Tour holidays

One of the most low-fuss ways to travel, guided tours offer the chance to explore landmark destinations and travel icons all over the world, including the Great Wall of China, the Rocky Mountains, South Africa, Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon.
Have a think about how you’d like to spend your holiday. Questions to consider: do you want to be guided? Would you like to have time for optional activities and some roaming off-schedule? Is there a certain theme that appeals, such as food, wildlife or culture? And, of course, how long do you want to go for?
For more remote destinations such as the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia and Antarctica, it’s almost always easier (and often cheaper) to book a group tour rather than travelling independently. Look for a company that uses expert guides with extensive local knowledge — leave the responsibility of organising the day-to-day details to them, so you can relax and enjoy the ride. Whether you’re spotting wild elephants in Sri Lanka or road-tripping around North America, a good local guide can transform your experience of a destination.
We’ve joined forces with Tourhub to bring our readers a huge section of escorted tours from trusted travel partners. Expect everything from group adventure tours in Costa Rica to trips that are perfect for solo travellers in Jordan.
Main photo: Group of giraffes in the Serengeti National Park (Getty Images)
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