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Do you love food and have a passion for travel? There’s no better way to make genuine connections with locals than through their cuisine.
Solo-friendly small groups (12 max!) include women-only adventures, low single supplements, and optional room sharing. Our award-winning, flexible itineraries offer ample time for socializing, relaxing, and exploring on your own. Recommended by The New York Times, Fodor’s, and
Travel+Leisure.
Our tours are tasty, and we're sweetening the deal even more for spring. Click here for sale dates, itineraries and promo codes.
Make your 2020 Epic! Save 15% on over 100 Explore trips if you book by 22Jan 2020.
Choose from over 100 popular trips and 400+ departure dates up to 30 June 2020.
See full details of the Epic Sale. The price shown online for featured trips already includes the discount.
Limited availability, book by 22 January 2020 to take advantage this offer.
Please join Cracking India Tours for this exclusive small group (max 8 women) 16 day fully escorted women's tour to Rajasthan, Gujarat, and ending with the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Experience the famous Navratri festival - one of Gujarat's main festivals. Navratri celebrates the female goddess Durga who symbolizes feminine energy and power. Dance the Garba and experience the tribal culture of Gujarat as we immerse ourselves in India's rich cultural and spiritual history.
Tour includes two internal flights, boutique and heritage hotels and many hosted meals and celebrations. Low single supplement (less than 20 percent of tour cost)
Friendly Planet Travel: Exceptional Journeys, Exceptional Value.
Planning a trip abroad can be a daunting task. Flights, hotels, buses, train schedules... Why stress over all the logistics when our travel experts have done it all for you? Our carefully honed travel packages let you focus on exploring while we worry about the details. Trust our decades of experience and deep connections across the globe to turn your vacation into the trip of a lifetime—all for less than you’d pay on your own.
- New for 2020! Colorful Colombia | 10 days: Explore the heart of Colombia and indulge in its fascinating culture and diverse
ecosystems: bustling Bogotá; the verdant coffee-growing Pereira region; historic Medellín & colonial Cartagena. Learn more.
- Authentic Havana | 5 days: experience the colorful culture and fascinating history of Cuba on our fully-guided legal program that puts you face-to-face with the
islands' movers & shakers. Learn more.
- New for 2020! Best of Jordan | 10 days: From the bustling city of Amman and the otherworldly vistas of Wadi Rum to the red-rose ancient city of Petra and the
shores of the Dead Sea, experience the land of Lawrence of Arabia & Indiana Jones. Learn more.
We are specialized in customized and guided tours in Puglia for individuals, families and small groups. Our guided tours are designed for people who want to experience Italy as a local.
Away from the mass tourism, we will personally accompany you in discovering this beautiful part of the South of Italy.
For a more private experience and better quality of services, our small groups are limited to 12 travelers.
Our tours offer to single travelers a unique travel experience in Italy and the opportunity to meet new friends. Free time during the tours allows you to pursue your own interests and to enjoy the Italian lifestyle.
Join our 8 days tour in Puglia and be able to embrace a deep cultural history of Italian food, wine and art!
2020 guaranteed departures:
April 18th – 25th ; May 16th – 23rd ; June 13th – 20th ; September 12th – 19th ; October 17th – 24th
Exclusively for Solo Traveler guests, single supplement Euro 150, or optional room sharing with a fellow traveler of the same gender. Please, use promo code: PUGLIA2020SOLOTRAVEL
For more information, please contact us at info@arrivedercipuglia.com and visit www.arrivedercipuglia.com
Since 2003, Sacred Earth Journeys has taken travelers to some of the most beautiful landscapes and sacred places of the world. We work closely with our passionate tour leaders to create sacred travel programs that will further your inner journey while guiding you through the mythic heart of each country we visit. Our itineraries are filled with personal contacts and resources that draw on our years of
experience and local knowledge. On many of our journeys, we have the honor of meeting local wisdom keepers, traditional healers, shamans, musicians, artists, authors, and other remarkable people. These are life-changing spiritual adventures. Here are a few, more on our website!
- Divine Love: Sacred North India with Andrew Harvey This journey will immerse you in India’s spirituality. Youll visit sacred sites, explore city palaces and ancient temples, meditate by the River Ganges,
and learn about Sufism, Hinduism, Shaivism and more.
- La Dolce Vita: The Sweet Life of Mythic Italy with Phil Cousineau We'll visit great art masterpieces, brilliant public architecture, artisans’ studios and workshops, the Venice
archipelago, Northern Italian hilltop villages, and the medieval cities of Rome, Assisi, Florence, and Parma!!
- The Sacred Heart of Sri Lanka with Andrew Harvey This spiritual journey will transport you to a magical ancient era when Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka and reveal to you the island’s present-day
spiritual soul and outstanding natural beauty.
- Greece, The Hydra Writer's Retreat with Phil Cousineau A 7-day writing retreat in the Greek Islands. Writers of every level and genre are welcome to our weeklong gathering on stunning Hydra to spark
new material, deepen your craft, or know when to release your work into the world.
- Peru, Heart of the Pachamama with Puma Quispe Singona Your trip includes participation in native ceremonies, powerful healing and energy work. Puma, an ancient wisdom holder, will lead us through the
Sacred Valley where we will meet his family before visiting Machu Picchu and other sacred sites.
For further information and lower single supplements, call (604) 874-7922 or 1-877-874-7922 and mention you saw it on Solo Traveler.
www.sacredearthjourneys.ca
Authentic Paris with a small group, your bilingual Parisian guide, and no single supplement.
Why 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 coaches, no touristy 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 the center of Paris in a 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!
Do you appreciate new cultures and exotic cuisine, ancient histories and heritage sites? Prefer to experience roads less travelled, meet the real locals without compromising on comfort? Are you happy to travel with a small group (max 10), avoiding large tour groups? Would you rather travel with the company of women only?
Our lovingly crafted group tours through India, the Himalayan Kingdoms, Sri Lanka and Burma are organized with solo travelers in mind. Single rooms, optional, are available for a very low single supplements! Come join us and make wonderful friends with the others in your group. We allow enough free time for you do your own thing but are always here to help.
Enjoy these intoxicating destinations with local specialist guides and Western tour escorts who reside in and have travelled these regions extensively for over 27 years.
A local touch from a western perspective is the Incredible Indian Tours guarantee.
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.
Wondering where O.A.T.’s solo travelers are going in 2020?
Extraordinary Small Groups Tours for Female Solo Travellers with Low single Supplements
Women of the World Travel creates small hand-crafted tours designed specifically for women travellers. 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 replete with unique experiences only available on our small groups. You'll enjoy low single supplements, superior first-class & boutique local hotels in central areas. We include much that other tours only offer at additional cost.
We focus on 3 main pillars for every tour: sustainable, responsible and purpose-driven travel experiences.
- 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….
- 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…
- Enchanting Peru – Sep/20 – 10- days. Back by popular demand, Visit the world-renowned culinary capital of Lima, the charming colonial city of Cusco, the famed Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, pre-Inca ruins of Pachacamac and much
more.
- 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.
For more info and to book click here or Contact Linda at 1-800-263-2995 Ext 2680 or at (416) 823-6456. Or email at linda@tourcanvacations.com
Her Dream Vacation offers extraordinary travel experiences! You'll join a small group of women traveling together to dream destinations! Small groups of just 6 to 8 women. No Bus Tours, No Long Lines. Concierge host, private guides, private transportation. Free time to explore on your own, new friends, lifetime memories! Join us!
$250 off any 2020 Dream Vacation booked by January 31, 2020!! Please reference Solo Traveler World
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>> And Now – Australian Travel Awards Winner 2019, ‘Specialist’
More and more Americans and Canadians are discovering Encounter Travel, a 3 time award winning Australian travel company. 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.
- Small groups, without the drawbacks of big coach tours
- 6 travel styles we’ve got something for everyone
- Enjoy our ‘Solos Only’ stand out differences
- Age-matched travel groups
- Welcoming solo travellers from all over the world
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.
Solo Travel Award Winner 2019 - Solo-Only Category
Just You, the solo traveller specialist, offers unforgettable escorted vacations to thrilling destinations all over the globe and never with a single supplement. Every tour comes with so much included, from a room of your own, all breakfasts and many other meals, to a range of exciting excursions to the must-see sights, as well incredible hidden gems. You’ll be in the company of like-minded solo travellers to share
your experiences with and a friendly Tour Manager will make sure your vacation runs smoothly. That means all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your time away!
With guaranteed departures, price match and price promise, you can book your vacation with complete confidence. So let the adventure begin! See a selection below or find all our tours here.
- Picturesque Portugal – discover charming towns and golden sands, including a scenic cruise along the Douro River
- Lake Como – All Inclusive – relax in the tranquil mountain setting of Lake Como and enjoy plenty of sightseeing
- Spain’s Sunshine Coast – With Barcelona and long stretches of beach just moments away, Calella is the perfect base for this tour
Visit the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the gateway to Canada’s history.
No single supplement on a limited quantity of cabins in categories 3 through 7 aboard the Ocean Endeavour. We also have shared cabin options available.
Book Multiple Trips and Save 25%!
Combine two or more Ocean Endeavour expeditions in the same calendar year and save 25% off each!
For 30 years Adventure Canada has been engaging, educating and entertaining by connecting people to each other and to the land through award-winning travel experiences.
With over 45 years’ experience creating 600+ Culture, Cycling, Hiking, and Responsible Wildlife tours to 100 countries around the globe, Nat Geo award-winning company Exodus Travels knows a thing or two about making the most of the world. 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 January 1, 2021, when booked before January 15, 2020. Promo code: SoloAdventures2019. Not combinable with any other offer. A small sample of our most popular tours for Solo Travelers:
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 2020!
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.
A “TravelDriver” is a safe and reliable, exceptional, high-quality, English-speaking private and personal driver-guide who is a “local” in your travel destination, and has, as his or her top priority, the goal of creating an amazing travel experience for you and your companions.
TravelDrivers are so much more than just chauffeurs. They also serve as companions, chaperones, interpreters, tour guides, coaches, security guards and even ambassadors, showing you hidden “insider secrets” and teaching you less-obvious information about the area, the people and their culture, while sharing local legends and stories and inevitably becoming more like a friend— often for life!
Call Janet directly at the number below to discuss your travel plans or ask any questions you may have about TravelDrivers.
JANET GREY | 323-719-7327 | janet@traveldrivers.com www.traveldrivers.com
I come alive when I travel, do you? I love to help other women experience the sensation of wonder because it helps us see a larger world of possibilities within our own lives. Girls’ Guide to Paris & Beyond is an invitation travel luxuriously in a small group with like-minded women (no more than 12) and explore another part of the world in style while we explore another part of ourselves. Our tours are
all-inclusive down to the glasses of champagne, wine, sake or beer included with your meals & we never charge a single supplement.
New Year - New Tours! $150 Off when you mention Solo Traveler & book by 1/31/2020
Solo Kiwi Ventures host custom tours and retreats for women who dream of getting out of their comfort zone but need some encouragement or have no one to travel with.
We offer a range of trips, from a rejuvenating retreat in Bali to an active adventure in Bali and the Gili Islands. Our curated itineraries give you time to soak up the amazing locations, embrace the culture and have fun with your new friends.
Book now to enjoy an affordable and stress-free adventure with a small group of like-minded ladies (max 8) There is no single supplement on any of our trips and payments plans are available.
- Bali Rejuvenate Retreat: 9-16 May 2020, 7 nights in Ubud, Bali. Tailored for the more mature ladies. Unwind with daily yoga and immerse yourself in some of Bali’s best cultural and wellness activities. Relax by the pool
before heading out for delectable cuisine over a cocktail and a have laugh with your new friends.
- Bali & Gili Islands Explore: 16-30 May 2020. 14 nights. Soak up the beaches in Canggu, mingle with monkeys in Ubud, snorkel the crystal clear waters of the Gilis.
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.
- Imperial Cities with Oberammergau Passion Play This trip comes along only once a decade. Delve into Budapest, Vienna and Prague, the Imperial Cities of Central Europe, and experience traditional entertainment and
the epic Oberammergau Passion Play that comes around only once a decade – May through October 2020 only. Limited availability.
- Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast - Dive into one thousand years of Croatian history as you explore its medieval cities, tranquil lakes, and charming local villages.
- Countryside of Emerald Isle – Visit Ireland and have rollicking fun as you journey along some of the world’s most scenic roads set beside emerald green rolling hills.
- Icelandic Adventure – Set out to discover Iceland’s adventurous landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From ethereal lava fields to thundering waterfalls to coastal villages, this tour reveals the island’s dramatic contrasts.
- Italy’s Treasures: Art, Food and Wine – The romance of Italy comes to life on this culinary and cultural adventure that will take you from medieval masterpieces to lively markets.
Solo travelers - Save $50-$100!
WOMEN'S JOURNEY TO KENYA JULY 2020 – A 16-day passionate adventure for women who crave authentic experiences with the African people, the land and the wildlife, yet want comfort and style. In a deep cultural immersion into the lives of Kenya’s women, meet colorful village women in their daily lives, elite visionaries and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Teach at an African school. Dance
with the women. Stare up at the magnificent African night sky. See the continent's remarkable wildlife and take adventurous safaris. And renew each day with time just for you.
We personally greet you at Nairobi's airport, then whisk you away to your elegant 5-star Nairobi hotel. Enjoy local and international cuisine. In a small-group hands-on tour, with expert host, Linda Higdon, who has worked in Kenya for 20 years, you'll have backstage exclusive access not found anywhere else. Shop for contemporary, local crafts. And feel comfortable knowing that in Kenya English is
spoken. FREE BONUS SAFARI with Early Bird Prices.
Travel freely with the Leader in Solo Travel!
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 Free Single Supplements on all departures, up to free airfare savings, exclusive Solo connections, and best-in-class Concierge.
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 walks 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 a clear blue 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 sketchbook 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, & September 5-11, 2020- 6 nights
- Blue Walk Italy. Milan, Rapallo, Cinque Terre, Portofino, Bellagio, (please remove the word Bellagio)Lake Como. May 23-30, & October 19-26, 2020, 7 nights
- Blue Walk Greece. Athens, Amorgos, Naxos, Santorini: April 21-May 3 & October 6-18, 2020 12 nights.
- Blue Walk France. French Riviera: June 7-13, & September 27- October 3, 2020 6 nights
- Blue Walk Italy, Umbria: May 25-31, 2020, 6 nights.
Wine & Food Journeys in Europe – No Single Supplement and No Shared Rooms!
Grapehops - Winner of the 2019 Solo Travel Award for Specialty Tours!
Grapehops Tours is a small tour company focusing on unique wine and food adventures in Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Northern Spain, Northern Portugal, Northern Italy & Sicily. If you like meeting winemakers and learning about local wines, enjoying convivial meals and experiencing relaxed and low-key sightseeing with a small group (14 or fewer) of like-minded travelers, please join us on an upcoming
trip! There are no single supplements, and solo travelers will always have their own bedroom.
Sign up now for a 2020 tour and get a Solo Traveler discount!
- Croatia, Land of Wine & History (April 10 – 24, 2020) – mention Solo Traveler for $150 off!
- A Taste of Northern Portugal tour (June 7 – 16, 2020) has just a few spots available, but this tour usually sells out early. Mention Solo Traveler for $100 off.
- A Taste of Sicily (October 27 – November 6, 2020 ) is a wonderful immersion in one of Europe’s most beautiful areas. Mention Solo Traveler for $100 off.
Travel with an intimate group of no more than 14 people led by June Morrocco who lived for 10 years in Sperlonga, a beautiful coastal town halfway between Rome and Naples, also known as the "The Pearl of the Mediterranean." It's best known for the Roman Emperor Tiberius' villa and the recently excavated sea grotto. Sperlonga is a wonderful place to have a true Italian lifestyle experience.
You'll stay 14 nights in Sperlonga at Marconi's, a charming B&B overlooking magnificent sunsets and the vast expanse of the sea. June, who speaks Italian fluently, will share her love and knowledge of the area. You'll take fascinating day trips to close-by local villages, Rome, Pompei, Positano on the Amalfi Coast and the island of Ponza. You’ll enjoy the culinary pleasures of Italy. And much more. Get
ready for The Trip of a Lifetime.
2020 Trips – May 4th-19th, May 18th-June 2nd & September 15th-30th.
Riviera River Cruises offers many departures in 2020 exclusively for solo travelers which allows guests to enjoy their cruises without paying any single supplement.
All major European waterways are included offering guests the opportunity to experience a European river cruise on a five-star ship with like- minded travelers .
Riviera River Cruises has the youngest fleet sailing the European waterways – none older than 6 years. Spacious, exceptionally well-appointed cabins – no surcharges on board, 2 restaurants, complimentary room service for breakfast, shore excursions included.
- Burgundy, Rhone & Provence – March 31, April 2 and 16, July 28, August 18, October 22 and November 3, 2020
- The Blue Danube – April 17, May 23, July 4, October 16 and November 2, 2020
- Douro, Porto & Salamanca – November 8 and 13, 2020
- Rhine, Strasbourg Heidelberg – October 31, 2020
- The Seine, Paris & Normandy – November 3, 2020
Choose one of our superb value, Hebridean 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.
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