Small Group Tours
Immerse yourself in cultures and traditions a million miles 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 no more than 24 (and usually just 16-20) 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 friendly, professional tour managers and local guides, 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 flocking impala, flamingos and wildebeest, 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
12 days from £4,301 pp
was £5,059 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - December 2027
Duration
12 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
6 included
Meals
27 included
- Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, home to the tallest minaret in the world
- Embark on a guided tour of Rabat’s old medina, Morocco’s capital, and first imperial city on the coastline
- Call at Volubilis, a partly excavated Berber-Roman city and former Roman capital
10 days from £1,367 pp
was £1,608 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - December 2026
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
8 included
Meals
17 included
- Six game drives in search of the Big Five including in the Maasai Mara
- Journeying through the Rift Valley to renowned Lake Nakuru National Park - a giraffe and rhino sanctuary
- A visit to a Maasai village
9 days from £3,170 pp
was £3,729 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - November 2026
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
7 included
Meals
20 included
- Six game drives in search of the Big Five including in the Maasai Mara
- Journeying through the Rift Valley to renowned Lake Nakuru National Park - a giraffe and rhino sanctuary
- A visit to a Maasai village
13 days from £3,774 pp
was £4,439 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - November 2026
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
7 included
Meals
31 included
- Six game drives in search of the Big Five including in the Maasai Mara
- Journeying through the Rift Valley to renowned Lake Nakuru National Park - a giraffe and rhino sanctuary
- A visit to a Maasai village
16 days from £4,088 pp
was £4,809 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - November 2026
Duration
16 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
7 included
Meals
40 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
- Take a dip in the warm Indian Ocean, sunbathe on the stretches of white sand, and dabble in a variety of aquatic activities
10 days from £3,349 pp
was £3,939 pp
Dates Available
May 2025 - November 2026
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
6 included
Meals
24 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
13 days from £3,507 pp
was £4,125 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - November 2026
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
6 included
Meals
29 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
10 days from £3,668 pp
was £4,315 pp
Dates Available
February 2025 - November 2027
Duration
10 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions
8 included
Meals
21 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Welgevonden Game Reserve
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
10 days from £2,516 pp
was £2,795 pp
Dates Available
March 2025 - December 2027
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
- Unwind between game drives in Sebatana's luxury resort, Elephant Lodge, with its outdoor swimming pools, bar, and traditional African Boma
- Take in Waterberg's most biodiverse reserves in search of the 'Big Five', from vast Pilanesburg to Kaingo's secluded savannah trails
- Enjoy up-close animal encounters with an immersive guided walk through the Sebatana bush, spotting its impressive local wildlife
10 days from £2,337 pp
was £2,749 pp
Dates Available
January 2025 - December 2027
Duration
10 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions
7 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
10 days from £2,728 pp
was £3,209 pp
Dates Available
March 2025 - November 2026
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
14 included
Meals
21 included
- 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
- Several exciting optional tours to choose from, including a night safari and a boat cruise on the Blyde River
10 days from £2,700 pp
was £2,999 pp
Dates Available
January 2025 - November 2027
Duration
10 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions
7 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
10 days from £3,060 pp
was £3,399 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - December 2026
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
11 included
Meals
21 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
10 days from £2,252 pp
was £2,649 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - December 2027
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
7 included
Meals
21 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
15 days from £3,992 pp
was £4,435 pp
Dates Available
March 2025 - November 2027
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
8 included
Meals
42 included
- Drive along Chapman’s Peak, the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders’ Bay, home to the endangered African penguin
- Track the ‘Big Five’ through the open savannah of the world-famous Kruger National Park
- Take in the spellbinding Panorama Route with stops at God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels
15 days from £3,354 pp
was £3,945 pp
Dates Available
October 2025 - November 2027
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
10 included
Meals
18 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
14 days from £5,054 pp
was £5,615 pp
Dates Available
January 2026 - November 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
15 included
Meals
24 included
- Catch your breath on 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 its majestic big cats, across three game drives in the Greater Hwange
14 days from £3,834 pp
was £4,259 pp
Dates Available
January 2026 - November 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
14 included
Meals
19 included
- Journey into the Atlas Mountains to one of Morocco’s most well-known kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover Ouarzazate, the ‘Gateway to the Sahara’ and a popular film-making location
- Call at Agdz, a lush palm oasis bounded by arid desert terrain, popular for its date market
9 days from £2,336 pp
was £2,595 pp
Dates Available
September 2025 - December 2026
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
8 included
Meals
17 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
15 days from £5,135 pp
was £5,705 pp
Dates Available
August 2025 - November 2026
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
9 included
Meals
21 included
Small group tours to Asia
- Travel by train to Udaipur, set sail across Lake Pichola and catch an evening aarti ceremony at a local temple
- Journey around Udaipur on a guided tour, stopping at the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and the pretty Saheliyon-ki-Bari
- Set off on a tour of Old Delhi, where you’ll witness its most famous landmarks
15 days from £3,435 pp
Dates Available
March 2025 - November 2025
Duration
15 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions
14 included
Meals
30 included
- Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre
- Spend an unforgettable day at the Rainforest Discovery Centre
- Wildlife cruises on the Kinabatangan River and oxbow lakes and a stay in a jungle lodge
13 days from £2,867 pp
was £3,185 pp
Dates Available
February 2025 - November 2027
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
8 included
Meals
20 included
- Travel to the magnificent Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious structure, and discover the ‘lost city’ of Angkor Thom
- Set sail on an overnight cruise around the spectacular Halong Bay, with a cooking class, squid fishing and morning tai chi
- See the Củ Chi tunnel complex while learning about the importance of this underground labyrinth
14 days from £4,229 pp
Dates Available
May 2025 - November 2026
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
9 included
Meals
22 included
- Discover Mumbai on a guided tour with visits to Mani Bhavan, the Prince of Wales Museum, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Dhobi Ghat
- Fly to Nagpur, the ‘Tiger Capital of India’, listen to a ‘tiger talk’ and embark on an evening nature walk through Pench National Park
- Venture into Pench National Park on morning and afternoon safaris in search of Bengal tigers
14 days from £3,235 pp
was £3,805 pp
Dates Available
13 November 2025
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
12 included
Meals
29 included
- 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
13 days from £2,417 pp
was £2,685 pp
Dates Available
May 2025 - November 2026
Duration
13 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions
9 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
14 days from £2,520 pp
was £2,799 pp
Dates Available
September 2025 - November 2026
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
14 included
Meals
26 included
- Observe the sacred ‘Going to Bed’ ceremony at Meenakshi Temple
- Experience India’s thriving spice and tea industries with guided tours, from plantations to packaging factories
- Discover Kochi’s landmarks with a sightseeing tour of the coastal metropolis and witness the city’s fishnets
11 days from £2,970 pp
was £3,299 pp
Dates Available
November 2025 - November 2026
Duration
11 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions
9 included
Meals
19 included
- Discover the charms of Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo
- Venture into Yala National Park on a half-day game drive in search of wildlife
- Lounge along the shores of the Indian Ocean at a five-star resort in Beruwala
14 days from £2,216 pp
was £2,769 pp
Dates Available
January 2025 - November 2026
Duration
14 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions
11 included
Meals
22 included
- Discover the charms of Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo
- Venture into Yala National Park on a half-day game drive in search of wildlife
- Lounge along the shores of the Indian Ocean at a five-star resort in Beruwala
18 days from £2,544 pp
was £3,179 pp
Dates Available
April 2025 - November 2026
Duration
18 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions
10 included
Meals
30 included
- Fly to Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’ and head for the former Rajput capital, Amber and its fort
- Explore the tiger-rich wilderness of Ranthambore National Park with morning and afternoon safaris
- Stay overnight on a traditional Kerala houseboat and glide through the tranquil backwaters
21 days from £3,740 pp
was £4,399 pp
Dates Available
November 2025 - November 2026
Duration
21 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
13 included
Meals
40 included
- Take in Java’s memorable scenery with a drive around Tumpang’s dramatic waterfalls and dense jungle stretches
- Watch Mount Bromo transform in the different light, with scenic Jeep drives at sunrise and sunset around its spectacular volcanic landscapes
- Marvel at the Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist religious site in the world, and visit the nearby village of Candirejo
16 days from £3,060 pp
was £3,599 pp
Dates Available
October 2025 - October 2027
Duration
16 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
14 included
Meals
19 included
- Cross Komodo’s azure coastline in search of its thriving marine life & take in a pair of popular diving spots, Manta Bay and Kanawa Island
- Marvel at the Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist religious site in the world, and visit the nearby village of Candirejo
- Watch Mount Bromo transform in the different light, with scenic Jeep drives at sunrise and sunset around its spectacular volcanic landscapes
21 days from £4,369 pp
was £5,139 pp
Dates Available
October 2025 - October 2027
Duration
21 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
17 included
Meals
28 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.
9 days from £2,885 pp
was £3,205 pp
Dates Available
January 2025 - November 2026
Duration
9 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
2 included
Meals
1 included
- View the jungle from a different angle with a Sky Walk tour
- Embrace ample time to unwind at a Caribbean beach resort
- Embark on a guided walk through the enchanting Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
13 days from £4,095 pp
was £4,549 pp
Dates Available
28 October 2025
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
7 included
Meals
22 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
17 days from £5,828 pp
was £6,475 pp
Dates Available
May 2025 - November 2026
Duration
17 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
23 included
Meals
19 included
- Bathe in the hot springs of Arenal after traversing the base of its namesake volcano
- Traverse the mist-laden canopies of Monteverde’s spell-binding Cloud Forest with a walk across its famous treetop suspension bridges
- Take in the natural splendours of Poás Volcano National Park, with its blue-green lagoons, expansive craters and towering peaks
16 days from £4,076 pp
was £4,795 pp
Dates Available
January 2026 - October 2027
Duration
16 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
14 included
Meals
28 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
8 days from £1,674 pp
was £1,859 pp
Dates Available
May 2025 - November 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions
5 included
Meals
11 included
- Venture on an excursion to see the white villages (pueblos blancos) of Cadiz and sample local goat’s cheese
- Journey to dramatic, cliffside Ronda and see the 13th-century Moorish fortress
- Walk around the stylish resort town of Marbella and its world-famous marina lined with luxury yachts
8 days from £2,277 pp
was £2,529 pp
Dates Available
September 2025 - October 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions
5 included
Meals
9 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
8 days from £1,701 pp
was £1,889 pp
Dates Available
March 2025 - October 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions
4 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 opulent cloisters of the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia
8 days from £2,409 pp
Dates Available
September 2025 - October 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions
4 included
Meals
10 included
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