Small Group Tours

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Small group tours

Q: What kinds of small group travel experiences do you offer?

Our small group trips fall into three main travel styles: * [Small group Food & Wine Tours ](/travel-styles/food-wine-tours)introduce you to a destination with a focus on its culinary traditions and local flavors. You’ll meet local partners who promote the preservation of culinary traditions and learn about sustainable food production. * [Small group Safari & Wildlife Tours ](/travel-styles/safari-tours)offer opportunities for viewing animals in their natural habitats with expert naturalists. You’ll learn about conservation efforts and interact with local community members along the way. * [Small group Adventure Tours](/travel-styles/adventure-tours) are active trips that take you off the beaten path to give you an in-depth look at the culture and communities in your destination.

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Immersive moments await

Learn about the world alongside 10–22 travelers in off-the-beaten-path destinations on our small group trips. You’ll get an in-depth look at your destination while making a positive impact on it. Each tour features immersive, hands-on small group travel experiences that’ll connect you with the local community and your fellow travelers. Think: truffle hunting with a farmer and his dog in Italy, eating organic pineapple at a carbon-negative farm in Costa Rica, and more.

Small group travel styles

Food & Wine Tours

Taste the best the world has to offer and learn about your locale by sampling its most famous (and delicious) fare.

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Safari & Wildlife Tours

Immerse yourself in a destination's natural beauty while viewing wildlife, interacting with the local community, and learning about conservation efforts with an expert guide.

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Adventure Tours

Venture to a new destination with an open mind, a good pair of walking shoes, and an interest in going off the beaten path to take part in culturally immersive activities.

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Why join a Small Group Tour?

Unique inclusions

From where you’ll stay (boutique hotels and safari lodges, anyone?) to what you’ll do (like learn traditional weaving techniques), our small group trips are packed with hands-on activities and memorable moments.

Cultural immersion

Build a deeper connection with your destination's community—and your fellow travelers—during experiential activities and 24/7 guidance from your expert Tour Director.

Active travel experiences

Our small group trips are for young-at-heart travelers of all ages. Be ready to head off the beaten path and spend time exploring your destination by foot or using unique transportation like a rickshaw, canoe, or 4x4 Jeep.