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Small Group Tours

Get closer to every destination

Experience the world in a new way with Trafalgar Small Group Tours. A collection of 22 journeys across 5 continents, each designed to bring you closer to every destination, closer to the people who call a place home, closer to the traditions that shape it and closer to the stories that bring it to life. With an average of just 16 guests, you'll have more opportunities to uncover hidden corners, connect with local cultures and experience each destination in a more meaningful way.

Closer to the heart of a place

Smaller group sizes open the door to extraordinary experiences, from tucked-away neighbourhoods and local restaurants to family-run wineries, artisan workshops and cultural traditions passed down through generations. From Borneo to Bilbao and Kenya to Costa Rica, our Small Group Tours are designed to uncover the hidden gems, local perspectives and authentic experiences that bring each destination to life.

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Smaller group sizes

An average group size of just 16 travellers.

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Deeper local connection

Meet locals, uncover hidden gems and experience destinations beyond the guidebook.

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Expertly hosted

Travel with a dedicated Travel Director who handles every detail.

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Comfortable stays

Hand-picked boutique hotels, inns and premium accommodations.

Explore Small Group Tours in Europe

New and classic destinations, made more personal.

Save up to $609

Scenic view of the Church of San Anton and San Anton Bridge in Bilbao, Spain

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San Sebastian and Beyond - Small Group

From Bordeaux to Bilbao, this small group journey follows the wine regions, coastlines and historic towns of southwest France and northern Spain. You’ll walk part of the Camino de Santiago, explore places like Saint-Émilion, Biarritz and San Sebastián, with plenty of time to taste, wander and see more of each stop.

9 Days

2 Countries

11 Locations

From

$5,018

Was

$5,575

Save up to $722

Sunset over Pitigliano, Tuscany, Italy

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Villages of Tuscany - Small Group

Travel from Rome into the heart of Tuscany, where hill towns and sun-drenched vineyards hold centuries of tradition. You'll get to sip Vino Nobile in Montepulciano, gaze across the Val d'Orcia, wander Siena's bustling market and uncover Volterra's Etruscan past.

10 Days

1 Country

13 Locations

From

$6,386

Was

$7,095

Save up to $262

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Madeira Island Escape - Small Group

Discover Madeira on a Small Group tour shaped by ocean views, local food and island tradition. Based in Funchal, you’ll explore the capital’s streets and flavours while getting closer to the landscapes, culture and daily life that define this Atlantic island.

4 Days

1 Country

1 Locations

From

$2,115

Was

$2,350

St Ives Beach Cornwall
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Devon and Cornwall Escape - Small Group

Discover Devon and Cornwall on a Small Group tour with no more than 18 travellers, bringing together coastal towns, countryside landscapes and historic sights. You’ll cruise the Thames, visit Stonehenge, walk in Dartmoor and spend time in Cornwall before heading to a cider farm for a Be My Guest experience, visiting the Eden Project, enjoying a cream tea at a lavender farm and exploring the Roman Baths.

7 Days

1 Country

7 Locations

From

$5,675

Explore Small Group Tours in Asia

Local tastes, ancient traditions and natural wonders.

Save up to $960

Best of China with Yangtze Cruise Guided Tour
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4.7

Best of China with Yangtze Cruise

Travel through China on this Small Group tour, moving between cities and river landscapes by high-speed train, rickshaw and a cruise along the Yangtze. In Beijing you’ll walk the Great Wall, explore the Forbidden City and share a Be My Guest experience with a local family. A Small Group Exclusive tea session in a hutong tea house lifts the lid on Chinese tea culture. In Xi’an you’ll see the Terracotta Warriors, then in Chengdu visit the panda base and learn Sichuan recipes at a cuisine museum. Your journey finishes in Shanghai where you see the Bund, take in the views from Jin Mao Tower and stay at a Stays with Stories hotel in Jing An.

14 Days

1 Country

7 Locations

Internal Flights Included

From

$8,383

Was

$9,305

Save up to $505

Beautiful Mother and Baby Orangutan in Borneo, Malaysia
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Wild Encounters of Borneo - Small Group

Borneo brings you close to nature at its most remarkable, from orangutans and sun bears to river safaris through the Kinabatangan wetlands. In Sabah, you’ll meet local communities, taste coffee in the foothills of Mount Kinabalu and stay among ancient mangroves in a protected RAMSAR wetland. With your Travel Director leading the way, explore Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu, rainforest, highlands and island shores on a journey shaped by wildlife, local food and the people who call this part of Malaysia home.

8 Days

1 Country

6 Locations

From

$4,523

Was

$5,025

Save up to $526

Classic China Guided Tour
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4.8

Classic China

Follow in the footsteps of the ancients – up the ornate steps of the Forbidden City, along the ramparts of the Great Wall, snaking its way across the rolling countryside, and through the winding ancient alleys of Beijing’s hutongs to learn about Chinese traditions over a home-cooked lunch.

From 2027, this tour will become a Small Group tour, with an average of 16 guests. Enjoy a smaller group setting while discovering the places, people and stories that make each destination special.

10 Days

1 Country

3 Locations

Internal Flights Included

From

$6,149

Was

$6,675

Explore Small Group Tours in Africa

Wildlife, landscape and deeper local connections

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Kenya & Tanzania Safari Adventure

Venture into the heart of East Africa, where sweeping savannahs and wildlife-filled landscapes await. Witness the awe-inspiring migration of wildebeest as they journey across vast plains and glide across serene lakes, keeping an eye out for hippos basking in the sun. Along the way, treat your tastebuds to the vibrant, aromatic flavours of Swahili cuisine. This is an adventure that brings you closer to the raw beauty and rich culture of Kenya and Tanzania.

14 Days

2 Countries

12 Locations

From

$10,166

Was

$11,295

Save up to $927

Wonders of Kenya Guided Tour
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4.4

Wonders of Kenya

Embark on a journey to the enchanting home of the African safari, fiery savannah sunsets and the colourfully clad Maasai—an epic adventure through Kenya’s iconic wilderness.

From 2027, this tour will become a Small Group tour, with an average of 18 guests. Enjoy a smaller group setting while discovering the places, people and stories that make each destination special.

 

9 Days

1 Country

6 Locations

From

$6,435

Was

$7,150

Save up to $875

Best of South Africa Guided Tour
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4.2

Best of South Africa

South Africa reveals itself here through game drives in Kruger, a visit to a Swazi Chief’s village, the Garden Route, Knysna and Cape Town’s Table Mountain, coast and cosmopolitan energy, all wrapped into one trip. 

From 2027, this tour will become a Small Group tour, with an average of 16 guests. Enjoy a smaller group setting while discovering the places, people and stories that make each destination special.

15 Days

3 Countries

13 Locations

From

$7,196

Was

$7,995

Explore Small Group Tours in the Americas

Big landscapes, smaller group moments

Save up to $347

Costa Rica Eco Adventure Guided Tour
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4.7

Costa Rica Nature Adventure

Glide through tree-lined waterways, relax in thermal pools, sample chocolate made from the world's best cacao and journey back in time with a native Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. Your Costa Rica tour captures the natural highlights of this biodiverse country.

From 2027, this tour will become a Small Group tour, with an average of 18 guests. Enjoy a smaller group setting while discovering the places, people and stories that make each destination special.

8 Days

1 Country

9 Locations

From

$3,128

Was

$3,475

Wonders of Patagonia Guided Tour
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4.5

Wonders of Patagonia

Travel to the ends of the earth, from the flamboyant capital of Buenos Aires to the land of giants, roaming solitary steppes, the rugged Andes, and glacial lakes. Insider experiences including dinner with a Buenos Aires family and Patagonian cowboy cultural visit in Torres Del Paine enrich your Patagonia tour.

From 2027, this tour will become a Small Group tour, with an average of 16 guests. Enjoy a smaller group setting while discovering the places, people and stories that make each destination special.

11 Days

2 Countries

10 Locations

Internal Flights Included

From

$8,950

Small group travel, the Trafalgar way

For decades, Trafalgar has helped travellers connect more deeply with the world around them. Our Small Group Tours combine that personal feel of smaller travel experiences with the confidence of a trusted travel company, giving you access to local insights, seamless planning and unforgettable moments throughout your journey across new destinations.

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