Small Group Adventures

Our tours give you the chance to truly experience a country. With us you can dip your toe beneath the usual tourist surface and experience the real essence of the country, people and culture. Our holidays offer freedom, flexibility and superb value for those of you with an open mind, a sense of independence and an easy-going, inquisitive attitude.

Forget laid-on coaches, with us you'll use colourful local transport (buses, bikes, fishing boats, trains, rafts, canoes…) and stay in local, great value family-run places. Avoiding faceless five star hotels means you get to see real life while contributing to family-run businesses.

When off the beaten track you'll stay in basic family home stays giving you the opportunity to interact with villagers and experience their way of life – a real highlight of your trip.

Grassroots travel is what Imaginative Traveller is all about. You can experience all the highlights of independent travel but with the convenience, security and companionship of a small group.

Style Facts

Plenty of free time to explore
Numerous opportunities to interact with the locals
Simple, family-run, friendly hotels
All transport and accommodation included
Tours and entrance fees to all major sites included
Many meals included
Fully trained and experienced local leaders
Great value for money
No hidden surprises

Top 10 Trips in this style

Nile Escape

Tour price from USD 850 for 9 days. Plus a local payment of USD 200.00pp

Visiting: Egypt

There is much to see and do in Egypt, and this short holiday is packed with highlights. The Nile is Egypt’s lifeline, a fertile green ribbon that brings life to the desert and supports an

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Treasures of the Nile

Tour price from USD 895 for 10 days. Plus a local payment of USD 200.00pp

Visiting: Egypt

A well-known archaeologist once said that no matter where you stick a spade in Egypt, you'd have a fair chance of finding ancient artefacts! In fact, there’s probably no other country in

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Amazon & Incas

Tour price from USD 2105 for 15 days. Plus a local payment of USD 450.00pp

Visiting: Peru

20% off selected departure dates. Was USD 2435 - Now USD 2105

If time is limited then this trip is probably the ideal tour. Discover the treasures of colonial Lima and then relax on beautiful Amantani Island on Lake Titicaca before uncovering the wonders of

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Annapurna & Chitwan

Tour price from USD 890 for 12 days. Plus a local payment of USD 250.00pp

Visiting: Nepal

Valid From: September 30, 2011

Here’s a trip for those who want to experience the many different facets of Nepal. By just arriving for our Nepal trek, we get a feeling that we have taken a step back in time. Nepal is a

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Annapurna Community Lodge Trek

Tour price from USD 635 for 11 days. Plus a local payment of USD 150.00pp

Visiting: Nepal

This is a wonderful trek, showcasing the beauty of the Annapurna region and utilising the series of lodges we have developed over the last few years in conjunction with local communities – we

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Annapurna Sanctuary

Tour price from USD 640 for 14 days. Plus a local payment of USD 200.00pp

Visiting: Nepal

Valid From: September 30, 2011

For many years now the Annapurna Sanctuary route has been one of the most popular two-week treks in Nepal. It is described as a 'classic' trek and features some of the finest mountain

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Backroads of Botswana

Tour price from USD 820 for 10 days. Plus a local payment of USD 300.00pp

Visiting: Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe

20% off selected departure dates. Was USD 1025 - Now USD 820

Combine the fantastic wildlife of Chobe National Park with the stunning scenery of Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls to make this one of the best trips on offer. We travel from Pretoria to Khama

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Bali & Lombok Explored

Tour price from USD 1275 for 15 days. Plus a local payment of EUR 200.00pp

Visiting: Indonesia

Two weeks discovering the best of Bali and Lombok. Embrace the beaches, mountains and the jungles, haggle over exotic fruits in the bustling local markets, take a boat cruise and spot dolphins and

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Bangkok to Singapore Overland

Tour price from USD 1395 for 14 days. Plus a local payment of USD 300.00pp

Visiting: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

This trip is the perfect way to experience South East Asia, starting in Bangkok and travelling down through Southern Thailand and the Malay Peninsula and onto Singapore. You will experience beach

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Beachcomber

Tour price from USD 870 for 10 days. Plus a local payment of USD 200.00pp

Visiting: Thailand

This adventure covers the best of Thailand’s famous tropical south - from visiting popular beaches to camping on a secluded island. Starting in Bangkok, we travel south to Koh Samui, famous

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