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.
6 tour companies like Contiki
Intrepid Travel
G Adventures
Peregrine Adventures
STA Travel
Adventure Tours Australia
Geckos Adventures
6 tour companies like Contiki
1. 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: budget, basic or comfort
Small tour groups with no more than 10 people to a guide
All Intrepid guides are friendly and have local knowledge
Book with Intrepid
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.
100% guaranteed departures
Sustainable travel using only local transportation
24/7 multilingual customer support
Book with G Adventures
3. 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)
Book with Peregrine
4. STA Travel
STA Travel has been helping travellers see the world since 1979. Its small group adventures cater to all travel styles and budgets with expert tour guides and epic locations.
Secure a seat with as little as $200 to join a tour
Sales and promo codes to help you save when you book
Price beat guarantee
Book with STA Travel
5. 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
Book with Adventure Tours
6. 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
Book with Geckos
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20% off select small group adventure tours
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