Explore | Affordable Budget Tours
Value-driven simplicity. Basic facilities at low cost for practical, budget-savvy travelers.
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Perth to Broome West Coast Bus Adventure: 9–14 Day Small-Group Tour (One-Way or Return) -
New Zealand Multisport Adventure | 8–22 Days of Glowworms, Glaciers & Maori Culture -
Mongolia Steppe to Sand: 14-Day Gobi & Nomadic Adventure -
Shoestring Peru: 14-Day Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Budget Adventure -
Kakadu & Katherine Gorge Highlights: 4-Day Aboriginal Culture & Wildlife Tour -
Japan Winter Wonderland: 11–14 Days of Snow Monkeys, Onsen & Powder Snow -
Philippines Icons Island Hopping: 10–23 Day Palawan & Bohol Adventure -
Icons of Vietnam: 12–15 Day Old Towns, Street Eats & Bay Cruise -
Icons of South America: 15–65 Day Flexible Highlights Adventure -
Icons of Japan: 10–14 Day Golden Route Cultural Adventure -
From Ger Fires to Gobi Suns: 14-Day Mongolia Nomad Discovery -
Central America 32-Day Adventure: From Cenotes to Sloths -
Colombia Caribbean to Andes: 17-Day Beaches, Jungles & Coffee Tour -
Colombia Uncovered: 14–22 Day Lost City Trek, Coffee Region & Caribbean Coast -
Madeira Volcanic Trails: 6-Day Hiking Tour with Pico Ruivo & Levadas -
Bali to Lombok, Komodo & Flores: 8–20 Day Flexible Island-Hopping Adventure -
Ecuador Amazon Immersion: 7-Day Quichua Homestay with Canoes & Cacao
FAQ's
What kind of traveller are these tours designed for?
If you’re into off-the-beaten-path, small-group, experience-rich travel—this is for you.
These aren’t cookie-cutter trips. They’re for people who care about nature, love a bit of challenge, and value quality over quantity. Some are rugged, some are luxurious—but all are run by experts who live and breathe the places they guide in.
What happens if I need to cancel or change my booking?
Each tour follows the cancellation policy set by its operator, which is clearly listed before you book.
Zero Trace handles all your booking admin, so if your plans change, just reach out to us—we’ll coordinate directly with the operator to get it sorted. No call centre runaround, no being passed off. We’ve got your back from booking to departure.
What makes these tours “Zero Trace”?
Every tour on our platform includes a built-in environmental offset.
We calculate the footprint of each experience—from travel to food to gear—and contribute directly to landscape restoration projects that heal degraded environments (Twice Over!!).
It’s not a vague promise—it’s built into the business model. You travel, we restore.
How do I know the tours are legit and safe to book?
We only partner with & list high-quality, trusted operators.
Every tour you see on Zero Trace is run by a professional provider with proven experience, proper licensing, and strong safety practices. We don’t just take anyone—each operator is thoroughly vetted before their tours go live. You’re not just booking an adventure. You’re booking peace of mind.
Do you run the tours yourselves?
Honestly, we go one better. Assuring the best quality adventures with the best environmental outcome
We handpick the best guided adventure tours from expert local operators and bring them together in one place. Think of us as your shortcut to the world’s most unforgettable, low-impact travel experiences—without the overwhelm of researching every operator yourself.
