Testimonials

“As a Tuk Tuk ‘virgin’ but an Italy ‘veteran’ I was really excited to join the inaugural Italy Tuk Tuk Adventure….and I was definitely not disappointed. From magnificent countryside to the mayhem of Milan, through the Barolo wine country and along the Mediterranean coast we had a blast! Fantastic hotels and wonderful food and wine (and the company was pretty good, too) we spent 8 days in this beautiful country amusing the locals and impressing even the most hardened Italian bikers in our 7 horsepower steeds. I’ll definitely be back….and I can’t wait.”

“This is easily the most fun vacation I’ve ever had. Having bought groceries and asking around to see if someone would invite us to their home and teach us to make fish curry, is so far out of my comfort zone that I could almost feel my stomach turn around looking for a new host, when I heard the assignment. But that was before I had experienced Sri Lankan hospitality. Probably the nicest and most welcoming people I have ever met, and of course we succeeded and had the time of our life making fish curry in the back of a small shop. The whole experience was fun but also challenging as you spend a lot of time focussing on the challenges while trying to navigate the purposefully (is that a word?) hopeless maps of Sri Lanka with your compass. After 10 hours of Tuk’ing you are more then ready to arrive at the absolutely fabulous places we were staying, and enjoy a cold beverage, whilst at the same time trying to cope the experiences of the day, while sharing them with the other participants. I would definitely recommend this, but probably not to anyone, as it is a very active and interacting way of being on vacation, but if you just are a little curious, it might be enough.”

“The guys have this trip down to a fine art. During our travel we were far enough off the beaten track to feel this was a proper adventure but also supported just the right amount to know that if we really needed something we would be supported. The places we saw and the people that we met really made this an experience I will never forget. Getting to know the locals and truly interacting with them is was makes this type of travel special.
In 10 days I felt that we got to see Sri Lanka like few people do, real, honest and authentic.
Nick also has a blog, check it out here.

“Somedays…you are sitting at work in your cubicle, bored, and wishing you were doing something more exciting than spreadsheets– but what? Now close your eyes and imagine you are racing along in a half motorbike, half car, 3 wheeled contraption, the engine is deafening, and a bus is trying to pass you on the inside, and there is a cow on the road ahead. It is hot, humid and you are still feeling the after effects of the previous day (and nights) activities. Hang on! You focus, make room for the bus, you deftly avoid the cow, and you are on to your next adventure!
My son (Josh) and I completed the Lanka Challenge in 2012. I had heard about this event on a plane returning home from the USA, on the BBC channel. I knew immediately that was something I had to do. I enjoyed it so much, I returned in 2014, this time with my dear wife, Sandra (who is Sri Lankan). Each day you are set challenges, sometimes to get to a particular location (no GPS or Maps), then complete a fun but diabolical challenge, which in most cases taught us something about the local culture. I can thoroughly recommend the Lanka Challenge, especially for those of you interested in getting off the normal tourist trails. It is perfect for open minded, laid back people who are a tiny bit crazy. This is not a relaxing holiday, it is very much a very rewarding challenge like no other.”

“Let me reiterate our thanks for organising such an amazing Lanka Challenge event. We’ve been travelling for over 40 years, and the Lanka Challenge is far and away the most incredible and rewarding trip I’ve ever done. The most admirable aspect was the ‘light touch’ achieved – never bossy or prescriptive, just gentle guidance and warning.”

“You don’t get many opportunities to go on an adventure with a group of people from all corners of the globe who are intent on having a good time no matter what – I have never laughed so much!!!   The Lanka Challenge was full of once in a lifetime events and it took you to places seldom seen by the normal tourist.  By far the best part was the way it immersed you into local customs and local communities in a fun and adventurous way.  I have made lifelong friends and created lifelong memories which will be hard to match.  Thank you to the Large Minority Team for creating the space to have so much fun.”

“The Lanka Challenge is the best way to test your fortitude, see a country ‘off the beaten track’ and interact with locals, which results in an unforgettable experience. It was great fun, and such a unique way to see the country. Wonderful friendships were forged, an insight into Sri Lanka was achieved, and memories made for a lifetime.”

“We wanted something a bit out of the ordinary, something that would challenge us and truly expose us to the genuine side of Sri Lanka. Not just the normal touristy side but the raw and real Sri Lanka and… WOW did the Lanka Challenge deliver! The food, the landscape and the amazing people all mixed in with daily challenges and a little 3 wheeler to get us from start to finish – It truly was an epic adventure. We have amazing memories and at the risk of sounding cliche, it really was a once in a lifetime trip. I think Large Minority have sparked a new travel addiction and we are already planning our next challenge. See you soon Philippines! ”

“Putting the race aside for a second, the Amazon Challenge was the most authentic trip I have been on in my life as a traveller. You go DEEP into places few have ventured, and really feel like you’re getting the full experience. Its a great mix of challenge and immersion. For example, a spear throwing challenge in the middle of a tiny village where you have 100 locals cheering you on and laughing at your inability to throw a spear correctly at a tumbling wooden ball. My top 3 challenges: 1. Kayaking through the flooded rainforests of the Amazon. 2. Chilling with the Huitoto Shaman, and experiencing traditional Amazonian medicine. 3. Making a shelter, and sleeping in a hammock in the jungle, far from civilization. But really, the whole trip was WILD. I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a challenge, and craves a life of trying new things. There were many firsts for us on this trip”. Mike’s Youtube Channel

“What can I say…the trip of a lifetime! I’ve been fortunate enough to have joined some of the previous Large Minority trips. The Amazon Challenge has a similar feel to the other Large Minority adventures – great group of people organizing and attending, authentic activities that bring us closer to the culture we are visiting, challenges that push us mentally and physically. On this trip, we trekked through the rainforest, canoed and swam down the river, stayed with local indigenous tribes (even went to a birthday party of one of their local tribal members!), fished for piranhas, competed in blow dart and spear throwing competitions, and more. Accommodations ranged from sleeping in a hammock you hang in the jungle to tribal homestays to hotels. It was an epic trip – you’re gone for a week, but it feels like you’re gone for a month!”

“As many experienced travelers, I tend to stay as far away as possible from anything “group organized”, so I was a little iffy the first time we came in touch with Large Minority. But as soon as we met everyone in Lanka all those worries were wiped away. The LM guys do a really great job at balancing out the ‘to be completed tasks’ of the challenge in a way that gives you freedom to complete them in a manner of your own choosing. It is an adventure!
In 2016 we were part of the pioneer pirates to sail the Philippines in the first edition of the Philippines Sailing Challenge, which was another great success! An extra added value on this adventure is that you get to hang out with your own local crew for the whole week. It’s a very cool way to attain some perspective on the destination, its culture and it’s people. We
absolutely loved it!” Chris’ Instagram

“Well they say your honeymoon should be something you never forget and this sure has been that!! Thanks to Julian and Juan from Large Minority for an amazing Cambo Challenge, we had a fab time and experienced Asia in a way you never would on your own. Unfortunately it has come to an end and we have to go home but the memories will last a lifetime…and we just have to start planning which challenge we do next!!”

“People keep asking me about the Cambo Challenge and I think I’ve nailed what makes it so incomparable for me, it’s all about the human interactions. The group were fun, switched on, non-competitive and from all over the map. The challenges got us past our barriers and into authentic Cambodian communities and interactions. The Large minority team were smart, creative, playful and good times. Traveling by tuk tuk was crazy, liberating and totally engaging with your surroundings, and Cambodia itself…half confronting, half embracing and incomparable throughout. We loved it.” Read their blog.