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A recent study showed that the solo travel industry is projected to experience a significant influx in the upcoming years. Whether you want to experience a solo adventure, see the world at your own convenience, or hope to meet new people along the way, there’s always something worthwhile about traveling by yourself. 

Luckily, there are plenty of travel companies that cater to solo travelers to make planning stress-free. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best companies for every budget and travel preference to support your wanderlust—including our top picks for women-only and solo parent travel.

8 Best Tour Companies for Singles of 2024

• Best Experience: Exodus Travels
• Best for Ages 35-50: El Camino Travel
• Best Sustainable: G Adventures
• Best for True Solo Travel: Black Tomato
• Best for Ages 25-39: For The Love of Travel
• Best for 50+: Overseas Adventure Travel Rates
• Best Female: Wild Women Expeditions
• Best for Solo Parent Travel: Intrepid Travel

Best Experience : Exodus Travels

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Traveling solo on an Exodus Travels group trip means access to self-guided and guided excursions around the world for every type of traveler. Choose a walking wine holiday in Portugal or explore Egypt via cruise boat and sleeper train, for example. Additionally, its Exodus Edits collection offers shorter itineraries of up to five days and is geared towards travelers in their 30s and 40s—though they’re ideal for anyone looking for more vigorous activity such as ziplining and surfing in Costa Rica or sampling street eats and beach hopping in Sicily. 

There is no single supplement fee when you room with a fellow traveler, and chances are you may end up with your own room anyway. Booking a travel itinerary with UK-based Exodus Travels includes a full refund should the company need to cancel your trip and a complimentary trip transfer to another tour or different person up to 21 days before the scheduled trip. Plus, travelers who book their third or more trips with Exodus receive a 5 percent discount on their next booking.

What’s more, the company works to curate trips that align with a number of United Nations sustainable development goals including goals for responsible consumption and production, empowering local communities, and climate action considerations. Exodus Travels (founded in 1974) was awarded Best Operator in National Geographic Traveller’s sixth annual Reader Awards in 2021.

Best for Ages 35-50 : El Camino Travel

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According to El Camino Travel ’s founder, Katalina Mayorga, elder millennials are their strongest customer base. That means if you were born between 1980 and 1985 approximately, you’ll find yourself among curious, like-minded solo travelers looking to immerse themselves in destinations like Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, and the Eastern European nation of Georgia. Some trips even add a professional photographer to capture shareable shots so you can remain in the moment.

All of El Camino’s guided, small group trips max out at 12 participants. They’re also curated with an ethos of preserving and protecting local culture, the environment, and communities. For example, some of their partners include the Environmental Research Institute Charlotteville in Tobago and La Sierra Artist Residency in Santa Marta, Colombia.

Best Sustainable : G Adventures

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G Adventures is particularly known for its sustainable, responsible ethos. The company works with small, locally-owned hotels and operators to ensure your travel dollars benefit the community you’re visiting; outlines policies around child and animal welfare practices; aims to reduce single-use plastics, and works to ensure experiences taking place in Indigenous communities align with community goals.

Founded in 1990, G Adventures specializes in small group adventure tours to a host of destinations from Asia to South America and Africa to the Arctic. Nearly half of the travelers on every trip are flying solo, and there’s no single supplement if you choose to bunk with a same-sex roommate. Or, select your own room for a fee. 

A Chief Experience Officer leads each group tour and itineraries are searchable by travel style. For example, find wellness-centric trips like nine days of daily yoga, visits to Hindu temples, and partake in traditional healing ceremonies in Bali. Or travel with their partner, National Geographic, for an exclusive guided tour of South Africa’s Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and a visit to Soweto township in Johannesburg, the home of Nelson Mandela. 

G Adventures partnered with hostel booking service Hostelworld in 2021 to launch its Roamies itineraries. Its combination of backpacking and organized travel itineraries includes countries like Albania, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Vietnam. The trips are marketed to 18- to 35-year-olds, though like-minded individuals keen on budget travel and communal environments may enjoy these trips, too.

Best for True Solo Travel : Black Tomato

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Black Tomato specializes in bespoke luxury travel experiences. For those interested in traversing around the world solo and willing to pay a premium for tailored itineraries, its adventurous or culturally immersive experiences may just be your ticket.

Your travels might look like hiking and biking in Patagonia, embarking on a spiritual pilgrimage through Bhutan and India, chasing glaciers and geysers in Iceland, or learning to cook Georgia and Armenia’s local dishes or Japan’s regional cuisine.

In 2017, Black Tomato launched its Get Lost adventure travel experience. With the support of a dedicated team, and without prior knowledge of where they're headed, Get Lost participants will find their way home from an undisclosed location. The location is selected based on a pre-travel questionnaire about which environment clients would like to immerse themselves in. Then, they show up at the airport and the adventure begins.

Best for Ages 25-39 : For The Love of Travel

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With 80 percent of individuals traveling with For The Love of Travel jet -setting solo, each trip is packed with opportunities to meet fellow Millennial and Gen Z travel enthusiasts. For example, within your small “crew” of up to 14 people, make new friends doing snow sports and unwinding in saunas in Lapland or devouring tacos and sipping mezcal in Mexico City. Trips range from four to nine days, including weekends in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain wilderness or an extended weekend in Costa Rica where you’ll hike through rainforests, relax in hammocks, and hike, bike, or surf.

According to company feedback, the average FTLOT traveler is 30 years old and interested in meeting new people while traveling . The company bills itself as a mid-range travel company, where “​​we might stay in a more basic hotel for a couple of nights so we can include a Michelin-worthy meal and a private catamaran ride.” 

In 2022, FTLOT plans to offer at least 10 new itineraries including to Belize, Turkey, and Spain’s Basque Country. And for those with the flexibility, the company launched Sojrn in 2021 featuring month-long, themed stays in destinations like Cape Town—focused on biodiversity—and a fashion-oriented stay in Paris.

FTLOT requires an initial deposit and allows installment payments if not paid in full.

Best for 50+ : Overseas Adventure Travel Rates

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Overseas Adventure Travel is primarily aimed at American travelers aged 50 and over. It offers guided itineraries to worldwide destinations, including Africa, Antarctica, Asia, and the South Pacific, with trips ranked by activity level and accompanied by a list of physical requirements to help select an itinerary that is best suited for you. For example, their Japan and South Korea itinerary advise that participants be able to carry their own luggage as the selected hotels do not have porter service.

Some of Overseas Adventure Travel’s most popular trips include 17 days of wending the Adriatic from Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina (think a walking tour in Dubrovnik, sampling traditional Bosnian food in Sarajevo, and exploring the countryside near Zagreb). On another popular trip, you spend 15 days traveling through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, ending in Helsinki, Finland. All trips offer pre-and post-itinerary extensions, and either waive the single supplement entirely or offer a discount on a private room.

The company offers a free Roommate Matching Program which helps you find a like-minded, same-sex roommate. If they can’t find a match, your single supplement is deducted. Small group sizes typically average 13 travelers.

Overseas Adventure Travel won the Solo Travel Award for Best Tour in 2017 and 2018, thanks in large part to its policy of offering a limited number of single spaces for each itinerary.

Best Female : Wild Women Expeditions

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It began as an all-women, Canada-based canoe tripping company in 1991, and Wild Women Expeditions is perfect for boundary-pushing women who want to travel independently and enjoy the safety and support of an organized tour. The company also prioritizes hiring female tour leaders and on-the-ground guides. It offers outdoor adventures for women of all ages and identities and with a range of physical abilities (“whether your greatest skill is tracking a storm or talking up a storm, summiting mountains or summoning courage, keeping your kayak in line or coloring outside the lines,” as the company describes).

The company travels to 31 destinations around the world like Egypt, Tanzania, and the Azores islands. Itineraries are typically adventure-based and are filtered on their website by activity, with options ranging from sailing to cycling and horse riding. Imagine yourself sea kayaking and snorkeling in the Galapagos or scaling glaciers in Alaska. 

Most guests are solo travelers and there’s no single supplement to worry about as accommodation is typically in a shared room or cabin. Though if privacy is a priority, you can usually snag your own room for a nominal extra fee. Group sizes are kept small and social with between six and 14 women, depending on the itinerary you choose. The average group size is eight. 

Wild Women Expeditions also takes care to curate trips that avoid or minimize the disturbance of wildlife; supports environmental education and advocacy projects; and partners with social justice and women’s rights organizations.

Want to take a look at some other options? See our guide to the best women-only adventure travel companies .

Best for Solo Parent Travel : Intrepid Travel

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Intrepid ’s family-themed holidays welcome adults traveling with children, including solo parents looking to travel with their kids without the stress of planning and coordinating a trip. Since each family’s travel needs and preferences are different, every itinerary includes an “essential trip information” section where Intrepid outlines whether the trip would be a good fit for you and your kids, as well as a physical rating from least to more strenuous activities. 

For example, an itinerary through part of the Amazon Jungle in Peru advises the jungle can be very hot and humid, and that the weather can be unpredictable in the Andes. On the other hand, an 11-day trip to Borneo island in Southeast Asia lists a minimum age of 5 and outlines a range of accommodations from hotels to guesthouses and jungle camps; on a few occasions, travel times between destinations range between four to five hours. Trips to Costa Rica, Tanzania, China, and Morocco are also listed.

Individuals under 17 years typically receive a 10 percent discount, and the company requires that adults have at least one child under 18 years traveling with them. As part of Intrepid’s commitment to responsible travel, itineraries support initiatives surrounding sustainability and conservation, climate education, and preservation of Indigenous culture.  

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10 Best Travel Companies for Solo Travel Tours in 2024

These tour companies are a perfect fit for solo travelers in 2024..

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Solo travel tours are one of the fastest growing sectors of group travel for all ages. They’re popular with solo travelers because they offer shared adventures that translate into easy camaraderie, and they take the tedious details like hotel bookings and flight reservations out of planning a solo trip. Once the trip starts, you’ll be escorted by expert guides who handle everything from airport transfers and meals to tours and guides, too.

2024’s Best Tour Companies for Solo Travelers

Many tour groups for solo travelers will pair singles with a roommate so you won’t pay a penny extra for traveling alone; others will offer single rooms at a discounted rate so you won’t have to pay the entire dreaded “single supplement.” Some of the best companies even have tours designed specifically for solo travelers. Here are my picks for 2024’s top companies offering solo travel tours.

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1. G Adventures

A popular tour company offering small group tours worldwide, G Adventures  offers a range of itineraries to suit solo travelers. If you’re traveling solo, you will either be paired with another traveler of the same sex for rooming purposes, or in your own room if you pay a single supplement. G Adventures tends to attract likeminded participants, creating a good environment for solo travelers looking to meet new people. Trips support local businesses with a goal of helping communities to better sustain themselves.

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Travelers under age 35 are drawn to the company’s new Roamies  itineraries, which are immersive small group trips to iconic locations with overnights at some of the world’s finest hostels. The company’s Local Living tours allow you to participate in the rituals of daily life and see what life would be like if you resided in the destination. And its  Jane Goodall wildlife-centric trips  to places like Belize and Madagascar are particularly popular. A large percentage of G Adventure guests are solo female travelers, gravitating to destinations such as Morocco, Costa Rica, Peru, and Jordan.

Quick Facts about Solo Travel Tours with G Adventures

• Average group size:   12 people.
• Price range:  Moderate.
• What’s included:  Accommodations and some meals.
• What’s not included:   Airfare.
• Primary audience:  Adults ages 30 to 55.
• Destinations:  More than 750 trips in 100 countries on all seven continents.
• How to book: Directly through G Adventures , Travelstride , Tourhub , or TourRadar ; or through a travel agent such as AAA

2. Trafalgar

Guided tour company Trafalgar  operates more than 300 tours across seven continents, with trips that range from culinary adventures to wildlife safaris, and solo travelers represent a significant portion of its customer base. While Trafalgar doesn’t operate specific tours groups for solo travelers, 61% of women on its women’s only tours are traveling solo. Additionally, the company offers you the option to be matched with a roommate on nearly all itineraries or receive single room supplements at reduced rates. On select trips, solo travelers may even enjoy a single room upgrade for free.

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Sought-after destinations for solo travel tours with Trafalgar include Italy, Portugal, and Egypt. Tour directors have least three years of road experience, and many have been with the company for decades. One-of-a-kind travel experiences such as dining with locals and VIP entry to iconic sights sets Trafalgar apart. ( Read our full Trafalgar review here .)

Quick Facts about Solo Travel Tours with Trafalgar

• Average group size:  40 people.
• What’s included:  Accommodations, daily breakfast, many meals,   luxury coach transportation, Wi-Fi in most countries, airport transfers, and luggage handling.
• What’s not included:  Airfare.
• Primary audience:  Adults over 50.
• Destinations:  All seven continents.
• How to book: Book online with Trafalgar , Travelstride , Tourhub , or TourRadar ; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

3. EF Go Ahead Tours

EF Go Ahead Tours  offers tours to fit travelers of every stripe, including solo travel tours to destinations including Peru, Portugal, Thailand, and Egypt.   You’ll get your own room for no extra charge and all of your tour mates will be other solo travelers. EF Go Ahead organizes hotels, meals, activities, and local transportation.

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You’ll be accompanied by a local EF Tour Director who has extensive experience, gently guiding you every step of the way. The tour company partners with a range of local experts, enriching each stop along your journey. Once you’ve booked, you can download the  free mobile app  and connect with fellow travelers before departure. EF Go Ahead Tours also offers a Solo Travel Facebook group, providing access to an online community. ( Read our full EF Go Ahead Tours review here. )

Quick Facts about Group Tours for Solo Travel with EF Go Ahead

• Average group size:   Capped at 38 guests; usually 10 to 22 people.
• What’s included:  Guided tours, meals, accommodations, and transportation during the tour.
• Primary audience:  Adults aged 35+ with a mix of solo, couple, and group travelers.
• Destinations:   87 countries on all seven continents.
• How to book: Directly through EF Go Ahead or through a travel agent such as AAA .

4. Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent ’s luxury escorted tours hit the sweet spot with solo travelers, blending the   experience of vacationing with like-minded travelers with the privacy of retreating to your own accommodations at the end of each day. A Resident Tour Director remains with the group throughout and is assisted by specialized local guides.

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Abercrombie & Kent’s website has a page dedicated to solo travelers, including special offers on single supplements, in some cases discounted by as much as 75%. Safaris in East and Southern Africa are very popular. By definition, safaris are not a solitary experience; guests go on game drives together, drink sundowners around the campfire, and converse about the day’s wildlife sightings over dinner. 

Quick Facts about Solo Travel Tours with Abercrombie & Kent

• Average group size:   14 people.
• Price range:   Upscale.
• What’s included:  Inter-itinerary flights, accommodations, luggage transfers, meals, mid-journey laundry, activities, and expert guides.
• What’s not included:   Airfare, though a flight concierge is available 24/7 to assist with airline delays.
• Primary audience:  Gen X to Boomers.
• Destinations:  More than 100 countries and on all seven continents.
• How to book: Directly through Abercrombie & Kent or Travelstride ; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

5. Wild Frontiers

Trips with British-based  Wild Frontiers  go off the beaten path to destinations such as Guatemala, Jordan, and Pakistan, and it’s especially suited to solo travel tours because approximately 70% of participants are solo travelers. If you’re willing to share a room, it will match you with a fellow traveler of the same sex. If there’s no other single on your tour, you’ll get your own room without paying any supplement. 

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Tours are fully escorted with experienced guides who use their logistical expertise to troubleshoot the potential pitfalls and challenges of deep-dive, international travel. Hotels may not be the most expensive in town but they are characteristic of the destination and create a sense of place. Meals focus on independently owned eateries serving authentic regional specialties. 

Quick Facts about Group Tours for Solo Travel with Wild Frontiers

• Average group size:   12 people.
• What’s included:  All accommodations, meals, transport, and entrance fees.
• Primary audience:  Solo and adventure travelers of all ages.
• Destinations:   Central Asia and the Far East, Europe and the Caucasus, India Subcontinent, Latin America, North Africa and the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Pacific, and Sub Saharan Africa.
• How to book: Directly through Wild Frontiers or Tourhub ; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

6. Road Scholar

Not-for-profit  Road Scholar  is top option for solo seniors and boomers. Approximately 30% of its trip participants are traveling solo, with 85% identifying as female. Road Scholar trips tend to attract lifelong learners who are keen to plunge beneath the surface, so expect a robust exchange of ideas and plenty of stimulating conversations. 

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Two leaders ensure solo travelers feel included in the broader group. Leaders take care of logistics while local instructors add expertise on a broad range of topics along the way. Some of Road Scholar’s most popular tours for solo travelers include island hopping in Croatia, exploring New Orleans, and culinary adventures in Oaxaca. Road Scholar also has a collection of tours offering single rooms at no additional cost. ( Read our full Road Scholar review here .)

Quick Facts about Solo Traveler Tours with Road Scholar

• Average group size:   22 people.
• Price range:  Moderate.
• What’s included:  Accommodations, most meals, hands-on experiences, gratuities throughout the program, and the Road Scholar Assurance Plan .
• What’s not included:  Travel to and from the program and cancellation insurance.
• Primary audience:  Baby boomers and seniors.
• Destinations:  150 countries and all 50 states,   from Arizona to Zimbabwe.
• How to book: Directly through Road Scholar or Travelstride ; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

7. Intrepid Travel

At  Intrepid Travel , more than 50% of its customers are solo travelers. Responsible, experience-rich travel is a mission at this not-for-profit organization. The tour company prioritizes the preservation of indigenous cultures, climate education, and personal connections with locals. Solo travelers may choose a single room for a small extra charge or be paired with another traveler of the same gender.

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Intrepid strives for inclusivity, so if you identify as a different gender than what is on your passport, let them know in advance so rooming options may be discussed. Popular solo travel tours with Intrepid include exploring Morocco, trekking in New Zealand, and visiting Bali.  In addition to taking care of the most minute details, your expert local leader also knows all the under-the-radar spots that many tourists miss, and trips tend to offer a bit of free time as well. 

Quick Facts about Solo Travel Tours with Intrepid

• Average group size: 10 people.
• Price range:  Economical/moderate.
• What’s included:  Accommodations, local transport, and some meals.
• What’s not included:  Airfare and travel insurance.
• Primary audience : Solo travelers and adults ages 25 to 40.
• Destinations : More than 1,000 trips to 100 countries across seven continents
• How to book: Directly through Intrepid , Travelstride , Tourhub , or TourRadar ; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

8. REI Adventures

For solo travelers who crave adventure in the great outdoors,  REI Adventures  hits the spot. The power of nature acts as a catalyst for bonding over shared fresh-air experiences, from kayaking to biking. And you won’t be staying at run-of-the-mill hotels, either. Instead, you’ll camp under the stars in comfy tents or sleep at a cozy park lodge. Trips for individuals who identify as  women  are guided by women and are very popular with solo travelers. Trips that cater to those  under 35 years old  attract youthful solos. 

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REI Adventures focuses exclusively on American itineraries. Popular trips for solo travelers include hiking in Bryce Canyon, kayaking around the San Juan Islands, and backpacking in Joshua Tree. To keep costs reasonable, REI will pair you with a roommate; if no roommate is available, the company won’t charge you a single supplement fee. If you request private accommodations, you will pay a modest additional fee. REI members receive a discount. 

Quick Facts about Solo Travel Tours with REI Adventures

• Average group size:   10 people.
• What’s included:  Camping gear, meals, and national park fees.
• What’s not included:   Transportation to the trip starting point.
• Primary audience:  Travelers who love the outdoors.
• Destinations:  Eight states including Wyoming, Alaska, and California.
• How to Bbok: Directly via the REI Adventures website.

9. CIE Tours

Though U.S.-based, CIE Tours  is partly owned by the Irish government’s national transport company. It offers guided group trips to the U.K, Iceland, and Italy, but specializes in Ireland and is recognized as a bona fide expert and a top choice for anyone wanting to explore the Emerald Isle. Unlike most tour companies, which can charge extra when you come alone, CIE actually gives you a discount if you’re traveling solo.

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Guided vacations are helmed by personable local tour directors who’ve undergone extensive training as well as annual workshops to keep them up to date. CIE’S guides also garner guest accolades thanks to their wealth of insider knowledge, including tidbits of Celtic lore that enhance the journey. Many have the Irish gift of gab, assuring easy conversations and sense of belonging. ( Read our full CIE Tours review here .)

Quick Facts about Solo Travel Tours with CIE Tours

• Average group size:   Up to 44 people.
• Price range : Moderate.
• What’s included:  Most meals including daily hot breakfast, all entrance fees to attractions and experiences, all on-tour transportation, free Wi-Fi on coaches and in hotels, baggage handlings, local taxes, and hotel service charges.
• Primary audience:  CIE Tours travelers average between 45 and 70 years old, and are primarily from the U.S. or Canada.
• Destinations:  Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, Italy, and Iceland.
• How to book: Directly through CIE Tours , Travelstride , or TourRadar ; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

10. Tauck Tours

Family-owned  Tauck  has been offering guided group vacations for close to a century. It doesn’t match single travelers with roommates, but in an effort to embrace solo travelers, the company has reduced or eliminated single supplements on some of its most popular trips. Trip directors work hard to ensure solo tour guests are integrated into the group dynamic and feel secure throughout the journey. 

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Tauck has longstanding relationships with a network of global partners, assuring every detail of each trip is seamless. And guides are known for their personal touch and are well-versed in local customs and traditions. Meals and hotels are notably top notch. ( Read our full Tauck review here .)

Quick Facts about Solo Traveler Tours with Tauck

• Average group size:   35 people.
• Price range:  Upscale.
• What’s included:  Gratuities, sightseeing and admissions, most meals, airport handling, luggage transfer, and taxes.
• What’s not included:  Airfare and adult beverages.
• Primary audience:  Upscale travelers over age 50.
• Destinations:  Over 100 destinations in more than 70 countries on seven continents.
• How to book: Directly through Tauck , Travelstride , or Tourhub ; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

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World-famous monuments, delicious cuisine and intriguing history combine to make Turkey a traveller's dream come true. We'll discover the top highlights and immerse in culture on this fascinating tour.

• 7 nights in 4-star hotels and 14 meals
• Many amazing experiences

St Lucia: Island in the Sun

Get away from it all and relax on St Lucia's golden beaches. You'll also enjoy a tour of the island and a thrilling rainforest safari.

• 7 nights in a 3-star hotel and 10 meals

Natural Wonders of Ecuador and the Galapagos

This holiday of a lifetime is a must for lovers of nature. Explore Ecuador's incredible cloud forest, before discovering remarkable landscapes and unique wildlife when you stay on three of the UNESCO-listed Galapagos Islands.

• 12 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels and 30 meals

SINGLES ESCORTED VACATIONS

Solo vacation tours.

If you have a passion for seeing the world and love the idea of sharing new experiences and making memories that will last forever, then a solos escorted tour with Just You would be ideal...Our holiday assurance guarantee also gives you peace of mind that you’ll enjoy an incredible solo adventure with Just You and our partners in line with the World Travel and Tourism Councils Safe Travels protocols.

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Breakfasts included in all Tours

Escorted tour guide included in every trip

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Featured 2024 Italian Solos Vacations

Walking the Amalfi Coast

Admire remote picturesque villages and stunning views as you get out and about in the great outdoors and explore the beautiful Amalfi Coast on foot.

• 7 nights in a 3-star hotel and 15 meals

Discover Sicily

Imposing ruins, ancient history, vibrant towns and the brooding Mount Etna - discover all of this and more as you explore Italy's largest island.

• 7 nights in 4-star hotels and 15 meals

Pompeii, Sorrento & the Bay of Naples

Discover the ruins of Pompeii and marvel at Mount Vesuvius from the comfort of your 4-star hotel in the beautiful Bay of Naples.

• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel and 12 meals

Solos escorted tours

Exclusively for solo travelers.

There are so many reasons why people choose to travel independently, and at Just You, we’ve been crafting solo escorted tours for over 20 years. The great thing about all our singles tours is that you’ll be with like-minded people who share your passion for travel and sense of adventure. Don’t worry – on our vacations, you’ll always be able to enjoy new experiences with other single travellers, as well as your own free time to explore independently. No matter your age or interests, we’re sure to have trip that you’ll love.

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Highlights of Tuscany

Explore Tuscany's rolling countryside, dotted with olive groves, vineyards and medieval hilltop towns. You'll also visit Pisa, home of the Leaning Tower, and Florence, Italy's 'Art City'.

• 7 nights in 4-star hotels and 12 meals

Madeira - The Pearl of the Atlantic

Discover Madeira's capital Funchal and admire breath-taking scenery as you explore the mountains, valleys, villages and coasts that make up this delightful island.

• 7 nights in a 5-star hotel and 11 meals

Imperial Cities & The Road of the Kasbahs

Morocco is a country of vivid colours, towering gorges, sweeping sand dunes and bustling, atmospheric cities – and you'll see it all on this fantastic tour.

• 9 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels
• 19 included meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners

Secret Slovenia

Discover Slovenia’s hidden gems. Picture-perfect lakes, glorious mountain scenery and enchanting castles are all here, along with local treats and traditions.

• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel and 15 meals
• All highlights included

Italy's Cilento Coast

• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel and 16 meals

French & Italian Riviera Splendour

Soak up the elegance and glamour of both the French and Italian Rivieras as you discover medieval villages and laze on golden beaches.

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Safe Travels

We’re delighted to have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises those who have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world.

What's included?

There's so much included in a Just You tour, we take care of so much, so you don't need to worry about a thing!

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Some of our travellers share their thoughts and experiences.

It was my first tour with Just you and I most certainly recommend them. From start to finish I felt I was well looked after and the itinerary was excellent. Anne

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Changing people's lives through travel

Working with non-profit organisation Planeterra we are supporting a variety of projects around the world through our Just You Cares initiatives.

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Going guided with a group is a great choice for solo travelers. Everything you need is taken care of, so you don’t have to worry about your itinerary, hotel check-ins and transportation. All you have to do is pack a bag and bring your sense of adventure; we’ll handle the rest.

Make New Friends

When you go guided, the people on your tour are all excited to see and explore, just like you. You’ve got a ready-made bunch of new friends, and you already know you have lot in common— you all picked the same trip!

Feel Safe with Us

Your tour has been carefully planned by an expert Tour Designer who has traveled the local area, spoken to its residents, and hand-picked every location and experience you’ll have. You can feel safe with us no matter where we go together.

Enjoy Peace of Mind

Whether it’s helping you choose the right trip for you, taking you to the airport and back home again in a private sedan, offering the security of our unsurpassed Travel Protection plan or 24-7 support, we are with you every step of the way.

Relax. The Details Are Covered

One of the biggest benefits of going guided is that you get to enjoy many experiences that would be difficult to do on your own. We’ve handled all the details so that all you have to do is relax and go with the flow. There are many wonderful new experiences waiting for you.

Expert Tour Managers by Your Side

Tour Managers are more than just guides. They’re part friend and part travel concierge! They’re there to make sure you’re taken care of and safe all along the way, but they’re also equipped with tips on where to eat and what to explore during your free time.

Call us anytime for more information about traveling solo and single supplements 800.340.5158

Don’t let traveling solo stop you from seeing the places you’ve always dreamed about! We will take you there, show you everything you’ve been longing to see, and even mix in some delightful surprises along the way.

If you’ve never traveled alone or been a part of a group before, you probably have some questions. Check out some of our most frequently asked questions or give us a call anytime at 800.340.5158.

A single supplement is an additional fee paid by guests who are traveling alone and want to enjoy the luxury of not having to share a room. The cost of a single supplement varies by trip.

On some nights, you will be dining with your group. On nights when you have free time, your Tour Manager will suggest restaurants and activities nearby. You can choose to stick with your group or explore on your own.

You have the choice to either stick with your group or explore on your own. Your Tour Manager will be able to make several suggestions on what to do during your free time.

“ Collette takes care of all the details, so all you have to do is enjoy and soak in the magnificent place of your tour. Their tour managers take care of you, so there is nothing, nothing to interfere with your trip. I just completed my 6th tour with them. ”

— Collette Traveler on Plains of Africa

“ As a mainly solo traveler, I was a bit hesitant to commit to a set schedule and a group setting. I’d always discovered things on my own but wanted to try it out to see if a guided vacation would be a fit. Guess what: It. Was. Amazing. ”

— Collette Traveler on Maritimes Coastal Wonders

“ Collette did a wonderful job of organizing our trip. Everything was taken care of. All we had to do each day was board the bus and away we went. No worries, just fun. ”

— Collette Traveler on Magical Christmas Markets of Austria and Germany

Are you new to guided travel?

Check out these blog posts written by two of our guests to learn more about the benefits of going guided for solo travelers.

A Guided Travel First-Timers Tale

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Travel Solo Not Alone – We aim to captivate and connect.  You may be solo but not alone.  We meet as strangers and return home as friends. AFS has a magical Law of Attraction in drawing the kindest singles beyond any others.  They bring the laughter and are the source of our success for 3 decades.  New forever friends are waiting to meet you.  We average 75% of repeat regulars per trip and “newbies” are warmly welcomed. Many have done over 30+ trips with us, like Bob H. with 54+ AFS trips.  Become a part of our travel-loving family with the best singles vacations.

More Thrills, Less Worries – We work to WOW you and it’s hassle-free. Just show up for the surprises on our unique itineraries. Each fully escorted day is well planned. We know what’s hot and what’s not because we’ve been there before! And you never rough it with our first-class properties. Our escapes are affordable with competitive prices to give you 5-star places at a 3-star cost.  Our groups are smaller in 2023, so book early. Let us meticulously navigate your trips this year for an easier way to travel.

More Adventure & Forever Friends –   AFS is your concierge of fun. Let us WOW you.  It’s time to play and feel fully alive, you deserve a recess.  With smaller groups now, our life-enhancing journeys sell out fast – some in a day.  Experience vacations that exceed your expectations so your bucket list overflows with joy.  Let us bring your dreams to life –  together, one country at a time!    

“Oh, the places you will go.” – Dr. Seuess.  

From humble beginnings with big dreams, we now enter our 35th year of inspiring globetrotters with a new design for living.  I marvel at our growth with heartfelt gratitude to thousands now in our travel family!   If you don’t know me yet,  click here to read the how and why I started AFS .   The greatest reward from my avocation is sharing the world with others and seeing transformations from their sheer joy of exploration. Read more…

Dream, Explore, Discover !

Wonders of Authentic Japan

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Ancient Jordan & Sparkling Qatar

Discover Vietnam & Cambodia #2 - Halong to Angkor

Discover vietnam & cambodia #1 - halong to angkor.

Swiss Alps Winter Magic

4 Counties of Africa in Style - Chobe to Vic Falls

Cloud Walking the Mont Blanc Circuit

Expedition Pure New Zealand #2

A Luxury Journey of Royal India

Alpine Adventure, Austria & Germany Christmas Markets

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Classic Kenya, Under Canvas

• “AFS has opened the world to me!  26 AFS trips and still counting to meet fun-loving travelers.” – Liz Edkins
• “5 stars across the board for this extraordinary tour company! AFS exceeded all my wildest expectations. I’m booking three new trips in 2020.” – D. Jacobs
• “Adventures for Solo Travelers is the best travel company of all. Where else can you get comprehensive travel experience with a great group of people! No one can compare. ” – G. Heibert
• “I just love AFS! Just returned from my third trip-so unique and fun. I wish I’d found the special group years ago.” – M. Cavetta

“A+, Superb, Awesome, Fantastic and any other word that can be used to describe AFS, its participants, trips and leaders. This is what sets AFS apart from any other travel group.” – Anne M.

“Absolutely loved my first AFS trip.  I hate crowds, but this was like being with a group of friends.  I can’t emphasize enough our level of service we had – pampered in every way.  If you want a stress-free vacation, I can’t say enough good things about AFS.  This group is for you! – Lisa Forrest

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AFS Iceland – My first AFS trip gets 5 of of 5 stars! I couldn’t be more grateful for such an amazing group of people and an outstanding trip leader that made this a glaring success. 8 days, having to share a cabin with a stranger who then became my best friend. Iceland, worth every cent, was a trip of a lifetime! – Ann Mesz

• “Suzy you are the ‘Oprah of Travel.’  I can’t begin to express my gratitude to you do for all you do for us.” – Wendy Trenchard
• “Five trips with AFS and I’ll never use another company. The hard work they put into itineraries is so evident. They’re amazing destinations provide a lifetime of memories. Don’t worry if you don’t know anyone-you’ll return with a whole new group of friends!” – P. Peck
• “Just completed my 5th trip. AFS is so affordable and well organized with the best groups on the planet. Thank you again,  Suzy.” – C. Camp

CONGRATS to Robert Honeycutt, who’s completed 55 trips with us so far!

See our AFS Travelers Hall of Fame of our many, many  repeaters

“Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer.”  –  Unknown

Adventures For Solo Travelers is the best tour company! You get comprehensive travel experiences with the best groups of people. Suzy works hard each year to develop unique trips. No one can compare to her. – Greg Hiebert

To my single friends – if you want to explore the world, I recommend AFS, they are awesome! Suzy Davis works so hard making sure no details are left out and that everyone has the best vacation possible. – Dawn P.

Suzy, our Africa adventure was a once in a lifetime experience. You have a competitive edge others can’t match with premium accommodations and incredible itineraries. Most of my friends have come from AFS. Thank you for making adventure so easy for us. – Susan March

Solo Tours, Travel & Holidays

Got the urge for adventure, but no one to do it with? Over 50% of travelers on our trips are travelling solo.

This is why travelling as part of our small group tours has its perks. We’ve got expert local leaders who can't wait to show you around, ready-made friends who are itching to explore (just like you), and optional single supplements if you want a room all to yourself. All you have to do is turn up with a smile and a passport: we’ll handle the rest.

All our group trips are perfectly suited to those of you traveling solo, but here are a few favorites as rated by our previous solo travelers.

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When you’re all by yourself, it’s easy to fall into the typical tourist traps. You wander within a few blocks of your hotel, see a few of the big sights and that’s about it. But solo travel on a group tour isn’t like that. Each of our trips has an expert local leader who knows every backstreet bar, cool tapas joint and hidden gallery. They’ll give you tips for your free time exploring, and introduce you to locals.

Go solo, but not alone. That’s our motto. The average Intrepid Travel trip has about ten people on it – people of all ages and backgrounds from all over the world. It’s like a hostel dorm room that travels with you (minus the smell and the weird naked guy). You’ve got ready-made friends for a karaoke session in Vietnam, a canoeing adventure in New Zealand or a chat over chai at the breakfast table. For a solo traveler, it’s a nice perk to have.

We’ve spent the better part of 30 years honing our itineraries, getting rid of the dodgy hotels and keeping the good ones, picking the best restaurants to visit, and organizing public transport and all the other logistics of travel so you don’t have to worry. Traveling alone can often be a) confusing and b) complicated. But with us, all you need is a good attitude – we’ll take care of the rest.

Our leaders know the areas of town to avoid after dark. They know how to haggle at markets, avoid pickpockets and scammers and generally have a good time without anything going wrong. And don’t forget, when you're a single traveler on a group tour, you’re in a group! You’ll have a bunch of new friends to watch your back (and your stuff). It’s all the flexibility and freedom of independent travel, but without the risks.

Will I have my own room?

It’s completely up to you. On our trips, rooming is organized on a twin-share basis, and we pair up solo travelers with another traveler of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. But if you'd like your own room, an individual room is available on the majority of our trips (it’s just a small extra charge). Just mention this to our  customer service team  when booking your trip and they'll arrange it for you.

As a responsible tour operator, we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. In the case that your gender identity differs from what is indicated on your passport, please  contact us  so that we can discuss rooming options with you.

On a small selection of itineraries some accommodations are booked on an open gender, multi-share basis (for example on a felucca in Egypt or an overnight train in Vietnam). In those instances it will clearly be stated in our Essential Trip Information prior to booking and traveling.

How does group time work?

Whether you’re traveling solo or with a partner, our trips have a set itinerary. But within that there’s time set aside for your own exploration (if you want to – no pressure). The amount of free time depends on the  travel style  - you can ask your guide for a few tips then head out alone, or hang out with the group and see where the day takes you.

Do I have to pay for an individual room?

Not if you don’t want to. If you’re happy to bunk with a traveler of the same gender – paired up as per the gender marker on each of their passports – there’s nothing extra to pay on the vast majority of our trips. If you want your own room, just mention it to our customer service team when booking and they can organise an individual room for a small charge.

As a responsible tour operator, we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. In the case that your gender identity differs from what is indicated on your passport, please  contact us so that we can discuss rooming options with you.

I'm new to group travel, what will my group be like?

Intrepid travelers  are connected more by attitude than age. They’re a friendly, open-minded and curious bunch, and a lot of them elect to travel alone (so no third-wheeling, we promise). Our trips attract a mix of genders and ages generally range from 25 to 65. It’s hard to know exactly who you’ll meet, but you can be assured you'll be a part of the fun.

Is it cheaper to travel in a group?

On average, solo travel on a  group tour  is way more cost-effective than heading out on your own as you're splitting the cost (we can also guarantee a lot more inclusions and extras than you’d usually get for your money).

Can I tailor the trip to me?

We have a range of trip styles –  Basix, Original and Comfort  – that offer different levels of flexibility and free time. While there’s always a set itinerary for the group, our Basix trips tend to have less included activities and more time to do your own thing, Original trips have a 50/50 balance, and our Comfort trips have more included activities. Lots of our travelers choose to travel on their own, so it’s common for people to want different things from their experience. Be sure to chat to your  leader ; they can recommend places to explore during free time or things to try after the trip has finished. 

It pays to learn a little bit of the local language wherever you go and you should always consider the country’s dress code when picking out what to wear. In many places, you maybe be expected to dress modestly and cover up exposed skin so consider packing a sarong or light scarf to cover exposed shoulders, along with a long skirt or trousers. Whether you agree with it or not, it’s respectful (and smart) to follow the local style.

When you’re out and about being all adventure-y, just keep an eye on the sunset. Try to avoid catching public transport after dark when you’re on your own, especially if you’re carrying your suitcase/backpack/fancy camera/map (it kind of screams ‘tourist’). Traveling with a group is a smart move for any traveler; it’s always good to have people around who’ve got your back.

Social media may be the doom of mankind and rational thought as we know it, but it can be useful, even as a safety tool. Your friends and family are now privy to a minute-by-minute update of your whereabouts, regardless of where you are in the world. Before you leave home, give your friends/family a social media heads-up: ‘If I don’t post a sunset selfie for five days straight, get in touch and see if I’m okay.’

Share your itinerary

Good advice for us all, but particularly for people traveling solo. Make copies of your itinerary, contact details, passport and travel insurance, then email them to yourself and to one or two friends/family at home. Check-in on social media when you can so people can keep track of where you are. 

Remember the little things

If you’re arriving late in a city by yourself, book a hotel with a front desk or concierge service (many hotels also offer private transfers that don’t cost the earth from the airport or train station). If you're traveling with us, we can help you organize an  arrival transfer.  Read your maps before you head out for a walk (you can use a map app on your smartphone – or take screenshots of where you’re going if you don’t want to use up your precious data). If you need to check your map when you’re out and about, duck into a shop or café to do it. Leave the blingy jewelery, wedding rings and designer clothes at home, and aim to dress like the locals do – hit up the local markets if you haven’t packed the right outfits. Aim to keep track of travel times, so you’re not caught out after dark.

Roam if you want to

Most mobile/cell providers now offer travel passes to help manage your international roaming costs (which, let’s face it, are expensive!). For a few dollars a day, you’ll have access to data, which means you can log into your apps (like Skype, email and WhatsApp) when you’re out of WiFi zones and quickly get in touch with someone – a friend at home, someone in your group, or the police – if you need to. It might also be worth checking out the local cell/mobile providers as these can be quite cost effective.

Fare's fair

Solo travelers are way more likely to be ‘taken for a ride’ at the airport by unscrupulous taxi drivers, so do your research before you arrive. Make sure you get a cab from the airport/station taxi rank – if you’re not sure where to go, just head to the information desk for help. Touts tend to hang out in the arrivals area and promise cheaper rates, but can often be dodgy. When you get to the cab rank, ask the driver to use the meter or request a cost estimate before you hop in the car – if it’s way higher than it should be, pick another vehicle. A lot of airports have train stations attached as well, so consider public transport if you want to save a dollar or two.

Stick together

It’s one of the advantages of traveling solo on a group tour: safety in numbers. The big, 50-person bus groups stand out on the road, but a small  Intrepid group  of eight or nine people, with a local leader showing the way – including areas to avoid and getting around safely – won’t draw much attention. Plus, it’s a great way to see parts of the world you may feel uncomfortable exploring on your own. If you want to do things on your own, consider a day tour to familiarise yourself with a city and get to know the local way of life. 

Trust your instincts

Solo travel is all about confidence. If you’re relaxed and self-assured on the street, you’re more likely to blend in. When you meet new people, don’t assume they’re all out to get you, but be sensible too and trust your gut. If it feels wrong, it probably is. Remember: the popular tourist areas are often the most well-lit and secure, but they’re often a juicier target for pickpockets and scammers. Just use your common sense; half of travel safety is simply being aware of your surroundings.

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Solo travel

Celebrate a milestone—or celebrate yourself—with a Solo Tour. Experience the thrill and independence of traveling on your own (think: a private room and time to yourself) alongside a Tour Director and with 24/7 support. Plus, curated activities for bonding with your new friends.

Solo doesn’t have to mean alone

Been waiting for the perfect travel companion to come along? That’s us—and the friendly, up-for-anything solo travelers you’ll meet on tour. While you can join any of our tours solo, we designed our Solo Tours specifically for solo travelers, with plenty of time to explore on your own and other one-of-a-kind perks. Here’s why guided solo travel is the secret we can’t wait to spill.

YOU’LL BECOME PART OF A CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY Our 200+ tours take you around the world solo, not alone. Everyone on your tour will be solo, too. Explore alongside other travelers who share your curiosity about the world and your craving for meaningful connections.

YOU’LL BOND OVER EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES Get to know your fellow solo travelers on a sunset cruise, in a cooking class, or through a restorative yoga class. Unique, exhilarating, and mouthwatering group activities are included with your trip.

YOU’LL HAVE A ROOM ALL TO YOURSELF At the end of each day, you’ll wind down, stretch out, and rest up in your own private room. (It’s included in the cost of your tour.)

YOU WON’T HAVE TO SWEAT THE DETAILS We’ll plan hotels, meals, activities, and transportation. You? Focus on new sights, sounds, and flavors—and new friendships taking shape.

WE’LL HAVE YOUR BACK EVERY STEP OF THE WAY On your trip, you’ll be guided by an energetic expert, also known as your Tour Director. Plus, our global staff will be here to support you 24/7.

New Solo Tours

The beauty of traveling solo? Taking off whenever you want to wherever you want. We offer Solo Tours around the world, all year long. So, whenever you’re ready to go, a just-right tour will be, too. Check out our latest dreamy lineup of solo escapes—with welcome mixers and group activities built right in, of course, so you can get to know your tour mates.

Eastern Europe

Uncover architectural and cultural gems, from Budapest to Prague.

Paris & the Riviera

Bite into a chewy baguette and succumb to France’s je-ne-sais-quoi.

Wander through Turkey’s many incarnations and otherworldly landscapes.

Light up your heart and soul with yoga and a Balinese cooking class.

Forge your own path

Your ticket is just the beginning. See where it can take you and why the right time to travel solo is right now.

One ticket, endless adventure

History buff? Outdoor enthusiast? Architecture admirer? We’ve designed tours for solo travel groups in more than 17 countries, from Costa Rica to Turkey—and so much more to come. What are our top solo travel destinations?

9 reasons to start traveling solo

When you’re ready to explore the world, there’s no need to wait until you find the perfect travel companion. Going on a guided tour as a solo traveler has great perks. We’ve rounded up our favorites to help you take the plunge.

After our wonderful Solo National Parks tour in October, we planned a reunion in Sedona in February. Such a great group, and can’t wait for our next trip!

— Traveler BJ, U.S. National Parks for Solo Travelers: The Grand Canyon to Zion

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Find your flow with yoga on Bali

Glide through guided asanas before surrendering to a blissful sound bath meditation on our Bali for Solo Travelers tour .

Feast on feta in a Greek cooking class

Dish (and devour!) your own version of the fresh, bright, and briny flavors of Greece on our Greek Islands for Solo Travelers tour .

Zip over a rainforest in Costa Rica

Don your harness, helmet, and bravest face and zip across a thick jungle canopy on our Costa Rica for Solo Travelers tour .

Cruise the Douro and sip Port in Portugal

Drift by hillside villas and under ancient bridges, ending with a guided tasting tour of a Port wine cellar on our Portugal for Solo Travelers tour .

Solo travel made easy

You dream it. We’ll take care of every last detail.

Pick your perfect trip

We offer 200+ immersive, guided tours around the world. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll enjoy lots of advantages that make traveling with us different.

Put just $99 down

That’s all it takes to secure a spot on one of our group tours when you sign up for AutoPay . Plus, you can pay in interest- free, monthly installments.

Meet your tour mates via our mobile app

Once you’ve booked, download our free mobile app and connect with your fellow travelers before tour. You can also check out your itinerary, scope out your hotels, and more.

Join our Solo Travel Facebook group

As a member of this supportive online community, you can swap travel tips and inspo with other solo travelers. (And who knows? You might even meet a new travel pal.)

Add excursions and extend your trip

On tour, you can explore even more in depth during sunset cruises, cooking classes, and other excursion options. Want your trip to last a little longer? Add its extension.

Set out on your solo adventure

The moment has arrived—and so have you. Meet your group in your arrival destination and spend the next several days soaking up culture and newfound friendships.

What travelers are saying about our guided Solo trips

Even more tours to choose from.

In addition to our solo trips, you can join any of our 200-plus group tours as a solo traveler. Check out some of our most popular destinations.

A Week in Greece: Athens, Mykonos & Santorini

9 days | 12 days with Rome extension

4.7 out of 5 stars

A Week in Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome

9 days | 11 days with Sorrento Peninsula extension

4.6 out of 5 stars

Save up to $400 by 8/28

Time’s ticking—lock in your best tour price before they increase after 8/28.† Your next adventure awaits.

London, Paris & Rome

11 days | 14 days with Madrid extension

4.8 out of 5 stars

Highlights of England, Scotland & Ireland

12 days | 14 days with London extension

The Greek Islands: Mykonos, Santorini & Crete

14 days | 16 days with Athens extension

A Week in Ireland: Dublin, Cork & Galway

8 days | 11 days with London extension

A Week in Switzerland, Germany & Austria

9 days | 11 days with Prague extension

Grand Tour of Italy

15 days | 17 days with Rome extension

FAQs and benefits of traveling solo with a group

Solo travel can offer you a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, gain independence, and have an adventure. Plus, going on a guided tour as a solo traveler comes with great perks—including, private rooms in handpicked hotels, local experts and a Tour Director to handle all the details, and the company of equally curious travelers to share your journey. Here are a few other compelling reasons to go solo:

• Take the guesswork out of exploring someplace new.  Need tickets to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna? Want to dine like a true Italian at a local’s home in Rome? Wondering how to hire a boat to float down the Nile River? Our experts will help you securely and easily navigate a destination you’ve only dreamed about exploring.
• No need to find a travel partner.  Perhaps the biggest reason people  travel solo  is not having someone with matching travel interests. Traveling solo with single travel groups opens up a whole new world of possibilities. You get to go where you want, when you want, chasing your dreams without waiting for someone to come along for the ride.
• Enjoy adventures beyond your comfort zone.  Traveling solo isn’t just exhilarating, but easy on one of our  small-group adventure trips . You’ll find yourself learning and trying new things, from what you do (hands-on activities) to where you’ll go (roads less traveled) to how you'll get around (think outside the bus). All you need to get started is an open mind, a good pair of walking shoes, and a passion for taking the side streets.

Discover more reasons why people choose solo travel  →

Thanks to its mix of culture, history, natural landscapes, and centuries-old culinary traditions, Europe is an ideal destination for travelers who book solo vacation packages. Individual countries and regions of Europe also make great choices when you go solo. For the best solo travel experiences, we recommend the following:

• Greece .  Explore the best of the Greek Islands alongside fellow solo travelers as you hop from Athens to Crete and over to Santorini.
• Portugal .  Sampling Portugal’s signature pastel de nata, a flaky and flavorful custard tart, is much more fun when you have new friends to share in the excitement of taking that first bite.
• Peru .  Make your way from cosmopolitan Lima to historic Cuzco to the sweeping Sacred Valley—and mystical Machu Picchu—alongside fellow solo travelers.
• Central Europe .  Whether you’re excited to see Bavarian castles or sample Swiss chocolate, there’s no better way to tour Switzerland, Germany, and Austria than with like-minded travelers.
• Egypt .  With fellow solo travelers by your side, you’ll decipher hieroglyphics at towering temples, stand in the shadows of the Pyramids of Giza, and take to the Nile by boat.
• Ireland .  Green landscapes and frothy Guinness await solo travelers on the Emerald Isle, where making new friends comes naturally.
• Thailand .  Visit an elephant sanctuary and hop between Thailand’s temples, markets, and islands with fellow solo travelers.
• United States .  You don’t need to go international to go solo. America’s majestic  national parks  are a great choice for solo travel tours.
• Japan .  Be dazzled by Japan’s natural beauty, rich history, and distinctive cuisine—and bond with your fellow solo travelers over hands-on activities, such as cooking classes.
• Kenya .  Majestic wildlife, vibrant culture, and warm locals make for the ultimate mix when you join fellow solo travelers on an epic journey across Kenya.
• Spain .  Spain charms from Catalonia to the Costa del Sol with its mix of cosmopolitan, coastal, and cultural treasures on solo travel tours.
• Italy .  Travel solo (but never alone!) as you eat your way through Italy with fellow foodies, while taking in the classic sights and delicious cuisine.

For more inspiration, check out  eight of the best places to travel solo  →

Consider your interests, budget, and comfort level in a foreign environment. Depending on factors such as language barriers and cultural differences, some destinations may be better suited for solo trip packages than others. Research your options and read reviews from other solo travelers.

Embrace new experiences, be open to meeting new people, and step outside your comfort zone. Take time to reflect on your journey and enjoy the freedom that comes with traveling solo. Remember to take plenty of photos and keep a journal to capture your memories. And take advantage of the Tour Director and local guides who’ll accompany you during your travels. They can recommend places to eat, sights to not miss, and things to do in your free time on tour.

Explore our favorite free-time activities for solo travelers  →

Yes, if you’re looking to get out of your comfort zone. There’s free time to explore on your own, so you can be as social as you want. Traveling solo within a group can be a great way to break out of your personal space and meet others who share your passion for exploration. And there’s no easier way to find a new friend than on tour!

Tips for breaking the ice with fellow travelers on a solo tour  →

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and connect with fellow travelers; they’re going solo, just like you! Here are a few tips and tools to help you feel confident when you travel solo:

• Check out our Go Ahead Difference page.  You’ll discover all the perks of traveling with us, including unrivaled safety and support. Learn more about our  Go Ahead Difference .
• Involve your friends back home.  Let all your friends know about your travel plans and get their tips and tricks. Have them follow you along on your journey.
• Download our free mobile app . It puts everything you might need for your trip on your phone on one easy-to-navigate platform. Our  app  has not only the itinerary but also the addresses and contact details you need for your trip. Plus, we even include a list of your  fellow travelers  there. That way, you can connect with them before you leave for the tour and start building friendships you’ll strengthen when you’re finally on the road.
• Join our Facebook page.  You’ll find lots of helpful info on our private  Solo Travelers Facebook page , including answers to frequently asked questions.

Eight reasons to go guided as a female solo traveler  →

The first thing to know is that even though you’ll be traveling solo, you won’t be traveling alone. You’re about to go on a trip with 14–20 people who will be solo, just like you. Plus, you’ll have your expert Tour Director to guide you along the journey. Solo travel is one of the most exciting ways to see the world. When you travel with one of our single travel groups, you may not be with a friend you already know, but you’ll join equally curious travel lovers on the adventure of a lifetime. More important things to know before you go:

• Your Tour Director will meet you at the airport when you arrive in your destination
• We curate these tours with solo travel in mind
• Experiences are made for solo travelers to come together as a group
• You’ll make friends whom you could travel with in the future

We specially design our Solo Tours for solo travelers. When you join one of our solo travel groups, you’ll get your own included, private hotel room. Each day, you’ll be able to explore your destination alongside your tourmates, who are solo travelers, too. And you’ll have free time to explore your own interests at your own pace.

You’ll never be alone when you book one of our solo travel packages, even though you’re traveling solo. Our worldwide presence gives solo travelers the safety and security to discover the world with confidence. Here are just a few reasons to travel on our solo guided tours:

• Security of the EF global network
• Assistance from our On-Tour Support Team (they’re on-call 24/7)
• Getting the local’s perspective from your Tour Director and other guides
• Meeting equally curious travelers
• Enjoying the perfect balance of sightseeing tours and time to explore each locale at your leisure

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This was a wonderful trip with a great tour guide. He was thoughtful, knowledgeable and a generally nice person. The trip and the sights were memorable and I would recommend this... Read more of Ireland experience

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I just want to hit 'replay' with the same tour and same Cast of Characters! It was better than I thought it would be.

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This was a bucket list country for me and we got just enough of Ireland to want to go back for more! The solo accommodations were amazing and the hotels top notch. Locations were... Read more of A Great Time was had by All!

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I cannot speak more highly of this tour. EF Go does such a fabulous job of arranging tours for the solo traveler. Since this was my first solo tour to Europe, I was quite nervous... Read more of Best Tour of Ireland ever!

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EF Tours are not only convenient, as far as booking quality hotels, etc. but the excursions were amazing and informative! Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the areas we... Read more of Highly recommend!

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This was my first tour with Go Ahead. It far exceeded all of my expectations and was wonderful! Our tour guide, Lyn, was amazing! I really appreciated her attention to detail and... Read more of Ireland Solo Tour

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First of all, our tour director Marcial was fantastic. Communicated a lot of information very well, a great sense of humor, and personable. He’s proud of his hometown of Cusco,... Read more of A great time

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At Classic Journeys, we appreciate the spirit and independence of guests who are striking out on their own by welcoming solo travel on all of our tours. On average, about a third of our guests are single or solo travelers. If your goal is to experience the life and culture of the places you visit, you’re already one of us—and you’ll find yourself in the congenial company of others who look at the world like you do.

Single travelers should never feel like the fifth wheel

For starters, you already have a friend on tour. Our friendly and well-connected local guides are with you full time to watch out for everyone’s needs and interests, whether you are a single traveler or traveling with someone. At the fine restaurants we select, you won’t find yourself at a table for one. Instead, you’ll be enjoying delicious food and great conversation with locals and fellow travelers.

The lowest single supplements you’ll find, anywhere.

Admit it. Once you find the perfect trip, you’ve learned that if you are a single traveler you can’t get emotionally involved until you check out the single supplement. Then here’s the best news! To encourage solo and single travel, tours from Classic Journeys have the lowest single supplements you’re likely to find anywhere. We only pass along the extra cost hotels charge us, instead of marking it up to make extra profit from you.

The solo travel experience

“I want to tell you what a wonderful trip this was. Davy was amazing, and as a group of travelers, we got along splendidly (probably the best group of people I’ve had on any tour, Classic Journeys or otherwise). I’ve never laughed so hard nor had such considerate, interesting people on a tour. In fact, some of the guests are thinking about your Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos trip for next year, as am I, so we plan to stay in touch.” Susan L., four-time single traveler guest (Scotland, Italian Lakes, Prague to Budapest, and the Cotswolds, Stonehenge, and London)

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While some companies boost prices up to 50% for single travelers, we keep it to just 15% on average.

Travel solo, not alone.

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Besides offering the best hospitality in the world, the hotels we handpick are "doubles for single use" so that you have as much elbow room as you need.

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Single travelers, are “singles vacations” the same as “solo vacations”.

Single vacations tend to be more focused on people who are single by relationship status. In the best “singles vacations”, only single persons vacation together, so they can have the chance to meet and mingle with other unmarried or unattached people.

A solo traveler may fit into this category, but could also be somebody who’s married or attached. In this case, the solo traveler is booking the tour on their own, and what is bonding them to their fellow travelers in the group is that they are likeminded people who want the same experience out of their vacation and immersion into their chosen destination. For them, the shared way of travel and destination are more important than their relationship status as a defining characteristic.

I'm a single woman traveler over 50, and not interested in a "single persons vacation”, but I don’t want to travel alone. Will Classic Journeys tours suit me?

Yes! Regardless of whether you’re single by relationship status, a solo traveler, or neither, if you like to immerse yourself into bucket list places in the company of amazing people, you’re one of us. On our escorted group tours, you’ll be joining interesting, likeminded people, who are just as engaged as you in the places you’re visiting.

What are the best solo vacations?

On the best vacations for solo travelers, you may be booking a vacation for one, but you won’t spend the trip alone. You’ll travel in a group with interesting, likeminded people who share your love of travel. With local guides and expertly curated itineraries, you’ll see the very best of the destination you’re visiting.

Does solo travel mean traveling alone?

No, unless you want it to! If you are a solo traveler who does not want to travel alone, you can join one of our published group tours and enjoy the company of fellow travelers as excited about your chosen destination as you are.

Is solo travel expensive?

Traveling solo in a group can actually provide you very good value. For example, consider that you are splitting the cost of the guide, vehicle, and driver with other travelers. So that makes the expense for those important elements of vacation so much less than they would be if you were traveling on your own.

What is a single supplement?

A single supplement is a surcharge that hotels charge when a solo person has a room to themselves (most initial prices are based on double occupancy). Some tour companies mark this further to profit from it, but Classic Journeys does not. Thanks to our close relationship with hoteliers, we manage to secure the best prices for every guest. And, you get a true double room for single use, rather than the dreaded “single” room.

Is solo travel lonely?

No! Just because you are setting off ‘solo’, doesn’t mean you’re on your own. With Classic Journeys, you have the company of your amazing and well-connected local guides, as well as other guests on our award-winning small group tours.

Is solo travel fun?

Yes! Our solo guests have a tremendous time traveling with us, and our itineraries are crafted to ensure everyone has a great time, whether traveling on their own or not.

Is solo travel safe?

Yes! When you have an expert local guide with you throughout your trip, you’re not alone. They speak the local language and English fluently, and have all of the contacts they can call upon if necessary. You can relax, knowing that your guide has the plan for the day, and plans B, C, and D if they’re ever needed.

Read how our local guide, Clive, used his personal connections to get our guests the last flight out of Cape Town or how another guide, Jalil helped a guest get to a dentist in the middle of the night, before the tour even started!

Is solo travel worth it?

Yes! It’s a wonderful way to see new places, experience different cultures, and make new friends. And you do not need to wait for a friend or traveling companion to have the same vacation schedule or choice of a travel destination as you.

What is solo traveling?

Solo traveling is when you book a vacation or tour for yourself, without adding anybody else to your traveling party.

What is the best destination for solo travelers?

Alaska and the national parks of Bryce, Grand Canyon & Zion are favorites for solo travelers, offering so much to experience without leaving the country. If you want to travel further afield, the Galapagos and Costa Rica are always very popular with our solo guests.

Top tips for first-time solo travelers?

• If it’s your first solo vacation, join a group tour so that you can enjoy sociable travel, even when setting off solo
• Travel with a local guide and trusted vendors, so that you always have an expert on hand
• Embrace stepping out of your comfort zone, and trust the thousands of travelers who go solo too – solo travel is worth it!

Where can I read more about travel for single and solo travelers?

Check out these solo travel blogs:

• The Sometime Solo: A Repeat Traveler Reflects on her Solo Vacations
• Traveling Solo? You’re Not Alone
• Why Travel Solo With Classic Journeys
• Solo Vacations: A One-On-One Conversation
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By: Author Amanda OBrien

Posted on Last updated: 04/04/2024

A few years ago there were hardly any single travel groups that offered options for holidays for one – let alone companies who entirely focused on solo departures and looked at things like no single supplements etc and solo travel groups.

Thank goodness for the growth in singles travelling as now there is a good economic reason for companies to look at developing great offers for those looking for holidays for one.

There are now singles travel groups over 30s, single travel for over 50, singles travel getaways, luxury solo travel tours and singles travel getaways galore.

I will let you know which of these tour companies I have traveled with and which I haven’t – if you then go and do a tour on one of the ones I haven’t been on please do let me know what they are like – and I would love you to write a guest post if you’re up for it.

There are so many options for solo traveling today – here are some great trips for single travelers.

BEST SOLO TOUR OPERATOR: Short on time? You can’t go wrong with Explore which has a section dedicated to solo travel on their website.

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Explore is perhaps one of the best singles travel groups. It is also the company I have been a traveling single with the most so the best place to start! Explore has been running since 1981 so they have loads of experience with running tours.

Explore covers over 100 countries and has a maximum group size of 11 and there is no single supplement if you take a shared room. There is an option to have your own room but that does cost extra. They prioritize working with locals and do a great job finding expert guides.

Around 60% of people who go on Explore trips are traveling on their own and they break down solo vacations into age groups on their website which is really helpful.

My second recommendation for solo travel vacations is G Adventures . They have a wide range of small-group trips designed for the solo traveler. There is no single supplement as long as you are willing to share a room with someone of the same sex. G Adventures also offers single rooms at reasonable prices if that is your preference.

The itineraries for G Adventures trips tend to have more free time than some of the other tour companies in this article. This is great if you are someone that likes to have some time to yourself to relax or explore further but want the support and structure of an organised group trip.

One of the most difficult parts of solo travel can be dinner. Eating on your own can feel lonely and isolating. The tour leader organizes group meals most nights, so if you want company you will almost be able to find it.

If you are traveling alone one of the best ways not to feel like it is to join a group doing some challenge – when I summited Kilimanjaro on an organized solo tour. we were a team from almost the word go. More than half of the trip was traveling solo – some were single, some had partners who didn’t want to go, some like me had someone pull out last minute etc.

It didn’t matter who you had arrived with – what mattered was everyone wanted someone to talk to about whether or not to take Diamox, tips on altitude, share lollies, etc etc.

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I have done two travel solo tours with friends – North India and cycling Southern Iceland . Again an activity-based trip can be a great travel for singles option – particularly as you tend to be exhausted every night and eat and sleep.

⇒ Don’t miss my Complete Guides to Singles Holidays over 40s – and Vacations for over 50 singles – these thorough guides have all of the most commonly asked questions about Solo Travel – and everything I have learned.

Want to join me on a small group female trip to Africa? I am heading to Kenya in October on an 8 night safari with Walking Wild Africa and would love you to join me. It’s a unique mix of game drives, walking safari and some chill time. Make sure you tell Kim that you want to go on the tour with The Boutique Adventurer so she gets the right one!

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2. Solo Female Travelers Club

Solo Female Travelers Club is a community of more than 90,000, run by the fantastic travel bloggers Meg and Mar. The heart of the community is their Facebook group, which has some great information and is the perfect way to meet other females interested in traveling solo.

Meg and Mar also run female-only small group tours that range from luxury retreats to adventurous expeditions in some awesome locations.

3. Luxury Single Traveller Vacations

One company I have been particularly keen to try but it just hasn’t worked out on timings and destinations is Flash Pack . I love the tone and feel of their website – it is very much about boutique adventures.

They focus on people in their 30s and 40s and seem to have some great travel groups for solo travelers.

Australian based Travelling Divas also promises boutique hotels and customized trips. I have also been very keen to try Cox and Kings solo holidays .

Cox and Kings have a great reputation as a high-end travel specialist so I am highly confident that the thread count on their sheets will be up to my standards based on how fantastic their hotels look.

These trips though will, of course, be at a premium to some of the other options I have mentioned. But their group travel singles options look terrific.

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4. Solo Travel Companies that are specifically for traveling alone

I would highly recommend that you think beyond the country you live in when it comes to solo travel groups. For example, quite a few travel companies based in Australia now run specific holidays for solo travel groups.

Encounter Travels is all about solo travel but not traveling alone as they say.

They also age match so if you are a 35-year-old solo traveler you won’t be in a group of people in their 70s. They do have quite a few trips to various parts of Australia but also a few trips to other places around the world.

Another solo travel company based in Australia is Twos a Crowd . Some UK based companies that specialize in solo travel groups are:

⇒ www.solosholidays.co.uk

⇒ www.justyou.co.uk

⇒ www.friendshiptravel.co.uk

5. Companies that specialise in Adventure

For a more adventurous bent check out    8th-day adventures . They are a London based club that has lots of sporting events and other fun things that are a mix of social and activity.

They also run some group holidays which could be good for the more adventurous solo traveler eg Everest base camp

An interesting-sounding organization is Archaeo Adventures. This female-focused travel company looks at adventures in countries like Morocco and Jordan in small groups. They are about boutique hotels, working with locals, and off-the-beaten-track experiences.

Female-focused hosted adventure trips are also the focus of Living Big which is US-based. Another company specializing in solo travel groups USA is Overseas Adventure Travel , which offers some fantastic-sounding trips for adventurous solo travelers.

Heading to Australia there are Adventurous Women and Another World Adventures.  Another World Adventures curates adventures from different providers. It is a very comprehensive site with loads of options that sound great.

6. Cruises for Solo Travelers

Even cruise ships have gotten on board with the growth in solo travel. Norwegian Cruise Line is the brand most commonly mentioned for having actually built single cabins and apparently there is a dedicated area for solo travelers.

They have several cruise brands – Norwegian Epic, Breakaway, Getaway, and Escape. But ensure you look closely as these can be more family-focused at certain times of the year – check out my top tip 2 below.

Encounter Travel also has loads of information on solo cruise options. They even have a “cabin mates wanted” section where you can potentially find another same-sex solo traveler with whom you can share a cabin.

7. Charity Based Solo Travel Companies

There are a few organisations that run group tours that have some activity/challenge that supports a charity. These can be a great way to find others to travel with and the shared sense of purpose can surely add to the group bond.

Have a look at Global Adventure Challenges and Charity Challenge.

8. Passion-based Solo Travel Tours

An organized trip around an activity you love that is also about solo travel is a fantastic formula to follow. Even if you don’t really bond with anyone on the trip if you have learned more about Italian cooking or photographing sea life it is a well-spent holiday.

Quite a few organizations I have listed above offer planned trips around passions and hobbies. Here are a few others I’ve found:

Frui has some fantastic looking passion-based trips – from photography (a great one for solo travel) to painting to food in some lovely locations. I did a day class with them once in London in photography and they were great.

The Red Sea in Egypt appears to be a very popular solo travel spot – most likely driven by the amount of activity that can be done in the water. There are also numerous diving and/or underwater photography courses in the area.

Skyros is a very famous spot in Greece for activity/passion-based trips. They used to have a bit of a self-help bent but now they are very focused on passions like painting, singing, yoga, and learning.

They have two locations in Greece and one on the Isle of Wight for taster weekends. According to their site, 70% of their travelers are between 40 and 60, and most travel solo. This is a great option if you’re looking for singles travel groups over 40.

9. Something Different for Single Travel Groups

In August 2017, I spent a month living life Unsettled in Medellin Colombia, and loved it. Unsettled is a fantastic concept. Essentially it aims to give people the experience of living in a city for a month rather than being a tourist.

It does this because it has about 25-30 people sign up, organizes apartments and coworking space and sets up activities that you can participate in as much or as little as you like.

The other people on the trip are your community, the hosts act as your connection to local life and having an apartment and workspace means it feels more like living.

They choose brilliant locations from Buenos Aires to Cape Town to Barcelona . I highly recommend checking them out.

If you decide to live life Unsettled then use the code “FRIENDSOFUNSETTLED”  and tell them that the Boutique Adventurer sent you for a discount of USD$150 .

Solo Travel Tips

1. mix up your plans.

A great way to travel solo is to mix things up. If you were heading to say Australia you could go and stay in a spa for a few days (a great way to meet people), head to say Sydney on your own and stay at a boutique hotel and use Tinder or join a meetup group.

You could then join an organized tour with someone like Explore, travel with them for a while, and then have some time solo again. Committing to a lengthy organized tour can be a bit much – plus it is hard to find one that covers everything that you want.

I find a mix is optimal – if you feel lonely it is only a few days till you have company, if you’re dying to be on your own again it’s only a few days till that happens. And you may very well meet others traveling alone on your organized section who are keen to have further adventures after the tour.

I have many friends I have met when traveling solo who become travel buddies and loads of other friends of mine are the same.

2. Avoid School Holidays

September is a great time to travel solo. Be careful of all organized tours/cruises etc during any school holiday time, particularly over the summer, as you may end up surrounded by families.

However, school has returned in September, and there are often many deals for solo travelers.

3. Fill Up your Kindle

There is nothing like a good book to keep you company when traveling solo! I keep adding to my list – please email me with more suggestions! [email protected] .

I keep them all in my Amazon shop. And I have just launched a range of e-books aimed at solo travelers! I have an ebook on Solo Travel, my trip to Colombia with Unsettled and Everest Base Camp .

Frequently Asked Questions about Solo Travel

Are there travel companies just for single people.

Yes! There are several travel companies just for single people as well as companies like G Adventures that offer trips designed for single travelers.

What is the best holiday destination for singles?

In my opinion, rather than focusing on a particular destination singles should look at holidays with a focus or goal like a cycling trip or a trek. This is most likely to bring together like-minded people and provide a common purpose.

Is solo travel lonely?

It can be. The best way to avoid feeling lonely when traveling solo is to join an organised tour. Or if you are on your own look at staying in high-end hostels for some comfort and the chance to meet others. And a good book can transport you from any difficult situation! And don’t forget to check out things like the safest cities in the US to make sure you can relax during your trip.

How do I meet other female solo travelers?

There are several facebook groups for female solo travelers such as Solo Female Travelers (who also organise group trips for solo female travelers). I have also found that going to a spa/yoga retreat can be a good way to meet other female solo travelers.

Who Paid for What with this Singles Travel Groups Post

I paid for everything associated with this post. This was completely me travelling and not working with any tourism boards or hotels or tour groups. Much of what is in this post is stuff I learned before I started my blog – and probably a lot of what led me to start a travel blog.

However, this singles travel groups post does contain affiliate links. That means that if you click through on them and make a purchase I may well receive a small commission. I just wanted to make sure that you knew.

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Pratik Sharma

Thursday 6th of August 2020

Amazing article. Thank you for sharing this blog for single travel groups.

Christian Alcantara

Thursday 7th of May 2020

I've never done solo travel before, but if ever that I plan to do so I will definitely get back at this post.

Sarena Wilson

Friday 11th of August 2017

Wow! Incredible beautiful site with great informative content. thanks for sharing this............post........... Everest trekking

Monday 15th of May 2017

Great ideas. I have done a lot of solo tour travel as I like the security of a tour when I am on my own. Some other companies:

Contiki is great for the 18-35s, especially when you haven't travelled much before.

My favourite company is G Adventures, no single supplement, but you can pay for your own room and a huge range of tours world wide. They are Canadian based. All ages, very budget and affordable.

Another one very similar to G Adventures but Australian based is Intrepid tours. World wide, budget, no single supplement but also has own room option if you don't want to share.

I have made life long friends on these tours when I was travelling solo. Now we meet up all over the world and do tours together!

Jocelyn Soltren

Friday 12th of May 2017

Awesome article thank you for sharing.

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The 10 Best Group Travel Tour Companies for 2024

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For those truly epic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations, you want to leave your itinerary to the experts. Whether your dream is to see the Big Five on an African Safari, trek tall mountains, explore European cities, or something even wilder, a group tour is the easiest way to do it.

However, picking the wrong group tour company is the quickest way to ruin your trip. Make sure you choose a tour company that aligns with your goals and travel styles. Do you want an intimate group tour or do you prefer to make lots of new friends in a big group? Does the price line up with what you like (luxury vs. budget)? Is the itinerary going to all the places you want to see? 

We’ve done the research and found the very best group travel tour companies for 2024 for every type of traveler.

Best Overall Group Travel: Exodus Adventure Travels

With trips on every continent, Exodus Adventure Travels covers anywhere on this planet that you could possibly want to go, from popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast to well off-the-beaten-path adventures like Tajikistan. This award-winning group travel company boasts thousands of repeat customers who sign up for trips year after year (97% of past participants would recommend Exodus Adventure Travels to a friend). 

These small group tours operate with only around 8-16 people and always feature experienced local leaders who can give you a unique insight into your destination. Exodus Adventure Travels caters to any type of travel style, including trips broken down by type of activity (think walking, cycling, multi-adventure, winter, or cultural) as well as type of traveler (family, age group, etc.). There are curated collections (coastal, “away from it all”, European wilderness, and trips of a lifetime) to inspire you, as well as self-guided options for when you want all the benefits of a group tour planner without the actual group. Looking for that special safari? Exodus Aventure Travels just partners with the African Wildlife Foundation to create carefully curated luxury adventures that go above and beyond the standard safari. 

Exodus Adventure Travels tours work for almost any budget, with options that range from affordable to premium. 

Top Trip: Explore under-the-radar Europe by foot on Exodus Adventure Travels’ Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia walking tour .

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Best Adventure Group Travel: World Expeditions

World Expeditions has been taking adventurous travelers to remote locations all over the world ever since its first group trek through Nepal in 1975. Today, World Expeditions offers active itineraries on every continent. Intrepid travelers can opt for trips themed around mountaineering, rafting, cycling, hiking, and more. 

World Expeditions aims to leave communities and places where they operate tours better than they found them. Trips are created using the company’s Thoughtful Travel Charter as a guideline, which emphasizes respect for the environment, sustainability, having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wildlife, and more. 

World Expeditions’ trips are capped at just 16 people to provide a good experience for participants, and there are no single supplements for solo travelers willing to share a room with someone of the same gender. 

Top Trip: Summit Africa’s tallest mountain on a fully-supported trek up Kilimanjaro on World Expeditions’ eight day trip up the beautiful Lemosho Route . 

Best Budget Group Travel: G Adventures 

For travelers on a budget, G Adventures offers cheap group tours that make dream destinations accessible to nearly anyone. (Think: sailing the Galapagos for just $1,014 , criss-crossing India’s Golden Triangle for $799 , or spending 8 days in Bali for less than $749.)

G Adventures is one of the best tour companies for solo travelers as well, as most trips don’t have a single-supplement. You can choose to share a room with another G Adventures solo traveler, or pay extra to have your own space.

G Adventures keeps costs down by opting for cheaper hotels and local meals, and making certain activities optional (for an additional cost). Pick your travel style—options range from “basic” to more luxe tours run in partnership with National Geographic. Family tours, local living tours (featuring homestays), and wellness-focused tours are also available. 

Top Trip: G Adventures’ China Express trip is a great way to see the highlights of China if you’re short on both time and budget. 

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Best Educational Group Tours: EF Go Ahead Tours

When you really want to learn about a destination, consider a group trip with EF Go Ahead Tours . EF is the world’s largest private education company, and the Go Ahead Tours arm capitalizes on the company’s relationships with local educators, historians, and tour guides to create group trips that take you deep into a destination. 

These small group tours generally cap at 38 travelers, and feature unique educational experiences. For a bucket list trip, EF Go Ahead Tour’s special event tours are particularly enticing, as they offer behind-the-scenes access to tough-to-plan trips like Oktoberfest in Munich or Cherry Blossom season in Japan. 

Intimidated by solo travel? EF Go Ahead Tours is a great option for solo travelers, since it offers designated trips for solo travelers , where everyone is traveling alone, making it less intimidating.  

Top Trip: Bring the tastes of Italy home with you on EF Go Ahead Tours’ Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany tour (operated in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen), where you’ll learn how to make local dishes. 

Best Responsible Group Travel: Intrepid Travel

Looking for a responsible group travel operator that focuses on bettering the communities and destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel is the world’s largest travel B Corporation, a certification for companies doing good. 

Intrepid Travel’s tours focus on sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and sustaining communities. The company has its own charity, The Intrepid Foundation , which has donated over 10 million dollars to over 160 community organizations. 

Intrepid Travel’s small group tours attract a wide range of travelers, but they are especially great for younger travelers, as they have a large number of trips designed for people aged 18-35 . (Other trips, including family-focused trips, are geared toward any age.)

Top Trip: Experience foodie trip of a lifetime Intrepid Travel’s South Korea Real Food Adventure , which includes time in three cities and an overnight temple stay.

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Best Private Group Travel: Kensington Tours

Whether your group consists of just two people or involves taking the entire extended family, Kensington Tours will take all the hassle of planning out of the equation. This private group operator creates personalized trips and itineraries tailored to your preferences, while their experts handle all the logistics and bookings. 

Plans are entirely flexible, and can even be changed while on the trip on a whim. Need some inspiration? Browse Kensington Tours’ travel ideas , to get some ideas for your next adventure. 

Top Trip: Sail around the stunning shores of Croatia and the Dalmation Islands on a private luxury catamaran on Kensington Tours’ fully customizable tour . 

Best Polar Group Travel: Chimu Adventures

Whether you’re headed north to the Artic or south to Antarctica, Chimu Adventures has the perfect polar group trip for you. Chimu Adventures has some of the most variety for polar trips, with options to fly, cruise, or a combination of both to get to your destination. For an ultra-unique Antarctica trip, Chimu Adventures offers cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand (most Antarctica trips depart from Argentina).

Chimu Adventures is one of the cheapest group trips to Antarctica, with rates starting under $6,000.

Top Trip: If you’re pressed for time (or simply don’t have the stomach for the Drake Passage), Chimu Adventures’ Antarctica Fly Cruise will get you to the ends of the earth quickly and smoothly.

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Best Group Tours for Solo Travelers: For the Love of Travel

Group tours can be a great way to meet new people, but they can sometimes skew on the older age range. If you’re between 25-39 and a solo traveler looking to meet new people, you’ll love For the Love of Travel . All participants on the trips are between 25-39, and according to the company, 80 percent are solo travelers—so you’ll make friends fast. Hoping to meet someone who will be more than just a friend on your next trip? Trips include a balanced number of “gal and guy spots” to ensure an even balance of genders within groups (and of course, non-binary genders are always welcome). 

For the Love of Travel offers weeklong (or longer) international trips as well as shorter weekender trips to closer destinations like Mexico or Costa Rica—perfect for people without a lot of vacation time.

Top Trip: Sleep in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights, go sledding with huskies, and warm up in traditional saunas on For the Love of Travel’s Lapland tour , already booking dates for 2024.

Best Biking Tours Group Travel: DuVine Cycling

Biking through the rolling hills of Italy or across the mountain roads of Chile sounds like a dream, but the logistics seem daunting (especially if you don’t want to haul all your own stuff from point-to-point). Enter: DuVine Cycling , a luxury small group tour company that specializes in bike trips. 

With trips across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the United States, DuVine Cycling is a cyclist’s dream. Choose from all-biking trips or mix things up with a cycle and sail bike tour or a multi-sport adventure —no matter what, everything is included, from luxury boutique accommodations to top-quality name brand bikes. 

Top Trip: DuVine’s Holland Bike Tour promises “tulips, windmills, beer, and cheese”—what more could you need?

Best Luxury Group Travel: Abercrombie & Kent

Abercrombie & Kent has been delighting discerning travelers since 1962. Today, they take travelers on unforgettable adventures across over 100 different countries and all seven continents. Although Abercrombie & Kent’s trips are pricey, they encompass once-in-a-lifetime experiences like private jet tours around the world or luxury chartered cruises .

There are trips designed for solo travelers and families , and the small group journeys max out at around 14-18 guests.

Top Trip: Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, feed proboscis monkeys in Malaysia, and photograph wild tigers in India on Abercrombie & Kent’s Wildlife & Nature: Around the World by Private Jet trip , already booking dates into 2024.

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We’re an invitation-only social club for singles like you that want to live life to the fullest. why swipe through mystery profiles when you can actually make new friends with events & adventures.

In a group, there’s no pressure, everyone relaxes, and you can be yourself. Each month is packed with over 30 great events of all kinds—from casual hangouts to local adventures to world travel. We've even added new online singles events like comedy hours, cooking classes, and trivia.

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BEWARE!! This company is not returning phone calls or emails. I am owed a $224.00 refund from a trip I took with them last year. That's not that much money but they acknowledged that it was owed. I filed a claim with the BBB and the company did not respond to multiple requests from BBB. The following is a copy of my claim with the BBB.: I booked a tour with this company in Sept 2015. Several excursions were cancelled and a refund of $224.00 is due. I took a Greek Tour 9/15-9/26/2015 booked through Singles Travel Company a Division of Moraga Travel CST#2090015-40. Payment was made in full prior to the departure date for the trip as well as additional excursions through my Master Card. Several excursions were subsequently cancelled by either the tour company or the cruise ship. On 10/1/2015 I received an email from Kesa Koida of STC stating that a refund of $224.00 would be processed within 6-8 weeks. I have received no refund and have tried to contact them on numerous occasions via telephone voicemail, their website email contact as well as direct emails. They never answer the telephone and I have received no response from them. Their were 21 other travelers on the tour and I do know that the majority of them are owed refunds, but none have received anything. My suggestion would be to find another travel company

Not sure what happen - but Singles Travel Company - has changed. They don;t have the same people working there- there new website sucks - and they don't know how to run a business. Been traveling with them for years - no More!!

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Niall Horan has announced the release of two very special live albums to celebrate his ongoing world tour.

Currently in the midst of touring the globe in support of his third solo album The Show - which hit Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart last year - the One Direction alum will issue not one but two very special live LPs to mark the occaision. 

The Show: Live From Madison Square Garden will drop first (August 30) and commemorates Niall's two-night takeover of the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, a hallowed tour spot for superstars like Lady Gaga and Harry Styles. 

Then, on September 6, The Show: Live On Tour will drop, which will feature both the setlist for the Madison Square Garden shows, as well as content recorded along various stops in the tour, including London. 

Both LPs will then be combined into a single vinyl release, The Show: Live on Tour deluxe, which will be released on wax November 22, and available exclusively for pre-order via Niall's website.

You can see details for pre-ordering the vinyl double album here .

Released June 9 2023, The Show became Niall's second UK Number 1 solo album, following 2020's Heartbreak Weather. His debut solo effort, 2017's Flicker, peaked at Number 3.

It was the sixth chart-topping album from a solo member of One Direction; following  ZAYN ’s Mind of Mine (2016),  Harry Styles ’ self-titled debut (2017) and Harry’s House (2022),  Louis Tomlinson ’s Faith in the Future (2022) and Niall’s own Heartbreak Weather (2020).

The Show's lead single, the rockabilly-influenced cut Heaven, peaked at Number 16 on the Official Singles Chart, becoming Niall's eighth Top 40 hit as a soloist.

As a member of One Direction, he previously logged four UK chart-topping singles; What Makes You Beautiful (2011), Little Things (2012), One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks) (2013) and Drag Me Down (2015).

Together, the five-piece - formed of Niall, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik, who departed the group in 2015 leaving them as a quartet - also topped the Official Albums Chart four times with; Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013), Four (2014) and Made in the AM (2015).

The Show: Live from Madison Garden drops August 30, The Show: Live On Tour drops September 6, both via Capitol.

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I’ve Combed Through Countless Pics of Meghan & Harry’s Colombia Tour—and There’s a Single Detail That Always Stands Out

Professionalism with a side of pda.

When it comes to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tour of Colombia so far, I know I mentioned dozens of photos, but I’d like to zoom in first on a single shot: It’s a candid, snapped last night at the National Centre for the Arts in Bogotá. There’s Meghan Markle, wearing a gorgeous Johanna Ortiz dress , and Prince Harry, with his arm wrapped tightly around his wife as she leans into his side. The pair was on hand to take in an artistic performance alongside Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez, but in between the mixing and mingling, there was this image—and a single forehead kiss from Prince Harry.

But that’s just it and, quite frankly, what the Sussexes do so well: Their genuine (and touchy feely) affection for each other, whether they’re on a non-royal tour of Colombia—or, heck, seated side-by-side at an event like the ESPYs — always rings through loud and clear.

It’s not that members of the royal family don’t engage in public PDA. In fact, Prince Harry’s own mother, the late Princess Diana, famously kicked it off with the first-ever balcony kiss on her wedding day to the now-King Charles back in 1981. More recent examples include Kate Middleton’s subtle butt tap of her husband Prince William at the 2023 BAFTAs, Queen Camilla’s strategically placed hand on King Charles’s backside during the Japan State Visit, even a deep and soulful glance like the one Kate and William shared during Trooping the Colour this spring.

Breaking royal protocol? PDA does not. (The effort to keep things formal is more likely related to British decorum than anything else.) But it’s much less typical to catch these types of moments within the monarchy whereas, for Harry and Meghan, it’s the norm.

The funny thing is that’s always been the case. Flash back to when the pair made their official debut at the Invictus Games in Toronto in 2017, holding hands the bulk of the time. Even their first official royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in the fall of 2018, which took place long before they quit their royal roles in January 2020. There was hand-holding and arm touching—the works.

It’s that easy and natural physical connectedness that captivates and, back to the images that continue to roll out from Colombia, is a reminder of exactly why they were so good at the royal job.

Don’t get me wrong—I’m well aware that Harry and Meghan are no longer representing the royal family and are free from any formality that may (or may not have) dictated the way they presented themselves on the job. (Additionally, certain people are simply more comfortable with PDA—and that’s OK.)

Still, I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the lovey dovey displays they tend to sneak in and demonstrate, often in the presence of others. It’s one of the quickest ways to make others feel at ease, not to mention draw a line between their personal and professional sides. More than anything, it adds to their relatability as they use their megaphone to shine a spotlight on important causes—a win-win.

As for what’s next in Colombia, Harry and Meghan are off to Cartagena and Cali, where they’ll continue to talk about their digital advocacy and protecting children in the online space. I’ll be watching their work, but also their affection for each other, of course.

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