Are you looking to go backpacking or explore the world but don’t want to go solo and also not keen to jump on a sightseeing bus with 50+ other people?
Check out my guide to the top rated travel operators who offer highly rated small group tours around the world.
You can choose between so many different travel styles, from budget backpacker trips, to sailing, cycling, safaris, expeditions, treks and epic overland adventures.
From city hopping in Europe, to hiking to Machu Picchu, seeing the ‘Big 5’ in Africa, exploring southeast Asia or going on an active adventure Down Under, you’ll be sure to find a tour to match your interests.
These companies are highly recommended for budget backpackers, singles and solo travellers aged 18-35 looking for the adventure of a lifetime.
G Adventures
G Adventures are one of the biggest small group tour companies on the planet and since 1990 thousands of travellers and been on life changing trips.
Join a small group of like-minded travellers that, like you, are eager to safely and confidently experience all the things that make our world worth exploring.
By travelling with G Adventures you’ll get flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any other way.
Contiki
Everyone who loves to travel have heard of Contiki, right? Contiki is a tour company that offers legendary and lively tours for 18 to 35-year-olds.
Choose between tours in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia. Contiki is something you do when you’re young. It’s the stories you tell your children and grandchildren about.
It’s an escape from reality, a little world full of wonderful people and places. You’ll make memories and friendships that you will treasure forever.
TruTravels
TruTravels offers epic life changing group travel experiences across Asia, Europe & Latin America. Expect action packed itineraries with bucket list activities to maximise your adventure.
All accommodation, activities and transport included making our trips awesome value for money. What you see is what you get.
Choose between trips in:
• Asia: Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, India, Borneo, Maldives, Japan
• Europe: Greece, Croatia
• Latin America: Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru
Book Your Next Trip
The tour companies I have featured above are highly recommended and thousands of people from around the world book trips with them every year. You might also like to view my tips for how to book an Africa safari or search my recommendations for the best gap year ideas. If you are still unsure if tours are right for you, view my reasons to travel with a group.
Have you ever been on a trip with any of these companies? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.
