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Small group tours allow you to travel with likeminded travellers, and with a maximum group size of 24, you'll have the opportunity for a more in depth and intimate touring experience. Visit places that larger coach groups can't, stay in boutique accommodation, immerse yourself in the culture, and enjoy authentic local interaction. Get off the beaten track and truly under the skin of a destination.

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6 Days Hobart to Hobart

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12 Days Tokyo to Kyoto

Operator: Cosmos

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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

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16 Days Tokyo to Osaka

Operator: Bunnik Tours

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Australia
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Collette
At Collette, we consider everyone who travels with us to be our personal guest. Every moment matters to us because we know it matters to you. This may...more be because at heart we are a family owned company that has been in business for 100 years. It may be because our team are passionate about sharing their own love of travel and uncovering mysteries. Choosing Collette comes with benefits that take your guided travel experience to another level. Our inclusive tours provide you more value for your money and more of what makes travel special. Let us show you the world!
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Budget:Premium
Accommodation:4 Star
Insight Vacations
At Insight Vacations we have been creating magical travel experiences for over 40 years, showcasing the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences...more in Europe and North America. Why are we different to any other operator? It’s our unique Insight experiences. It’s our authentic and varied dining options, it’s travelling in smaller groups on customised coaches with twice the legroom, it’s staying in the right hotels in the right location, all brought together seamlessly by our exceptional travel directors. In essence: All the sights, and the insights….up close and personal…in comfort and style. Travel is such a joy and a personal passion for myself and every member of our team. We’re so proud of the quality, service and value we provide and invite you to try it for yourself. Talk to Global Journeys to find out more about travelling in style and booking your next holiday with Insight Vacations.
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Budget:Premium
Accommodation:4 - 4.5 Star
Explore
Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
Accommodation:Mixed

Discover Special small group tour experiences and highlights

<a class='brand-link-color' href='/tours/south-america/inca-trail'>Hike the Inca Trail</a>

Hike the Inca Trail

Join a small group adventure and follow in the footsteps of the Incas along stunning, albeit gruelling, mountain passes peppered with impressive archaeological ruins.

A Recipe for Intimate Italy

A Recipe for Intimate Italy

Bypass the autostradas and travel the country roads of Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast and learn to cook delicious family recipes in the kitchens that perfected them.

<a class='brand-link-color' href='/tours/africa/trips'>Safari in Africa</a>

Safari in Africa

Enjoy game drives in dedicated small vehicles, stay in intimate camps or boutique luxury lodges, and be moved by special wildlife encounters made possible on a small group safari.

4WD Outback Australia

4WD Outback Australia

Take a small group adventure across the vast lands of Australia, staying in wilderness lodges, venturing to remote regions often inaccessible to traditionally larger coaches, and learning from local Indigenous guides.

Stay with the Locals

Stay with the Locals

From the hilltribes of Northern Thailand and the reindeer herders of remote Russia, to the Ger Camps of Mongolia and a homestay on the banks of Lake Titicaca, you’ll get a unique insight into different cultures.

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Small Group Adventures
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Luxury Small Group Tours
Luxury Small Group Tours

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their small group touring experiences

Trekking in Torres del Paine National Park     , VIC, Australia, Mar 2024
The trip with G Adventures was excellent - the team really looked after us. The trek itself was beautiful, but too short! I recommend if you have more time, to take a few extra days to fully enjoy the park. The food and accommodation provided fully met our expectations. The team leading the hike were professional, fun and solved any problem we had. ...read more As for Global Journeys, our coordinator Hannah was outstanding. She was always available to answer any questions we had when organising the trip.
Fun, friendly tour with gorgeous scenery   , Ontario, Canada, Feb 2024
We had a great time exploring Tasmania with Bunnik. The guide and driver, Paul and Kerry, were fantastic. Kind, funny, and professional. We had amazing weather in February and saw many beautiful places. Having a 20-person group with a full-sized coach was awesome. The coach itself was also very roomy and comfortable--lots of leg room, USB chargers, ...read more etc. We'd happily travel with Bunnik again!
NZ's Southern Drift tour was beyond my expectations.   , Australia, Jan 2024
Thank you to Tracey, our travel advisor. The wonderful sights and experiences in New Zealand will truly be remembered. The tour director and the driver were notably fabulous. We were always informed, organized and safe, even in our periods of free time. The coach was super comfortable, and we had ample stops.
Animals and Birds in the natural settings in Borneo   , Hamilton, New Zealand, Jan 2024
This tour provided a lot of variation from seeing how the locals live, learn about their food, taste great dishes prepared by the locals, live from hotel, homestay, lodges to glamping. Travel the river searching for birds, elephants, monkeys and orangutangs. Visit an island where turtles come to lay their eggs and if weather , tides and visibility are ...read more fine then a little snorkeling as well.

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Luxury Gold is bringing back the golden age of travel

19 January, 2023

Luxury Gold is bringing back the golden age of travel

Luxury Gold, the boutique tour company specialising in high-end small group journeys has relaunched to enter a new era of travel and is offering over 30 limited edition small group journeys to the world’s most sort after places, all with the finest end-to-end travel experience. Travel that...

What You Need To Know Before You Start Your APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventure

07 December, 2022

What You Need To Know Before You Start Your APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventure

Your APT Crew & 4WD VehicleFrom the moment you join the tour, your friendly crew are on hand to ensure your comfort, take care of all arrangements, answer questions and provide a friendly face. Your Driver-Guide is a highly trained industry professional, committed to making your adventure...

2022 & 23 Collette Explorations

24 September, 2021

2022 & 23 Collette Explorations

Collette has released its expanded Small Group Explorations program with dates through to May 2023. Guests can book with confidence knowing Collette’s Cancellation Policy assures a full money-back refund in the event any tour cannot go ahead, resulting in Collette refunding over AU$165m...

Highlights of Australia: Scenic’s 2021 Small Group Journeys

14 October, 2020

Highlights of Australia: Scenic’s 2021 Small Group Journeys

Each year Scenic elevate their itineraries to capture the best experiences for their guests, including favourites from the previous season based on guest feedback along with the introduction of new attractions. With the release of their Australian small group touring program for the 2021...