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Adventure Tours

Active trips for small groups of 10–22 travelers

Small group adventure travel

Love to travel with an open mind, a good pair of walking shoes, and an interest in going off the beaten path? Our small group adventure trips are for you. With small groups of 10–22 travelers, our Adventure Tours give you an in-depth look at your destination through culturally immersive, active travel experiences. You’ll find yourself learning and trying new things, from what you do (hands-on activities) to where you’ll go (roads less traveled) to how you get around (think outside the bus).

Adventure travel experiences

Take a walk in the clouds

Join a naturalist guide in the lush cloud forest of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, learning about its ecosystem and spotting stunning wildlife as you go.

Experience it on tour in Costa Rica

Learn about life as a monk

At Wat Suan Dok Temple in Chiang Mai, meet a resident monk who'll explain the main tenets of Buddhism and share their experience.

Experience it on tour in Thailand

Stroll high above the sea

The Slieve League cliffs tower nearly 2,000 feet above the sea level. Get ready for some "is this even real?" moments as you walk along this section of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.

Experience it on tour in Ireland

Explore our Adventure Tours

Costa Rica: Rainforests, Volcanoes & Wildlife with Manuel Antonio & San José extension
9 or 12 days
218
From $2,349*
Amalfi Coast Walking Tour with Naples extension
9 or 11 days
165
From $2,279*
Ecuador & Galápagos Islands Cruise with Peru extension
10 or 16 days
161
From $4,249*
Highlights of Morocco: Marrakech, the Sahara & Fes
12 days
16
From $2,829*
Thailand: The Golden Kingdom with Cambodia extension
12 or 15 days
124
From $2,419*
Chile to Argentina: Santiago, Patagonia & Buenos Aires with Iguazú Falls extension
12 or 15 days
46
From $3,399*
Grand Tour of Peru: Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca with Bolivia extension
13 or 17 days
17
From $3,379*
Grand Tour of Turkey with Istanbul extension
15 or 17 days
189
On sale from 
$2,549*
 $2,099*
Vietnam & Angkor Wat with Bangkok extension
15 or 17 days
59
On sale from 
$3,649*
 $3,149*
Iceland: The Golden Circle & Ring Road with Norwegian Fjords extension
10 or 13 days
30
From $4,249*
New Zealand: Untamed Landscapes with Fiji extension
16 or 19 days
34
From $3,599*
four kayaks sitting on coast of beach with palm trees
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A Week in Belize: Ruins, Reefs & Rainforests with Tikal & Belize City extension
9 or 12 days
From $2,699*
Ireland: The Wild Atlantic Way with County Kerry & County Limerick extension
10 or 14 days
14
From $2,309*
A Week in Peru: Lima, Cuzco & Machu Picchu with Lima & Paracas extension
8 days
24
From $2,649*
tan stone walls of dubrovnik with view of water
Greece, the Balkans & Croatia with Croatian Coast extension
14 or 16 days
7
From $3,539*
India: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur with Cochin, Kerala Backwaters & Mumbai extension
11 or 15 days
69
From $2,209*
Northern Italy & Cinque Terre Walking Tour with Florence extension
11 or 13 days
67
From $3,049*
Provence & the French Riviera Walking Tour with Annecy extension
10 or 13 days
75
From $2,799*
Tuscany Walking Tour with Rome extension
11 or 13 days
141
From $2,649*
Ireland Walking Tour with County Wicklow extension
10 or 12 days
75
From $2,509*
Highlights of Mexico: Oaxaca to Mexico City with Yucatán extension
9 or 13 days
15
From $1,849*

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What our travelers say about their Adventure Tours

Once in a lifetime trip
By 1st-time traveler June on 3/6/2020
The folks at Go Ahead tours are amazing, they take care of their guests. I cannot say enough of the tour director Alonzo he is extremely knowledgeable and patient. Harold the bus driver is an experience and skillful driver. Costa Rica with Go Ahead tours must be an item on ones bucket list.
See more reviews of Costa Rica: Rainforests, Volcanoes & Wildlife
Morocco
By first-time traveler Joyce on 11/2/2019
Fantastic tour to an incredible country—days were packed with new and exciting sites and experiences. Could have spent twice as long—or 10 times as long!—in the medinas! So much to see. Tour was extremely well organized. Loved every minute.
See more reviews of Highlights of Morocco: Marrakech, the Sahara & Fes

How it works

Planning a trip is a breeze with the help of Go Ahead Tours’ experts working behind the scenes.

Work with our in-house experts
Choose from 175+ tours all around the world. Need help narrowing down? Call our regional experts at 1-800-590-1161 to talk through how you like to travel.
Sit back & get ready for your trip
Your tour package includes handpicked hotels, breakfast daily and other select meals, comfortable transportation, an expert Tour Director, guided sightseeing, and more.
Take off on an adventure, stress-free
Your local Tour Director will meet you and your group on the first day, and be your go-to for the best sites, flavors, and stories of the region.

Adventure travel FAQ

What makes adventure travel special?

Small groups experiencing big things is our take on adventure travel. Each of our Adventure Tours features a group size of 10–22 travelers, the ideal size for making connections with each other, your Tour Director, local guides, and the communities you’ll visit.

Discovering ancient ruins in the Andes, tasting local specialties during market visits, riding a rickshaw through the bustling cities of Asia, and walking along scenic coastlines of Europe are just a few of the types of experiences you may have on these active tours, These trips are a great fit for travelers of all ages who are looking to get out and explore the world on active vacations.

Where can I go on your adventure trips?

We offer Adventure Tours to Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, North America, and the South Pacific. Our active trips offering is always growing, so check back often to see what new destinations are added!

What can I expect on adventure trips?

The short answer: Expect to cross bucket list adventures off your list!

The longer one: Another way to think about our small group adventure trips is as more active vacations. You can expect to see a mix of historic cities and smaller towns while traveling, and going off the beaten path. These are more active tours, which means you’ll be on your feet each day, sometimes for several hours at a time. You can find detailed information about the pace and included activities for these active vacations on each trip’s itinerary page.

What’s included on your adventure trips?

Our Adventure Tours feature hands-on, experiential activities in off-the-beaten-path locations with small groups of 22 travelers, maximum. Like all of our trips, our Adventure tour packages include accommodations, sightseeing tours with local guides, an expert Tour Director, on-tour transportation, breakfast daily, and select lunches and dinners. We take care of all the details of your itinerary, so you can make the most of your time on our active vacations.