Travel small, dream big
Small Group is B&R at its most social—company without the crowd, ease without the compromise. The group is kept small so the pace stays unhurried and flexible: push for every mile or linger over a long lunch at a terrace. Our expert local guides make either feel like the right call. The only thing you won't see coming is how hard it is to say goodbye.
The details that make the difference.
Limited Departures, Unlimited Access
A vintner's cellar table. A curator's after-hours walkthrough. A trailhead the map leaves blank. Fewer departures mean entering doors that won't open for a crowd.
Small By Design
A limited number of travellers means quieter roads, more personal meals and room for the day to unfold your way.
Designed, Not Assembled
Every route, room and meal has an intention. Our immersed Experience Designers sweat every detail, so you don't have to.
A Plan Worth Trusting. With Room for More
Flexibility is built into every day, with multiple routes, equipment and a support van that's always close.
Stays That Earn Their Place
Castles, riads, historic estates and family-run inns, chosen for their story, setting and sense of place.
Food and Wine Worth the Ride
Michelin-starred tables, winemakers' kitchens and hillside picnics. You'll eat well by design.
Guides Who Change the Trip
They know the difference between showing you a place and making you feel welcome in it.
Everything Handled. Nothing Missed
Meals, wines, transfers and the small pleasures in between. .Your only agenda: the journey.
Your Kind of People
Curious, considerate travellers. The sort who quickly feel like old friends.
Small Group FAQs
Our Small Group trips are intentionally designed for travellers who value access, flexibility, and depth over scale. With average group sizes of 10–12 travellers, and a maximum of 16, we’re able to unlock experiences that simply aren’t possible for larger groups - private meals, after-hours access, quiet routes, and genuine time with our local friends.
With 60 years of experience as the pioneer in active luxury travel, every journey is designed, not assembled by award-winning Experience Designers and delivered by legendary guides who combine local knowledge, door opening connections and mischief to create memories that last a lifetime.
Whether you’re new to active travel or simply ready for something more intimate and considered, you’ll feel at home with B&R.
We cap Small Group trips at 16 travellers, with most departures averaging 10–12 guests. This size is critical: it allows for flexibility, personal attention, and meaningful connection, both within the group and with the places you visit.
Smaller groups also mean quieter roads and trails, more personal dining experiences, and access to hotels and hosts that won’t accept larger groups.
Our travellers are curious, well-travelled, and value quality over quantity. Many have tried other active travel companies and come to B&R looking for something more considered, more intimate, and more personal.
The result? Groups that feel easy, convivial, and natural—where conversations flow and friendships often last long after the trip ends.
Not at all. Every Small Group trip is built around choice and flexibility.
Trips are designed with multiple daily activity options and route lengths, whether you’re biking, walking or paddling so you can choose what suits your energy and interests. Our support vehicles are always available, and e-bikes are offered on most biking trips to make hills and longer distances more accessible.
It’s all about experiencing the destination fully, at your own rhythm.
Depending on the itinerary, Small Group trips may include:
- Biking, walking or hiking along expertly designed routes
- Cultural visits with local experts and artisans
- Private tastings, home-hosted meals, and market visits
- Scenic transfers with curated stops and surprise moments
Every journey follows a thoughtful narrative arc—balancing activity, culture, and downtime—so the experience unfolds naturally rather than feeling over-programmed.
That’s perfectly fine. Flexibility is built into every B&R journey.
If you wake up feeling like a lighter day—or no activity at all—our guides will take care of the logistics. Support vehicles are always available, and many destinations offer wonderful opportunities to explore at leisure: lingering over lunch, visiting a local market, enjoying the hotel spa, or simply soaking in the scenery.
This is your journey. You’re never expected to “push through” for the sake of the group.
Yes. For groups of eight or more, it’s often possible to privatize a Small Group itinerary on an existing date.
This allows you to enjoy the same beautifully designed journey—exclusively with your own group. Pricing varies based on group size and season.
B&R guides are the heart of the experience. They’re not career tour leaders, they’re accomplished, engaging people with deep regional knowledge and love of people, hospitality and a little mischief.
With an average tenure of over eight years, our guides are some of the most interesting people you will ever meet, and are always ready to turn a spontaneous moment into something unforgettable.