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<\/a>With trips on every continent, Exodus Travels<\/a> covers anywhere on this planet that you could possibly want to go, from popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast to well off-the-beaten path adventures like Tajikistan. This award-winning group travel company boasts thousands of repeat customers who sign up for trips year after year (97% of past participants would recommend Exodus Travels to a friend).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n These small group tours operate with only around 12-16 people, and always feature experienced local leaders who can give you a unique insight into your destination. Exodus Travels caters to any type of travel style, including trips broken down by type of activity (think walking, cycling, multi-adventure, winter, or cultural) as well as type of traveler (family, age group, etc.). There are curated collections (coastal, \u201caway from it all\u201d, European wilderness, and trips of a lifetime) to inspire you, as well as self-guided options for when you want all the benefits of a group tour planner without the actual group. Looking for that special safari? Exodus Travels just partners with the African Wildlife Foundation to create carefully curated luxury adventures that go above and beyond the standard safari.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exodus Travels tours work for almost any budget, with options that range from affordable to premium.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip:<\/strong> Explore under-the-radar Europe by foot on Exodus Travels\u2019 Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia walking tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t A Taste of the Sweet Life in Slovenia<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n World Expeditions<\/a> has been taking adventurous travelers to remote locations all over the world ever since its first group trek through Nepal in 1975. Today, World Expeditions offers active itineraries on every continent. Intrepid travelers can opt for trips themed around mountaineering, rafting, cycling, hiking, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n World Expeditions aims to leave communities and places where they operate tours better than they found them. Trips are created using the company\u2019s Thoughtful Travel Charter<\/a> as a guideline, which emphasizes respect for the environment, sustainability, having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wildlife, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n World Expeditions\u2019 trips are capped at just 16 people to provide a good experience for participants, and there are no single supplements for solo travelers willing to share a room with someone of the same gender.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip: <\/strong>Summit Africa\u2019s tallest mountain on a fully-supported trek up Kilimanjaro on World Expeditions\u2019 eight day trip up the beautiful Lemosho Route<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t For travelers on a budget, G Adventures<\/a> offers cheap group tours that make dream destinations accessible to nearly anyone. (Think: sailing the Galapagos for just $1,124<\/a>, criss-crossing India\u2019s Golden Triangle for $559<\/a>, or spending 8 days in Bali<\/a> for less than $800.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n G Adventures is one of the best tour companies for solo travelers as well, as most trips don\u2019t have a single-supplement. You can choose to share a room with another G Adventures solo traveler, or pay extra to have your own space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n G Adventures keeps costs down by opting for cheaper hotels and local meals, and making certain activities optional (for an additional cost). Pick your travel style\u2014options range from \u201cbasic\u201d to more luxe tours run in partnership with National Geographic. Family tours, local living tours (featuring homestays), and wellness-focused tours are also available.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip: <\/strong>G Adventures\u2019 China Express trip<\/a> is a great way to see the highlights of China if you\u2019re short on both time and budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t 8 Trending Destinations to Visit in 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n When you really want to learn about a destination, consider a group trip with EF Go Ahead Tours<\/a>. EF is the world\u2019s largest private education company, and the Go Ahead Tours arm capitalizes on the company\u2019s relationships with local educators, historians, and tour guides to create group trips that take you deep into a destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n These small group tours generally cap at 38 travelers, and feature unique educational experiences. For a bucket list trip, EF Go Ahead Tour\u2019s special event tours<\/a> are particularly enticing, as they offer behind-the-scenes access to tough-to-plan trips like Oktoberfest in Munich or Cherry Blossom season in Japan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intimidated by solo travel? EF Go Ahead Tours is a great option for solo travelers, since it offers designated trips for solo travelers<\/a>, where everyone is traveling alone, making it less intimidating.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip: <\/strong>Bring the tastes of Italy home with you on EF Go Ahead Tours\u2019 Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany tour<\/a> (operated in partnership with America\u2019s Test Kitchen), where you\u2019ll learn how to make local dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t Looking for a responsible group travel operator that focuses on bettering the communities and destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel<\/a> is the world\u2019s largest travel B Corporation, a certification for companies doing good.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intrepid Travel\u2019s tours focus on sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and sustaining communities. The company has its own charity, The Intrepid Foundation<\/a>, which has donated over 7 million dollars to over 130 community organizations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intrepid Travel\u2019s small group tours attract a wide range of travelers, but they are especially great for younger travelers, as they have a large number of trips designed for people aged 18-29<\/a>. (Other trips, including family-focused trips, are geared toward any age.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip:<\/strong> Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters on Intrepid Travel\u2019s Premium Uganda & Rwanda trip<\/a> which includes time with the mountain gorillas of Uganda\u2019s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t The 10 Best Sites to Book a Cruise<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Whether your group consists of just two people or involves taking the entire extended family, Kensington Tours<\/a> will take all the hassle of planning out of the equation. This private group operator creates personalized trips and itineraries tailored to your preferences, while their experts handle all the logistics and bookings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plans are entirely flexible, and can even be changed while on the trip on a whim. Need some inspiration? Browse Kensington Tours\u2019 travel ideas<\/a>, to get some ideas for your next adventure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip: <\/strong>Sail around the stunning shores of Croatia and the Dalmation Islands on a private luxury catamaran on Kensington Tours\u2019 fully customizable tour<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t Whether you\u2019re headed north to the Artic or south to Antarctica, Chimu Adventures<\/a> has the perfect polar group trip for you. Chimu Adventures has some of the most variety for polar trips, with options to fly, cruise, or a combination of both to get to your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For an ultra-unique Antarctica trip, Chimu Adventures offers cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand (most Antarctica trips depart from Argentina). Can\u2019t stay long? Book one of Chimu Adventures\u2019 scenic flights to Antarctica<\/a>, which fly as far as the south pole in one spectacular 16-hour day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chimu Adventures is one of the cheapest group trips to Antarctica, with rates starting under $5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip: <\/strong>If you\u2019re pressed for time (or simply don\u2019t have the stomach for the Drake Passage), Chimu Adventures\u2019 Antarctica Fly Cruise<\/a> will get you to the ends of the earth quickly and smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\t Program These Numbers Into Your Phones Before Traveling Internationally<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Group tours can be a great way to meet new people, but they can sometimes skew on the older age range. If you\u2019re between 25-39 and a solo traveler looking to meet new people, you\u2019ll love For the Love of Travel<\/a>. All participants on the trips are between 25-39, and according to the company, 80 percent are solo travelers\u2014so you\u2019ll make friends fast. Hoping to meet someone who will be more than just a friend on your next trip? Trips include a balanced number of \u201cgal and guy spots\u201d to ensure an even balance of genders within groups (and of course, non-binary genders are always welcome).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Love of Travel offers weeklong (or longer) international trips as well as shorter weekender trips to nearby destinations like Mexico or Denver\u2014perfect for people without a lot of vacation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip: <\/strong>Sleep in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights, go sledding with huskies, and warm up in traditional saunas on For the Love of Travel\u2019s Lapland tour<\/a>, already booking dates for 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\t Biking through the rolling hills of Italy or across the mountain roads of Chile sounds like a dream, but the logistics seem daunting (especially if you don\u2019t want to haul all your own stuff from point-to-point). Enter: DuVine Cycling<\/a>, a luxury small group tour company that specializes in bike trips.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n With trips across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the United States, DuVine Cycling is a cyclist\u2019s dream. Choose from all-biking trips or mix things up with a cycle and sail bike tour<\/a> or a multi-sport adventure<\/a>\u2014no matter what, everything is included, from luxury boutique accommodations to top-quality name brand bikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip: <\/strong>DuVine\u2019s Holland Bike Tour<\/a> promises \u201ctulips, windmills, beer, and cheese\u201d\u2014what more could you need?<\/p>\n\n\n\t Abercrombie & Kent<\/a> has been delighting discerning travelers since 1962. Today, they take travelers on unforgettable adventures across over 100 different countries and all seven continents. Although Abercrombie & Kent\u2019s trips are pricey, they encompass once-in-a-lifetime experiences like private jet tours around the world<\/a> or luxury chartered cruises<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are trips designed for solo travelers<\/a> and families<\/a>, and the small group journeys max out at around 14-18 guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Trip: <\/strong>Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, feed proboscis monkeys in Malaysia, and photograph wild tigers in India on Abercrombie & Kent\u2019s Wildlife Safari: Around the World by Private Jet trip<\/a>, already booking dates into 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\tRelated:<\/h3>\n
Best Adventure Group Travel: World Expeditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Best Budget Group Travel: G Adventures\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best Educational Group Tours: EF Go Ahead Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best Responsible Group Travel: Intrepid Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best Private Group Travel: Kensington Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Best Polar Group Travel: Chimu Adventures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best Group Tours for Solo Travelers: For the Love of Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Best Biking Tours Group Travel: DuVine Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Best Luxury Group Travel: Abercrombie & Kent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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