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The art of backpacking & adventures to get out of your comfort zone – tips and advice, 5 best international tour companies for luxury travel around the world.

Last Updated on February 20, 2024 by Talita

Do you enjoy traveling in luxury , comfort, and style? How about staying in the best hotels? And skipping out on the stress of organizing your tickets, visits, and activities yourself ? If this sounds like you, take a look below for the most famous luxury tour companies in the world!  

Knowing what type of traveler you are is essential for a good trip. What aren’t you willing to sacrifice on your trip? Nice hotels ? Top-rated restaurants? The comfort of having everything taken care of for you? 

If these 3 sound like things that you don’t want to sacrifice, then luxury travel may be for you. In which case, the 5 best international small group tour companies for luxury travel that I’ve listed below should help out! 

With a luxury tour company, you’ll be paying not only for the trip itself, but for the unique experiences, personalized service, and the variety of comforts at your disposal.  

Interested? Then read on!!

Table of Contents

• 1.1 Travel in total comfort and safety 
• 1.2 Count on specialized travel consultants to plan your trip 
• 1.3 Get access to unique, one-in-a-lifetime travel experiences  
• 2 Comparison table of the 5 best luxury travel companies for guided tours in the world + 1 bonus
• 3.1.1 Luxury tours from Insight Vacations that deserve mention
• 3.2.1 Luxury tours from Trafalgar that deserve mention
• 3.3.1 Luxury tours from Abercrombie & Kent that deserve mention
• 3.4.1 Luxury tours from Globus  that deserve mention
• 3.5.1 Luxury tours from Tauck that deserve mention
• 3.6.1 Luxury tours from Luxury Gold that deserve mention
• 4 In sum…
• 5 In conclusion…
• 6 Planning your next trip?

Benefits of traveling with on a guided trip with a luxury tour company 

Anyone who opts for luxury travel rarely regrets it because you can: 

Travel in total comfort and safety 

Count on specialized travel consultants to plan your trip , get access to unique, one-in-a-lifetime travel experiences  .

As I mentioned at the beginning of the article, comfort and luxury travel go hand-in-hand. Companies that offer this type of travel know exactly what their clients are looking for…and thus offer the best services, infrastructure, and security. 

You won’t need to deal with messy transfers, “nothing special” accommodations, or crowded attractions. Especially because many companies, including the ones on this list, will have access to exclusive visiting hours for many popular tourist attractions.  

And when it comes to safety, these companies definitely prioritize the well-being of their travelers both before and during their trips. This is, after all, one of the core features of luxury travel. 

Another major advantage of luxury excursions is the way that your trip will be planned. In other words, you won’t have to worry over any of the details because there will be a team of specialized travel consultants at your disposal to help. 

Your only job will be to tell them about the trip you want to take, where you want to go, and what you’d like to do. 

Many of these types of companies have 100+ excursions across the 7 continents for groups of all kinds for you to choose from. Whether you want to travel as a family, solo, or with friends . In some cases, you can even have your tour 100% customized. 

And when it comes to experiences…luxury travel gives you access to plenty of unique options. After all, even more than visiting the places themselves, a major benefit of luxury excursions are the types of activities you get to participate in. 

Such as wine tasting in France, a guided helicopter tour of the Canadian Rockies, a tea harvest and tasting in Sri Lanka , a gondola ride through the canals of Venice… 

There may be several excursions to a single destination, allowing you to find one with the exact experiences you’re looking for. 

Here’s an example of this below. As you can see, there are 8 separate tours to choose from just for Italy alone! 

Comparison table of the 5 best luxury travel companies for guided tours in the world + 1 bonus

The 5 best international companies for luxury tours .

Below, you can find some more info about these luxury travel companies…as well as what a think a few of their most interesting tours on offer are! 

And keep in mind that you can easily explore each website yourself to see the different destinations and book your trips directly with them…no third party sites needed! From there, they can even help you with flights , transfers, visas, and other details. 🙂 

    1. Insight Vacations  

The first company on our list today is Insight Vacations, one of the 40 brands in the decade-old The Travel Corporation (TTC). 

With Insight Vacations, you’ll find excursions in diverse corners of the world and with diverse lengths. You’ll also find more than 100 different activities included in the various packages. 

One of the nicest benefits of Insight Vacations is that you can choose from different ways to travel. In other words, beyond traditional groups, you can also find tours for small groups (up to 24 people) that you bring together, private tours, or women-only tours. 

And when it comes to COVID-19 safety, Insight Vacations has adopted several measures against the virus including vaccine card requirements and the addition of a Well-Being Director on all their tours. You can also make changes to your travel plans up to 30 days before your departure for no extra fees. 

Luxury tours from Insight Vacations that deserve mention

BEST OF ITALY : an 11-day guided tour that covers the best of the country’s history and cuisine

AMERICAN PARKS TRAIL : over the course of 8 days, you’ll visit the “Wild West” of the United States including Yellowstone National park, Mount Rushmore, and more 

    2. Trafalgar  

More than 5 million tourists have already traveled with Trafalgar, which is also a part of The Travel Corporation.

What makes Trafalgar stand out is their customer service. You can even schedule a video call to speak directly with an agent and ask any questions you might have! 

Beyond this, all of their tours have been designed based on the idea of “Make Travel Matter.” In other words, with the goal of creating experiences that are as good for the traveler as they are for the community and the environment. 

As with Insight Vacations, with Trafalgar you can choose from a large number of small-group tours. However, you can also “design” your own tour to take on your own or with a group you put together. 

Current COVID-19 measures include required vaccinations and the flexibility to reschedule your trip if needed.  

Luxury tours from Trafalgar that deserve mention

CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF AUSTRIA, GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND : with a 4.7 out of 5-star rating, this luxury excursion will take you through the dreamiest Christmas markets in Europe 

HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM : spend 12 days exploring all that Vietnam has to offer from north to south 

    3. Abercrombie & Kent  

Another large name in the luxury travel world is Abercrombie & Kent, which has been offering tours since 1962. 

Recognized worldwide as a leader in luxury travel, Abercrombie & Kent stands out for their high-end experiences. Beyond offering group tours (including those for families and small groups), they also offer luxury cruises, personalized itineraries, and even trips with private jets.

Through A&K, you’ll have the opportunity to explore more than 100 countries spread throughout the continents.  

Luxury tours from Abercrombie & Kent that deserve mention

The Great Migration Safari : an opportunity to spot wildlife while spending 14 days in luxurious chalets in Kenya and Tanzania 

Australia & New Zealand : a 17-day excursion to explore the best of these two island countries, including a private cruise from the port in Sydney 

    4. Globus  

When it comes to luxury travel, Globus is another option worth looking into. With a 90-year history ( you read that right! ), Globus has tour options that range from classic to exotic destinations, to cruises, and to religious trips. 

Globus also stands out for offering “Adventure a la Carte” on their tours, or free time to explore your destination however you like. 

When it comes to COVID-19, Globus has highlighted their concerns on their website and emphasized that they are following all safety measures. As well as giving you the flexibility  to change your plans if needed. 

Luxury tours from Globus  that deserve mention

Journey Through the Holy Land : a 9-day excursion made for history-lovers that  passes through famed cities like Jerusalem and Nazareth (you’ll even have the chance to float in the Dead Sea) 

Portugal in Depth : explore the best of Portugal over the course of 11 days with visits to cities like Porto, Lisbon, and Coimbra  

    5. Tauck  

Tauck has been offering luxury tours for 96 years (and three generations!). Today, they have tours in more than 70 countries. 

One thing that makes Tauck stand out from the other options on this list is the exclusive access their travelers get. In other words, you won’t ever have to face long lines or crowded places since your group will have special visiting hours just for them. 

With Tauck, you can choose from traveling solo or putting together your own group with friends and family.  

Luxury tours from Tauck that deserve mention

Alaska : Call of the Wild: this family tour will give you 8 days to explore Alaska, featuring a kayak tour along the Kenai Peninsula 

A Portrait of India : in 18 days, you’ll adventure through the 2nd most populous country in the world with visits to New Delhi, Bombay, Jaipur, and much more 

BONUS: Luxury Gold

Yet another member of the TTC, Luxury Gold is another name in luxury travel that we couldn’t leave off the list. 

If you’re seeking elegance, then Luxury Gold is the choice for you with their special “VIP Experiences” that put you in the best and grandest hotels out there. Some examples include Ashford Castle in Ireland, and Lion Sands Game Reserve in the heart of the South African jungle. 

Luxury tours from Luxury Gold that deserve mention

British Royale : 10 days dedicated to the British royals, beginning in London and passing through 9 other cities to end in Edinburgh, Scotland 

In sum…

Throughout today’s article, we’ve talked about the 5 best international luxury travel companies. Here they are again: 

• Insight Vacations
• Abercrombie & Kent 
• BONUS: Luxury Gold 

In conclusion…

Let us know below what you thought of the list, if you’re a luxury travel person, if you have any questions…and I’ll happily get back to you! 

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• Russian forces claimed to have captured nine villages northeastern Ukraine, having opened a second front in the Kharkiv region on Friday;
• The governor of Kharkiv said there was a threat of fighting spreading to other settlements;
• The military commander for the Kharkiv region was sacked;
• Hundreds of people were evacuated from towns near the border;
• Ukraine said it thwarted Russian agents plotting to set off a series of bomb attacks in Kyiv and the Western city of Lviv;
• Russia's acting foreign minister said the country was prepared if the West wanted to fight for Ukraine on the battlefield;
• Analysts said Vladimir Putin's choice of defence minister indicated he was preparing Russia for a protracted war.

As fighting continues in northeastern Kharkiv, its governor has issued some updates.

Russian forces struck a farm in the town of Korotychy, killing a civilian and wounding three others, said Oleh Syniehubov.

Another attack on Liptsiy injured a 71-year-old woman, who was rushed to hospital, he said.

The regional defence council has ordered the mandatory evacuation of 113 orphans from three settlements, said Oleh Syniehubov.

Plans have been laid out to evacuate a total of 1,600 residents today.

Just 200 to 300 people remain in the embattled town of Vovchansk, he said, which had a population of 2,500 before the assault and 17,000 before the war.

Russian agents plotted to set off a series of bomb attacks in Kyiv and the Western city of Lviv, Ukraine says.

The prosecutor general's office said authorities arrested two military agents over plans to blow up markets and a site near a cafe in the capital, as well as a defence enterprise in Lviv, seizing 19 explosive devices.

Four of the bombs were intended for Kyiv on Thursday, the day when Russia celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).

"According to the plan of the Russian special service, the explosives were supposed to detonate during the supermarkets' peak hours to cause maximum damage to the civilian population," the agency said.

'Disguised as tea boxes'

The explosives intended for the Kyiv builders' markets were disguised as packages of tea, while a bomb was placed in a car for the cafe, according to the SBU.

The Lviv attack was meant to happen last February, the SBU said.

An unidentified defence enterprise was the target, according to prosecutors.

There was no immediate comment from Russia.

Last week, the SBU said it had caught two agents within the state protection department plotting the assassination of Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the head of military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov.

The Ukrainian military says Russia has had a "partial success" near a village in northern Kharkiv.

But Ukrainian soldiers stopped Russian forces from moving further near Lukyantsi, the general staff said.

It said Russian troops have continued offensive actions, and Ukraine will build up its forces in the area depending on the situation.

Russia launched an incursion from the Belgorod region in Russia across the border into northern Kharkiv on Friday.

Analysts have warned it could stretch Ukrainian forces between two fronts, creating opportunities on the main frontline that Russia may exploit.

Echoing the analysis we featured earlier from the Insitute for the Study of War (see our 11.18am post), a senior Ukrainian official has said Vladimir Putin's reshuffle shows he wants to scale up the war effort.

Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said: "Russia is finally isolating itself and will try to scale up the war, expand its formats while reconfiguring the economy."

In a surprise move, Vladimir Putin sacked his defence minister of 12 years Sergei Shoigu and named economist Adrei Belousov as Mr Shoigu's successor.

The Institute for the Study of War said Mr Belousov, who has no military experience, will be charged with integrating the defence industrial base into wider domestic policy, further placing Russia on a war footing.

It suggests the Kremlin is preparing for a protracted conflict with Ukraine - or even possibly a future confrontation with NATO, the ISW said.

Approximately 40 miles from the fighting in northeastern Kharkiv, children in the region's namesake city are undertaking their first lessons at an underground school.

The classrooms - the first of their kind - are heavily fortified in an effort to allow some pupils to return to in-person teaching out of reach of Russia's bombs.

Kharkiv's schools have been forced to teach online throughout the war as some Russian missiles can reach the city in under a minute.

Metro stations are playing host to dozens of classrooms, while others have been welded together from layers of steel reinforcing wire and poured cement.

Russia has been increasingly carrying out off-road motorbike attacks under the cover of darkness, according to British intelligence.

Lighter, faster, all-terrain vehicles have highly likely been used since the start of this year to hit Ukrainian positions, transport personnel to the frontlines and conduct reconnaissance, the UK defence ministry has said.

It said Russia reportedly purchased 2,100 Chinese off-road vehicles named Desertcross 1000-3, some of which were personally inspected by Vladimir Putin in November.

"Since the start of 2024, Russia has highly likely increased its use of light vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles and off-road motorbikes, to transport personnel to the frontlines and conduct attacks on Ukrainian positions, particularly at night."

But the army has sacrificed armour and firepower for mobility, with light vehicles "far more vulnerable than their armoured counterparts", the UK MoD said.

Ukrainian drones have "already demonstrated their ability to effectively target" the vehicles, it added.

As we covered in some detail here earlier this year, Sweden dropped more than two centuries of historic neutrality by joining NATO.

The Baltic Sea, which includes maritime access to the Russian city of St Petersburg and the Kaliningrad enclave, is now almost surrounded by members of the alliance.

Today, Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson said Nordic and Baltic cooperation was "deeper than at any time in modern times", underpinned by increasing security threats from Russia.

He is hosting German chancellor Olaf Scholtz and the prime ministers of Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland in Stockholm, with security policy and NATO's July summit in Washington topping the agenda.

"We have long appreciated our neighbours, but at the same time underestimated the importance of concrete, operational cooperation," Mr Kristersson wrote in an op-ed in Swedish business paper Dagens Industri.

Meanwhile, the three Baltic prime ministers have been meeting in Lithuania to reaffirm that Moscow's intimidation is not going to dissuade them from supporting Ukraine.

Estonia's prime minister Kaja Kallas said that "Russia has also intensified the shadow war against all of European countries. It wants to really scare and intimidate the free world to scare us away from helping Ukraine".

"We shouldn't be scared," she added.

With a second front opening in the war and a surprise reshuffle in Vladimir Putin's cabinet, it's been an important week for the war in Ukraine.

Readers have been sending in their questions to our senior correspondents and military experts for their take on the changing battlefield environment.

Today, Jeanie asked:

Is Russia taking advantage and conducting an offensive in the border region due to the fact that several Western countries don't allow their weapons to be used on Russian soil?

Military analyst Sean Bell had this to say...

Thanks, Jeanie, for this very topical question.

Russia claims to have seized nine border settlements as part of a major offensive in the Kharkiv region. Although Ukraine has known for months that Russia was amassing military forces in the region - between 30,000 to 50 000 troops - the scale and ferocity of the attack appears to have caught Ukraine by surprise.

Although only Vladimir Putin and his senior military leadership will know the details of Russia's military strategy, most military analysts believe that Russia does not have the military resources to mount a significant and enduring second front without compromising the offensive in the Donbas - widely believed to be Russia's main effort.

However, Putin is well aware that Russia has a window of opportunity to capitalise on Ukraine's shortage of weapons, and by opening a second front, it forces Ukraine to spread its resources even more thinly, leaving Ukraine more vulnerable on the frontline in the Donbas.

Russia's military objectives for this new offensive appear to be to create a "buffer zone" to protect the Russian border town of Belgorod. This logistics hub for the Russian military effort is just within artillery range of Ukraine, and Putin has long promised to push the Ukrainian forces outside artillery range - around 30km. 

In addition, Russia wants to threaten Kharkiv, so it's pushing forward to enable its own artillery to be within range of this major Ukrainian city.

Moving large quantities of military personnel and equipment from the frontline cannot easily be done discreetly - which under normal circumstances would leave Russian forces vulnerable to Ukrainian attack. 

However, in an effort to limit the potential for escalation, the West has precluded the use of Western-provided weapons to target Russian forces on Russian territory. This significantly limits Ukraine's ability to target Russia's forces as they prepare for a fresh offensive.

However, although we can speculate on Putin's objectives, a battlefield is a dynamic environment, and Russia has considerable forces in reserve to capitalise on any momentum achieved during its current offensive.

Vladimir Putin's surprise choice of new defence minister Andrei Belousov has been speaking to a parliamentary committee as part of his confirmation process.

In his first public comments since being appointed to the post, he called for greater care for soldiers, including better access to housing, hospitals and welfare benefits. 

State media quoted him as saying there was too much bureaucracy surrounding the payment of benefits to military personnel. 

"I think it's a mess when participants in the special military operation who come back on holiday are driven from civilian medical institutions to hospitals which are often simply overcrowded. This issue needs to be resolved," Mr Belousov said.

The comments appeared to be aimed at demonstrating to members of the armed forces that he understands their concerns and will work to improve their conditions. 

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