Guests choosing to explore the world, can now explore with Globus and Cosmos small group tours. These provide groups of like-minded travelers the opportunity to stick together from start to finish in new or familiar lands. Now, more than ever, there can be great confidence in that. For 2021, Globus and Cosmos are making the group experience smaller with their Small Group Discovery tours on all departures through Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and select departures in the South pacific.
“With an average of 20 guests per departure, in 2021, travelers will enjoy a Small Group Discovery that promises room to roam, while getting up close and personal to fascinating places,” said Steve Born, CMO for the Globus family of brands, in an official release. “Whether they’re traversing the trails of Machu Picchu, taking a game-drive through Kenya, walking the Great Wall in China or strolling under canopies of orange blossoms in Japan, travelers will be in good company, thanks to our ‘Small Group Discoveries.’”
The Globus Tours offers risk-free, hassle-free, worry-free, and strings-free travel with their new 2021 Peace of Mind Travel Plan. This complimentary plan will be attached to all 2021 vacation bookings, giving travelers the flexibility to move vacations to any other 2021 or 2022 date, destination, itinerary or even another brand in the Globus travel portfolio. “No penalties, no problem,” as long as the booking is moved before the final payment date. This also includes the other Globus Family of brands including Cosmos tours, Mongrams Vacations, Avalon Waterways River Cruises & Escapes trips.
The Case for Escorted Group Tours
After 35+ years in the travel business, our advisors at Atlas Travel Center have seen every style of vacation — and we’ll be honest: escorted tours are one of the most underrated options for travelers who want a rich, stress-free experience. The logistics are handled. The guide expertise is built in. And the ability to make meaningful connections with fellow travelers is something independent itineraries simply can’t replicate.
That said, not all tour operators are created equal. The difference between a budget coach tour and a premium escorted journey is significant — in accommodation quality, guide knowledge, itinerary pacing, and the caliber of included experiences. Our job at Atlas is to match you to the right operator for your expectations and budget, whether that’s the inclusive luxury of Tauck, the value-forward efficiency of Cosmos, or the balanced quality of Globus and Collette.
What to Look For When Comparing Tour Operators
When evaluating tour programs, we counsel clients to look beyond the price per day to understand what’s truly included: meals, entrance fees, hotel star rating, group size, and the ratio of travel days to destination days. Some itineraries look attractive at first glance but pack in so many destinations that you spend more time on the motorcoach than at the places you came to see. We help you find the tours with the right balance of pace, inclusion, and authenticity.
Talk to an Atlas Tour Specialist
Atlas Travel Center is a preferred partner with the major tour operators, which means we often have access to exclusive savings, onboard credits, and early booking benefits not available when booking direct. Contact us today — we’re CLIA-certified, ARC-accredited, A+ BBB-rated, and have been planning tour vacations since 1987.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published with 2021 information. Tour programs, pricing, and departure dates are updated annually by tour operators. Contact Atlas Travel Center for current 2026 availability and pricing — our advisors have the latest information from all major tour operators and can help you book with confidence. In business since 1987, CLIA-certified, A+ BBB rated.
