moon party. 10/10 would rec...
Show more

Full Moon Experience
Dean shared in part way through our tour and joined us for the full moon party and rest of the week! Dean definitely has an e...
Show more
Ga
Amazing few weeks with tru fam - hold tight Dean, itchy and my boy johnny who made my time here
Al
This trip has been amazing I can't fault any part of it from accommodation to the activities to the people who we were with e...
Show more
Al
This trip has been amazing I can't fault any part of it from accommodation to the activities to the people who we were with e...
Show more
Al
Have to say my time spent in Thailand was amazing......but has been made 100 times better by our reps Woody and Dean they mad...
Show more
Dean was awesome and fun, always had things for us to do! Ace tour guide!
Be
Loved it! The places we went to were incredible and I couldn't have asked for better tour guides (dean and itchy). They were ...
Show more

Full Moon Experience
Great trip. The only downside was that sometimes there was a lack of organisation and we didn't really know what was going on...
Show more
Ch
We had a week with tru travels, island hopping around Thailand. Although I was expected to visit more islands (we went to two...
Show more
Pi
Really good experience with reps Woody and Dean!!
An
I spent a week with Dean and Woody during my time on Island hopping after Camp Thailand. The reps defo made the experiment mo...
Show more
Be
Had the most amazing time with Tru Travels! We had been travelling about Thailand for 3 weeks and were very drained but Dean ...
Show more
La
Awesome could not fault it, had the best reps that made it great.
Ci
I had the best experience with TruTravels and would definitely use them again. Our guides dean and woody were constantly maki...
Show more
Ja
Couldn't have had a better end to my time in Thailand. The organisation from Dean and Woody was great. And I cannot fault the...
Show more
Ja
TruTravels is such a brilliant company! reps are professional yet know how to show us all a fun time, events ran smoothly and...
Show more
Ge
The trip was well organised. The itinerary matched the actual trip and everything ran smoothly. Reps were fantastic! They wer...
Show more
Be
The trip was amazing, our reps Woody and Dean were so friendly and really made the experience. We done a range of amazing act...
Show more
Ch
My tour with TruTravels was amazing!! So much better than I anticipated and filled with amazing activities! The reps Dean and...
Show more
Ru
This trip was amazing! The traveling was amazing but in all honesty it was the staff that made it worth it all. So friendly t...
Show more
Ka
Dean and Woody were incredible. Although camp Thailand screwed up our itinerary, trutravel reps were awesome sorting out our ...
Show more
Sh
Full Moon Experience
Dean was absolutely fantastic. Looked after everyone driving us mad making us drink water and electrolyts after a heavy night...
Show more

Full Moon Experience
Had such an amazing time on the 13 day Full Moon Party tour! The trip went beyond my expectations and the fun never ceased to...
Show more
Sh
Full Moon Experience
Accomodation was so much better than I expected. All the activities were amazing. My highlight was definitely bottle beach wh...
Show more
Da
Full Moon Experience
Absolutely amazing tour would recommend it to anyone. Did so many different activities and got to see loads of culture while ...
Show more
Ja
Full Moon Experience
Had an amazing time with TruTravels and couldn't of ask for a better tour leader Dean!! He was so helpful and friendly and al...
Show more
Ru
Full Moon Experience
Went on the 13 day Full moon party trip with Dean and I had the time of my life. Top top top guy, always up for a laugh, real...
Show more
Sa
You never expect to fly half way around the world and really connect with someone on the same level. Dean made my the beaches...
Show more
Sa
Awesome experience, so much fun, great organisation skills.... best time of my life !!
Al
Full Moon Experience
I've had the most amazing time of my life in thailand! The program was very nice, i saw a lot of Beautiful places like koh so...
Show more
Co
Just returned from an amazing tour of Thailand with trutravels. Both accommodation and transport far exceeded expectations. S...
Show more
Co
Just got back from an unforgettable tour of Thailand. Both transportation and accommodation far exceeded expectations. Very w...
Show more
Al
Amazing amazing experience! Dean always made sure we were having a good time and was always at our beck and call when we need...
Show more
Al
Trip was so so fun, everyday was full of stuff to do, the guides were amazing Minnie went above and beyond all the time to ma...
Show more

I did the 18 day Thailand tour with Minnie this month and had the best three weeks! Minnie was so helpful, so much fun and a ...
Show more
Co
Just recently got back from an unforgettable tour of Thailand. Both transport and accommodation far exceeded expectations. Ve...
Show more
Co
Just got back an unforgettable tour of Thailand. Both transportation and accommodation exceeded expectations. Special mention...
Show more
Co
Just got back from an unforgettable tour of Thailand. Everything was far better than expected from the hotels to the transpor...
Show more
Jo
Full Moon Experience
Had an unforgettable tour in Thailand!! Wouldn't of been the same without Dean as our guide. He is made to do what He does!! ...
Show more
Full Moon Experience
The tour was way beyond my expectations with really knowledgable and enthusiastic tour guides, fun-filled days, and good acco...
Show more
El
Full Moon Experience
I was on the 8 day Thailand tour with Dean. From start to finish he was enthusiastic, socialised with everyone and offered hi...
Show more
Vi
Full Moon Experience
This guy is unreal at his job! The atmosphere and energy he brings to the group is outstanding. His ability to bring everyon...
Show more
do
Full Moon Experience
Amazing experience with such a fun tour guide
Ja
Full Moon Experience
Great trip all round pimm, bee and where brilliant tour guides
Al
The trip was fantastic with everything from the food to the activities and the accommodation being top quality. The guides, D...
Show more
So
Dean was an amazing tourguide!!! Very energetic and thats exactly what we needed. He is there for everyone he leaves nobody b...
Show more
In
I never had a better tourguide in my life. He really made us feel appreciated and very happy. He is always energetic! Everyth...
Show more
So
Dean was an amazing tourguide!!! He kept everyone happy and appreciated. We all miss him so much!