Big things come in small packages. At least, that’s the case
for Tauck, which said that it would have 415 small-group departures on 60 itineraries
in 2017, double the capacity for that category since 2011.
Some of those 60 itineraries will be new for next year,
including “Essence of Japan,” a 12-night tour that stops in Tokyo, Kyoto and
the Japanese Alps; and “Magic of Morocco,” a 9-night journey that visits a
Koranic school, the medina of Fez and seaside Rabat.
With an average of 24 travelers per small group, the
experience is more intimate than on a regular departure, which typically has 40
guests.
According to Tauck’s website, traveling in a small group
allows more access to tour directors and local guides, as well as increased
flexibility during the tour.