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Small-group tours

Sixteen guests or fewer, expert local guides, and the access and spontaneity a big coach can't offer. This is how Cooee has travelled since 1974.

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How We Travel

Small-group tours

Sixteen guests or fewer, expert local guides, and the access and spontaneity that big coaches can't offer. This is how Cooee has travelled since 1974.

Big is not better. A small group slips into places a coach can't — a family kitchen, a back-street market, a private viewing before the crowds — and moves at a human pace, with time to linger where it matters. You get real guiding, real conversations, and travellers who become friends.

It's also reassuring: the route, logistics, guiding and support are handled, so you can simply be present. Ideal for solo travellers, couples and first-timers alike. Family-run since 1974, small groups are in our DNA.

Why small groups win

  • Maximum 16 guests — often fewer
  • Better access & spontaneity
  • Expert local guides who know their patch
  • Great for solo travellers & first-timers
  • A lighter footprint on the places we visit
  • Logistics & 24/7 support handled
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Small-group tours — straight answers

How big are Cooee's small-group tours?

A maximum of 16 guests — often fewer. Small groups mean better access, more spontaneity, real conversations with your guide, and a lighter footprint at the places you visit. It's travel that feels personal, not processed.

Who do small-group tours suit?

Just about everyone — solo travellers (built-in company, no single-supplement surprises where we can avoid them), couples, friends and first-timers who want the reassurance of a guide and a plan while still leaving room to explore. Family-run since 1974, we've hosted every kind of traveller.

What's included on a small-group tour?

Typically your accommodation, many meals, expert local guiding, entries and key experiences, and internal transport — with free time built in. Exact inclusions vary by tour; we'll spell out precisely what's covered before you book. See our itineraries guide.

Can a small-group itinerary be tailored?

The set departures follow a planned route, but we can add pre- or post-tour nights, upgrade your room, or arrange private experiences alongside. If you'd prefer it entirely your own, see our luxury & tailor-made guide.

When should I book?

Small groups have limited places and popular departures — cherry-blossom Japan, the Great Migration, Christmas markets — sell out 9–12 months ahead. Book early to secure your date and the best fares.