Best Tour Companies Small Group Tours & Trips

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• Explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu with a local guide – this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and an absolute must-see!
• Immerse yourself in the culture of Cusco while you adjust to the high altitude – see the local sights with a local guide, then sample a hot chocolate from the Chocolate Museum.
• Experience traditional Andean life in the Sacred Valley – known as Wilcamayo by the Incas.
• Visit the Pisac ruins in the Pisac Valley and get a great view of the town below.
• Wander around the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo – one of the few living examples of a city plan that has remained the same for centuries.

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• Visit the 12th-century town of Sighisoara – the birthplace of Count Dracula (allegedly). Things are about to get medi-evil.
• Break out your scariest costumes for a spooky Halloween party, where haunted tunes will echo through cobweb-covered corridors and lanterns will light up the foggy night.
• Protect yourself against devils and demons with a visit to the Turda Salt Mines – a fascinating museum and underground amusement park showcasing the history of salt in the region.
• Take a daytrip to the spooky Hoia Forest, known for ghost stories, UFO sightings, strange trees and questionable photos showing things unseen to the naked eye. You’ll meet with a local guide for a 4-hour hike packed with legends.
• See the traditional Saxon village of Viscri for some traditional Romanian hospitality and some finger-licking home-cooked food.

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• Join a guided tour in Rome, which takes in the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain
• Hike through the hills and villages of Umbria
• Discover the Unesco-listed hill town of Assisi, birthplace of Saint Francis
• Enjoy the comforts ofa four-star hotel and countryside resort with a spa
• Sample fine wines and craft beers in Montefalco and Todi

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• Discover the stunning cascades of Victoria Falls whichever way you please, with so many options to choose from – helicopter, anyone?
• What is the sound of a roaring lion if not a sweet, soothing lullaby? You'll be camping right in the grounds of Kruger National Park, so you be the judge.
• Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to learn about the rehabilitation of wildlife from conflict and poaching and have the possibility of meeting some rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care.
• Pay the famous elephants and lions of Hwange National Park a visit from an open-air 4x4 vehicle on an exciting overland adventure.
• Cool off with a cold one made from pure Zambezi water with a taste and a tour of the biggest micro-brewery in Victoria Falls.

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• Explore three fascinating countries by bike
• Cycle through whitewashed villages and marvel at the sublime sapphire waters of the Adriatic Sea
• Visit the largest island of Dalmatia, with its cypress forests, orange and olive trees, and glowing white pebble beaches
• Filled with fragrant lavender, pines, fruit orchards and a towering limestone ridge, Hvar is truly stunning
• Enjoy a gelato or take a refreshing dip in the sea in sunny Korcula

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• Take a walk through the idyllic coastal city of Porto and understand why the birthplace of fortified wine is renowned for its narrow lanes, charming buildings and delicious cuisine.
• Explore the country’s oldest university when discovering the historic riverfront city of Coimbra – once the capital of Portugal.
• Take in all the highlights of Portugal’s arts and culture scene with an included traditional Fado show in Coimbra.
• Walk through the secluded Schist Villages, a set of 27 settlements hidden between the mountain slopes and away from daily life.
• Join your leader in Lisbon for sunset views while enjoying a glass of local wine and some tapas – this is European living.

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• Skip the airport queues on this railway journey through France and Spain, discovering iconic sites and local secrets via trains and public transport.
• Explore Paris' Montmartre area – a favourite for artists for generations. See where Van Gogh and Picasso used to live and take hidden walkways to secret viewpoints that only locals know.
• Indulge in buttery croissants in Paris, taste Spain’s favourite dessert (churros) in Madrid and enjoy a tapas dinner in Barcelona where you can rub shoulders with the locals and toast to a sense of community.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Fonds de Dotation Les Extraordinaires, which promotes inclusive work environments for people with mental disabilities in France. Our partnership will support the operation of their inclusive restaurant in Paris, Le Reflet. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

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• Come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
• Stay in spectacular places including a Feature Stay historic property in Nardo, that was once a Baronial Palace, as well as a Sicilian countryside estate built within a medieval watch tower.
• Dig in to some of southern Italy’s best eats with a genovesi tasting in Erice, mouth-watering cheese and chocolate tastings on your way to Siracusa, a cooking class in Palermo and an olive oil tasting on a farm that’s been active since Roman times.
• Discover Palermo’s most symbolic places of rebellion and meet the local people who are taking a stance against the Mafia on an Anti-Mafia Movement tour.
• Join a group of like-minded travellers on a tour takes a deep dive into the history, culture and natural beauty of southern Italy with one of our most experienced locally based leaders (legends) guiding the way.