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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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15 Days Broome to Broome

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19 Days Auckland to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

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19 Days Auckland to Christchurch

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9 Days Broome to Broome

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Collette
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 be because at heart we are a family owned company that has been in business for 100 years. It may be because our team are passionate about sharing their own love of travel and uncovering mysteries. Choosing Collette comes with benefits that take your guided travel experience to another level. Our inclusive tours provide you more value for your money and more of what makes travel special. Let us show you the world!
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Budget:Premium
Accommodation:4 Star
APT
APT
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 continent, and through the company’s vast industry experience, meticulous planning and unquestionable passion it's earned a place among the world’s most well-regarded travel companies. From boutique river cruising to small-group 4WD adventures; traditional coach touring with a decadent twist; epic rail journeys to small-ship expeditions; classic ocean cruising to safaris of discovery by both land and air – there’s little APT are unwilling to consider in pursuit of creating the finest holiday experience for its valued guests. Timeless luxury, exclusive experiences, life enriching moments and true personalisation. APT offers all-inclusive holidays so everything is taken care of. We invite you to join us; you won’t be disappointed.
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Budget:Premium & Luxury
Accommodation:4 - 5 Star
Globus
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way it makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures that you’ll want to re-live...more forever. We’ve been creating wonder-filled first class touring for more than 90 years; we have the experience and local knowledge globally to craft immersive adventures that make Globus travellers feel alive. Not only can you expect to see the big sites, we’ll also take you deeper in each location, right to the beating heart of each new discovery. At Globus, we understand that your holiday is your treat – a gift from you to you. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination.
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Budget:Premium
Accommodation:4 - 4.5 Star

Discover Special small group tour experiences and highlights

<a class='u-link' href='/tours/south-america/inca-trail'>Hike the Inca Trail</a>
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
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.

<a class='u-link' href='/tours/africa/trips'>Safari in Africa</a>
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
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
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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Small Group Adventures
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Luxury Small Group Tours

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

Walking in Poland   , QLD, Australia, Sep 2025
The mountain views were spectacular but the paths up the mountains were hard and steep. The guide was very good and very knowledgeable. There were no problems encountered at any time. Most of the accommodations were very good.
NZ Adventure South   , QLD, Australia, Aug 2025
There wasn’t a single fault on this trip – everything was so easy and completely stress-free. The people were wonderful, and the views were absolutely breathtaking 😍. We traveled from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo, Wānaka, and Queenstown, and every stop was unforgettable. Our group leader was amazing, and the included activities were so well planned and ...read more fun for everyone. Truly an experience to remember!
Essence of the Kimberley     , NSW, Australia, Aug 2025
Rachel McSorley at Global Journeys was very efficient. She followed up everything we asked of her, including early delivery of our APT bags. We had a fantastic time on tour with APT. Our guide, Basil, was wonderful, we couldn't have asked for anyone better.
Excellent tour for young travellers   , Vic, Australia, Aug 2025
Great tour if you are fit and healthy. Heaps of walking at sites and some steep. We enjoyed the tour, but few order travellers did find it challenging. Once the tour starts, it should be Explorers responsibility to make sure guest are safely taken back to the hotel. This did not happen on the first day of the tour. However, we had an excellent tour ...read more leader that made up for all the short comings.

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Take an Ultimate Small Group tour to New Zealand

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Insight Vacations: Women-Only Tours

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Vibrant Tunisia

25 June, 2024

Vibrant Tunisia

Tunisia is located in North Africa and boasts a rich culture and diverse landscapes. The country's culture is an intriguing blend of Arab, Berber, and French influences,...