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Ash Larkin

Guide atContiki

5Avg. rating
16Traveler reviews
2Adventures

About me:Hey, I'm Ash from Australia and I'm just trying to make the most out of the little time we get on this planet. I used to be a sailing instructor in Australia and a keen ocean racer before moving into the travel sector. I absolutely love sharing my history knowledge which as many wonderful humans as I can. I also try to show my humans that being neurodivergent is a secret superpower and we should all be so proud of our little nuisances as they make us who we are.

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J
Ash was an amazing contiki guide all the way through the trip. She made each day fun and kept us all informed with recommendations and insider knowledge at each stop. She encouraged a really fun socia…Ash was an amazing contiki guide all the way through the trip. She made each day fun and kept us all informed with recommendations and insider knowledge at each stop. She encouraged a really fun social environment that really helped people break out of their shells and really have a special trip.
E
I was a bit worried coming on a tour with such a large group as I’m not very social. Ash was amazing and included everyone in the group and encouraged us to make new friends. I went on the European tr…I was a bit worried coming on a tour with such a large group as I’m not very social. Ash was amazing and included everyone in the group and encouraged us to make new friends. I went on the European trail about 3 weeks ago it ended and I’m still in contact with people from it. Ash is so funny and such a character if I was to book another trip I’d want her to be the tour guide again!
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J
Ash was wonderful, so informative, down to earth, receptive and professional. Contiki would not have been the same without her!
M
Ash was amazing she was always prepared for anyone questions we might have. She was serious when she needed to be and fun all the time. She is the number 1 tour manager.
M
Ash was number one. She had great recommendations and always made sure we had a great time.
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J
Ash was brilliant!! The overall organisation of the adventure was incredible if you’re looking to travel everywhere and make friends while you do it. Ash’s knowledge on every destination and activitie…Ash was brilliant!! The overall organisation of the adventure was incredible if you’re looking to travel everywhere and make friends while you do it. Ash’s knowledge on every destination and activities she would provide were exceptional and even surprising! I speak on behalf of a lot of people from my group when I say this trip made us excited for a second. Would do it 1000x again
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European Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Classic) reviewer
Ash was a great trip manager! She was very organized and knew so much about each city we visited. I loved the activities I did and would do the whole trip again in a heart beat!
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European Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Classic) reviewer
Had the most amazing timemaking some life long friends! Our trip manager was so friendly and we all got along very well. Ash taught us heaps of history and cool fun facts about all the different place…Had the most amazing timemaking some life long friends! Our trip manager was so friendly and we all got along very well. Ash taught us heaps of history and cool fun facts about all the different places we visited. Was the trip of a lifetime!
European Trail (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Start Amsterdam, Classic) reviewer
Ash was amazing. She was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the itinerary, the cities, the food, and the culture. She gave great recommendations about how to get to attractions and where to eat an…Ash was amazing. She was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the itinerary, the cities, the food, and the culture. She gave great recommendations about how to get to attractions and where to eat and drink. She always made sure that we were all OK. Overall she made the trip excellent.
L
Such a good tour guide helps with everything and goes the extra mile to help and tells you the dos and don’ts
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D
The tour was absolutely incredible! From the ease of transitioning through countries and incredible sights and experiences all the way to the end made it a trip of a lifetime and had me wanting more. …The tour was absolutely incredible! From the ease of transitioning through countries and incredible sights and experiences all the way to the end made it a trip of a lifetime and had me wanting more. Can’t give enough credit to the tour manager and coach driver as they were both beyond helpful and extremely knowledgeable in anything you could ask them and helped make it an overall extremely comforting
European Horizon (Standard, Summer ( From Mar '26), Start London, Classic) reviewer
Ash is absolutely phenomenal at being a trip manager and tour guide. Her knowledge about each country in europe and her hot tips for the best locations in each country made the whole trip amazing. She…Ash is absolutely phenomenal at being a trip manager and tour guide. Her knowledge about each country in europe and her hot tips for the best locations in each country made the whole trip amazing. She is a 10/10 and contiki should be proud to have her working under their brand.
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M
Ash was the most incredible contiki tour guide, her knowledge and passion for travel and history was admirable and she truely made the whole experience so memorable! My first contiki experience with h…Ash was the most incredible contiki tour guide, her knowledge and passion for travel and history was admirable and she truely made the whole experience so memorable! My first contiki experience with her was the best and something I will never forget!
E
This tour was so amazing! Although our trip was 100% made by Ashleigh Larkin, our trip manager. She made sure we had the best trip ever, she’s incredibly knowledgeable on all of the places we went to,…This tour was so amazing! Although our trip was 100% made by Ashleigh Larkin, our trip manager. She made sure we had the best trip ever, she’s incredibly knowledgeable on all of the places we went to, and was so kind and relatable. She helped us all come out of our shells and ensured we made friends that will stay with us forever.
E
Ash was amazing with organising and finding us the best things to do. She also helped me plan my trip for after contiki and was very knowledgeable with what would interest me the most.
P
Absolutely amazing guide wouldn’t want anyone else