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Looking for a small group adventure? One that offers a more niche experience (like active adventures)? Contiki is a great fit.
But if you're looking to mix things up or can't find the exact tour you want, these tour companies are sure to pack a punch on your next vacation.
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 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours for like-minded travellers
Sustainable travel using only local transportation
24/7 multilingual customer support
Cancel and rebook up to 45 days prior to departure for free (ends 31 December 2023)
Aiming to provide the adventure of a lifetime without the high cost, Travel Talk offers a range of fun-spirited tours in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Uses local tour guides to get a more authentic experience
Most travellers are 18–39, but all ages are welcome
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 4 different travel styles to suit you best: Basix, Original, Comfort or Premium
Small tour groups with 10–16 people to a guide
All Intrepid guides are friendly and have local knowledge
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.
Explore all corners of Australia with a small group. Depending on the tour you're on, the largest vehicle will only fit 24 passengers
Budget-friendly option with different accommodation (and price) levels available
Customised tours available
Cancel 28 days or more prior to departure to have your deposit held in credit
Tour companies like Contiki compared: Which one is the best?
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Which company and why?
Destinations
G Adventures and Intrepid offer the widest range of destinations, both hitting all continents including Antarctica.
Number of itineraries
Intrepid has the widest range of itineraries, with over 1,000 adventures available in over 100 countries.
Length of tours available
Intrepid offers both the longest and shortest tours, ranging from 1-day up to 112-day adventures.
Price
Intrepid offers the cheapest tours, with prices starting at just $100. It also offers the most expensive tours at $28,300 for once-in-a-lifetime expeditions.
Age restrictions
G Adventures offers both all-ages and youth-restricted tours.
Tour styles available
G Adventures, Top Deck, Intrepid and Adventure Tours Australia offer the widest range of tour styles, catering from budget backpackers to those looking to travel in comfort.
Single supplements
None of these companies require a single supplement. You will be paired with another traveller. However, each provider allows you to pay extra for a single room if you prefer to be alone.
G Adventures: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America
Topdeck: Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, Middle East, North America
Intrepid: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Central America, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America, South Pacific
On The Go: Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, Middle East, South America
Travel Talk: Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America
G Adventures: Classic (comfortable tours that focus on culture and destination highlights), National Geographic Journeys (in-depth, exploration-focused tours), Active, 18-to-Thirtysomethings, Wellness, Marine, Rail, Family, Local Living
Topdeck: Gap Year, Ski, Sailing, Short Breaks, Festivals, Winter Europe, Summer Europe, Explorer (smaller groups, in-depth regional tours)
Intrepid: Basix (budget tours with basic accommodation), Original (mid-range accommodation and adventures without too many extras), Comfort (higher-end accommodation with a few extra inclusions), Premium
On The Go: Group tours, Adventures, Family and Teen tours, Short Stays and Stopovers
Available for travel on select dates until 2023 when you book for 8 people. Destinations include Vietnam, Cambodia, Chile, Croatia and Switzerland. T&Cs apply.
Get extra 5% off trips for travelers who have travelled with Topdeck before. Available on select travel dates across New Zealand, Bali, Croatia, Greece, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
Stephanie Yip was the shopping editor at Finder. Previously she was Finder’s travel editor and before that was our lifestyle writer. She has been writing in the travel, shopping and lifestyle space for over 15 years. During her time at Finder she was featured in a number of publications including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian Australia, Travel Weekly, Escape and KarryOn. Before joining Finder, her previous jobs include editor for kids' magazine DMAG and writer for Thomas Cook and Wizz Air's in-flight magazine. Stephanie previously studied a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
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