It’s no secret that the cost of travel keeps going up. According to NerdWallet’s Travel Price Index, average U.S. travel costs are 10% higher in July 2026 compared to the same time in 2025.
So what’s a wannabe wanderer of the world to do? Take advantage of summertime deals on group travel tours for later in 2026 and 2027.
Book by the end of July to save big on select Friendly Planet Travel tour departures. Think up to $1,100 savings on the Galápagos Islands Adventure and Best of South America with Easter Island itineraries, up to $700 off the Discover Ultimate New Zealand experience, and up to $600 savings on A Taste of Vietnam and A Taste of Thailand tours. Each package includes airfare, ground transportation and transfers, accommodations, English-speaking local guides, curated local experience, and select meals.
Through the end of July, travelers can save up to $500 per person through Brendan Vacations’ Every Season Sale. That includes $250 per person off the brand-new Scotland’s Festive Adventure itinerary, a nine-day rail journey through the Highlands that includes visits to Christmas markets and whisky tastings. New Small Group Tours like Scotland at Leisure and Extraordinary Ireland are $500 off per person, and 10% savings are also available on select 2027 tours from the Celtic travel specialist including Highlights of Ireland and Scotland and Ireland’s Icons.
Save up to $1,000 on some of EF Ultimate Break’s most popular international tours through August 3. That includes $1,000 off tours like Highlights of Japan, Kenya: African Safari, and The Greek Islands from the company that specializes in experiential travel for Gen Zers and Millennials. You can lock in any trip with just a $99 deposit, and the company also offers interest-free monthly payment plans and the ability to bundle flights, accommodations, excursions, and most meals into one locked-in tour price.
Book by August 6, 2026, to score 15% savings on select 2026 voyages from National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. Itineraries include Exploring Galápagos, Alaska’s Inside Passage, and Exploring Greenland’s Northeast National Park, all offering expert-led exploration and memorable wildlife encounters from the pioneering expedition cruising company.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ new Complimentary Land Offer is available through August 31, 2026, on select 2027 departures, including Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley, Slovenia, Venice & Jewels of Veneto, and Delightful Danube & Prague. The deal includes pre- or post-cruise hotel stays at no additional cost for a seamless travel experience.
Book by August 31, 2026, to score an onboard drink credit of $100 plus a complimentary dinner in a traditional local restaurant from small-ship luxury cruise brand Cruise Croatia. The offer is available for select 2027 sailings from May to October.
Take advantage of Trafalgar’s Early Booking Advantage by September 30, 2026, to save up to 10% on select 2027 guided tours, including Trafalgar’s new Small Group Tours, and up to 30% off select 2027 Trafalgar river cruise sailings.
