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Every month we'll send you deals that we think have value for solo travelers. Our goal is to share travel deals that don't have a single supplement but sometimes there is a low single supplement. Our threshold is 20%. If you have a deal you'd like included, please contact Simon Constam.
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Pay no single supplement on tours in India, Egypt and Sri Lanka on selected departures – meaning you’ll have your own room at no extra cost!
If you’ve got a desire for an adventure but no one to do it with, check out our award-winning group tours. We handle all travel arrangements and you'll have an expert tour guide on hand to provide help and advice. Plus, you’ll make new friends and memories to last a lifetime! Remember – with us, travelling solo never means travelling alone!
Enjoy the comfort of your own room on the following tours:
- Taj Traveller– 8-day tour discovering the Pink City of Jaipur, the magnificent Taj Mahal and spotting rare wildlife in Keoladeo Ghana National Park
- King Tutankhamun – 9-day tour exploring pyramids, temples and the Valley of the Kings, combined with a two-day sailing trip on the Nile
- Delhi to Colombo – 15-day tour combining the incredible sites of India's Golden Triangle with Sri Lanka's ancient ruins, verdant jungles and amazing
wildlife
Choose one of our superb value, Scottish island cruises from April to October. Many activities ashore and afloat, incredible scenery, rare wildlife, delicious local food with your dedicated chef. Some cruises, also feature an
onboard art or photography tutor or a wildlife guide.
On both Seahorse II and Gemini Explorer we have single cabins and a limited number of double cabins with no single supplement. On all three small ships cabin-sharing is available.
Looking to travel to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka or Bhutan, but overwhelmed by the sheer planning of it all? Let us handle it for you -- every step of the way -- so you can experience these incredible destinations with peace of mind and amazing fun.
Crimson Asia is a bespoke trip planning service for travels to the South Asia region. With our extensive knowledge and personal experiences in those destinations, we design and plan bespoke travel programs based on your interests and preferences. Along with our preferred and trusted travel partners in the
respective local countries, we strive to give you experiences that are fun, unique, safe, inspirational, memorable and transformational.
We also have small-group tours (10 people) scheduled in November 2019:
- In the Footsteps of Buddha (1-11 Nov) Embark on an inspirational and adventurous trip with us as we travel to India and Nepal following Buddha’s journey from
birth to enlightenment. We will travel to the important places in India where Buddha visited, preached and received enlightenment, and cross the border overland to his birth place in Lumbini, Nepal.
- Highlights of Kerala (29 Nov – 5 Dec) Blessed with natural beauty and ecological diversity, Kerala is often called God’s Own Country. During this introductory tour to Kerala,
we will explore the sprawling tea plantations in the hills of Munnar, relax on a houseboat cruise through tranquil backwaters, discover the rural way of life in Kumarakom, experience a heritage walking tour or enjoy delicious coffee at artsy cafes in Fort Kochi.
Also, our single supplement is low! If you prefer to avoid it entirely, we will try our very best to accommodate you in a room-share with another solo traveller, subject to availability.
For queries/bookings of bespoke travel programs and/or group tours, please email Kathleen Poon at hello@crimsonasia.my
Why choose Paris Personally?
- Small groups – maximum 10 people for a more enjoyable experience.
- No single supplement. Paris hotel rooms are small, so you’ll be happy to have a private room!
- Authentic Paris experiences. No tour buses, no tourist restaurants.
- Both structured group outings and free time each day.
- 6-day museum pass, 7-day metro/bus pass, city and metro maps, and insider tips from your full-time Parisian guide.
- Reserve now to get your 2020 trip at the 2019 price!
Stay in a centrally located boutique hotel, dine in charming Parisian restaurants, and enjoy an authentic Paris experience with your bilingual, full-time Parisian guide who knows the city inside and out. Click below to learn more. Reserve soon because with only 10 spots, space is truly limited!
Cracking India Tours offers small group fully guided and curated itineraries that utilize boutique and heritage properties that deliver 5-star service and exclusive experiences. With all logistics taken care of from the moment you arrive, you'll have lots of time to absorb the sights and sounds, the beauty, simplicity, and the enchanting chaos of India.
- Mumbai: off the Beaten Path October 12-19. This experience begins in Mumbai with some Bollywood fun before going on to the artisan villages of Kutch. Workshops include embroidery, block printing, and bandhini. Tour
ends in the beautiful Udaipur, Rajasthan famous for its magnificent palaces. Registration CLOSED for this tour.
- Royal Rajasthan with Diwali (October 19-28) Continue on with us in Udaipur as we wind our way through Royal Rajasthan. Celebrate Diwali in the pink city of Jaipur after 10 days of the best boutique accommodations that Rajasthan has
to offer. Registration for October's Royal Rajasthan with Diwali is open until July 27. Secure your spot before July 27th and pay NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT.
- Five Star Delhi with Taj Mahal (Oct 28 - Nov 1) This 5-star tour is for visitors who want to experience the Taj Mahal, as well as sunset and sunrise with exclusive hotels and Delhi
experiences.
Many Trips with Solo
Supplements Under $300
Going guided with a group is a great way to explore the world worry-free with an expert guide right by your side. Imagine seeing all of your dream destinations without the hassle of planning and logistics. All of your routes, meals, accommodations and must-sees are carefully vetted not only for quality but for safety as well.
Collette is a 100-year old, third generation, family-owned company.
Every moment matters to us because we know it matters to you.
- Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights - Spend your days surrounded by waterfalls, icebergs, and
volcanic beaches and your nights in search of the spectacular northern lights. Selected dates.
- Irish Splendor - Savor a true taste of “Irish Splendor” from the breathtaking sights of Kerry to the historic Rock of Cashel,
gaze across the countryside and culture of Ireland. Selected dates.
- Alpine Lakes & Trains - Travel through the enchanting Alpine villages of Switzerland and Italy. Along the way,
take in the mountain scenery aboard Europe’s legendary railways. Selected dates.
- Rome & Amalfi Coast - Bask in the striking landscape as you journey from Rome to Southern
Italy’s breathtaking Amalfi Coast. Delight in the unique regional art, culture, food and wine. Selected details.
- Plains of Africa - scenic vistas and magnificent wildlife surround you as you traverse the African plains on an intimate safari adventure. Selected details.
- Pilgrimage-Fatima & Lourdes - Set out on a sojourn to the world’s most revered pilgrimage centers.
Two-night stays in each city allow you time to explore the wonderful cultures of Portugal, France, and Spain. Selected details.
Solo travelers - Save $50-$100!
Do you appreciate new cultures and exotic cuisine, ancient histories and heritage sites? Would you rather experience roads less travelled without compromising on comfort and avoiding the clutter of large tour groups? Perhaps you prefer women-only tours?
Incredible Indian Tours will challenge your senses and leave you wanting more with their unique and small (max 10 travellers) group tours through India, the Himalayan Kingdoms, Sri Lanka and Burma.
Discover the ‘hidden’ gems often missed by larger tour companies without compromising comfort. Enjoy these intoxicating destinations with local specialist guides and Western tour escorts who reside in and have travelled these regions extensively for over 26 years.
Encounter Travel takes ‘alone’ out of solo travel. The solo traveller specialists - since 2006 creating group tours and cruises for solo travellers to destinations across the globe. Award Winner 2017 and 2018, The Solo Travel Awards, you’ll come on board with an expert touring company that is 100% dedicated to solo travel.
- Experience small groups, without the drawbacks of big coach tours
- Not all travellers are the same – with 6 travel styles we’ve got something for everyone
- Enjoy our ‘Solos Only’ stand out differences
- Experience age-matched travel groups
CALL US (during Sydney, Australia office hours): From Australia TEL: 1300 653 692. From New Zealand TEL: 0800 653 692From outside Australia & New Zealand: TEL: +61 2 9267 9979 or +61 2 8084 2834
Why is this trip to France extraordinary?
- No single supplement. We do not charge extra for solos.
- This is a VIP experience! And the tour is all-inclusive.
- You’ll experience the real rhythm of French life, off the beaten track in southern France!
- You’ll be residing in the home of your guide/host. Veronique is completely bilingual, lives part of the year in her native France and part in the Canadian Rockies.
- There are many options for how we'll spend our time. We'll decide how together.
You might want to check our 2020 tour dates. Act now! Once reserved even by a single solo traveler, the tour date is gone.
Discover the Emerald Isle with the Ireland experts, Royal Irish Tours (RIT), Canada’s leading tour operator selling Ireland. RIT’s first-class coach tours have a maximum of 38 guests, and take in the best bits of the Emerald Isle, as well as many hidden gems along the way. These tours are perfect for solo travelers, with more personal attention, more time with the locals, more time off the bus and just more of an
all-round memorable experience.
- Learn more about Royal Irish
- For bookings and more information, contact your travel agent or call 1.866.907.8687
- Kerry Royal, 9 day coach tour - save 50% on single supplement for July & August departures – click here
- Irish Twist, 8 day coach tour – save 50% on single supplement for July & August departures – click here
*Terms & conditions: 50% savings is off the single supplement price for June, July and August 2019 bookings on the Royal Irish Tours Irish Twist & Kerry Royal coach tour departures. Valid on new bookings only, and not combinable with other offers. Not valid on air-inclusive specials.
Are you up for exploring Colombia, with other travellers your age, and making a positive impact in the places you visit? Then come join us and discover why Colombia is THE hottest place to travel in 2019!
We’re Other Way Round and we’re obsessed with sharing the real Colombia with the world. We take small groups of adventurous travellers to the most beautiful, cultural and inspiring parts of Colombia with a focus on getting you away from the tourist areas and immersed in AUTHENTIC Colombia.
Here’s just a flavour of what you can expect:
- Explore the vibrant cities of MEDELLIN, CARTAGENA & BOGOTA
- Dance SALSA and CHAMPETA
- Participate in Colombia’s EXPLOSIVE national sport
- Meet COFFEE farmers and understand their craft
- Island-hop the stunning ROSARIO ISLANDS (on our private boat)
- HIKE lush jungles and discover breathtaking beaches in PARQUE TAYRONA
- LEARN about Colombia’s difficult past
We offer 1 and 2-week tours, for guests aged 25-45, the majority of whom travel solo. Sound like your kind of thing?
Then click here for prices, itineraries & dates and receive your 10% OFF discount code to save up to $350 when you book.
Riviera River Cruises has added cruises exclusively for solo travelers in Fall 2019 which allows guests to enjoy destinations without contending with summer crowds. Also, see below for 2020 solo departures!
Experience a European river cruise on a five-star ship with like-minded travelers, without paying a single supplement for any cabin or suite across the entire ship.
Riviera River Cruises has the youngest fleet sailing the European waterways. None are older than 5 years. They feature spacious, exceptionally well-appointed cabins; no surcharges onboard, two restaurants, complimentary room service for breakfast, and shore excursions included.
- Burgundy, The Rhone & Provence: November 4, 2019, March 31, April 2 and November 3, 2020
- Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg: October 21, 2020
- The Blue Danube: November 1, 2019 and November 4, 2019 & March 30, April 3 and November 2, 2020.
- The Douro, Porto & Salamanca: November 10, 2019 & November 8 & 13, 2020
- Medieval Germany: October 24, 2020
If you feel caught between a world that no longer fits and someplace yet discovered, Women’s Journey to Kenya is an adventure to free your heart!
We offer luxury with meaning! In a 16-day passionate journey enjoy special access to a Noble Peace Prize nominee, elite visionaries and colorful village women, plus adventurous safaris, shopping and sisterhood. Restore each day at 4-star hotels, delicious cuisine and personal free time.
Immerse in the spirituality of a place where life is slowed and time is savored. In one of Africa’s safest countries, enjoy concierge services by expert tour host, Linda Higdon, who has worked with Kenya’s women for 16 years, some of the warmest people anywhere!
We welcome you at Nairobi's airport, then whisk you away to the elegant historic Fairview Hotel.
Experience the trip now! Take our Virtual Tour and get first-hand stories, gorgeous photos and details about the tour.
Early Bird Prices for February 2020 include a FREE BONUS SAFARI! February temps are perfect.
Women of the World Travel creates small hand-crafted tours designed specifically for women travellers including much that others only offer at extra cost. Our tours are safe, comfortable and fascinating journeys in which you'll discover some of the most exotic places in the world.
Every tour is an adventure complete with unique experiences only available on our small groups. You'll enjoy low single supplements, superior first-class & boutique hotels in central areas. We focus on 3 main pillars for every tour: sustainable, responsible and purpose-driven travel experiences. Still have time to get away in 2019? Check out Thailand Temptations – Oct. 16th – 12-nights.
- Costa Rica – Pura Vida – Mar/20 - 10-Days – Join us for this health and wellness yoga adventure visiting Arenal, Monteverde Cloud Forest and the yoga center of Nosara and much more..
- Italy Odyssey – May/20 - 12-Days – Venice - Cinque Terre - Lucca - Pisa - Florence - Siena - the Tuscany countryside - Capri - Maiori and Rome. Enjoy culinary experiences and wine tasting and much more…
- South Africa & Victoria Falls – Sep-Oct/20 – 11-Days – A private safari in Kapana, outside of Kruger Park, Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Cape of Good hope, full-day wine safari with guest female speakers, Johannesburg a famous Boma dinner and much, much more…. Also, new for 2020,
- Kenya & Tanzania - The Wild Side of Africa - Sep/20 Experience the great migration from Masa Mara to the Serengeti, Nairobi, Kazuri women’s cooperative, Samburu, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha and much
more.
- Back by Popular Demand – Enchanting Peru – Sep/20 – 10- days.
- Mystical Morocco Nov/20 - 10- days. The Imperial cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fez, Volubilis, Marakesh, a sunset desert camel ride, dinners at a Moroccan family home, Atlas mountains
and much more…
Are you planning to travel this summer but are having second thoughts because none of your friends are available to go with you? Consider a Road Scholar learning adventure. The not-for-profit educational travel organization offers more than 90 experiences specifically designed for solo travelers, many with no single supplement. There is also a roommate-matching program that can help offset the cost of traveling
solo. Each year, thousands of solo travelers, particularly solo female travelers, learn something new with us — whether about a new topic or about themselves — and make new friends that last a lifetime.
O.A.T. is committed to helping our travelers explore the world for less, so we don’t charge a Single Supplement on any of our Small Group Adventures or trip extensions. And we offer low-cost Single Supplements on all Small Ship Adventures. Our itineraries feature authentic people-to-people experiences in off-the-beaten-path locations—always in the intimacy of a small group (average of 14
by land and 22 by sea). Plus, we offer travelers the freedom to personalize their experiences by adding pre- or post-trip extensions, “breaking away” to spend more time in the region, choosing their preferred airline, and more. Join us on your next adventure—and see why O.A.T. is the leader in solo-friendly
travel.
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With over 45+ years’ experience creating over 600 Culture, Cycling, Hiking, and Responsible Wildlife tours to 100 countries around the globe, and 250,000 happy travelers, making the most of the world is in our DNA. Over 65% of Exodus’ travelers fly solo and we have thousands of happy travelers to prove it! Journey with 8-16 like-minded travelers from
the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand with single rooms for as little as $10 a night.
Sound good? We’re sweetening the deal with $150 off any tour for travel until 1 Jan, 2021, when booked before 30 July, 2019. Promocode: SoloAdventures2019. A small sample of our most popular tours for Solo Travelers.
Friendly Planet crafts journeys that reflect how we love to travel. It's not about checking things off a list. We're passionate about getting to know and love other cultures, making new friends and getting beyond day-to-day boundaries. Then, after an exhilarating day exploring, we still enjoy a good night's sleep in a great hotel with modern amenities. With Friendly Planet, you don't have to choose between
cultural immersion and comfort.
- Authentic Havana | 5 days: fully-guided legal tour that puts you face-to-face with the wonders that Cuba has to offer! Learn
more.
- A Taste of Malaysia, Borneo & Bangkok | 14 days: Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Borneo with Bako National Park (Semenggoh Orangutan Center!)
& Batang Ai, plus Bangkok. Learn more.
- Athens & 4 Day Greek Isles Cruise | 9 days: Athens' incredible history then four day cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi & Ephesus, Patmos,
Rhodes, Santorini & Crete! Learn more.
Whether sharing stories under a blanket of stars in Morocco or gliding down the Nile in the new m/s Nebu, Vantage welcomes solo travelers with unforgettable experiences — and value.
We offer zero Single Supplements on all departures, up to free airfare savings, exclusive Solo connections, and best-in-class Concierge service. Plus, we boast the greatest number of custom-built single cabins in deluxe European cruising!
Questions? Call 1-888-514-1845
Want to Travel for Free on your next journey or Earn $6,400? Ask us how.
- Greek Island Wanderer. Explore the harbors, coves and beaches of the Cyclades. Visit the islands of Syros, Paros, Santorini and Naxos travelling by ferry.
- Historic Baltic Republics. Discover the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on this comprehensive highlights trip.
- Botswana Wildlife Safari. A trip through Botswana's remote wilderness to view Africa's greatest wildlife. Stay on a houseboat on the delta, sleep under canvas in the bush and visit the Smoke that Thunders - Victoria
Falls.
*To claim your US$100 discount quote “'Solo Traveler Welcome to Explore” at time of booking. Only applicable to US residents booking their first small group Explore trip of 8 days or more duration booked in USD from 05Jul-31Jul 2019 for travel commencing between 06Jul and 30Sep 2019. Not combinable with other discounts.
Book now to enjoy an affordable adventure with a small group of like minded travelers with No single supplements required.
To request your free catalog with hundreds of adventures with no compulsory single supplements click here.
Fun, educational, and life-changing small-ship expeditions to some of the world’s most unique and remote destinations. Join us aboard the 198-passenger Ocean Endeavour as we navigate the icy waters of the Northwest Passage, explore the coast of Labrador or circumnavigate Newfoundland.
Get the whole cabin to yourself for no extra charge. We have set aside a number of single cabins aboard the 198-Passenger Ocean Endeavour. Choose from some of our most-popular itineraries:
On board, enjoy presentations from foremost regional experts as we explore everything from local and international politics to arts, science, and culture.
For 30 years Adventure Canada has been engaging, educating and entertaining by connecting people to each other and the land through award-winning travel experiences.
Travel at the speed of you! The Blue Walk is about experience, people, beauty and a touch of luxury. Our small group walking vacations take place in unique, undiscovered locations. Our guests enjoy leisurely, small-group walking vacations along the beautiful coastlines, villages squares and open spaces of Europe while staying at luxury boutique hotels and resorts. Each tour includes daily 1-hour to 1/2-day walks
in some of the world’s most serene surroundings where you can look up into an open sky or gaze out at tranquil blue waters.
No hiking boots or backpacks required! We offer a unique blend of leisurely walking trails, coastal meandering, and urban strolling. Our travel journal workshops are a solo traveler favorite. All levels welcome and supported. Explore all our offerings at thebluewalk.com.
- Blue Walk Spain. Barcelona and Costa Brava: May 31-June 6, 2020- 6 nights
- Blue Walk Italy: Milan, Rapallo, Cinque Terre, Portofino, Bellagio, Lake Como. May 23-30, & October 19-26, 2020, 7 nights
- Blue Walk Greece Athens, Amorgos, Naxos, Santorini: October 1-13, 2019- April 21-May 3 & October 6-18, 2020 12 nights.
- Blue Walk France French Riviera: June 7-13, & September 27- October 3, 6 nights
- Blue Walk Italy, Umbria: May 25-31, 2020, 6 nights
Reduced single supplement for all tours. Must mention Solo Traveler.
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