Best Tour Companies Small Group Tours & Trips

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• Explore the ancient and modern history of Thailand with a three-day trip from Bangkok, taking in Kanchanaburi and Ayutthaya.
• Uncover a golden age of Siam with the royal residences and atmospheric temples of ancient Ayutthaya.
• Swim in idyllic rock pools fed by waterfalls in the seven-tiered Erawan National Park.
• Take a ride on the Death Railway and learn all about this tragic part of history at the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum.
• Travel to the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai

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• Enjoy a Short Break Adventure, where all the logistics are taken care of for you – giving you plenty of time to soak in the scenery, the abundant wildlife and the fresh air.
• Visit diverse natural habitats on Kangaroo Island and see species protected from the threat of introduced predators. Look out for echidnas, koalas, reptiles, wallabies and the 250 species of birds including Australia’s rarest cockatoo.
• Explore Flinders Chase National Park, a protected area on the west end of Kangaroo Island, on foot and visit the iconic Remarkable Rocks.
• Walk along the island’s coasts and must-see spots with a local guide, including Cape du Couedic, where a colony of 10,000 fur seals call home – what a sight!
• Enjoy gourmet-style picnic lunches out in nature in secluded areas surrounded by the sounds of birdlife and the nearby sea.

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• Stay overnight at a hill village and hike through Sapa's terraced rice fields
• Stay at an ecolodge on Cat Ba Island
• Kayak secluded Lan Ha Bay
• Discover underground rivers and caves at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
• Visit the historic trading town of Hoi An and explore on a leisurely bike ride

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• Fabulous local insight into traditional Tuscan life: the food, the wine, the culture
• Exhilarating cycling across the UNESCO Val d'Orcia
• Delicious classic, home cooked Tuscan cuisine - with 'km 0' cooking (all local food)
• Visit the wine and cheese towns of Montepulciano and Pienza
• Warm and welcoming agriturismo (farmhouse accommodation hotel) with a passionate owner - the best of Italian hospitality

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• Discover the secrets of Petra with two full days in the Red Rose City
• Experience Bedouin life at a desert camp in Wadi Rum
• Stroll through the ancient Roman streets of Jerash
• Float in the tranquil Dead Sea
• Visit Mount Nebo, said to be the burial site of Moses

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• Visit the stunning Antarctic Peninsula
• Cross the Antarctic Circle at 66° 33’ S
• Witness abundant Antarctic wildlife, including penguins, seals, whales and more
• Travel on a small expedition vessel
• Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

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• Discover the Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, the ancient city of Alexandria, battle site of El Alamein, the majesty of Petra, and embark on a 4WD drive adventure through wind-swept rock formations of Wadi Rum.
• Enjoy unforgettable Exclusive Experiences, including dinner in a family’s home in Cairo, a visit to the city’s oldest coffeeshop, sunset drinks on board a traditional felucca and a zarb dinner with your Bedouin hosts in Wadi Rum.
• Take your time exploring Abu Simbel with an overnight stay, discovering this magnificent monument carved out of the mountainside with less crowds, followed by a Premium Exclusive Experience; an incredible sound and light show.
• Relax with four nights on a premium Nile riverboat, allowing you to cruise up the river in comfort, and experience isolated elegance during your stay at a camp in Wadi Rum, your Feature Stays for this adventure.
• Experience the best of Middle Eastern cuisine during welcome dinners in Cairo and Amman, high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, traditional meals in two family homes and a family-run cooking class in Amman.

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• Get wet and wild on a whitewater rafting adventure on the Trisuli River (the most popular river in Nepal for rafting), where you’ll zoom downstream next to giant boulders and gorges and between bright green hills.
• Stretch your legs on an awesome three-night, low-altitude trek through rural villages and rhododendron forests, taking in views of the Annapurna Ranges.
• Kick back in super-Zen Pokhara, where you can take a boat out and float the day away on the smooth waters of Phewa Lake. Cruise beneath behemoth mountains and find serenity.
• Start and end your trip in the bustling metropolis of Kathmandu – explore Durbar Square, wander the chaotic streets or simply kick back with a relaxing massage to soothe those post-four-day-hike feels.
• Enjoy some local hospitality with a homestay with a local family in Hemjakot – this community’s architecture reflects the traditional style of the Himalayas. Get an insight into countryside culture as you take in the views from a traditional teahouse.