TOUR OF THE YEAR 2026
August Operator Spotlight
This month, we're spotlighting:
In the running for the 2026 title
Why World Adventure Tours
Tanzania, filmed by the people who went.
In 2025, only 9 travelers posted Moments from a trip with them, and they answered every single review they got. This year, that number has jumped to 28, with 125 Moments (106 of them video) and a 4.94/5 rating.
That is exactly what Tour of the Year was built to spot.
By the numbers
51
Reviews
152
Photos
125
Moments
Reviews, photos and Moments collected on TourRadar since January 2026.
Guide of the Month
Emmanuel
World Adventure Tours · Tanzania
"We saw the Big 5 all thanks to our driver/guide Emmanuel's eagle eyes!"
Traveler review · Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania
See World Adventure ToursReal Moments from their travelers
See World Adventure Tours through the eyes of travelers who were actually there.
About Tour of the Year 2026
Tour of the Year recognizes the best organized 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 travelers 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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