We’re not your typical travel company. We’re a couple from Ireland who’ve travelled all over and we believe everyone deserves to see the world in an affordable way, whether your friends join you or not.
Craic on Travels started the way all great ideas do: with a chat between friends that spiralled into something bigger.
In 2021, Galway-native Colin ditched the corporate ladder and set out with a one-way ticket to Mexico, kicking off his backpacking adventure. Alongside him was Dublin-born Isabelle, already a seasoned backpacker with 40+ countries under her belt – living proof of travel’s power to transform
After years on the road, we know the difference between just seeing a place and truly experiencing it. We try to go beneath the surface, giving you authentic insights into local culture and everyday life.
We’ve mastered affordable travel without skimping on quality. Thanks to our group model and local partners, you get premium experiences without paying premium prices.
Every trip supports local charities and economies, with profits flowing back into the communities we visit.
No travel buddies? No problem. We bring sound people together, and the friendships often outlast the trip itself.
We just want to make it easy for sound, like-minded people connect, have the craic, and feel at home no matter where we go. At the end of the day, we’re here to make travel simple and stress-free, so you can focus on what really matters – making memories and building friendships that last long after the trip is over!
Colin spent his early 20s climbing the corporate ladder in Galway until COVID brought him to a turning point. In 2021, with Isabelle’s encouragement, he booked a one-way ticket to Mexico without any plan despite being absolutely terrified right up until boarding the plane.
Three years later, Colin has solo-traveled to places like India and Pakistan, fully embracing the growth that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. That leap of faith in 2021 transformed his life from corporate routine to one of adventure and purpose. Now he’s passionate about helping others experience the same transformation.
Since taking her first backpacking trip around Central America at 18 in 2016, Isabelle has been passionate about the magic of travel and how it helps people grow and reconnect with themselves. She’s spent over 3 years of her life living out of a backpack, budget traveling through more than 40 countries.
As a dedicated yoga teacher, Isabelle brings an element of presence and gratitude into all the spaces she creates. For her, travel is about so much more than the places you see, it’s about experiencing how wonderful life and the world can be.

04 Dec 2025
I’ve recently returned from the most unforgettable trip to Indonesia with Craic on Travels, and I honestly can’t recommend them enough. From start to finish, everything was organised so thoughtfully by Isabelle and Colin. You can really tell how much passion and care they put into every detail. We also had an incredible local guide, Nicky, throughout the entire trip. She made us feel safe, supported, and really well looked after. She was also a lot of fun! The trip itself was the perfect mix of adventure, culture, relaxation, and craic. I’ve come home with incredible memories, new friends, ...
27 Nov 2025
If you’re undecided, just book! Isabelle and Colin are both lovely people and so good at what they do. It takes the stress out of travelling. Just turn up and off you go. I went to Bali in November and I met so many amazing people and made new friends for life. None of this would have been possible without Craic on Travels. I really don’t have the words to describe what a good god experience I’ve had!
26 Nov 2025
this will be a trip i will never ever forget! From start to finish was amazing and everything was so well organised. There is so much compact into the schedule and so many different activities for everyone. Isabelle and Colin have hearts of gold and i couldn’t have chosen a better travel group.😍Can’t forget our local tour guide Nicky, the most helpful kind hearted person who we all had great chats and fun with🥰 i could write for days but i couldn’t recommend craic on travel anymore, I will 100% be booking another trip in the future Thank you ...

24 Nov 2025
Had such a fun trip in Bali. Nicky the local guide was amazing and added such fun to the trip. Would highly recommend Isabella and Colin. You fit so much in during such a short space of time. So glad I booked this trip.

24 Nov 2025
Travelled to Bali with Craic on Travels in November 2025 - it couldn’t have been more seamlessly organised, the activities Isabelle & Colin had lined up for us gave us such an insight into the culture but were also so much fun! Not to mention they were the kindest hosts we could’ve asked for. Nicky, the local travel guide who travelled along with us, was an absolute gem (and such a laugh) and was there to help us with anything we needed. Will definitely be booking on to another trip with Craic!

24 Nov 2025
I had an amazing time in Bali with a wonderful group of people🤗🥰 Isabelle and Colin were super organisers and were so welcoming and thoughtful throughout the trip.No stone was left unturned.A special thank you to Nikki our local guide who was so kind and good to us all also. I am so grateful 🤗
24 Nov 2025
Isabelle and Colin are great !! they always brought the best most kind energy and every day was incredible. Nicky, our INCREDIBLE tour guide made the trip, she is the sweetest and was so helpful and insightful throughout the entire experience. tears were definitely shed leaving, thanks for everything
13 Nov 2025
The most welcoming people ever and nothing was a hassle at all. They’re such a good team together and make sure everyone is having the best time! We’ll definitely be going on more adventures with Isabelle and Colin. Also Nicky, the local guide in Bali is the SWEETEST human ever and learning about her country outside of what every tourist sees day to day is so beautiful!
02 Nov 2025
Travelling to India for Diwali with Craic on Tours was a once in a life time experience. The trip was so well organised and led. Colin and Isabelle are so passionate about what they do and genuinely care for those who choose to travel with them and this was reflected throughout the trip. They are so respectful and mindful of each country they go to and encourage their groups to do the same through providing education around the culture of the country and by ensuring they have a local guide on each trip. Colin was the tour leader on ...

01 Nov 2025
Just back from India with Craic On Travels and I honestly couldn’t recommend it more. The colours, the energy and the people were incredible, and the whole trip was made to feel completely effortless. Colin led the group brilliantly. His love for India and its culture really shone through and set the tone for the whole experience. The group were amazing too. Everyone brought great energy and we all got on straight away. I hadn’t felt confident about going to India on my own, but from the moment I joined I felt completely at ease. Everything was so well ...
29 Oct 2025
I'm so grateful to have chosen Craic On Travels for their Diwali experience in India. Colin and Isabelle care so deeply about their work, sharing authentic experiences of the country, its culture and people, and it shines in their tour. I've gained so much from this experience. The group was so warm, kind and welcoming, and everyone instantly felt like old friends. I've made friends for life on this trip, thanks to the positive atmosphere Colin and Isabelle create. Colin was amazing as lead on this trip, with energy and enthusiasm (and great food recommendations!), guiding us through the ...

29 Oct 2025
We went on a trip to Palawan with Craic on Travels and honestly it was amazing! Isabelle and Colin were so lovely and accommodating, and they organised the most fun and stress-free trip. When the weather didn’t suit some of the activities, they switched things around so easily and made it all work perfectly, which we never even expected them to do. Our tour guide Izzy was the absolute best and such a fun addition to the trip. He really made it for us! It was so cool having a local guide who showed us everything from the best ...

28 Oct 2025
Just back from ‘India - The Diwali Experience’ trip with Craic on Travels! Congrats to Colin on leading his first ever group trip 🙌 Craic on Travels were amazing, from start to finish! I’ve met incredible people over the two weeks and made friends for life from the trip. Colin and Isabelle went to great efforts to make this such a wholesome experience with opening circles/games to begin the trip, closing circles/games to end the trip, fun activities to keep us entertained on the bus journeys and an opportunity to write messages to one another as a keepsake at ...
28 Oct 2025
I had the most amazing trip with craic on travels, from the beginning to the end. By the time it was over , I just wanted the week to start all over again! Colin and Isabelle are so kind and have such amazing friendly, positive energy. I loved the structure of everything and the free time in between. You meet the most incredible- like minded people that by the end of it you won’t believe you were all only strangers days prior. Big shoutout to Colin on his first solo led trip and for taking us all around India ...
24 Oct 2025
I recently went to India with Craic on Travels on the Diwali experience. As someone who has solo traveled previously I have always wanted to go to India but didn’t feel confident going solo. When I seen the group trip advertised I jumped at the chance to go and I’m so glad I did!! From the jam packed itinerary, amazing hosts and authentic cultural experience I’m so grateful to Colin and Isabelle for the time and effort they put into planning this trip. Their continuous support through out the trip in answering all of our many questions and concerns ...

23 Oct 2025
Genuinely one of the best trips I’ve been on, not only were the places we visited absolutely amazing but the environment in which Colin and Isabelle created led to everyone in the group gelling so well and I’ve definitely made friendships for life. Big shout out to Colin on his first time leading a group solo, he did incredible and I hope this trip gives him a lot of confidence in his abilities. I’ll definitely be joining another trip next year. Can’t wait.

10 Oct 2025
Going to The Philippines with craic on travels was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had abroad. I met some of the kindest and most friendly people who I’d now consider genuine friends. Our tour guide Izzy was a legend who provided us with so much information, care and laughs. Isabelle and Colin were so good at organising our trip, making us all feel comfortable so far away from home and they’re just an all round sound and lovely people. As for the actual Philippines experience itself I still don’t have the words to explain how amazing it ...

09 Oct 2025
If I could give more stars, I would. I was terrified to solo travel in south east Asia at the age of 28 and thought it would ease me in by starting off with a group. Best decision I’ve ever made. I had the time of my life. A wonderful bunch of strangers brought together through a love of travel. Ages, interests, personalities of all sorts and made some friends I’ll never forget (not easy in your late twenties). I can’t thank Isabelle and Colin enough for all the effort they put into our trip to the Philippines, it ...

08 Oct 2025
This was my second tour with Craic On, and once again, they completely exceeded my expectations—this time in the stunning Philippines. From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned and brilliantly executed. Isabelle and Colin are a dream team—professional, incredibly organised, and genuinely kind-hearted. They create a welcoming, adventurous environment where everyone feels included and inspired. The local guide, Izzy, was an absolute ray of joy! His energy was infectious, and his food recommendations were spot on—he truly added something special to the experience. The trip was the perfect mix of adrenaline-pumping activities, jaw-dropping scenery, and meaningful cultural connections. ...
08 Oct 2025
I recently travelled to the Philippines with Craic on Travels, and it was truly an amazing experience. The accommodations were top tier, far better than what I had managed to organise on my own previous trips. Everything was perfectly planned, which meant I could just relax and enjoy myself without worrying about logistics. Izzy, our group leader, was an absolute gem. He’s such a unique, kind soul and brought so much to the trip, his energy and personality made the experience even more special. We also got the best food recommendations thanks to him, which really added to the ...
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