TOUR OF THE YEAR 2026
July Operator Spotlight
This month, we're spotlighting:
In the running for the 2026 title
Why Stunning Tours
Japan, trip after trip, done properly.
Their travelers do not just review the trip, they film it. 63 Moments uploaded so far in 2026, against 12 in all of 2025, and most of it is video.
That is exactly what Tour of the Year was built to spot.
By the numbers
100
Reviews
212
Photos
63
Moments
Reviews, photos and Moments collected on TourRadar since January 2026.
Guide of the Month
Kentaro
Stunning Tours · Japan
"The Stunning tour guide Kentaro was excellent: patient, experienced, knowledgeable, funny."
Traveller review · 9D Splendid Japan, May 2026
See Stunning ToursAbout Tour of the Year 2026
Tour of the Year recognises the best organised adventures on the planet. One global winner, 25 destination winners, and 12 adventure style winners. No entry fee. No pay to play. Just the tours travellers rate the highest.
How you climb the rankings
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Your score weighs four things
Verified ratings from real travelers, review volume, review photos and traveler Moments. Responsiveness is not scored, but answering travelers fast is how you win the booking.
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Scoring window runs to end of December
Reviews collected throughout the year are tallied. The window closes at the end of December.
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Winners get recognized
A certificate, an embeddable winner badge and a sticker kit shipped in December.
Why Tour of the Year matters
A Tour of the Year badge is a fast, credible signal that you are one of the best. Not bought. Not voted. Earned through the reviews your travelers leave after the trip.
Join the movement
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