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The 10 Best Group Travel Tour Companies for 2024

Caroline Morse Teel

Caroline Morse Teel is the Executive Editor for SmarterTravel Media. Caroline has a passion for adventure travel and has hiked to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the bottom of the Grand Canyon in pursuit of a good story. Follow her around the world on Instagram @TravelWithCaroline .

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For those truly epic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations, you want to leave your itinerary to the experts. Whether your dream is to see the Big Five on an African Safari, trek tall mountains, explore European cities, or something even wilder, a group tour is the easiest way to do it.

However, picking the wrong group tour company is the quickest way to ruin your trip. Make sure you choose a tour company that aligns with your goals and travel styles. Do you want an intimate group tour or do you prefer to make lots of new friends in a big group? Does the price line up with what you like (luxury vs. budget)? Is the itinerary going to all the places you want to see? 

We’ve done the research and found the very best group travel tour companies for 2024 for every type of traveler.

Best Overall Group Travel: Exodus Adventure Travels

With trips on every continent, Exodus Adventure Travels covers anywhere on this planet that you could possibly want to go, from popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast to well off-the-beaten-path adventures like Tajikistan. This award-winning group travel company boasts thousands of repeat customers who sign up for trips year after year (97% of past participants would recommend Exodus Adventure Travels to a friend). 

These small group tours operate with only around 8-16 people and always feature experienced local leaders who can give you a unique insight into your destination. Exodus Adventure Travels caters to any type of travel style, including trips broken down by type of activity (think walking, cycling, multi-adventure, winter, or cultural) as well as type of traveler (family, age group, etc.). There are curated collections (coastal, “away from it all”, European wilderness, and trips of a lifetime) to inspire you, as well as self-guided options for when you want all the benefits of a group tour planner without the actual group. Looking for that special safari? Exodus Aventure Travels just partners with the African Wildlife Foundation to create carefully curated luxury adventures that go above and beyond the standard safari. 

Exodus Adventure Travels tours work for almost any budget, with options that range from affordable to premium. 

Top Trip: Explore under-the-radar Europe by foot on Exodus Adventure Travels’ Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia walking tour .

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Best Adventure Group Travel: World Expeditions

World Expeditions has been taking adventurous travelers to remote locations all over the world ever since its first group trek through Nepal in 1975. Today, World Expeditions offers active itineraries on every continent. Intrepid travelers can opt for trips themed around mountaineering, rafting, cycling, hiking, and more. 

World Expeditions aims to leave communities and places where they operate tours better than they found them. Trips are created using the company’s Thoughtful Travel Charter as a guideline, which emphasizes respect for the environment, sustainability, having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wildlife, and more. 

World Expeditions’ trips are capped at just 16 people to provide a good experience for participants, and there are no single supplements for solo travelers willing to share a room with someone of the same gender. 

Top Trip: Summit Africa’s tallest mountain on a fully-supported trek up Kilimanjaro on World Expeditions’ eight day trip up the beautiful Lemosho Route . 

Best Budget Group Travel: G Adventures 

For travelers on a budget, G Adventures offers cheap group tours that make dream destinations accessible to nearly anyone. (Think: sailing the Galapagos for just $1,014 , criss-crossing India’s Golden Triangle for $799 , or spending 8 days in Bali for less than $749.)

G Adventures is one of the best tour companies for solo travelers as well, as most trips don’t have a single-supplement. You can choose to share a room with another G Adventures solo traveler, or pay extra to have your own space.

G Adventures keeps costs down by opting for cheaper hotels and local meals, and making certain activities optional (for an additional cost). Pick your travel style—options range from “basic” to more luxe tours run in partnership with National Geographic. Family tours, local living tours (featuring homestays), and wellness-focused tours are also available. 

Top Trip: G Adventures’ China Express trip is a great way to see the highlights of China if you’re short on both time and budget. 

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Best Educational Group Tours: EF Go Ahead Tours

When you really want to learn about a destination, consider a group trip with EF Go Ahead Tours . EF is the world’s largest private education company, and the Go Ahead Tours arm capitalizes on the company’s relationships with local educators, historians, and tour guides to create group trips that take you deep into a destination. 

These small group tours generally cap at 38 travelers, and feature unique educational experiences. For a bucket list trip, EF Go Ahead Tour’s special event tours are particularly enticing, as they offer behind-the-scenes access to tough-to-plan trips like Oktoberfest in Munich or Cherry Blossom season in Japan. 

Intimidated by solo travel? EF Go Ahead Tours is a great option for solo travelers, since it offers designated trips for solo travelers , where everyone is traveling alone, making it less intimidating.  

Top Trip: Bring the tastes of Italy home with you on EF Go Ahead Tours’ Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany tour (operated in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen), where you’ll learn how to make local dishes. 

Best Responsible Group Travel: Intrepid Travel

Looking for a responsible group travel operator that focuses on bettering the communities and destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel is the world’s largest travel B Corporation, a certification for companies doing good. 

Intrepid Travel’s tours focus on sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and sustaining communities. The company has its own charity, The Intrepid Foundation , which has donated over 10 million dollars to over 160 community organizations. 

Intrepid Travel’s small group tours attract a wide range of travelers, but they are especially great for younger travelers, as they have a large number of trips designed for people aged 18-35 . (Other trips, including family-focused trips, are geared toward any age.)

Top Trip: Experience foodie trip of a lifetime Intrepid Travel’s South Korea Real Food Adventure , which includes time in three cities and an overnight temple stay.

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Best Private Group Travel: Kensington Tours

Whether your group consists of just two people or involves taking the entire extended family, Kensington Tours will take all the hassle of planning out of the equation. This private group operator creates personalized trips and itineraries tailored to your preferences, while their experts handle all the logistics and bookings. 

Plans are entirely flexible, and can even be changed while on the trip on a whim. Need some inspiration? Browse Kensington Tours’ travel ideas , to get some ideas for your next adventure. 

Top Trip: Sail around the stunning shores of Croatia and the Dalmation Islands on a private luxury catamaran on Kensington Tours’ fully customizable tour . 

Best Polar Group Travel: Chimu Adventures

Whether you’re headed north to the Artic or south to Antarctica, Chimu Adventures has the perfect polar group trip for you. Chimu Adventures has some of the most variety for polar trips, with options to fly, cruise, or a combination of both to get to your destination. For an ultra-unique Antarctica trip, Chimu Adventures offers cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand (most Antarctica trips depart from Argentina).

Chimu Adventures is one of the cheapest group trips to Antarctica, with rates starting under $6,000.

Top Trip: If you’re pressed for time (or simply don’t have the stomach for the Drake Passage), Chimu Adventures’ Antarctica Fly Cruise will get you to the ends of the earth quickly and smoothly.

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Best Group Tours for Solo Travelers: For the Love of Travel

Group tours can be a great way to meet new people, but they can sometimes skew on the older age range. If you’re between 25-39 and a solo traveler looking to meet new people, you’ll love For the Love of Travel . All participants on the trips are between 25-39, and according to the company, 80 percent are solo travelers—so you’ll make friends fast. Hoping to meet someone who will be more than just a friend on your next trip? Trips include a balanced number of “gal and guy spots” to ensure an even balance of genders within groups (and of course, non-binary genders are always welcome). 

For the Love of Travel offers weeklong (or longer) international trips as well as shorter weekender trips to closer destinations like Mexico or Costa Rica—perfect for people without a lot of vacation time.

Top Trip: Sleep in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights, go sledding with huskies, and warm up in traditional saunas on For the Love of Travel’s Lapland tour , already booking dates for 2024.

Best Biking Tours Group Travel: DuVine Cycling

Biking through the rolling hills of Italy or across the mountain roads of Chile sounds like a dream, but the logistics seem daunting (especially if you don’t want to haul all your own stuff from point-to-point). Enter: DuVine Cycling , a luxury small group tour company that specializes in bike trips. 

With trips across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the United States, DuVine Cycling is a cyclist’s dream. Choose from all-biking trips or mix things up with a cycle and sail bike tour or a multi-sport adventure —no matter what, everything is included, from luxury boutique accommodations to top-quality name brand bikes. 

Top Trip: DuVine’s Holland Bike Tour promises “tulips, windmills, beer, and cheese”—what more could you need?

Best Luxury Group Travel: Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent has been delighting discerning travelers since 1962. Today, they take travelers on unforgettable adventures across over 100 different countries and all seven continents. Although Abercrombie & Kent’s trips are pricey, they encompass once-in-a-lifetime experiences like private jet tours around the world or luxury chartered cruises .

There are trips designed for solo travelers and families , and the small group journeys max out at around 14-18 guests.

Top Trip: Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, feed proboscis monkeys in Malaysia, and photograph wild tigers in India on Abercrombie & Kent’s Wildlife & Nature: Around the World by Private Jet trip , already booking dates into 2024.

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Designed by parents for kids, both big and small, our family trips are the kind you’ll reminisce about for years to come. Full of authentic cultural experiences, the kids will have plenty to brag about at school. Think: playing soccer with Maasai warriors in Kenya , learning ancient martial arts with Buddhist monks in South Korea or sleeping in a traditional Navajo hogan in Monument Valley. With child-friendly accommodations and a local leader to handle the logistics, you can focus on making core memories. Your sense of adventure doesn't disappear when you have kids, so why should your family vacation options be limited?

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Learn how to play the taiko, an ancient instrument traditionally used to initiate ceremonies and call soldiers to battle. Made from large wooden barrels with animal skin stretched over both ends, it produces a thunderous sound that vibrates through your entire body. Watch the experts play before grabbing a pair of bachi wooden sticks and having a bash yourself. 

Say ahoy! (or xin chao) to your Vietnamese captain and set sail around the karst-studded waters of Ha Long Bay. Cruise among hundreds of limestone islets, drop anchor to explore caves filled with stalactites and jump in for a swim with an epic backdrop. After enjoying a tasty dinner, head out to the deck where you’ll be wowed by a sky speckled with stars.  

Who needs video games when you have an ancient city to explore? Angkor Thom, home to the iconic Angkor Wat, was once the largest pre-industrial city in history. Hop in a tuk-tuk with a guide from Driver Srey – a female-owned social enterprise empowering local women – and watch the ruins come alive. Then, wind through Ta Prohm’s maze-like passageways tangled with giant tree roots. 

Saddle up for a sunset camel trek through the stunning Sahara. After journeying along the windswept dunes, you’ll be greeted by our local friends for a night in a desert camp. Enjoy a feast of traditional foods like tagine, couscous and pastilla before settling into the silence of the desert and gazing up at the Milky Way. If you’re lucky, you may see a shooting star (or 10)

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Traveling with us is a bit like traveling with old friends. You’ll join a group of 3 to 5 families from all over the world, and the kids tend to hit it off straight away so you can enjoy some well-earned R&R. We often find that families stay in touch long after the trip ends. 

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Moscow vacations are always a great idea when it comes to traveling in Russia. Plan your trip to Moscow with a leading tour operator for Russia and enjoy the ease and pleasure that comes from it. You will stay at the centrally-located hotels, enjoy guided tours to Moscow's best sights with charming local guides, and, most importantly, feel relaxed and immersed in the Russian culture at all times. Wondering what the ideal way to see the best of Moscow is? Well, with a private tour to Moscow, of course! We will listen to your travel preferences and prepare a custom Moscow itinerary just for you. Let's start talking about your upcoming vacation to the gorgeous capital city of Russia.

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Moscow is beautiful all around the year. Choose traveling time according to preferred activities.

We suggest to always have some cash with you. You will need Rubles (RUB) for Russia.

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Tipping is not required in Russia, but it's considered good etiquette, tip 10%-15% of your bill.

The average summer temperature is approx 18°C (64°F), and winter is around -6°C (22°F).

Some of the most popular souvenirs from Moscow are caviar, Krasnaya Moska perfume.

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One of the highest points in Moscow and one of its most breathtaking places - the Sparrow Hills.

See the 344-feet Cathedral of Christ the Savior - the tallest Orthodox church in the world.

Enjoy masterpieces of Russian opera and ballet in Moscow's legendary Bolshoi Theater.

Being the most recognizable symbol of Russia in the world, Red Square is an absolute must see when in Moscow. 

The famous GUM is a large department store in the Kitai-gorod part of Moscow facing Red Square.

History and luxury is revealed inside the Kremlin as the Armoury Chamber displays treasures like Faberge Eggs.

St. Basil’s Cathedral is Moscow’s most famous artistic work of architecture set in the romantic Red Square.

The symbol of Moscow and entire Russia, the Kremlin is often described as the 8th Wonder of the World.

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WOW. From the choice of hotels, an itinerary that ran to plan, the amazing Guides and drivers, and of course the stunning cities of Moscow and St Petersburg. No long queues for entry to museums, churches, and palaces.  I would gladly recommend using Firebird Tours (Travel All Russia) to anyone.

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Overall we enjoyed the whole trip a lot. Moscow is beautiful and clean. Thank you very much for your patience and excellent organization of this tour. Everything ran very smoothly and according to schedule. The guides met us on time at hotels or at our train carriage on arrival. They all spoke good English, had a good local knowledge and were very kind and helpful.

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I’m most pleased with Travel All Russia in arranging our ‘Volga Dream’ Russia tour, I would recommend using your services again as every aspect of our tour went off without a hitch. The communication between our tour representative was excellent as we required additional days on both ends of our tour. The visa process and the logistics were flawlessly implemented.

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The trip was great. Especially want to mention the guides I had on the extra days were exceptional. Both guides and drivers worked out well. Thanks again for all your help and attention. Loved my time in Russia, and still haven’t stopped talking about it.

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The experience was great!!! We had an excellent guide. The hotel was fabulous.

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Group Leisure & Travel Show 2024: meet some of this year’s first time exhibitors

2024-09-11T13:00:00+01:00

From sporty visits to iconic destinations, the Group Leisure & Travel Show has a range of interesting exhibitors that will be at the Marshall Arena on 3rd October in Milton Keynes. Here’s what they’re looking forward to.

Meet a range of new exhibitors at the 2024 Group Leisure & Travel Show, alongside your favourite regulars.

Ever been to Bristol? One of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the  SS Great Britain  will be exhibiting at the Show for the first time. Group travel officer Lucy Grier, who will be on the stand on the day, said: “I’m really looking forward to meeting group travel organisers and chatting through ideas for a day out at Brunel’s SS Great Britain .

“It’s so rewarding to have that chance to talk through ideas that really suit each social club and group, which is when we start to add in ideas for behind-the-scenes tours of the Brunel Institute or a lunch or afternoon tea onboard the ship which is exclusive to group bookings.”

“It’s so rewarding to have that chance to talk through ideas that really suit each social club and group.” Lucy Grier, SS Great Britain

Manchester’s National Football Museum will be there to share its offer with visiting GTOs and coach tour operators. Janine Ross, marketing and communcations director told us: “It’s our first time at the show, so we are really excited about showcasing the National Football Museum and our incredible offer for groups. As one of the must-see attractions in Manchester, we are a memorable addition to any itinerary – and we love a good chat about the beautiful game, so please come and say hello.”

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Staff from the National Football Museum are looking forward to talking about its group offer.

Those looking for long-haul inspiration may want to stop by the Visit Rwanda - Hermosa Life Tours and Travel stand. Travel advisor, Oreste Ntirenganya said: “We’re looking to expand our market to the UK, especially our group safaris package. We are really looking forward to meeting group travel organisers face to face for the first time.”

For inspiration closer to home, Visit Blackpool will be there on the 3rd October to inspire group organisers with a visit to Lancashire. Mandy Tythe-McCallum, tourism services manager, said: “We’re excited to meet new business contacts and share what’s going on in Blackpool. The resort has seen quite a lot of change in recent years, multiple investment projects that are all contributing to and enhancing the visitor experience.

“We also have a year-round programme of events, many of which are free and all family friendly. It’ll be great to get those messages out to a different audience.”

Discover more about Thursford’s offer over the Christmas period.

The team from Thursford Christmas Spectacular will also be available on the day, offering groups an insight into its variety performance every year. Ben Allen from the team added: “It’s always great to speak to new and existing customers and make new or build on those relationships. We’re looking forward to showcasing the Thursford brand and everything we can offer tour and coach operators, hotels and groups.”

First-time exhibitors include: Leeds Museum & Galleries, The Jockey Club, Visit Kent, The Steamship Sir Walter Scott and many more.

To see the full list of exhibitors click here.

You can register to visit the GLT Show for free at  grouptravelshow.com/register

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I’m in my 60s and have MS, with limited mobility but would still love to travel. Are there any companies that specialise in assisting those with extra requirements?

There are plenty of accessible travel tour companies, some which offer tours around the globe, and others who focus on showcasing their own backyard. For the former you may wish to take a look at Responsible Travel, Wheel the World, Tapooz Travel and Easy Access Travel, while Iceland Unlimited and Morocco Accessible Travel will give you an idea of how the latter work.

Although classic tour companies such as Intrepid Travel do not offer general itineraries designed around travellers with disabilities, they have a “Tailor-Made” experiences team who will speak to you about your travel desires and requirements to assess whether you’ll be able to complete one of their existing itineraries, or whether they’ll be able to make reasonable adjustments to meet your needs. If they have the numbers, they can also look at developing custom itineraries and special departures for a variety of travellers, including those with disabilities, so it’s always a good idea to give them a call to see what they can suggest.

Cruising is an excellent choice for those with mobility issues, so take a look at some voyages which might be of interest but just remember to pay attention to whether any tenders will be used during the itinerary you’re looking at.

Excellent MS travel sites such as activemsers.org detail the ins and outs of cruising with MS.

There’s been a lot of talk lately that travelling to recent Olympic/Paralympic cities such as Paris and Tokyo might be a more solid option for travellers with mobility issues since they have had to meet certain benchmarks to make attractions and transport accessible for all.

There’s certainly been an improvement – almost all of the bus lines and bus stops in Paris are now accessible to wheelchair users, as are trams, but if we consider that less than 10 per cent of the metro system is accessible, getting around easily can still present a challenge.

Another option to consider is an African safari , an adventure many travellers with MS swear by since much of the travel is undertaken by vehicle and the lodges are predominantly spacious and accessible. Operators who specialise in offering safaris for those with mobility issues include Sasiani African Safaris.

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If you’d prefer to do your own thing, a great way of seeing as much of Dubai as possible within a short time frame is to join the hop-on/hop-off Big Bus Dubai sightseeing tour. Provided you don’t actually get off, it will take in all the major sites within two hours and the last stop on the Red Route is Zabeel Park, from which it is a short cab ride back to the airport.

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Benefit claimants could have their payments stopped if they break DWP rules in place for people going abroad.

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Many claimants say they've received online alerts notifying them of the new option when they logged into their account, reports BirminghamLive. People receiving Universal Credit are now being told to declare "any past, present or future visits" to countries outside Britain.

They must tell the DWP if they are going overseas in the next 30 days or have done so at any time since their claim started, as well as giving the reason, dates and destination. The DWP says people claiming Universal Credit can go abroad for up to one month at a time. They're allowed more than one of these trips in a year as long as they're back home for at least a month as the Universal Credit eligibility rules require people to live in the UK.

An additional month can be approved if a close relative dies while you're away and it would not be reasonable for you to come back to the UK any earlier. In addition, anyone going overseas for medical treatment or so they or their child can recuperate from illness may be permitted to be away for up to six months.

If a prolonged absence doesn't meet these criteria, then Universal Credit entitlement is reduced to nil so that no payment is made on the next due date. In most cases, your Universal Credit claim won't be terminated altogether so you won't have to apply all over again but you won't get any benefit payment covering the period you've been away.

The DWP warned: "You need to report changes as soon as they happen. Any delay may mean you receive too much money and will have to make a repayment. You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances."

Other benefits have their own travel rules. Although income-based Jobseeker's Allowance - currently being replaced by Universal Credit - can't be claimed abroad, you can get New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (which is based on National Insurance contributions) in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland for as long as three months if you're travelling to look for work. You'll need to sign on in the UK as a jobseeker four weeks before leaving and then register with the equivalent of a jobcentre in the country where you're heading.

Contribution-based ESA (Employment and Support Allowance) can be claimed abroad for four weeks but this can be extended to 26 weeks if you are travelling overseas to get medical treatment for yourself or your child. It can be possible to still receive this benefit for as long as a year while you are in the EEA or Switzerland if you have paid enough National Insurance contributions and are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement.

Those on PIP, Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance must tell the DWP if going away for more than four weeks but are generally allowed to keep claiming these disability benefits while abroad for up to 13 weeks, increasing to twice that long if their trip is for medical treatment. Up to four weeks abroad every six months is allowed for those on Carer's Allowance.

Guidance for PIP says officials need to know of a trip exceeding four weeks because it may affect the claimant's entitlement to the benefit. The DWP said: "We will need to know the date the claimant is leaving the country, how long they are planning to be out of the country, which country they are going to and why they are going abroad.

"It is important the claimant tells DWP straight away about any changes in their life that could affect their benefit. Based on these changes their benefit may go up, go down, stay the same or it may stop. If the claimant is overpaid, they will normally have to repay the money. Failure to tell DWP about any of these changes may result in prosecution."

Recipients of the pensioners' top-up benefit Pension Credit can carry on receiving their payments overseas for up to four weeks provided they still meet the eligibility rules while they are away and they've told the DWP's Pension Service beforehand. If the trip has been made because of the death of a close relative such as a partner or child, or if they die while you're away, this timeframe can be doubled, and if it's for medical treatment or convalescence the time allowed overseas may be extended to 26 weeks.

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