Small Group Tours & Escorted Journeys
See the world with a small group, without planning a thing
Join an escorted small group journey where the itinerary, transport, and key experiences are arranged for you. You travel with like-minded people and an expert guide, with the logistics left to us.
The ease of an organised trip, the feel of a private one
A small group tour is an escorted journey with a set itinerary. The stays, transport, and many of the experiences are arranged for you, and you travel alongside a small group of fellow travellers with an expert tour director or local guide. It is the simplest way to see a destination when you would rather someone else handle the details.
Smaller groups have been part of Little Travel House from the beginning. Andrew and Cathy founded the business in the midst of Covid-19 because they saw travel becoming more intimate: smaller groups, smaller ships, and bespoke arrangements with local guides. That belief still guides how we choose the tours we recommend.
As an independent business affiliated with the Envoyage Group, an arm of the Flight Centre Travel Group, we bring small-business attention to detail together with big-business buying power on the operators and departures we book.
Small group tours suit travellers who
- Want the logistics handled without planning every detail themselves
- Enjoy the company and shared experience of like-minded travellers
- Are visiting a region for the first time and want a guide's insight
- Prefer a more personal group than a large coach tour
- Are travelling solo and want security and sociability
The decisions we help you make
Choosing a group tour means choosing the right operator, departure, and pace. Here are the common questions we help travellers work through.
Which operator and itinerary to trust
We draw on our knowledge of reputable small-group operators to match you with a tour that fits your interests and travel style, not just the first result online.
Understanding group size and pace
We explain the group size and daily pace of each departure so you choose a tour that feels right, whether you want packed days or a slower rhythm.
Getting to and from the tour
We book your flights, pre- and post-tour hotels, and transfers so your whole journey connects smoothly around the tour itself.
Knowing what is included and what is extra
We walk you through what is covered and what is optional, so there are no surprises once you are on the road.
We match you to the right tour, then complete the journey
We do not run our own tours. Instead, we work with trusted small-group operators and use our knowledge to match you with the right departure for your style and budget. Then we build the rest of your trip around it, flights, extensions, and transfers, so the whole journey holds together.
A dedicated human advisor
You speak with Andrew and Cathy directly, not a call-centre queue, from first idea to safe return home.
Envoyage Group buying power
Affiliation with the Envoyage Group, an arm of the Flight Centre Travel Group, brings competitive pricing and supplier contracts to your booking.
The whole trip, not just the tour
We coordinate flights, pre- and post-tour stays, and transfers so your tour sits inside one seamless itinerary.
What is handled, and what stays yours
A small group tour takes care of the structure while leaving room for your own choices. Here is how that balance typically works.
Typically arranged for you
- A set itinerary with stays, transport, and key experiences arranged
- An expert tour director or local guide travelling with the group
- Daily activities and the logistics of moving between destinations
- The camaraderie and shared experience of travelling with like-minded people
What stays flexible
- Free time to explore on your own in many stops
- Optional excursions you can add or skip to suit your interests
- Choice of dining independently or with the group in the evenings
- Pre- and post-tour extensions to arrive early or linger longer
Inclusions vary by operator and itinerary. We walk you through the specifics of any departure you are considering.
Four directions we plan often
These are starting points, not fixed packages. We match you with the operator and departure that fits your interests, dates, and pace.
Cultural & historical journeys
Itineraries built around a region's history, art, and way of life, with a guide who brings each place to life.
Food & wine trails
Small groups travelling through wine regions and culinary heartlands, with tastings, markets, and local kitchens.
Scenic road journeys
Comfortable small-coach touring through landscapes and coastlines, with the driving and timings handled for you.
Wildlife & nature focused
Group departures centred on wildlife, national parks, and natural wonders, led by guides who know the terrain.
From first conversation to safe return
A straightforward, human process that keeps you in control while we handle the work.
We talk it through
Share your destination ideas, dates, and how you like to travel. There is no obligation.
We match a tour
We recommend reputable small-group operators and departures that fit your style, group size, and pace.
We build around it
We add flights, pre- and post-tour stays, and transfers, then book everything with Envoyage Group buying power.
You travel with support
With the tour and your connections in place, you travel with a human contact before, during, and after.
Common questions, answered
Build on your group tour
These services pair naturally with a small group tour and can be added to a single itinerary.
Bespoke Travel
Personalised itineraries built entirely around your interests, pace, and wish list. No two journeys are ever the same.
Independent / FIT Travel
Flexible Independent Travel (FIT) gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace with all logistics handled for you.
River Cruises
Unpack once and glide along Europe, Asia, or the Nile with scenic shore excursions and culinary highlights.
Small-Ship & Ocean Cruises
Ocean and small-ship cruising with expert guidance, from selecting the right cabin to coordinating shore excursions.
Day Trips & Activities
Handpicked day trips, cooking classes, walking tours, and private cultural experiences woven into your itinerary by a human advisor.
Flights & Accommodation
Competitive airfares and handpicked accommodation, from boutique hotels to villas, backed by Envoyage Group buying power.
Ready to find your group tour?
Tell us where you would like to go and how you like to travel. Andrew and Cathy will match you with the right departure and build the rest of your journey, with the buying power of the Envoyage Group behind every booking.