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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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Simply Japan

14 Days Tokyo to Osaka

Operator: Explore!

From 7,191

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Classic Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

12 Days Tokyo to Kyoto

Operator: Cosmos

From 5,967

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Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach

19 Days Auckland to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

From 11,409

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Ultimate South Island

10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

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Collette

(43) Reviews

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

Tours45

Budget:Premium

Accommodation:4 Star

APT

(427) Reviews

APT is an Australian family-owned company whose essence began in Melbourne in the 1920s. More than 90 years on, APT offers life-enriching trips to every...more

Tours45

Budget:Premium & Luxury

Accommodation:4 - 5 Star

Insight Vacations

(556) Reviews

At Insight Vacations we have been creating magical travel experiences for over 40 years, showcasing the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences...more

Tours155

Budget:Premium

Accommodation:4 - 4.5 Star

Discover Special small group tour experiences and highlights

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

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.

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

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

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

Classic Japan Margaret, Scotland, Apr 2024

This was an amazing journey. My highlight was Mount Fuji and the blossom trees. Our accommodation was very good, the rooms were small but had everything in them you could possibly need.Our tour guide Mina was simply the best and often went above and beyond. My travelling companions were from 4 different continents but we got on really well and had lots ...read more

First time visit to India Ursula and Scott, NSW, Australia, Apr 2024

In India anything is possible. If you go with an open mind and just enjoy the differences from your home country, you will love this glimpse into India. Accommodation was clean and comfortable more so than premium but locations usually close to sights. Plenty of food available and options for those who didn’t want the local delicacies all the time. ...read more

Premium India Ron and Jenny, Victoria, Australia, Apr 2024

This turned out to be a fantastic trip. Although I had some initial doubts after we landed in Mumbai. Mumbai is a very busy place and as such quite dirty but well worth seeing. The trip got better the more we explored. The red forts, the Taj Mahal and the many lakes were amazing. The food took a little bit of getting used to but over all was good. Nice ...read more

Sensational India Juanita and David, New South Wales, Australia, Apr 2024

We enjoyed a wonderful holiday on our Intrepid premium tour of India arranged by Global Journeys. The indian people are so friendly, happy and content. Our guide Yaddu was amazing, his wealth of knowledge on the history of the towns we visited and the architecture was unlimited. Thoughly recommend this wonderful country.

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23 April, 2024
Bulgaria's Hidden Treasures
Situated at the crossroads of Europe and the Balkans, Bulgaria is a hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered. The history of this enchanting Eastern European country is one that spans from the ancient Thracian civilisations to the magnificence of the Bulgarian Empire. The region beckons...

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...

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...

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...