May 27, 2025
Trying to decide on your first small group tour? We've collected our top 10 tours for first-time group travelers in this blog. Whether your dream trip includes the stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultures of South America; Europe's blend of art, architecture, and cuisine; Africa’s endless savannas; or somewhere else entirely these tours are sure to spark your wanderlust.
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May 20, 2025
Many of our small group adventures offer unique optional tour add-ons, like five days to explore the Jordanian cities of Petra and Amman after Egypt & the Eternal Nile. In this blog post, we highlight 14 tours with particularly extraordinary post-tour extensions or pre-tour options – open to learn more.
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April 18, 2025
Perched high in the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu reigns as one of the most famous archaeological sites on the planet. In this blog post, we investigate the enigmatic history of the “Lost City of the Incas” – much of which remains shrouded in mystery to this day.
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April 08, 2025
At long last, it is here – our ultimate packing list for an Odysseys Unlimited tour! We put together this list of both general necessities and specific items to bring on tour and included a printable PDF checklist to make sure that you are fully prepared – and that you don’t forget anything!
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January 10, 2025
This past year was one for the books – and we've compiled our annual “Year in Review” to celebrate it. Relive some of our favorite moments from 2024 with our collection of Odysseys guest and employee travel photos, memorable on-tour moments, office events, company milestones, and so much more. Click to begin your walk down memory lane.
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November 19, 2024
Sloths and boobies and rheas...oh my! Central and South America rank as two of the best places to see wildlife you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Click to read fun facts about animals you can find on our tours to Costa Rica, Patagonia, and the Galapagos.
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November 13, 2024
The Andean textile tradition has a long history, and we have the privilege of attending a traditional Andean weaving demonstration in the Incan town of Chinchero on our Treasures of Peru and Machu Picchu to the Galapagos small group tours.
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October 08, 2024
From the Ganges to the Amazon, rivers carry stories that have resonated throughout history – and that have drawn travelers for millennia. We’ve put together a list highlighting six epic rivers you can see up close on an Odysseys tour. Read all about them in this post.
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September 27, 2024
From Paleolithic-era cave dwellings to rainforest bungalows just a stone’s throw from a volcano (pictured above), unique lodgings are a key element of the Odysseys Advantage. In this post, you can learn about the special features of 10 one-of-a-kind accommodations that you can experience on an Odysseys small group tour.
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September 20, 2024
If you’re looking for a sunny getaway for the coming cold months, we have five tours that are perfect for keeping the wintertime blues away. However, if you wish to make a reservation for this winter, act fast – sweater season is approaching faster than you think!
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June 21, 2024
South America boasts many wonders you simply must see to believe, so we’ve put together a photo gallery of on-tour photos from guests who have joined us on our Machu Picchu to the Galapagos or Treasures of Peru small group tour.
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April 16, 2024
Every year on April 22, billions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day. Whether planning a community cleanup, organizing a tree planting event, or simply setting aside some time to spend in the great outdoors, people everywhere use Earth Day as an opportunity to celebrate the natural world and advocate for our precious planet.
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