6 Tell-tale Signs That Small Group Travel is Right For You

Do you like to breakfast in peace and dine in company? Relish shared experiences but loath sharing attention. Love iconic sights but hate queues? Then small group travel is just what you need. How you travel is highly personal, like your space, and with Insight Vacations your premium experience begins with the flexibility to choose your group size.

Opt for an average group size of 33 travelers, with max 40. Or, if you’re seeking a boutique environment with a more individualized experience, then choose a small group tours with an average of 20 travelers and no more than 24. Both group sizes we offer across our tours are smaller than the mainstream tour companies and come with many perks. We’ve put together the reasons why small group travel is perfect for you.

1. You’d rather not wait in line 

An exclusive private tour of Mozart’s birthplace? Yes please. After-hours access to Cusco’s planetarium? Thanks very much. Explore the 9th-century Basilica of Saint Praxedes in Rome, home to the world’s best-preserved and most intact collection of Byzantine mosaics? Now you’re spoiling me. Waiting in line? No thank you.

With our smaller groups and Insider Access you won’t have to. Benefit from exclusive before-and-after-hours access and private entries that allow for a more intimate and personal discovery. Skip the lines and gain access to places not able to accommodate larger groups. Plus, less people means you can benefit even more from the knowledge of your best-in-class Local Experts.

Enjoy intimate events not available to larger groups

2. You’ve got a curious mind and so many questions 

We love nothing more than curiosity, and we know that sums up our Insight Vacations guests. Which is why we provide the most exceptional Travel Directors to not only ensure your journey is seamless from start to finish, but also to provide you with insider expertise every step of the way. We also employ the very best-in-class Local Experts to show you the iconic sights and hidden gems.

One of the great benefits of small group travel is that you get even more one-to-one time with these fascinating people. From questions about your location and the local customs, detailed knowledge on history, art and culture, to restaurant and excursion recommendations, less people means more time for you.

Less people means more personal attention from your Travel Director

4. You like your dining intimate and authentic

Put simply, smaller groups can dine in more authentic restaurants, because they can be accommodated more easily. Combine that with Insight Vacations’ enviable dining offer and you’re in for a treat.

Premium dining is at the heart of every one of our journeys, from top-rated restaurants, farm-to-table meals to home hosted dinners. And boy, do we go to some exceptional places. Join us on our Hawaii with Oahu & Maui  premium tour and enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch of island cuisine at the Hali’imaile General Store, originally a plantation shop. In Sarajevo, Bosnia, dine with a local family in their home and learn all about their life and culture as well as tasty recipes on Treasures of the Balkans.

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4. You’re social, but like your personal space, too

Group travel is the most amazing way to meet like-minded people, enjoy a group camaraderie and benefit from shared interests. But it can also seem a bit overwhelming. If you like the idea of sharing meals and laughs with newfound friends but go cold at the thought of a gaggle of tourists following someone with a flag, the small group travel is for you. Enjoy all the benefits that come with companionship, but with plenty of personal space and room to hear yourself think.

5. You like a little extra legroom

So much of travel involves, well, traveling. Having room to stretch out, relax and admire the views as you go is important and small group travel means more personal space. We believe your journey should be as good as your destination and, across Europe, Britain and some North American destinations, we offer custom built coaches with 13 fewer seats, offering up to 55% more personal space. So, you travel “business class” style everywhere. Add to that reclining seats, onboard wifi and charging units, air condition and your bags loaded and unloaded for you, what’s not to love.

With twice the leg room and twice the view, our coaches are a perk of small group travel

6. You’ve always got room for a new best friend or two

Making new friends is one of the most rewarding aspects of group travel. Shared interests, a love for discovery, and the excitement of exploring together create an instant connection that often turns strangers into lifelong friends. Small group travel enhances this experience even further, fostering a sense of intimacy and camaraderie that is hard to find elsewhere. With fewer travelers, conversations flow more naturally, and bonds deepen quickly, making it feel like a close-knit family.

These connections often extend beyond the journey itself, leaving you with friendships and memories that warm your heart long after you return home.

If you’d like to travel in style, with small group travel and premium experiences, take a look at our worldwide collection of premium tours.