Travel Notices

Custom Group Tours

Custom Group Travel

Dreaming of an unforgettable journey designed for you and your group? Friendly Planet experts are there every step of the way, ensuring seamless, stress-free travel. We are available when you need us, meticulous with details, and dedicated to providing friendly service. With competitive pricing and all-inclusive packages, our thoughtfully planned itineraries create exceptional experiences enriched with meaningful connections, so you can focus on making lifelong memories while we take care of the rest.

Why Book Custom Travel With Friendly Planet?

Planning a custom tour for a group is complicated, but it shouldn't be difficult. When you work with us, you get much more than an itinerary and a cost.

Decades of Expertise:
With over 40 years of experience, we know how to craft seamless, enriching journeys.
Handpicked Partners:
We work with trusted local experts who share our passion for authentic travel.
Personalized Support:
A dedicated group coordinator will assist you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for you and your group.
Everything's included:
Flights, carefully selected hotels, transfers, guided touring, meals—if you want it, we can include it!

Tailor-Made Trips

Wherever you want to go, if you dream it we can probably make it happen!

Many of our groups follow the itineraries you'll find on our website, whether exactly as they appear or with a few modifications. But if you have a fully customized travel experience in mind, you've come to the right place. Whether you have a detailed vision or just a few ideas, we’ll create a one-of-a-kind journey designed just for you.

  • Choose Your Destination: We can arrange your group to just about any destination in the world where tourists can safely visit.
  • Handpick Your Experiences: Whether you're after culinary delights, cultural deep dives, or adventure-packed excursions, we’ll tailor the trip to your passions.
  • Travel at Your Own Pace: Set your ideal travel dates and the preferred ratio of sightseeing to independent exploration, and we’ll build the perfect itinerary around them.

Take a look at three examples of custom tours we created:

Sample Itinerary Ghana
Ghana
Bustling Accra, scenic Atimpoku, and cultural Kumasi; explore vibrant markets, cruise the Volta River, and uncover the rich heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom.
See Itinerary
Sample Itinerary Holland
Holland
Explore charming Amsterdam and historic Haarlem, with visits to iconic windmills, vibrant tulip fields, and world-class museums.
See Itinerary
Sample Itinerary NZ/Australia
NZ/Australia
Experience the best of New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania’s breathtaking fjords, stunning coastlines, vibrant cities, and unique wildlife.
See Itinerary

Ready-Made Trips

Prefer a ready-made itinerary with a personal touch? Choose from our expertly curated tours on our website and make your favorite your own!

  • Private Group Travel: Select one of our existing tours and reserve it exclusively for your group. We will remove it for public sale and set the dates and services aside just for you.
  • Flexible Modifications: If you want to make some changes to our itinerary, we'll gladly work with you to adjust the itinerary to fit your preferences. You can add extra nights, swap excursions, or personalize experiences to create the tour you want.
  • Hassle-Free Planning: We’ll handle all the arrangements, from accommodations and transportation to guided sightseeing and special requests. We'll even create a web page with all the essential information about your tour and destination so your group members can book, plan, and prepare for travel quickly and efficiently.
Small Group Tours

Small Group Tours

Our most popular touring style! Enjoy expertly-crafted itineraries and guided touring with like-minded travelers.

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Value Vacations

Value Vacations

More great escorted tour packages to must-see places.

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Independent Packages

Independent

With no set itinerary, enjoy freedom to roam with none of the hassle. Great for couples!

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Tour Leader Reviews

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"The Friendly Planet team lives up to its name, FRIENDLY, while planning extraordinarily amazing trips at affordable prices. To them, clients come first. My clients rave and wait expectantly for the next trip planned by Friendly Planet.”
–Marcia
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"The Senior Lawyers of South Carolina have enjoyed at least 14 different small-group trips with Friendly Planet. Trips are well organized, and the traveler gets value for every trip.”
–Nancy
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"Their small, guided groups really allowed us to experience these wonderful places just like a local and with special experiences only small groups can enjoy. Experienced travelers like my group really appreciate the extra effort this company takes to make trips special.”
–Kathy
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"From the moment I made my first inquiry, it was clear that Friendly Planet’s service was not only friendly but extremely impressive. The knowledgeable coordinators are genuine experts in their field. The Friendly Planet bonus is their pricing which is extremely competitive.”
–Debbi

Get a Proposal

To get started today, submit a no obligation request for proposal. We'll contact you within a day or two to review your request and begin preparing a program and pricing. It's that easy!

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Travelers (Can be approximate, must be a minimum of 10 travelers)
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Type of travel
Tell us about your desired destinations and itinerary. If you want to base your trip on an existing package, tell us if you would like to make any changes or additions to the itinerary.
Would you like to include flights from the U.S. or Canada?
Cabin preference
Hotel preference
Ideally, what's the maximum you'd like to spend?

Your privacy: When you request a proposal, we only use and store the information you submit to clarify your needs, to prepare your proposal, and (if you accept the proposal) to organize your trip. Of course, if you've booked travel with us, contacted us with a question or comments, or subscribed to our mailing list, we may contact you separately in relation to those. To learn more about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

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