Small group tours allow you to travel with likeminded travellers, and with amaximum 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their small group touring experiences
Perfect Philippines Intro Anna, MO, United States, Apr 2025
I regret only attending this tour for Puerto Princesa and El Nido. This tour really opened my eyes to the adventures and beauty this country has to offer. From planning the group activities to helping a small group of us plan a trip on a free day Albert did amazing. His expertise of the areas was appreciated!
Cambodia: Ancient Ruins & Boat Rides Daivid, ON, Canada, Apr 2025
Had a great time in Cambodia, wonderful country! Highly recommend. Having a great group of people made the trip even better!
Japan Discovery Kerry and Peter, NSW, Australia, Mar 2025
We had a wonderful time on Bunnik’s Japan Discovery. We saw snow in the Alps and the Cherry Blossoms were amazing. The accommodation was excellent as was the included meals and activities. We travelled by coach and trains including several times on a bullet train. As always Georgie from Global Journeys did an amazing job of organising another holiday ...read more for us. This was our second Bunnik tour and have another trip booked so I highly recommend them and Japan Discovery.
Bunnik Japan Discovery Tour Review Bob and Sue, VIC, Australia, Mar 2025
We were very lucky to experience cherry blossom at its best in all cities and we had the added bonus of experiencing snow in the area around Mount Fuji. We also had a group of 18 Australians who were experienced travellers who all related well. The 15-day itinerary worked well, but we did not enjoy some of the group activities and would have preferred ...read more to get to the hotels earlier on several of the days. Suggestions include remove Samurai experience in Osaka, removing the Japanese black ink calligraphy experience, removing the group Japanese tea ceremony and replace with a more traditional experience and replace the beer/sake brewery tour with sampling at a small brewery in Takayama as part of the included walking tour. We think Bunnik should include night walking tour to Geisha area in Gion.
Our tour director was a very friendly gentle Japanese lady who did her best. Unfortunately, her communication skills were not good. Typically, she would speak at length explaining directions, history, etc and then the tour group would look at each other and comment if anyone had understood what she had just said. The group worked around this limitation by asking a lot of questions to try and fill in the gaps. This was stressful and frustrating at times. We also received little guidance on recommended things to do in our free time and we were mostly left to plan on our own.
The hotels were good and some exceeded our expectations. On several occasions we arrived late and did not have time to utilise the excellent facilities that were available. Overall, we rated the Bunnik Japan Discovery Tour at 7/10 and feel that it was expensive for what was included.
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