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Explore country guides, landmarks, museums, scenic routes and attractions off the beaten path. Build a shortlist around shared interests, with room for individual choices.
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Group travel.
A journey worth sharing.
A family reunion, a trip with friends, a club outing or an organized tour starts with the same question: where would everyone love to go? Discover tourist attractions and unexpected places, then bring the practical details together.
Choose the kind of trip you want.
You can organize your own group or look for a tour to join. The American Tour Association brings together destination information and direct-contact resources so you can research the choices that fit your travelers.
Find a tour to join.
Search tour operators by desired destination and tour style. Compare small-group, escorted, walking and other programs, then ask the company about departures and availability.
Find tour operators by destination →Arrange a group stay.
Look up hotels and contact them about your dates and room needs. If your group needs 15 or more rooms, you can send ATA a group hotel enquiry.
Enquire about group hotel rates →A practical group travel checklist
Agree on the essentials before you book.
People, dates and pace.
Start with a likely headcount, departure point and a short list of dates. Ask about walking distances, stairs, rest stops and access needs. A smaller daily itinerary often leaves more time to enjoy each stop.
A shared budget.
List transport, rooms, meals, attraction tickets and optional activities separately. Make clear which costs are shared and which each traveler pays individually. Request written quotes for the same dates and inclusions.
Attractions with enough time.
Choose a few anchor experiences, then add travel time, meal breaks and free time. Ask each attraction about group reservations, arrival windows, accessibility and coach drop-off before fixing the itinerary.
Rooms that fit the group.
Prepare a room list with bed preferences, accessible-room requests and arrival dates. Ask the hotel what is included, how deposits work, and when names or room numbers must be finalized.
Transport between stops.
Compare departure locations and luggage space as well as seats. For U.S. trips, our charter-bus directory lets you look up companies by state or city. Confirm routing, vehicle suitability and the written quote directly.
Find U.S. charter-bus companies →One clear trip summary.
Share the itinerary, meeting points, provider contacts, payment dates and the booking terms supplied by each provider. Keep a simple record of what is confirmed and what still needs a reply.
Useful questions for a tour operator.
- What is the group size, and how much walking or independent time is involved?
- Which hotels, meals, transfers, admission tickets and guide services are included?
- Is the departure confirmed, and is there a minimum number of travelers?
- What arrangements are available for a solo traveler or a private group?
- What are the payment deadlines and the provider’s change and cancellation terms?
Directory listings are starting points for direct contact. Confirm current programs and terms with the company before making arrangements.
Search tour operatorsEvery kind of traveler is welcome
Exploring on your own?
Our destination and attraction guides are for individual travelers, couples and families too. You can use them to plan a road trip, choose a city break or find an unusual stop along the way—without joining a group.
Discover U.S. tourist attractions →
Browse countries around the world →
Find hotels and contact them directly →
Questions about planning your trip.
Do I need to be part of a group to use AAGTO?
No. The American Tour Association’s public destination guides, tourist-attraction information and hotel resources are available to individual travelers, couples, families and groups.
Where do I find group travel destinations?
Start with our country directory or the USA travel guide. Choose destinations around your group’s interests, then check visitor information and group arrangements directly with the places you want to visit.
Can I search for small-group tours?
The tour-operator search includes a Small-group tours style. Enter your desired destination and choose the style, then contact a matching company to ask about its current programs and actual group sizes.
How do I request hotels for a group?
For 15 or more rooms, use the group hotel enquiry. Include your destination, dates, room count and requirements. For individual stays, use the hotel directory to contact a property directly.
Start with a place that interests you.
From a familiar landmark to an unexpected discovery, let the destination give your journey its shape.
Explore the worldPublished November 8, 2026 by the American Tour Association. Read our story · Editorial standards