

Small is big at Tauck, where Small Group journeys average 24 guests and their Even Smaller Groups journeys average 15 guests. Experience deeper connections with the destinations you visit – with more time, freedom and flexibility, plus opportunities to connect more closely with your Tauck Director, local guides, and fellow travelers. Choose from among 70+ different trips worldwide, including classic journeys, African safaris and private departures for your group only, experiencing firsthand the art of traveling small.
Unique, Exclusive AccessUnique and exclusive access create a journey unlike any other. It's not just about the places you visit – it's how you experience them. With Tauck you'll see the world differently thanks to our exclusive access in destinations the world over. Authentic experiences that provide special access to hidden gems and must-see sights – at times of day when the crowds have gone. That go behind the scenes to take you into places not accessible to the public. That show you the world differently than you could see it on your own and astonish you along the way.
Closer ConnectionsThe best travels bring the right kind of connections, with locals who share their daily lives along with cultural insights, secrets of nature, stories of the past that define the present, and special skills – and a journey becomes both enriching and everlasting. The most memorable trips aren't just about the grand sights you see. They're also about the little experiences you have along the way, those personal encounters and unexpected moments that make your visits – and your memories – extraordinary.
Guided by the BestPersonal, caring service is the hallmark of our Tauck Directors and our handpicked local guides. Together, they provide an enriching, truly authentic travel experience. Our Tauck Directors average 10 years of service, come from 41 countries and collectively speak a total of 52 languages. Their expertise in local culture, customs, and traditions allows them to show you the world in ways you couldn't experience on your own… making the difference between a trip, and the trip of a lifetime.








Tauck has been named to Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” list for 23 consecutive years. Their exclusive access, provided by their longstanding relationships with supplier partners around the globe, helps to create journeys that are unforgettable, that astonish you with the unexpected while exploring all 7 continents in over 100 destinations and 70+ countries. Intimate, authentic travel experiences truly connect you more deeply with the destinations you explore. See the world beyond ordinary as Tauck continues to add new destinations and ways to experience this amazing planet we live on.
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Trip Cancellation and Interruption Protection
Up to 100% reimbursement if you must cancel your trip or return home early due to a covered illness, injury and more
Live Assistance Services
24/7 phone access to an award-winning team that's always ready to help solve medical and other travel-related problems
Emergency Medical and Dental Coverage
Reimburses expenses related to covered emergency medical or dental care incurred on your trip
Emergency Medical Transportation
Provides medically necessary transportation to the nearest hospital or appropriate facility in the case of a covered medical emergency while abroad
*INCLUDED IN A TAUCK TRIP
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include: all accommodations; airport transfers and land transportation as detailed in each Trip itinerary; basic internet where available in hotel rooms and aboard riverboats (service levels are not guaranteed); entertainment and special dinners as arranged by Tauck; shore excursions and sightseeing; standard luggage handling (see Luggage Policy); services of Tauck Directors, Cruise Directors and local guides. Meals are included as specified in itinerary. All appropriate gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers and local guides are included.
Gratuities for Tauck Directors are included in the pricing for Bridges trips and for all Small Ship and River Cruises.
Cabins/Rooms with two beds are usually reserved for doubles. The price for rooms/cabins occupied by one person is higher than those when two or more people share the cost of a room.
NOT INCLUDED IN TAUCK TRIP
Trip prices do not include your airfare and related taxes to the departure point and from the ending point of your Trip (see Airline Reservation Service section). The terms and conditions of the air carrier including the cancellation terms apply to your airfare.
Tauck Director and Driver gratuities are not included and are voluntary for all land tours, with the exception of Bridges family trips and Small Ship and River Cruises, as noted above.
As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before or after your trip on a space available basis upon request. These hotel charges will be added to your Trip cost. Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges and other optional incidental extras are not included. This list is illustrative and not a complete list of every item not included.