Going on a trip by yourself or with a large group can be great, but traveling with a small group will allow you to enjoy some of your vacation with others, but in a more intimate way. Because small group traveling is unique, it isn't always enjoyable by everyone. Here is a practical guide to making your small group travel successful.
 

Determine How Much Time You Will Spend At Each Destination
One of the perks of small group travel is that your itinerary is pretty much already planned. For some, they are rather taken aback that there is a time limit at each destination. Before traveling with a small group, find out the pace of it. It's important to determine how long you will be at each destination so that you can decide whether or not this will be enough time for you to enjoy your trip. If it won't, you should find another itinerary that works better for you. A lot of travelers do like having the itinerary all planned out for them because once they pay for the trip all they have to do is basically show up and all of the plans for each day are already taken care of.
 

Consider The Amount Of People In The Tour
A small group can mean different things to different companies. For example, for some that could mean 20 people or less while for others it could mean around 50 people. It's important to know approximately how many people you will be traveling with for couple of reasons. Some might like a small group as it allows them to have an intimate, but not too intimate experience. Also, the smaller the group, the more personalized attention that you could get. This is desirable for some, but not so much for others.

Think Amount Your Comfort Level With Others
Being around the same people for your entire vacation can be uncomfortable at times. Fortunately, you will definitely have some down time, such as having your own hotel room. You will still be seeing all of the sights at your destination with the people in your small group though so it's important that you don't mind dealing with the same strangers for several days in a row. Many travelers do find that they become so close with the people in their small group that they become lifelong friends with them and make future travel plans together.