Go somewhere you have never been and explore the world with travel deals from tour companies like Contiki.
Unlike traditional tour groups, small group adventures offer more freedom, flexibility and a more intimate experience with your tour guide and your surroundings.
Tour companies like Contiki handpick accommodation and provide award winning tour guides, added inclusions and the choice to customise your itinerary in groups of no more than 10 people.
We have included a list of six more tour operators that do the same and more, because we all need choice when it comes to planning epic adventures.
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1. Top Deck
Dedicated to 18-30-somethings travel, Top Deck has been taking like-minded travellers on tours around the globe since 1973.
- Tours available in Europe, North America, Australia/New Zealand,
- Save money using early payment, past passenger, group travel, multi-trip and more discounts
- Range of different tour types from coach tours and overland vehicles to sailing journeys and 4WD adventures
2. G Adventures
G Adventures offers small group tours that are sustainable and curated down to the choice of accommodation to ensure that you have a travel experience like no other.
- Choose Yolo tours for like-minded travellers aged 18-39
- Sustainable travel using only local transportation
- 24/7 multilingual customer support
3. Intrepid
Travel in small groups and explore places with local experts in your travel style of choice. Intrepid offers sustainable travel for everyone across various budgets and preferences.
- Choose from three different travel styles to suit you best: Basix, Original or Comfort
- Small tour groups with no more than 10 people to a guide
- All Intrepid guides are friendly and have local knowledge
4. Geckos
Geckos makes it possible to see the world on a budget with programs catered towards the 18–30 year olds. If you love a good adventure without the price tag, Geckos is for you.
- Travel with a local tour guide who knows the place like the back of their hands
- Get your 10th trip valued up to $1,800 for free with the loyalty program
- Responsible travel with a focus to buy, eat and travel local
5. Peregrine
Peregrine offers intimate small group adventures to over 80 countries worldwide and the option to customise your itinerary according to your favourite travelling style or theme.
- Choose from a variety of travel styles with the option to customise an itinerary
- Award winning local guides with in-depth knowledge
- Travel to nine destinations and get the 10th free (valued up to $2,500)
7. Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours Australia may be small but its tour deals pack a punch. With trained local experts and a dedication to ensuring that every trip is an unforgettable one, you will fall in love with Australia all over again.
- Expert guides who are knowledgeable in local history
- Get to know the indigenous communities of Australia for cross-cultural learning
- Exclusive accommodation that allows you to immerse yourself in the local surroundings
Best tour company deals
Valid on select Intrepid tours worldwide including destinations like Japan, Cuba, India, Cambodia, and France. Sample tours on sale include $1,504 off Complete Galapagos, $1,162 off Land of the Rising Sun, $699 off Croatia Coastal Cruising, $670 off Cote d'Azur Sailing Adventure.
