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Small Group Singles Travel Tours & Trips

5,214 Small Group trips. Tours from 569 tour companies. 24,752 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Into The Jungle: Wildlife Adventures in Borneo | June 5, 2022
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5/5 Excellent
12 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Mount Kinabalu

Highlights

  • Visit a sun bear conservation centre
  • Spot orangutans and pygmy elephants while cruising down the Kinabatangan River
  • Taste Sabah Tea at an organic tea farm
  • Hike up Maragang Hill for awe-inspiring views of the highest mountain in Malaysia
  • Learn the secrets of Dusun cuisine in a cooking class
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Safari, Singles Travel, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"A Culture Trip curated trip is a must for anyone burnt out planning their own trips or going to a remote or unfamiliar area. Having a local insider was the highlight of the trip. From the moment we landed to the moment we had to go through security to leave, we were completely taken care of. Our insider gave us great recommendations for restaurants and was very adaptable to any situation that arose."

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7 Days Wildlife and Culture Safari
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Themes

18 - 30's, 50 plus, Birding, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Singles Travel, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We recently traveled through Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We were impressed by the game-packed game drives with Gabriel the tour guide from Lappet Faced Safaris. He knew the parks like the back of his hand, patient and thoughtful letting us enjoy interesting scenes as long as we wanted. Above all he drove the well appointed safari vehicle carefully going through some tricky sections where some rookie drivers got stuck The accommodations organized by Lappet Faced Safaris were above excellent. Just the right level of comfort and great food out there in the wild. I would not think twice about using Lappet Faced Safaris again. Thanks, Francisco"

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5 Days Serengeti Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Lake Natron
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Enjoy amazing landscapes and larger wildlife population that you have never seen elsewhere.
  • Experience the world phenomenon “The Great Wildebeest Migration” in Serengeti plains.
  • Spotting the African Big 5 & big cats while stay in public campsites where you can feel the wilderness
  • Interact with locals “Masai” when trekking the active volcanic Mountain Ol doinyo Lengai.

Themes

18 - 30's, 50 plus, Birding, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Singles Travel, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We recently traveled through Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We were impressed by the game-packed game drives with Gabriel the tour guide from Lappet Faced Safaris. He knew the parks like the back of his hand, patient and thoughtful letting us enjoy interesting scenes as long as we wanted. Above all he drove the well appointed safari vehicle carefully going through some tricky sections where some rookie drivers got stuck The accommodations organized by Lappet Faced Safaris were above excellent. Just the right level of comfort and great food out there in the wild. I would not think twice about using Lappet Faced Safaris again. Thanks, Francisco"

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6 Days Marangu Route
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Singles Travel, Train & Rail Journeys, Trekking & Expeditions, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We recently traveled through Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We were impressed by the game-packed game drives with Gabriel the tour guide from Lappet Faced Safaris. He knew the parks like the back of his hand, patient and thoughtful letting us enjoy interesting scenes as long as we wanted. Above all he drove the well appointed safari vehicle carefully going through some tricky sections where some rookie drivers got stuck The accommodations organized by Lappet Faced Safaris were above excellent. Just the right level of comfort and great food out there in the wild. I would not think twice about using Lappet Faced Safaris again. Thanks, Francisco"

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YOLO CRUISE - Mykonos to Santorini
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3.2/5 Average
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Mykonos, Santorini

Highlights

  • Drive to fascinating Mykonos Island
  • Explore Paros which is famous for its water sports with wind surfing.
  • Enjoy the Aegean archipelago of Paros
  • Explore Santorini

Themes

18 - 30's, 50 plus, Singles Travel, Small Ship Cruise, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"The Ionian Cruise was a ton of relaxation and very enjoyable. The only issue had with it is the lack of diversity at the events. But other than that it was an awesome time and I'll recommend the Ionian Cruise to all of my friend"

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Northeastern Explorer
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4.9/5 Excellent
57 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Boston, Lake Ontario, Montreal, New York, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Quebec, Toronto

Highlights

  • Breathtaking scenery and wine tasting in the Finger Lakes
  • Niagara Falls 'Canadian Hornblower' scenic cruise
  • Explore Philadelphia and Washington DC
  • Experience the multi-cultural buzz of Toronto
  • Walk the narrow lanes of Montreal
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"Excellent tour, small groups, our guide Alex made our trip fun and interesting, most of all he worked with us so we could enjoy every minute of our tour Being my first group tour l was certainly not disappointed great people"

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7 day around Lithuania adventure
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5/5 Excellent
12 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit cities of Vilnius and Kaunas
  • Eat authentic food of Karaims and smoked fish
  • Enjoy picturesque villages and nature of the Curonian lagoon

Themes

Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"Best experience in Vilnius with professional tourguide! It was more like visiting local friend, she enjoyed taking a walk with us, telling lots of legends about famous citizens, colourful life of capital. We get to know history of Vilnius and Lithuania. Basically it's best option for travellers, if they want to see famous places, but also prefer interesting stories. It's not only facts, and aside of main attractions You get to see lots of not so famous, kind of secret places of Vilnius. Highly recommend it!"

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Highlights of Baltic States in 8 days
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5/5 Excellent
12 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Tallinn

Highlights

  • Compare Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga architecture, sights and lifestyle to feel the difference
  • Take your time to enjoy the nature in Gauja National Park, Parnu resort
  • Visit the Hill of Crosses

Themes

Cultural, Overland Journeys, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"Best experience in Vilnius with professional tourguide! It was more like visiting local friend, she enjoyed taking a walk with us, telling lots of legends about famous citizens, colourful life of capital. We get to know history of Vilnius and Lithuania. Basically it's best option for travellers, if they want to see famous places, but also prefer interesting stories. It's not only facts, and aside of main attractions You get to see lots of not so famous, kind of secret places of Vilnius. Highly recommend it!"

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The time in the Pantanal was amazing. Did the day trip to see the jaguars which was a long day, but worth it. Lots of animals around the lodge too. If you are lucky,...

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Visit to the pantanal. Amazing lodge and wildlife.

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Covered the highlights of Brazil making sure the traveller saw the best of its highlights with sufficient enough time to take in the various areas and experience wha...

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Pure Brazil was one of the few tours that covered my personal highlights of the country, Amazon, Pantanal, Iguazu falls and Rio. Accommodation overall was both comfo...

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Small Group Tour Selection Trips

  • ‘Small groups’ are loosely defined depending on which tour company you choose. Always read the details of the specific itinerary you are interested in or call the tour company to find out how many travelers will be in your group.
  • Be mindful of minimum number requirements, which means the minimum number of travelers that a tour must meet in order to depart. If it’s an option, look for ‘guaranteed departures’ which mean the tour will depart no matter how many (or few) travelers book on.
  • Small groups are a great way to see the world but usually also mean you have less variety regarding your fellow travelers. If you’re concerned about the group composition, ask your tour operator if they can tell you the general age range of people on your trip.
  • Find out how much flexibility there is in the itinerary. Are your days and nights fully booked with group activities and meals or are there opportunities to explore independently?
  • Make sure the pace of the tour is a good fit for your travel style. The best experiences happen when you don’t feel like you are being slowed down or slowing down others.

Additional details

How Many People Will I Be Traveling With?

Just how many new friends will you be making on your small group tour? That depends on the tour operator. We’ve found that there are group tours with intimate groups of 10 to 12 travelers, while some skew slightly larger with between 20 and 25 guests.

The sweet spot seems to be around 16 travelers and certainly no more than 25 if you want to maintain that small group ambience. The size of your group will depend on the popularity of the destination (hello, Europe tours!) and the time of the year in which you are traveling. 

These low numbers enable you to connect with other travelers, yet never feel like a face without a name in the group. There’s a great social vibe to that magic number of about 12 to 18 people that allows for a just-right level of camaraderie and energy.

It’s easier to delve deeper into your destination and spend more time in the places of interest to you when your tour size is manageable. Plus, smaller group sizes enable the tour operators to arrange for smaller-scale, boutique-style accommodations, meals in cozier, locally owned restaurants and off-hours visits to popular sightseeing attractions.

Are Departures Guaranteed?

Regrettably, not all small group tour departures are guaranteed. Perhaps there isn’t enough interest in a particular date. In some cases, the tour company will have to cancel that departure date.

This varies widely by tour operator, so read the fine print when researching and selecting your small group tour, even if you’re visiting a popular destination like Europe.

In some cases, the tour company won’t cancel the trip, but will instead collect a “small group fee” when the numbers drop significantly, say, to a group of just one couple. This is a helpful option, particularly in you are traveling a long distance to your destination, perhaps Australia or New Zealand, and are wary about putting down a deposit on an unguaranteed tour departure.

Benefits of a Small Group

  • A perfect blend of planned activities and independent exploration time
  • A great value, usually including admissions and fees (possibly discounted) that you would have to pay for individually if you planned your own tour
  • Just the right number of people to ensure a congenial ambience and enable you to stay in boutique hotels and dine in smaller, out-of-the-way restaurants
  • A tour operator specializing in small group tours that will take care of the itinerary, arrange your guides and plan your meals and accommodations
  • More time and independence to gain a deeper understanding of your destination with like-minded travelers
  • Passionate, local, expert guides eager to share the top experiences in their own countries
  • Spontaneous, off-the-beaten-path experiences 

Who Are Small Group Tours Good For?

If you have aspirations of traveling to the world’s top destination - from Europe to Asia to New Zealand - yet feel daunted by the planning and logistics, a small group tour is a great choice.

These thoughtfully curated escorted tours to some of the world’s most intriguing places - Europe, in particular - take the guesswork out of your planning. You’ll benefit from the knowledge and behind-the-scenes access a local guide can provide, while still maintaining a level of flexibility and independence that makes this feel like a trip you planned yourself.

When faced with a new destination, far from home, it can be overwhelming to determine how much you can fit into your schedule, which sights are not to be missed (and which ones can just as easily be skipped) and how to get from point A to points X, Y and Z. Don’t fret - just because you’re hearing the words “group tour,” doesn’t mean you’ll end up just another anonymous face on a giant tour bus.

Small group tour operators, from Egypt to Alaska to Italy, make it their mission to introduce you to real life in your chosen destination, taking you off the beaten path and with like-minded travelers with which to enjoy the journey. 

I’m Traveling Solo. Do I Need to Pay Extra?

If you have a thirst for adventure, what in the world are you waiting for? Get out there and explore on a small group tour. These days, more and more tour companies aren’t requiring a single supplement fee if you’re willing to room with another single traveler.

And, since you’ve chosen the same trip, it’s likely to be a fast friendship with your new roomie. Don’t balk at the opportunity to travel to a bucket list destination just because you might be going solo. Some of the world’s most intriguing destinations (think Iceland, Machu Picchu and Vietnam) are best explored with an esteemed guide leading the way and like-minded travelers at your side.

This way, you won’t fall into typical tourist traps or venture into an unsafe area. Your small group tour guide has your back! This being said, often the most high-end of small group tour operators still require a single supplement, so do your research in advance.

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