10 Best Transformative Tour Companies & Reviews | 2024/2025

Best Transformative Tour Companies

Search 209 Transformative tour operators and travel companies, with 1,509 reviews.

# 1
of 209 matches
4.6
41,458 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, River Cruises
Age Range: 35-55, 55+
What they’re known for
Tours and experiences that include everything from the iconic sites to breaking bread with locals, guided by expert travel directors.
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4.6 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|41,458 Reviews for Transformative Trips
All Trafalgar company reviews
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
# 2
of 209 matches
4.7
18,069 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
Age Range: 35-55, 55+

Health Safety +

Cancellation Policy
What they’re known for
Global trips to both classic and exotic destinations with a focus on themed adventures, exciting physical activities and discovery of local culture.
Why we love them
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4.7 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|18,069 Reviews for Transformative Trips
All Exodus Travels company reviews
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
# 3
of 209 matches
4.6
14,102 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Group Tours, River Cruises
Age Range: 35-55, 55+
What they’re known for
Premium worldwide tours for curious travelers who want to get closer to the destination in comfort and style.
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4.6 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|14,102 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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Why we love them
They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.
# 4
of 209 matches
5
549 reviews
Type : Regional Expert
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Private Guided Trips, Custom Itineraries
Age Range: families, 18-35, 35-55, 55+
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5 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|549 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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Why we love them
A luxury tour company that designs extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path journeys across Asia.
# 5
of 209 matches
4.5
4,514 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises
Age Range: families, students, 18-35, 35-55

Health Safety +

What they’re known for
Small group tours for active and adventurous travelers at a range of different price points and service levels.
Why we love them
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4.5 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|4,514 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
# 6
of 209 matches
4.7
210 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Private Guided Trips, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, River Cruises, Custom Itineraries
What they’re known for
Unique off-the-beaten-path trips of all types, whether that be a guided tour or a custom independent adventure.
Why we love them
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4.7 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|210 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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Why we love them
They offer something for every kind of traveler and their excellent customer service is available throughout the whole process.
# 7
of 209 matches
4.6
12,159 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
Age Range: families, 18-35, 35-55, 55+

Health Safety +

What they’re known for
Famous for our expert local guides that help ease the unknowns of adventure travel while bringing a unique richness and spontaneity to each and every
Why we love them
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4.6 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|12,159 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
# 8
of 209 matches
4.7
6,054 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : budget
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises
Age Range: students, 18-35
What they’re known for
Social travel for 18-35 year olds around the world.
Why we love them
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4.7 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|6,054 Reviews for Transformative Trips
All Contiki company reviews
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
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# 9
of 209 matches
4.8
469 reviews
Type : Regional Expert
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Private Guided Trips, Custom Itineraries, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
Age Range: 18-35, 35-55, 55+

Health Safety

What they’re known for
Customized tours across Argentina and Chile for independent travelers with a focus on food, culture, history and nature.
Why we love them
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4.8 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|469 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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Why we love them
They have extensive knowledge of Argentina and the surrounding region and their specialists have visited the destinations they send travelers to.
# 10
of 209 matches
5
142 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Private Guided Trips, Custom Itineraries
Age Range: families, 35-55, 55+
Cancellation Policy
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5 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|142 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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# 11
of 209 matches
4.6
123 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : budget
Trip Style: Group Tours
Age Range: 18-35
What they’re known for
Group tours for 18-30 year olds looking to travel internationally on a budget and make new friends along the way.
Why we love them
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4.6 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|123 Reviews for Transformative Trips
All Topdeck company reviews
Why we love them
Their trips perfectly balance epic experiences and free time for exploring in the most popular backpacking destinations.
# 12
of 209 matches
5
65 reviews
Type : Regional Expert
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Private Guided Trips, Custom Itineraries
Age Range: families, 35-55, 55+
Cancellation Policy
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5 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|65 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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# 13
of 209 matches
4.2
5 reviews
Type : Regional Expert
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
What they’re known for
Experience the best of Ireland & Scotland travel handcrafted by local experts.
Why we love them
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4.2 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|5 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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Why we love them
They have a high level of personalized attention and curated itineraries for Ireland & Scotland.
# 14
of 209 matches
4.8
43,612 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, River Cruises, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
Age Range: families, 18-35, 35-55, 55+
What they’re known for
Curated culturally immersive adventures for young adults and families that are tailored to a destination or specific theme.
Why we love them
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4.8 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|43,612 Reviews for Transformative Trips
All G Adventures company reviews
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
# 15
of 209 matches
4.9
87 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Private Guided Trips
Age Range: families, students, 18-35, 35-55, 55+
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4.9 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|87 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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# 16
of 209 matches
4.9
75 reviews
Type : Local Specialist
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Group Tours, Private Guided Trips, Custom Itineraries
Age Range: 55+
What they’re known for
Private customized active travel experience throughout Italy that all include an element of hiking and/or biking.
Why we love them
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4.9 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|75 Reviews for Transformative Trips
All Tourissimo company reviews
Why we love them
They offer a unique way to enjoy a classic destination by combining active travel with authentic cultural experiences.
# 17
of 209 matches
5
5 reviews
Type : Local Specialist
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Independent / Self-Guided Packages

Health Safety

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5 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|5 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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# 18
of 209 matches
N/A NEW!
Type : Local Specialist
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours
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# 19
of 209 matches
5
287 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Private Guided Trips, Custom Itineraries, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
What they’re known for
Completely personalized trip packages for independent travelers that emphasize environmental sustainability and cultural awareness.
Why we love them
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5 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|287 Reviews for Transformative Trips
All Global Basecamps company reviews
Why we love them
Unlike other brands, they only use local professional guides so travelers can really get a sense of the culture and community they’re visiting.
# 20
of 209 matches
4.8
232 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : budget
Trip Style: Group Tours, Custom Itineraries, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
Cancellation Policy
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4.8 Avg. Rating for Transformative Trips|232 Reviews for Transformative Trips
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Best Transformative Tour Companies

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Transformative Tour Companies

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Lex

Jan 2021

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Thanks to Exotic Voyages, my mother and I had an excellent first time experience in Thailand.

Thanks to Exotic Voyages, my mother and I had an excellent first time experience in Thailand. Thuy took care of everything for us so there was no need to think about...

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Stefani

Jan 2021

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Every step of our trip was flawlessly planned and executed

I wanted to visit Vietnam for decades, and I finally made it happen with the help of Exotic Voyages. I am so pleased that we decided to book everything through EV, a...

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Cameron

Jan 2021

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We had the most amazing time in Vietnam and that is all due to the planning and thoughtfulness put into coordinating our adventure

We had the most amazing time in Vietnam and that is all due to the planning and thoughtfulness put into coordinating our adventure, by Diep and Exotic Voyages! From ...

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AshTed1

Jan 2021

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We had an amazing 2 weeks traveling all throughout Thailand.

My now husband and I used Exotic Voyages to plan our honeymoon adventure in Thailand. From start to finish, Linh Nguyen went above and beyond to help us plan our per...

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Tan

Jan 2021

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This was the first time we visited Vietnam after departing 38 year ago.

This was the first time we visited Vietnam after departing 38 year ago. Our grownup kids have never been to Vietnam so this is a trip everyone is looking forward to....

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