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We understand the importance of making the most of every moment of your holiday. As a leading operator of small group tours, we have used our expertise and knowledge to design holidays for those who want a more personal and immersive way to explore.

On our escorted small group tours, there's an average of 22 travellers, so you'll enjoy premium travel experiences, plus accommodation and transport that would be off-limits to larger groups. Whether you're a solo traveller, a couple or coming with family or friends, these holidays create a welcoming environment for all.

Our small group travel packages are available to destinations all around the world. Whether it's celebrating at Rio's famous carnival or spotting the elusive 'Big Five' in South Africa - we have a guided small group adventure for everyone. Browse our full range to find your perfect small group holiday.

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Leading the way in small group travel

When you holiday with us, you can be assured you are travelling with the experts - after all, we have been doing this for more than 50 years. As an award-winning operator rated Excellent on TrustPilot, you can trust us to deliver the best possible experience for you. We're proud of being pioneers in our approach to group sizes and have also recently reduced the numbers on our Classic range tours to a maximum of 30 travellers, to ensure you get the most out of your holiday.

Why choose a small group tour with us?

Sociable group sizes

Our small group holidays have an average of just 22 travellers. This means you can enjoy an engaging atmosphere with a group of like-minded people.

Exclusive access

Keeping things small allows for off-the-beaten-track activities that aren't possible for bigger groups - from family-run vineyards to tucked-away temples without the crowds.

Deeper connections

There's no better way to explore than with a local guide. We partner with those who know all the best stories about their hometown and will share secret spots and hidden gems.

Customer approved

Our small group tours consistently receive top ratings for their unique experiences, one-on-one time with the Tour Manager and friendly groups.

What our experts love about small group holidays

Smaller groups allow for unique encounters with locals, off-the-beaten-path discoveries, and deeper cultural immersion. With fewer people, guides can tailor activities and answer questions to create a more personalised experience. Whether with fellow travellers or local hosts, the connections formed on a small group tour last a lifetime.

Our customers love our Small Groups tours

Darjeeling & the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan

28/Oct

Angela

“A very interesting and well organised trip. We saw so much and the tour of Bhutan was a particular highlight. But it was full on, with quite a few early starts and long days of travelling.

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First-Class Lake Iseo: Italy's Secret Lake

24/Oct

L Field

“Tour manager Karen Austin had patience and her information on places even on free days was excellent. She looked after us well. Hotel at resort and food were good especially breakfast. Light meal AM on Eurostar was pretty poor. Smaller group of 20 were easy to...

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The Sensational Isles of Scilly

23/Oct

Michael Anthony

“Lovely trip to the Isles of Scilly. Excellent tour manager who coped brilliantly after a return flight delay.

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Orkney & the Shetland Isles

19/Oct

Peter Levison

“This was a very enjoyable holiday in a remote location of the UK. The itinerary is very comprehensive with essentially no free time during the trip and involves a reasonable amount of walking in rural areas in potentially quite extreme local weather, so good mobility is advantageous as is a...

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Beautiful Basque Country: San Sebastian & Bilbao

18/Oct

RogerB

“Great experience. Based in good location. Brilliant Paradore hotel. Really very good group leader.

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Skye, Orkney & the Wild North

2/Oct

Cynthia Dalsing

“A grand trip! Les was a fun guide and really relaxed into the trip. I loved his expertise and wit he had, helped us all relax. Although the schedule was full I didn’t mind it. I would skip stopping at Brogdar and put time into skara brae, even if the...

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The Maharajas’ Express, Golden Temple & Shimla

28/Feb

E West

“It was a fantastic experience. Good service, excellent food, and a welcome bonus of inclusive alcoholic drinks, which we were not aware of when we booked. The inclusive drinks were mainly locally brands but their quality was comparable to the better known international brands. There were some...

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Grand Tour of Sri Lanka

27/Oct

M Edwards

“Great holiday but the first few trips were very hard work. Not a category 2 difficulty rating by any stretch of the imagination. Very hot and humid too.

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