Small Group Tours
Immerse yourself in cultures and traditions away from home on this selection of tours that include highlights and experiences shared with a small group of like-minded travellers.
Our small-group holidays offer you the chance to explore the world beyond the well-known sights and better-trodden paths. As part of a group of usually no more than 24 (and typically just 18-20) you'll be able to travel in smaller vehicles and enjoy experiences and encounters (and even stay in wonderful little places) that are unavailable to larger groups.
Whether you're meeting a Keralan coconut farmer, a South African fisherman or an inhabitant of Lake Titicaca's floating islands, or simply discovering a corner of the world best explored in a smaller group - like Kenya's Maasai Mara - these holidays will lift the veil on some fascinating places.
All our small-group tours are led by experienced dedicated tour managers and/or local destination experts, so you’ll have a guide on hand throughout your trip, and often stay in homes and hotels where the owners will happily share their everyday experiences and family traditions with you.
Explore a less-travelled corner of the world. Return to a favourite destination and delve behind its monuments and natural wonders. Or simply share a special experience with a smaller number of new friends on a very special small-group tour.
Small group tours to Africa
- Discover the spectacular Lake Manyara, a haven for flamingos, with a game drive along its banks
- Delve into the African wilderness with game drives in Serengeti National Park
- Descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO-listed caldera brimming with diverse wildlife and expansive savannah
- Flights included
12 days from £6,737 pp
was £7,485 pp
Dates Available
15 September 2027
Duration
12 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
27 included
- Experience a full day exploring the wonders of Tsavo West National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives
- Witness Africa's highest mountain and a dormant volcano, towering Mount Kilimanjaro
- Set off on morning and afternoon game drives through Amboseli National Park, keeping your eyes peeled for the majestic elephant herds
- Flights included
10 days from £4,024 pp
was £4,235 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
24 included
- Experience morning and afternoon game drives in the Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa
- Embrace the comfort and service of a timeless safari lodge set right on the banks of the Chobe River
- Set off on a sunset cruise down the Chobe River aboard a double-decker boat with a drink in hand
- Flights included
10 days from £3,911 pp
was £4,345 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
14 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through the Kaingo and Welgevonden game reserves
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Flights included
10 days from £2,741 pp
was £2,885 pp
Dates Available
April 2027 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
21 included
- Unwind by the swimming pool overlooking the Makhutsi River or with a complimentary treatment at the spa
- Experience a special dinner in the heart of the bush under the stars
- Venture on seven morning game drives and seven late afternoon game drives with an experienced tracker and guide at the helm
- Flights included
10 days from £3,416 pp
was £3,595 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
16 included
Meals
21 included
- Track the ‘Big Five’ with six game drives in a reserve in the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere – home to diverse local wildlife
- Unwind in the unparalleled luxury of Safari Plain’s five-star tented camp, within the Mabula Game Reserve
- Enjoy expert insight in the company of one of the reserve’s resident wildlife specialists with an introductory wildlife talk
- Flights included
10 days from £3,534 pp
was £3,719 pp
Dates Available
July 2026 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
28 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through the Welgevonden and Kaingo game reserves
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Flights included
10 days from £2,363 pp
was £2,779 pp
Dates Available
July 2026 - December 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
21 included
- Track the elusive ‘Big Five’ with six small-group game drives across three national parks
- Catch your breath on Victoria Falls’ most impressive vistas with a scenic excursion to one of the seven wonders of the world
- Marvel at the wonder of Edwardian engineering with an interactive visit to Victoria Falls Bridge
- Flights included
14 days from £5,861 pp
was £6,169 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2028
Duration
14 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
15 included
Meals
24 included
- Catch your breath at Victoria Falls’ most impressive vistas with a scenic tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Enjoy panoramic views from the summit of iconic Table Mountain and explore Cape Town’s most alluring landmarks
- Track diverse wildlife, from Zimbabwe’s presidential elephant herd to majestic big cats, with three game drives in the Greater Hwange area
- Flights included
14 days from £4,930 pp
was £5,189 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
19 included
- Track the ‘Big Five’ with four game drives in a reserve in the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere – home to diverse local wildlife
- Unwind in the unparalleled luxury of Safari Plain’s five-star tented camp, within the Mabula Game Reserve
- Enjoy expert insight in the company of one of the reserve’s resident wildlife specialists with an introductory wildlife talk
- Flights included
15 days from £5,382 pp
was £5,979 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
36 included
- Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
- Experience an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation tour and a gentle guided nature walk
- Escape to a dreamy coastal corner of Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss by the Indian Ocean
- Flights included
13 days from £4,028 pp
was £4,239 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
29 included
- Spend your first night at Sanctuary Mandela, the former home of Nelson Mandela, now a 5 star boutique hotel with exhibits and artwork
- Go in search of the Big Five as you take three safaris in the famous Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park
- Picturesque panoramic tour, taking in some of the Lowveld and the Blyde River Canyon’s best sights
- Flights included
10 days from £2,628 pp
was £2,919 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
21 included
Small group tours to Asia
- Witness the Palki Ceremony at the Golden Temple and learn about the Sikh religion
- Discover the rich history of Jaipur during a city tour, covering the famed Hawa Mahal and City Palace
- Embark on safaris into Ranthambhore National Park, offering a rare opportunity to see animals up close
- Flights included
13 days from £2,556 pp
was £2,839 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
25 included
- Take in Delhi’s most famed historic sites by rickshaw and discover landmarks on the city’s culinary map
- Survey the City Palace of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple, and the beautiful gardens of Saheliyon-ki of Udaipur
- Drift across Lake Pichola on a cruise, viewing Udaipur’s shoreside palaces and temples from a different angle
- Flights included
14 days from £2,660 pp
was £2,799 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
15 included
Meals
26 included
North & South America small group tours
- Spend time in Calgary, nicknamed ‘Cowtown’ and serving as a getaway to the Canadian Rockies, taking in its sights
- Journey into the rugged, snow-carpeted landscapes of Banff National Park for a five-night stay in beautiful Banff
- Enjoy a guided excursion, keeping an eye out for native wildlife while ascending Sulphur Mountain for unrivalled views of the Rockies
- Flights included
9 days from £3,425 pp
was £3,605 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
1 included
- Discover Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas
- Close-up encounters with sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises
- Experience Otavalo’s colourful market – South America’s largest
- Flights included
17 days from £6,769 pp
was £7,125 pp
Dates Available
April 2027 - November 2028
Duration
17 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
15 included
Meals
20 included
European small group tours
- Soak up the royal history and elegant atmosphere of your parador hotels
- Explore Santillana del Mar – one of Spain’s prettiest villages
- Revel in relaxed Gijón and the historic Asturian capital, Oviedo
- Flights included
8 days from £2,033 pp
was £2,139 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
15 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
11 included
- Take in historic Trieste, one of Europe’s coffee capitals, witness its Austro-Hungarian architecture and embrace its café culture
- Explore Palmanova, the world’s first Venetian star fort, and soak up its cosmopolitan atmosphere under guidance
- Experience the Italian and Slovenian sides of border town Gorizia and sample some of its finest local labels at a neighbouring winery
- Flights included
8 days from £1,710 pp
was £1,799 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
15 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
7 included
- Experience chic Cascais and elegant Estoril
- Be beguiled by Porto, Portugal's historic second city
- Journey to medieval Obidos and to Coimbra, the 'Oxford' of Portugal
- Flights included
8 days from £2,057 pp
was £2,165 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
11 included
- Discover the mountaintop city of Ronda and take in panoramic views from the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge
- Wander around Córdoba and its most famed landmarks, Mezquita-Cathedral and Córdoba Synagogue, one of the last synagogues in Spain
- Explore lively Seville and the impressive royal palace, UNESCO-listed Royal Alcázar of Seville
- Flights included
8 days from £2,099 pp
was £2,209 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
7 included
- Marvel at the treasures of Turkey’s Ottoman past with entrance to the elegant Topkapi and Dolmabahçe Palaces.
- Marvel at the Roman and Byzantine heritage of Turkey’s former capital with stops at the pillared Basilica Cistern and famous hippodrome
- Explore Istanbul’s diverse religious centres, from its iconic Blue Mosque to the cloisters of the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia
- Flights included
8 days from £2,390 pp
was £2,655 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
19 included
Meals
11 included
- Survey the salt pans in Marsala, learn about the production of sea salt, and sample local wines at a historical winery
- Explore the medieval town of Erice with panoramic views and visit Trapani's historic centre
- Discover Palermo's food markets and culinary scene, as well as the city's artistic and monumental riches on the Arab-Norman route
- Flights included
8 days from £2,159 pp
was £2,539 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
8 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
14 included
- Explore the well-preserved ruins in the ancient city of Herakleia at Latmos with a guided hike
- Discover Aphrodisias, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Nysa with its sprawling theatre
- Visit the port town of Teos, with its Temple of Dionysus, and Sigacik, a former fishing village
- Flights included
8 days from £2,323 pp
was £2,445 pp
Dates Available
19 October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
14 included
- Take in the royal family's official Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle & Estate
- Embark on a two-hour cruise across the mystical waters of Loch Ness
- Immerse yourself in charming Ballater, a picturesque Victorian village nestled on the outskirts of Cairngorms National Park
- Flights included
5 days from £1,283 pp
was £1,425 pp
Dates Available
July 2026 - October 2027
Duration
5 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
12 included
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