As 2014 draws to an end, we take a look at our most popular group tours this year. We see some old favourites as well as a rise in popularity of recently-added tours and certain destinations in response to 2014’s biggest international events (World Cup, anyone?).<\/p>\n
This Budget Expedition (for 18-35s) traverses South America from Lima on the Pacific Coast, to the party city of Rio de Janeiro on the other side of the continent. Travelling first through Peru\u2019s coastal desert, you will then explore the dramatic landscapes of the Andes and the Bolivian Altiplano before reaching the flatlands of Brazil\u2019s Pantanal region, and finally its dramatic Atlantic coast.<\/p>\n
Voted number 21 of Wanderlust\u2019s \u201850 Best Trips for 2013\u2019, this tour of Cuba emphasises understanding the country from a local\u2019s perspective by staying mainly in local families\u2019 homes. You will taste locally-made rum, enjoy Cuba\u2019s unique blend of rumba and Afro-Jazz beats and wander through colourful colonial towns including Havana and Trinidad on this tour of the Caribbean\u2019s largest island.<\/p>\n
A Tucan Travel staple that has been running for many years, this all-encompassing tour of Peru will take you to all the country\u2019s must-see destinations. In 3 weeks you will see the Huacachina Oasis, the Nazca lines, the Colca Canyon, the Inca Trail finishing at Machu Picchu and the Amazon Jungle. You\u2019ll also visit the vibrant cities of Lima<\/a>, Arequipa<\/a> and Cusco<\/a>, where Peruvian culture and cuisine are all flourishing.<\/p>\n Voted one of The Guardian\u2019s top 30 of the best bargain adventures for 2013, this recent addition to Tucan Travel\u2019s repertoire has been very popular this year. \u00a0In two weeks, you will travel the length and breadth of the country, visiting the well-preserved ruins of Anuradhapura, going on safari in Yala National Park, relaxing on the beaches of Unawatuna and visiting the cultural highlights of the cities of Colombo, Negombo and Kandy.<\/p>\n This Adventure Tour that visits the very best of Mexico and then some. You\u2019ll explore Mayan ruins, sample delicious Costa Rican cuisine in San Jos\u00e9, and even journey into South America to explore the metropolitan Capital of Panama City.<\/p>\n Another Central America tour quickly moving up the ranks, on this group tour you will journey from Mexico City<\/a> to Canc\u00fan on the Caribbean coast, stopping off on the way to explore ancient temples like Teotihuacan and colourful colonial towns including Oaxaca<\/a> and M\u00e9rida.<\/p>\n A must-do travel highlight for South America, the Inca Trail Trek is a challenging yet rewarding 3-day hike through the Peruvian Andes, finishing with a spectacular view of the Lost City of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate on the fourth and final day. Check out our many Inca Trail tours on offer.<\/p>\n Travelling through what was the heart of the Incan Empire, this two week tour incorporates an excursion into the Amazon Jungle, the Inca Trail Trek and a homestay with a Quechua family on one of Lake Titicaca\u2019s islands, where strong local traditions have endured for centuries.<\/p>\n This is the ideal short tour if you want to explore Central America\u2019s ancient temples, Caribbean beaches and colonial cities without breaking the bank. Mexico, Belize and Guatemala are all covered extensively, and while you\u2019ll want to stay and keep exploring, this is a great option for the adventure traveller who may have other commitments at home.<\/p>\n Explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires before heading to the colossal Iguaz\u00fa Falls, one of the wonders of the natural world. You\u2019ll end up in the home of football, Rio de Janeiro, where world-famous beaches, rainforest-covered mountains and colonial architecture combine with Latin-American passion to create one of the most beautiful and atmospheric cities in the world.<\/p>\n7. Jewels of Sri Lanka<\/a><\/h2>\n
6. Grand Mexico & Panama<\/a><\/h2>\n
5. Magical Mexico<\/a><\/h2>\n
4. Inca Trek<\/a><\/h2>\n
3. Magical Incas<\/a><\/h2>\n
2. Quetzal Highway<\/a><\/h2>\n
1. Buenos Aires to Rio Express<\/a><\/h2>\n