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THINK SMALL, because small groups do big things.
Have you ever... explored by dog sled? Slept in an igloo... become friends with locals? You're about to.
Save $150 on your first Explorations tour when you sign up to receive emails!* Plus, learn more about small group travel, get inspiration and insights from the pros, and gain access to special offers.
Designed for Small Groups
14-24 Travelers
With an average of 16 travelers, make friends, form connections, and immerse yourself in the destination.
Accommodations
Hotel schmotel. Stay in igloos, tented camps, and villas - places where the big groups can't go.
Local Expertise
Traveling with local experts means uncovering hidden wows and getting the cultural inside scoop.
Not in the Guidebook
Check off the must-see sights as well as countless moments you couldn't find in any guidebook.
40+ Small Group Journeys
Let's shout it from the rooftops: our tours are designed just for smaller groups. What does that mean? Access to restaurants like that hole-in-the-wall place the locals go. Sleeping in accommodations that will make your friends all wildly jealous (anyone for some zzz's in a tented camp in the Sahara... which you'll get to by camel!?). Chase your curiosity on a journey just for small groups.
A small group sojourn in Europe means connecting with people – in their homes, their shops, their farms. It means seeing the sights, of course, but also sitting down to understand local life on a deeper level. Follow your curiosity – from Prague to Paris, Barcelona to Bruges, Florence to Finnish Lapland – and come home with stories to tell.
Have you ever seen the Taj Mahal at sunrise? Gazed out at the Japanese countryside through the windows of a high-speed bullet train? Dined under the stars and gazed upon Uluru (Ayers Rock)? Isn’t it time you did? Immerse yourself in these incredible lands where ancient tradition meets modern culture.
The floating islands and ancient ruins of Peru. Glaciers, rainforests, and fjords in Patagonia. The Cloud forests of Costa Rica. The lands here are home legends and vast biodiversity, but are also rich with culture and traditions. Whether you’re sharing lunch in a Peruvian Quechua community, getting to know a gaucho in Chile, or tasting fresh baked goods and coffee at a local finca in Peru, you’ll get a 360-degree view of it all.
Whether you’re heading out on safari in search of the Big 5 or riding a camel through the Moroccan desert, Explorations will bring you closer to the action in this fascinating region. Learn about Samburu folklore from a tribe member in Kenya. Get closer to wildlife, the culture, to nature…and to each other.
From sea to shining sea, the United States offers rich experiences for Explorations travelers like spending time with a descendant of the last Kootenai chief in Montana, learning the secrets of shucking from an oyster farmer in Maine, dogsledding in Alaska, and so much more. Get to know a deeper side of America.
WHAT SETS EXPLORATIONS APART?
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Only 14-24 Travelers
With a small group, dive deeper into a destination.
2
Local Expertise
Learn from guides who live there.
3
Access to More
Go where the larger groups can’t, from restaurants to accommodations.
4
Build Camaraderie
Enjoy a closer relationship with your Tour Manager, fellow travelers and locals.
On an Explorations tour, you’ll never be traveling with more than 24 other travelers.
With a small group, dive deeper into a destination.
This means more intimate cultural experiences and opportunities to immerse yourself in your destination — like home-hosted meals, Impact Moments, and more.
Our Tour Managers are the best in the biz.
Learn from guides who live there.
These regional experts (and charismatic forces of nature) will make you feel like you’re on holiday with a new BFF — one who has the uncanny ability to anticipate and take care of your every need while showing you around your destination like only an insider can. You can consider them — and the local guides you’ll meet along the way — your go-to advisors, local historians, and in-the-know friends.
What’s so special about traveling with a small group?
Go where the larger groups can’t, from restaurants to accommodations.
What’s so special about traveling with a small group? For one thing, you get access to experiences that larger groups can’t always reach. From tented camps to boutique hotels, from backwoods truffle-hunts to home-hosted dinners, small group Explorations are all about making you feel like a cultural insider with access to the coolest experiences imaginable.
Camaraderie. Togetherness. Connection.
Enjoy a closer relationship with your Tour Manager, fellow travelers and locals.
If you enjoy traveling with other like-minded explorers, smaller groups make it easier to get to know one another: fewer names to remember, more opportunities for intimate conversation, and included activities that support positive group dynamics. We firmly believe that the people you meet along the way are what make the journey memorable.
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The Azores Jewels of Portugal
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Essence of France Paris, Provence & the French Riviera
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Colors of Morocco
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Costa Rica: A World of Nature featuring Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano & Manuel Antonio National Park
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A Taste of the Balkans featuring Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina & Slovenia
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African Safari: Kenya and Tanzania
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Flavors of Portugal & Spain: featuring Barcelona
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Australia and New Zealand Uncovered
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Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land & Water
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Wonders of Thailand Discovering Ancient Wonders and Natural Beauty from Bangkok to Phuket
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Old World Sicily & Malta
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Majestic Cities of Central & Eastern Europe featuring Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest & Krakow
If ancient ruins, archaeological sites, historic cities, and iconic architecture are things you can get excited about — we’ll save you a seat.
Culturally Curious
You don’t shy away from intense conversations and you love to ask questions — traveling is your favorite way to learn about other people and ways of life.
Living in the moment
Seize the day is one of your mantras. You’re ready to dive in and live each day to its fullest — whether that means traveling through the Sahara on camelback or tasting
The Hákarl (shark meat) in Iceland.
Explorers…and friends
Your favorite part about traveling? The people you meet. Fellow travelers, guides, and locals make each journey worth it, every step of the way.
Savvy, confident travelers
This isn’t your first rodeo. You’re just wise enough to know that when you travel with the experts, you’ll get more out of your trip.
Ready for anything
Ziplining in Costa Rica? Sure. Tango lessons in Buenos Aires? Okay. Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef? Let’s go!
Explorations at a Glance
Who takes Explorations tours?
These tours are ideal for savvy, confident travelers who want to connect with locals and build camaraderie on tour with fellow travelers and their Tour Manager. They’re for on-the-go travelers who see experiences that are personal and unique.
How many people are on a small group Explorations tour?
There are 14-24 people on an Explorations tour. The tours are designed for small groups, so features include accommodations, venues, and experiences that larger groups sizes cannot access.
What is the pace of an Explorations tour?
Explorations tours are regionally focused, and the slowed-down place allows travelers to explore without feeling rushed. Explorations tours typically have an activity level higher than 3, which means more walking and active elements on tour.
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100% of our Explorations tours are carbon neutral… because we 100% love our world and know that you do, too. Plus, all Explorations tours include an Impact Moment – visits to social enterprises, nonprofits, and cultural or environmental conservation groups. These experiences create sustainable economic and social benefits for the community.
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