Where to find small group tours longer than three weeks
Most group tour operators only offer short itineraries, leaving travelers who want multi-week or month-long trips stuck with major companies. This makes it difficult to find smaller, Europe-based operators or all-encompassing extended options that provide guided peace of mind for longer journeys.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
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- 1Looking into major tour companies instead of small local operatorsDid this help you?
- 2Searching for shorter 14-day max itinerariesDid this help you?
In their words
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“I don't want to be alone for my travels.. so ideally, I am looking for an all-encompassing, three-week to multi-month-long small group tour.”source ↗
“For 20-30+ day trips, I'm only coming across major tour companies like Intrepid, Topdeck, or G Adventures. Are there any small, Europe-based tour companies that offer longer travel options?”source ↗
“I’m mainly looking to do the touristy stuff and see the landmarks (eg: Cristo Redontor, Sugarloaf Mountain, the harbor, etc) but would like to do it with a guide for the peace of mind.”source ↗
“I want to bring my dslr to these spots without having to constantly be on edge, plus the arranged transportation, and other advice.”source ↗
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