Travel in a small group through Costa Rica’s rainforests, waterways and coast, with every detail taken care of along the way. Glide along tree-lined canals, relax in thermal pools, taste chocolate made from some of the world’s best cacao and step back in time with a local Quaker in Old Town Monteverde. This Costa Rica tour connects you to the country’s natural highlights, local stories and rich biodiversity, including three days to slow down and enjoy the laid-back beauty of Guanacaste.

Across 11 days, you'll travel from Lisbon’s tiled streets to Portugal’s vineyard valleys, lake country and historic northern capital. With your Local Specialist, follow the streets of Lisbon into Belém, where pale stone monuments rise beside the Tagus river. High above the Alentejo, Monsaraz opens onto the Spanish plains and the blue sweep of Alqueva Lake. You'll join a local boat captain on the water, listening to stories of his adventures as the hull cuts softly across the lake beneath the whitewashed hilltop village. In the Douro Valley, you'll sit down to a Farm-to-Table dinner prepared with ingredients sourced nearby, then taste port produced on-site, its sweetness lingering warmly o...

Across Turkey, your Small Group travels from the echoing interiors of Istanbul’s mosques and the spice-filled aisles of its bazaars to the broad sweep of the Bosphorus. At Gallipoli, Troy and Ephesus, you'll cross battlefields, weathered ruins and ancient streets once crowded with merchants and pilgrims. Pamukkale’s travertine terraces curve beneath your path before you enter the cool hush of a Cappadocian cave house and attend a traditional Sema ceremony. Back in Istanbul, you stand beneath Hagia Sophia’s vast dome as light catches its mosaics and marble columns.

Travel across Costa Rica on a Small Group tour that links pre-Columbian heritage, artisan towns, cloud forest and the Pacific coast. In San José, enjoy a Before-Hours visit to the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Share an authentic experience with Randall and Doña Aradina for lunch and a visit to their orchid garden, then visit an organic farm on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to cook with garden produce you’ve harvested. Learn about cloud-forest restoration with naturalist Edwin Ramírez, walk Monteverde’s hanging bridges and take a Bebedero River tour before your stay in Guanacaste.

At Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine, climb the extraordinary path lined with hundreds of orange torii gates that snake through the forest up into the mountains above the city. Indulge in a delicious kaiseki lunch at a traditional ryokan and gain an insight into Japanese customs. The Activity Level of this tour is Dynamic, meaning this journey features 4+ miles of walking on some days and may involve steep hills.

Feel Iceland’s power on a journey through volcanic landscapes, Viking heritage and geothermal wonders. Watch geysers erupt in the Golden Circle, soak in an Icelandic lagoon and explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula’s coast. See where tectonic plates divide in Þingvellir National Park and share stories with locals over a Be My Guest experience. From Reykjavík to Reykjanes, every day reveals another side to this captivating island.

Your wild west tour at its best. This exploration of the American frontier is filled with local encounters and natural wonders—from the Black Hills to Bryce Canyon's spires and Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore to Cody's Buffalo Bill Center. Two nights in Yellowstone ensure you don’t miss a thing.

You’ll cross Europe from Prague to Vienna and on to Paris, pausing among Rome’s timeworn ruins and traveling beneath the pale peaks of the Alps before water laps against your private boat on the way to your Venice hotel. In Prague, perhaps you will walk through the courtyard of the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and beneath the Gothic spires of St Vitus Cathedral or join a Local Specialist in the historic Jewish Quarter, walking between the weathered stones of the Jewish Cemetery. On the Danube in Budapest, dinner is served as your boat glides past the city’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, glowing across the river while music drifts across the water.

This 17-day guided tour takes you from the cool hush of Vatican corridors to the salt-touched air of the Ligurian coast. In Rome, you stand beneath Michelangelo’s painted ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, walk through the Vatican Museums and follow your Local Specialist through the Colosseum. Cinque Terre colors the coast in a wash of fishing boats, cliffside houses and sea spray as you pause in a village by the water, then cruise along the rugged Ligurian coastline. In Florence, Neptune watches over the piazza and dinner arrives with local wine, steak and the deep savor of Tuscan cooking. From Sorrento you glide towards Capri by boat with a Local Specialist, before you ascend to Capri town ...

During this guided tour of Italy, you stand before Rome’s ancient Colosseum and take in the vast sweep of Circus Maximus, built for the thunder of chariot races. In Venice, your private boat glides through the gently rippling canals before you arrive at St Mark’s Square, with the Doge’s Palace carved in pale Venetian Gothic stone. Further south, Sorrento’s cliffs rise above the sea, and Mount Vesuvius cuts across the horizon. While, on the colourful island of Capri, your Local Specialist leads you through narrow alleyways and past shopfronts where ceramics, folded linen and bottles of limoncello crowd the windows.

Journey from Paris to Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches, then on to the elegant Loire Valley. Step into the world of French nobility at a 17th-century chateau and uncover stories of the battles, castles and shifting powers that shaped this storied corner of France.

Travel in a small group through Kenya and Tanzania, crossing open plains, national parks and lake landscapes known for remarkable wildlife. Look out for wildebeest on their seasonal migration, spot hippos from the water and savor Swahili flavors shaped by coastal spices and local traditions. Your journey continues to Zanzibar, where time on the coast brings a different side of East Africa. Beyond its beaches and clear blue sea, the Spice Island reveals a rich trading history, layered architecture and cultural influences shaped by Africa, Arabia, India and Europe.

Travel through Spain and Portugal on a journey that links Moorish palaces, medieval hill towns and Atlantic wine country with authentic culinary experiences and local insight. From Segovia’s aqueduct and Fátima’s sanctuary to Porto’s cellars, Andalusia’s flamenco schools and the paella kitchens of Valencia, this tour moves through the Iberian Peninsula in a way that joins architecture, tradition and everyday life across two nations shaped by centuries of exchange.

One of our most popular France and Spain trips, this jam-packed journey from Paris to Barcelona is a feast for every sense, from lunch with locals and elegant chateaux in the Loire Valley, to the buzz of Avignon’s Place de l’Horloge and the irresistible French Riviera.

Travel from the perfume of Riviera gardens and Monaco’s sea air to the butter-warm scent of Parisian patisseries on this 16-day journey through France. You'll follow the tight bends of Monaco’s Grand Prix circuit, then cross the cool marble floor of the cathedral where Princess Grace lies at rest. In St Paul de Vence, a pétanque ball lands with a crack against the gravel before you lift a chilled French aperitif to the afternoon. Walk beneath Carcassonne’s towers and along its fortified walls, running your hand over stone that has stood for centuries. While, through the Dordogne, you pass wooded slopes, farm fields and villages laid out along the river.

Don’t miss a thing on this most exhilarating of Spain and Portugal trips, filled with the flavours of sangria and Port shared with locals, life-changing pilgrimages and the legacy of the Romans, Moors, Iberian royalty and a ‘Spanish Pope’ who built a ‘City in the Sea’.

This scenery-filled tour of Utah’s national and state parks will have you discovering some of America’s most epic trails and natural landscapes - including Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce and Zion National Parks.

Relax into the simplicity of life along the king and queen of the fjords. Soak up the cosmopolitan vibe of Oslo and the Hanseatic heritage of Bergen as you travel through some of the most spectacular scenery on earth, including views of continental Europe's largest glacier. Viking tales and a visit to a winter Olympics hub round off this epic Norway trip.

Discover Thailand through local life, regional flavors and some of the country’s most important cultural and historic sites. From Bangkok’s temples and markets to Kanchanaburi’s wartime history, Chiang Rai’s tea country and Chiang Mai’s Lanna traditions, this journey brings together hands-on experiences, meaningful local encounters and time to explore at your own pace. With your Small Group, you'll travel by tuk tuk, longtail boat and local train, meet local hosts, learn through MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences and even stay in distinctive settings, including a floating villa on the River Kwai.

Across 13 days, you follow the scent of tapas through Spain and Portugal, traveling between architectural wonders, centuries-old art and the limestone heights of Gibraltar. In Barcelona, you'll wander beneath Gaudí’s rippling stonework, before walking beside the golden beaches of the Costa del Sol. You feel the cool air inside Guadix’s ancient cave dwellings, stand beneath the soaring stone vaults of Seville’s vast Gothic cathedral and see Lisbon’s Belém Tower as the Tagus flows towards the Atlantic.

You'll cross Europe from Rothenburg’s half-timbered houses along Germany’s Romantic Road to the gilded rooms of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace. In Budapest, dinner is served aboard a cruise on the Danube, with the low hum of the boat beneath you. In Venice you'll arrive at your hotel by its exclusive private boat access, dine on Venice Island and finish with a nightcap in St Mark’s Square as evening settles over the arcades. On the Rhine, a glass of local wine accompanies the journey past steep riverside slopes and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Then the doors of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace open for a private tour through the rooms once inhabited by Empress Maria Theresa.

From Amsterdam to Paris, this trip reveals Europe’s diverse cultures and landscapes. Cruise the Rhine past hilltop castles and riverside towns, then witness the force of the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Meet local winemakers on a Be My Guest experience and hear their story over a glass from their vineyard. Cross the Alps to Lucerne and take in its historic charm and mountain views. Then it’s Paris, a city that needs no introduction, where you’ll discover grand boulevards, charming quartiers and unforgettable icons.

Journey from Paris to Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches, then on to the elegant Loire Valley. Step into the world of French nobility at a 17th-century chateau and uncover stories of the battles, castles and shifting powers that shaped this storied corner of France.

On this roundtrip from Dublin, Waterford crystal catches the light and Blarney Castle grants you the legendary gift of the gab. You'll feel the breeze along the Ring of Kerry, peer over the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and uncover the haunting history of the Irish famine.

Munich’s Christmas Market will draw you into the season before Salzburg carries that Christmas feeling into the Alps. Here, Glühwein warms your hands while the scent of roasted nuts, spice and sweet pastries draws you through the market beside snow-capped spires. Your Local Specialist connects the city’s music-filled streets with Mozart’s story before a traditional dining experience at Swarovski Crystal World, where sparkling installations play with light and color. In Freiburg, medieval cobbles are underfoot as you pass steep-roofed houses and painted shutters. Further west in Strasbourg, France’s oldest Christmas market welcomes you with the sweet scent of cinnamon drifting along street...

From the legends of Troy to ancient Greek cities, your travels will reveal the places where history happened. On this in-depth Best of Turkey voyage, you'll also venture to Demircidere Village for lunch with the Yazir community and relax on the shores of the Turkish Riviera.

As fall arrives, admire the colorful foliage from Beantown to the rocky headlands of Maine. Scenic drives along Kancamagus Highway and visits to the coastal towns of this beautiful area are the best way to spend this season.

Like its name suggests, this is your perfect Tasmania tour. Experience stellar sunsets, dramatic cliff faces of the rugged Tasman Peninsula to picturesque Wineglass Bay, wildlife you can only find in Tassie, Port Arthur’s rich history, local wines, and fresh food from both land and sea.

Journey from Zagreb to Venice in a Small Group, following the northern Adriatic through Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. Along the way, explore Zagreb and Ljubljana, cruise Lake Bled, visit Postojna Cave, Krk Island and Istrian towns such as Rovinj and Pula before continuing to Piran and Venice. Local Specialists and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences will connect you with family-run wineries, Murano glassblowers and local initiatives, with balanced time at leisure in harbors, old towns and lakeside settings.

From London to Paris, you'll whirl past Europe's top sites. Discover the canals of Amsterdam and Venice, soak up the quiet lakeside beauty of Lucerne and kick back among the Tuscan hills near Florence, with flavors of Italian Chianti.

Wild beauty, hospitality and centuries of maritime traditions await you on this Canadian tour. Each day brings a new adventure: meeting local fishermen, touring a nineteenth-century lighthouse and visiting a scallop farm. You’ll even take part in a local tradition to become an honorary Newfoundlander.

This Best of Portugal tour reveals a nation’s proud history, warm-hearted locals and soul-warming cuisine. Starting in Lisbon, you’ll travel north and south to explore a Templar stronghold, watch thoroughbreds perform at an Alentejo farm and visit the Algarve.

Across nine days in Italy, you follow appetite as much as art. In Siena, you wander down narrow brick lanes into the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, hearing cafe cups clink beneath the Torre del Mangia. You learn the careful craft of truffle-hunting in the Tuscan countryside, watch fresh pasta being made and sit down to a local lunch scented with olive oil and warm sauce. San Gimignano is where you taste artisan gelato beneath its medieval towers, the first cold spoonful. Florence follows with your Local Specialist leading you to Santa Maria del Fiore, where Brunelleschi’s terracotta dome rises above marble in green, pink and white.

This 18-day guided tour takes you from Barcelona to Madrid — stopping at every charming town in between. Walk through Barcelona with your Local Specialist, from Passeig de Grcia to the soaring Sagrada Família. Paella was created in Valencia, and you will indulge in the savory rice dish after a private demonstration from a local chef. Stomp your feet in Seville during a flamenco dance lesson, then relax as the professionals put on a private show for you and your fellow travelers. Walk across the 2,000-year-old Roman bridge in Córdoba, then meet a local historian at the city’s 8th-century mosque with a Christian cathedral inside it. In Madrid, walk with a Local Specialist through the city’s...

This two-week journey into dazzling landscapes, rich Aboriginal culture, and classic characters from the Red Centre to the lush, tropical Top End, is the Outback Adventure that ticks every box.

Go on the ultimate Tasmania getaway along the east coast lined with secluded bays, pink granite mountains, and pristine beaches. Learn the history of Port Arthur, visit fishing villages and historic Richmond, and taste unique local flavours like lavender ice cream as you explore this fascinating island.

Experience the full magic of Italy, from Cinque Terre's rugged coastline to San Gimignano's medieval lanes and Venice, where molten glass twists into art. Journey through Rome, Lucca and Bologna, letting Italy's wonders unfold over a glass of rich Tuscan Chianti.

Ticking off five National Parks in just nine days, delve into the Old West from the peaks of the Grand Tetons, geysers at Yellowstone National Park and spires of Bryce Canyon. Cap it off with a relaxing tram ride through Zion National Park and a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Yellowstone National Park.

This Best of Portugal tour reveals a nation’s proud history, warm-hearted locals and soul-warming cuisine. Starting in Lisbon, you’ll travel north and south to explore a Templar stronghold, watch thoroughbreds perform at an Alentejo farm and visit the Algarve.

Get a taste of the Golden State on this tour of Northern California. Explore California icons: Yosemite National Park, the iconic Redwoods, and serene Lake Tahoe. Try Sonoma Valley wines and a farm-to-table meal in Monterey.