Are you itching for adventure but not sure where to go? On small group guided adventure tours you can join others with the same thirst for new thrills in exciting places. Take your pick from the varied collection below.

Small group tours in Italy offer exhilarating walking adventures along the ruggedly beautiful Amalfi Coast or to the rim of Mount Etna. On active tours in the UK, you can camp under the stars in the majestic Scottish Highlands or go surfing off the stunning coast of Cornwall. Across the Pond, wonderful hiking trails await at the USA’s Yellowstone Park, featuring spectacular geysers, waterfalls and mountain vistas.

Small group holidays in India come in many guises, including houseboat cruises on the wildlife-rich backwaters of Kerala, exploring tea plantations and villages along the way - or you can go in search of magnificent Bengal tigers in Ranthambore National Park. There are plenty of active experiences to be found in Africa too, such as sandboarding on the enormous dunes of the Namib Desert and cycling through picturesque landscapes in South Africa.

With such a variety of packages to choose from, the sky is the limit for adventurous-minded travellers.

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