Each year, Travel and Leisure Magazine announces their much anticipated list of "Worlds Best Awards."
Results are consumer based, compiled from a survey sent to Travel & Leisure readers, so this list of tour companies is truly a representation of what real travelers prefer.
This years top tour operators are a wide variety of well known names and smaller boutique operators. Almost all these tour operators offer unique itineraries to unique destintions, and many offer the ability to customize your travel experience.
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Here are the Top 5 Tour Operators of 2019
1. Classic Journeys
Coming in at slot #1 after climbing the ladder from 2017, Classic Journeys is known for crafting adventurous small group itineraries with comfort in mind. Be prepared to be active yet pampered on a Classic Journeys tour.
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2. Gray & Co
Luxury cycling is a popular way to travel for active baby boomers eager to get exercise and fresh air but who also value touches of luxury like private vineyard lunches and nice accommodations.
Grey & Co fell off the Top 5 in 2018, but their special blend of activity and luxury - designing tailormade holidays for discerning travelers jumps them back in spot #2 this year.
3. Wild Frontiers
Relatively new tour company, Wild Fronteirs is focused on providing unique travel experiences in even more unique destinations.
They are a great choice for solo travelers eager to meet like minded adventurous people who love exploring other cultures. Their speciality is in exotic destinations where the emphasis is on the journey and mode of travel as much as on the destination.
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4. Scott Dunn
New this year in the Top 5, Scott Dunn provides custom made travel in a variety of themes and destinations. They offer everything from safaris to family friendly holidays to honeymoon travel.
5. Terra Incognita Ecotours
Another lesser known name, Terra Incognita design their trips around being eco-friendly and environmentally conscious. Their eco-tours visit select destinations around the world with a focus on responsible wildlife encounters.
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