Big Five Tours & Expeditions, Inc.
Enriching Lives Through Distinctive Journeys

Since 1973, Big Five has created life-affirming journeys to some 44 destinations worldwide. Our Destination Specialists, award-winning adventures and premier 24-hour White Glove Service® guest assistance combine to present the journey of a lifetime to individuals, families and small groups. Sustainable travel is at the heart of Big Five. We have seen how the power of travel can change the world for the better. Sustainability benefits both the traveler and the places visited. Whether the focus is cultural, wildlife or adventure, we tailor each journey to the interests of guests traveling in Africa, Asia, Latin America and South Pacific.
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Highly recommend
By: Jsquared
Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2013

highly recommend
By: Sandy Z
Reviewed on: 02 Nov 2013

Hardworking and experienced tour group
By: Not provided
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2013

Very Accommodating
By: TGC and MJC
Reviewed on: 24 Nov 2013
Recommend
By: jpriest
Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2014
Professional and timely
By: pelisons3
Reviewed on: 12 May 2015
Ditto previous comments
By: Jim
Reviewed on: 03 Nov 2015
Thailand Myanmar
By: Been There
Reviewed on: 13 Mar 2016

Comprehensive trip planners
By: Pamela
Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2016

Great tours
By: Jax
Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2016

Amazing Company
By: Monica B
Reviewed on: 17 Aug 2016

Great Tour Company!
By: Holly
Reviewed on: 06 Feb 2017

Five
By: Jimbo
Reviewed on: 24 Feb 2017

Uruguay
By: Liz
Reviewed on: 06 Mar 2017

A boundary pushing vacation
By: Jann DH
Reviewed on: 27 Mar 2017

Good
By: Jimbo
Reviewed on: 30 Mar 2017
Peru 2017
By: Mark B
Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2017

South America
By: Jay
Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2017

Extremely professional and knowledgeable
By: ConstantlyCurious
Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2017
Big Five Tours
By: Neal
Reviewed on: 29 Jun 2017

Great tour provider
By: Neets
Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2017

A Little Bit of Heaven
By: bus driver
Reviewed on: 08 Aug 2017

Asia
By: Liz
Reviewed on: 11 Nov 2017

South America
By: big blue
Reviewed on: 04 Dec 2017

Patagonia
By: OMM
Reviewed on: 21 Jan 2018

Thank you Big Five
By: Frequent Travelers
Reviewed on: 14 Apr 2018

Excellent Tour Operator
By: Bill
Reviewed on: 02 Jun 2018

Great tour guides and drivers
By: Trendy Traveler
Reviewed on: 18 Jun 2018

Very good... in line with expectations
By: Steve
Reviewed on: 03 Jul 2018

Wow!
By: Happy Hamster
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2018

Flawless
By: Tom
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2018

Great trip
By: sai
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2018

Africa
By: Sunny
Reviewed on: 10 Sep 2018

Big Five gets a high five
By: Dee
Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2018

South Africa
By: Lindale
Reviewed on: 27 Oct 2018

Happy Traveler
By: ELL
Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2018

Family trip to Patagonia
By: Family trip to Patagonia
Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2018
Recent Africa trip
By: Tls
Reviewed on: 09 Nov 2018

Definitely
By: Maddy
Reviewed on: 13 Nov 2018

South Africa and Beyond
By: Leslie
Reviewed on: 20 Dec 2018

big five
By: Me
Reviewed on: 30 Dec 2018

A great guide makes a trip
By: CT Traveler
Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2019

Egypt- Big 5
By: fjr
Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2019

Excellent Tour & Accommodations
By: The Great One
Reviewed on: 08 Mar 2019

We LOVED our trip!
By: Kate
Reviewed on: 22 Mar 2019

Peru & Ecuador Spring Break
By: Chris Mansfield
Reviewed on: 15 Apr 2019

Great On Details
By: Ron
Reviewed on: 13 Apr 2019

Absolute Perfection!
By: Jen
Reviewed on: 19 Apr 2019

Loved Big 5....what a first class outfit
By: travelgirl53
Reviewed on: 30 May 2019

Great Tour Operator
By: NF
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2019

Another excellent trip
By: Steve
Reviewed on: 05 Sep 2019

Always a wonderful trip
By: Mark
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2019

Peru trip 2019
By: Tina and Bryant
Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2019

Big Five Tanzania and Kenya
By: Tilley
Reviewed on: 05 Oct 2019

South Africa
By: Lagoon
Reviewed on: 10 Oct 2019
Peru Big Five
By: AJB
Reviewed on: 14 Nov 2019
Trip to Chile and Argentina
By: Dickm
Reviewed on: 28 Nov 2019
Colombia Trip
By: Josette
Reviewed on: 29 Dec 2019

Tour Operator
By: Lee
Reviewed on: 05 Jan 2020

Colombia
By: Jeanine
Reviewed on: 14 Jan 2020

Great communication
By: Traveller
Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2020

Hollis Panama Trip
By: Myrtle
Reviewed on: 17 Feb 2020

Excellent
By: Alejandro
Reviewed on: 24 Feb 2020

South America
By: Lisa
Reviewed on: 18 Feb 2020

South America Adventure
By: Kathy
Reviewed on: 26 Feb 2020
Wonderful Company
By: Susan Marshall
Reviewed on: 24 Feb 2020

Top of the heap
By: LJ
Reviewed on: 04 Mar 2020
Anniversary Trip
By: Rachael and Thomas
Reviewed on: 26 Jul 2021

Land of the Incas and more!
By: Eddie Villanova
Reviewed on: 22 Nov 2021

Thoughts of Everything
By: Dr Marc
Reviewed on: 22 Dec 2021

Costa Rica
By: Kathy
Reviewed on: 05 Mar 2022

Big 5
By: Barbara
Reviewed on: 13 Apr 2022

Very attentive. Great experience
By: Theresa
Reviewed on: 26 Jun 2022

Easy
By: Sk
Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2022

Big Five was amazing
By: Michelle
Reviewed on: 15 Aug 2022

AMAZING
By: Goddess
Reviewed on: 08 Oct 2022
South America
By: George
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2022

Worst guide ever, with 30 years experience
By: Hmmmmm
Reviewed on: 14 Nov 2022

Columbia
By: Jackie
Reviewed on: 15 Dec 2022

Brilliant Patagonia Trip
By: The Walls
Reviewed on: 19 Feb 2023

Italy with the Bassins
By: Tobi
Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2023
Big Five Review
By: Kate S
Reviewed on: 02 Feb 2023

Quito and the Galapagos Islands on the Aqua Mare
By: Scott and Fran
Reviewed on: 20 Feb 2023
A country that amazes
By: Val
Reviewed on: 19 Feb 2023

Can't imagine doing our trip without Big Five!
By: Steph
Reviewed on: 03 Mar 2023
Amazing Trip to Chile
By: Hilary
Reviewed on: 13 Mar 2023
Once in a Lifetime Adventure
By: tina
Reviewed on: 07 Apr 2023

Astonishing Experience in Guatemala
By: JV
Reviewed on: 08 May 2023

Buenos Rio
By: Omar75
Reviewed on: 20 May 2023
Africa
By: MHR
Reviewed on: 24 Jun 2023

There are no words
By: Chris Fluker
Reviewed on: 04 Nov 2023

Big 5
By: Ralph
Reviewed on: 07 Nov 2023

Nicaragua disaster
By: Joe
Reviewed on: 15 Jan 2024

Big Five gets Big thanks!
By: Tobi
Reviewed on: 15 Jan 2024

Galapagos
By: Monty
Reviewed on: 26 Jan 2024

South America
By: Amy
Reviewed on: 07 Apr 2024

Adaptable itineraries and great guides
By: diamondspgs
Reviewed on: 16 Apr 2024

Great Adventures in Peru
By: VA
Reviewed on: 04 May 2024

Machu Picchu
By: Mibo
Reviewed on: 21 Jul 2024

Africa Trip
By: KR
Reviewed on: 07 Sep 2024

South Africa - Amazing!
By: Lori
Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2024

Peru in October of 2024
By: Elaine
Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2024

Add Columbia to your Bucket List
By: Eddie Villanova
Reviewed on: 03 Dec 2024

Columbia trip; Jan 2025
By: Karen
Reviewed on: 12 Feb 2025
Sustainability
Our Commitment
How far can sustainable tourism practices go in creating amazing vacation experiences while also helping to protect our fragile planet? The Big Five sustainable journey was born on the back of a pub napkin listing innovative ideas that connect travelers with local people, traditions and cultures. This led to the creation of travel programs in partnership with indigenous communities, a vision realized when Big Five became one of the first travel companies in the world to create entire itineraries only using community-owned and managed conservancies. That sustainable path of Big Five honors the legacy of a father and son who continue to build on making the world a better place through meaningful, enjoyable travel experiences based on their company values of caring for local people, supporting the protection of nature, and promoting cultural diversity and international understanding. Big Five has twice won the prestigious Virtuoso Travel Network Sustainable Tourism Leadership Award. Additionally, the company president serves as a regional member of the World Travel & Tourism Council.