Goway Travel: Tailored Small Group Adventures Worldwide

SMALL GROUP TRAVEL

What’s more rewarding than traveling with a group of people who share your interests, appreciate and respect each other, and are just plain fun to be around? Goway Travel, an innovative travel company, organizes trips for groups of ten or more who love to experience new things and pursue their passions. Are you interested in wildlife and conservation, historical treasures, high-energy activities, or experiencing culinary specialties and wines from around the world? It’s so much more enjoyable to do it with a group that feels the same way. The Goway Groups specialists have traveled extensively and can customize a package exclusively for your group that will exceed your expectations.

For those considering Australia, the options for group travel are endless. From the bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne to the serene outback, Australia offers something for everyone. For music and culture enthusiasts, a visit to Tamworth, the heart of Australian country music, is an absolute must. Known for its iconic Country Music Festival, Tamworth also offers a charming mix of local heritage and stunning landscapes.

Imagine a group trip where days are spent exploring the region’s beauty, and evenings are filled with the soulful sounds of live music and shared laughter. Whether it’s hiking through breathtaking national parks, experiencing Indigenous culture, or indulging in fresh local cuisine, Australia promises a trip that will captivate your group and leave you yearning for more.

Culinary Tours for Foodies

Quito, Ecuador: Illa Experience
Take a four-day culinary journey at the exquisite Illa Experience, a luxury hotel in Quito’s historic heart. Explore local artisans and Michelin-trained chefs creating dishes based on traditional Ecuadorian ingredients. Enjoy a private guided tour to the Pululahua volcanic crater and an interactive museum where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Savor Ecuador’s rich cacao beans with a chocolate factory tour and tasting. The following day, embark on a guided tour of the Cayambe Volcano and visit the Otavalo Market. Feast on traditional street food like carne en palito (meat skewers), empanadas, huevitos chilenos (spicy donut holes), and hand-churned helados de paila (ice cream). Hike at Cuicocha Lagoon to work off your street food indulgence.

Rome to Florence Culinary Tour
A seven-day culinary adventure from Rome to Florence includes shopping and cooking lessons with a professional chef. Visit Rome’s famous Campo de Fiori Market and learn to make pasta. Travel by train to Florence, tour the Tuscan Chianti countryside, explore medieval villages, sample local dishes, and visit centuries-old wine cellars. Participate in truffle hunting and try delicious tagliolini al tartufo (noodles with butter, garlic, shaved truffles, and Tuscan pecorino cheese).

Hong Kong and Singapore Culinary Experience
A nine-day culinary tour in Hong Kong and Singapore offers a new appreciation for Asian cuisine. Discover traditional dumpling houses and specialty markets in Kowloon’s Sham Shui Po neighborhood. Hike the Dragon’s Back Trail for stunning coastline views and savor dishes like Wind Sand Chicken and Snake Soup. In Singapore, enjoy the Little India Food Tour, sampling rojak salad, pani puri (fried stuffed dough balls), and thosai (savory crepes). Visit the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome before attending a traditional Chinese Medicine Cooking Workshop.

Other Culinary Tour Options:

• San Francisco to Portland: Thirteen-day self-driving tour featuring visits to wineries, craft breweries, and local seafood favorites.
• Mediterranean Islands: Five-day tour of Malta and other Mediterranean islands showcasing Greek, Italian, French, and Arab culinary influences.

Active Adventure Tours

Cradle Mountain Huts Walk, Australia
A six-day trek in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Begin your journey in Waldheim, travel through rainforests, Crater Lake, and Marion’s Lookout. Hike through Waterfall Valley to your hut beneath Barn Bluff. Traverse moorland, swim in Lake Windermere, and relax at Pine Forest Moor Hut. Experience the myrtle-beech rainforest and the climb of Mt. Oakleigh. Summit Mt. Ossa for breathtaking views, and enjoy a well-deserved break at Kia Ora Hut. Hike through ancient pine forests to Waterfall day, then head to Windy Ridge Hut. Conclude your trip with a hike through eucalyptus forests to Lake St. Clair.

Africa on Foot Safari
A four-day adventure in Kruger National Park and Klaserie Private Game Reserve. Start with a 5:00 am wake-up call and a 2-3 hour walking tour with an experienced guide. Spot elephants, hippos, water buffalo, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy a siesta after breakfast, then embark on a late afternoon game drive in an open-top Land Rover. Night drives offer chances to see nocturnal animals like leopards and lions. The trip includes transportation from Johannesburg airport to the camp.

Chilean Escape Tour
A ten-day adventure tour in Chile. Begin in Santiago, visit historic landmarks and the Central Market, and experience Santiago’s nightlife. Enjoy a guided walking tour of vineyards, tastings, and a biking tour of Puerto Natales. Spend four days at EcoCamp Patagonia, choosing from activities like biking, rafting, hiking, and horseback riding. Take a cruise on Lake Pehoe, hike the French Valley, navigate Grey Glacier waters, and follow the Fauna Trail to Sarmiento Lake.

Other Adventure Travel Options:

• Great Barrier Reef, Australia: Four-day sailing and snorkeling trip, including a river cruise through the Daintree Rainforest.
• Indonesia Adventure: Ten-day tour with visits to ancient gardens and temples, the Sacred Monkey Forest, Mt. Batur, indigenous Balinese villages, and Komodo Island.

Wildlife and Nature Tours

Bear and Beluga Summer Expedition, Manitoba
A seven-day wildlife tour beginning in Winnipeg, with a stay at the Inn at the Forks. Fly to Churchill and stay at Lazy Bear Lodge. Enjoy a coastal tour of Hudson Bay, spotting polar bears, and a whaler tour to find beluga whales. Explore the Prince of Wales Fort, and take a tundra tour aboard an all-terrain vehicle.

Jungle Exploration, Costa Rica
A nine-day jungle tour starting in Monteverde. Stay in the Cloud Forest, trek through the jungle, and explore Lake Arenal National Park. Observe sloths, toucans, iguanas, monkeys, and poison dart frogs. Spend three nights at an eco-friendly resort villa in Punta Islita, enjoying complimentary tours and activities like monkey safaris and nature reserve visits.

Iceland Circumnavigation Cruise
A ten-day cruise around Iceland aboard the luxury ship Seaventure. Start in Reykjavik, visit Snaefellsjokull Glacier, the Westfjords, and the north coast ports. Observe wildlife like whales, dolphins, seals, reindeer, and auks. Explore the Westman Islands and the volcanic village of Heimey. This cruise offers unparalleled photo opportunities.

Other Nature and Wildlife Tours:

• Antarctica Adventure: Six-day air-land-sea tour with a flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, cruising between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
• Galapagos Islands Cruise: Five-day cruise aboard the M/Y Endemic, a luxury catamaran. Visit several islands with hikes, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, and beachtime.

Maybe your group fits into another category entirely – photography? Art and architecture? History and ancient civilizations? Arranging travel for a group can be a major headache, but it’s our business to make it a snap. Contact one of our Travel Leaders professionals to help you plan the perfect trip for your group of friends and colleagues.