What are the best small-group tour companies in 2026?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 37 tour companies state a largest group of 16 or fewer on their group trips on their own websites, read 11 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the trip, place, group size, age band or price where it names one, then what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes. Small group here means a largest group of 16 or fewer, as the company states it; companies that give only an average, or a larger group, are on the group sizes page.

What are the best small-group tour companies in 2026?

37 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they state a largest group of 16 or fewer on their group trips; FTLO Travel, Exodus Adventure Travels and DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. have the most Google reviews under their own name.

Kirkjufell mountain on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Iceland. Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table holds 110 companies: the small-group operators, solo-only, women-only and age-banded companies and group surf, yoga and sailing weeks ChatGPT names most often when asked about solo and small-group travel. Their own websites were read on 11 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries the 37 companies in the table that, on their own websites, state a largest group of 16 or fewer on their group trips, where that can be shown in their own words with any price dated; a line that rests only on a price with no year is left out. For companies that also sell private or tailor-made trips, the cards speak of their group departures only. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line on a card gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 666 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

Adventures in Good Company

Best for: Women who want active small-group trips
Group size: Says it typically runs trips with 10 to 14 participants and limits domestic trips to 12 or fewer with up to 14 in certain cases.
What it sells: Is a women-only small-group active travel operator based in Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 1999, that also plans private and custom trips.
Why choose them: Says about 75% of its travellers join its trips on their own.
Ask for: Ask for the Trip Summary and the 1 to 5 fitness rating of the trip you are considering and for a roommate in a standard double.
Not the fit if: you want a room to yourself without paying extra: you pay a single supplement if you want to be assured of a room of your own.
Enquiry: adventuresingoodcompany.com/faqs

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, about-agc.

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AdventureWomen

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
Group size: Says its small groups range from 8 to 15 travellers.
What it sells: Women-only small-group operator based in Watertown, Massachusetts, running scheduled all-women departures for 8 to 15 travellers; it also arranges private trips for small groups.
Why choose them: Says its small groups range from 8 to 15 travellers on all-women trips.
Ask for: Ask for one of the trips listed with no single supplement (Galapagos Wildlife Encounters, Utah Zion & Bryce, Croatia, Slovakia or Poland) or for a roommate pairing.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: 60 days or less before departure, 100% of the package price is non-refundable.
Published price: Costa Rica: An Active Exploration of Jungles and Wildlife, 10 days, from $6,595 per person in double occupancy (US dollars), departing 5 January 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: adventurewomen.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: why-adventurewomen, booking-conditions, trips/costa-rica-an-active-exploration-of-jungle.

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Alexander+Roberts

Best for: Small groups of up to 16 guests
Group size: States that all its small groups, everywhere, are never more than 16 guests. No average is given.
What it sells: Tour operator that runs small-group journeys of never more than 16 guests as well as small-ship, private and tailor-made journeys, with trips on all seven continents.
Why choose them: Says all of its small groups, everywhere, are never more than 16 guests. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 35 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 677 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for Italy by Rail, 9 days through Rome, Florence and Venice, as a small group rather than a private journey.
Not the fit if: you want a group trip in Iceland: Wonders of Iceland is sold as a private journey that you travel any day you wish.
Website: alexanderroberts.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: EBrochure/Italy/index.html, EBrochure/Europe/index.html.

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AsiaEight

Best for: Small groups of eight in Southeast Asia
Group size: States a maximum of eight travellers on all departures, with no exceptions once the eighth seat is confirmed.
What it sells: Runs fully hosted small-group expeditions of 10 to 17 days through Southeast Asia, with never more than eight travellers per departure and one Tour Manager throughout.
Why choose them: Operates every departure with a maximum of eight travellers and closes sales at the eighth seat.
Ask for: Ask for the Vietnam expedition, 12 days with one Tour Manager throughout and never more than eight travellers.
Published price: Vietnam, 12 days, per seat from £1,499, departing 14 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: asiaeight.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: booking-conditions, home page.

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Bodhi Surf + Yoga

Best for: Surf and yoga weeks in Costa Rica
Group size: Welcomes a maximum of just 10 guests per week.
What it sells: Family-run, B Corp certified surf and yoga camp owner in Bahia Ballena (Uvita), Costa Rica, running its own set-date small-group surf and yoga camps of 7 or 14 days at its own lodge.
Why choose them: Welcomes a maximum of just 10 guests per week at its lodge in Uvita. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 309 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Bodhi Sessions 7-day camp, which includes 5 surf lessons, 5 yoga classes, 5 nights at the lodge and airport transport.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: there is no refund of deposit for cancellations less than 60 days before arrival and no refund of payment or deposit less than 30 days before arrival.
Enquiry: bodhisurfyoga.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, payment-policy.

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Bold Spirit Travel

Best for: Women travelling solo in small groups
Group size: Says its tour groups have a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 15.
What it sells: Woman-owned women-only small-group tour operator based in the Pacific Northwest (mailing address in Vancouver, Washington, USA) with women tour leaders, which also offers private and custom trips.
Why choose them: Says its all-women groups are intentionally small, with a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 15. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask to be paired with a roommate if you want to share: it needs two women requesting this to make a pair.
Not the fit if: you are under 21: guests must be 21 or older.
Published price: Costa Rica small group tour, 22 February to 1 March 2027, from $4,895 per person. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: boldspirittravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about, costa-rica-solo-female-travel-small-group.

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Boundless Journeys

Best for: Active small-group journeys, hiking and safaris
Group size: Generally limits groups to 16 guests with 8 to 10 the average; its hiking trips say groups of 12 or fewer.
What it sells: Small-group operator of walking, hiking, trekking, sea kayaking, wildlife safari and cultural departures, with private and custom tours as well, based in Stowe, Vermont, USA.
Why choose them: Generally limits its groups to 16 guests, with 8 to 10 the average. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 37 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the $500 (2027) single supplement saving for the first one or two solo travellers reserved on a departure, or for a same-gender roommate match.
Not the fit if: you want a private room at no extra cost: it charges a single supplement, with $500 (2027) off for the first one or two reserved on each departure.
Published price: Italy: The Dolomites Traverse, 8 days, $7,295 per person in US dollars, departures from 26 June 2027, airfare not included. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: boundlessjourneys.com/faq

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: why-travel-with-us, home page, why-travel-with-us/ways-to-save.

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Butterfield & Robinson

Best for: Small-group biking and walking trips
Group size: Says its Small Group trips are capped at 16 travellers, with most averaging 10 to 12.
What it sells: Is a Toronto-based, Certified B Corporation that runs Small Group trips and also sells Bespoke private journeys and Self-Guided trips, with biking, walking and hiking at the centre of its offer.
Why choose them: Says its Small Group trips are capped at 16 travellers and it is a Certified B Corporation. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 210 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Small Group biking or walking trip such as Southern Japan Biking (8 days) or Piemonte Biking (6 days).
Published price: Southern Japan Biking, Small Group, 8 days, from $12,995 USD per person, 2027 collection. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: butterfield.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page.

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Damesly

Best for: Solo women in their 40s to 60s
Group size: Says its trips have a minimum of 4 travellers and a maximum of 12.
What it sells: Women-only small-group tour operator that describes itself as a boutique tour operator, running scheduled departures of 4 to 12 women plus private trips. Gives a Bellevue, Washington address in its terms.
Why choose them: Says its scheduled group trips never have more than 12 women, with a minimum of 4. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a shared room paired with a similar traveller, or a private room if you accept the single supplement.
Not the fit if: you want your own room without a supplement, which generally runs between approximately 15% and 25% of the shared price, or if you are a man wanting a scheduled trip, as those are for women only.
Enquiry: damesly.com/products/vietnam

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: pages/faq, policies/terms-of-service.

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Discover Corps

Best for: Culture and conservation trips in small groups
Group size: Says group size averages 8 with a maximum of 15, while its festival departures are limited to 16.
What it sells: Is a small-group operator, the family volunteer travel division of Terra Education, running its own scheduled small group departures as well as private departures from a San Diego, California address.
Why choose them: Says group size averages 8 with a maximum of 15. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 101 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a departure marked STS (Solo Traveller Savings), which offers a single room upgrade at no additional cost.
Not the fit if: you are a solo traveller booking within 90 days of departure with no other solo traveller to share: you must pay the single room supplement.
Published price: Japan Cultural Odyssey, 8 days, $5,595 per person (adult, double occupancy), departing Dec 13 to 20, 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: discovercorps.com/book-a-trip

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, about/our-history, our-trips/solo.

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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for: Guided cycling tours with food and wine
Group size: Says scheduled departures never exceed 14 guests, with a guest-to-guide ratio never larger than 7:1.
What it sells: Operator of guided small-group multi-day cycling tours, with private and custom tours as well, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Why choose them: Says its scheduled departures never exceed 14 guests, with a guest-to-guide ratio never larger than 7:1. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 475 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a roommate match to waive the Single Supplement, or for any scheduled tour to be made private.
Not the fit if: you are travelling alone and want your own room at no extra cost: guests who want their own room are charged a Single Supplement.
Published price: Morocco Bike + Adventure Tour, 6 days, from $9,095 per person in US dollars on double occupancy, 2027 departures. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: duvine.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: why-duvine/duvine-difference, about, trip-essentials/terms-and-conditions.

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ElderTreks

Best for: Small-group adventures for travellers 50 and over
Group size: Says the maximum group size on its land adventures is 16, guaranteed.
What it sells: Is an operator of small-group land and ship-based adventures with fixed departure dates for travellers 50 and over, using its own country directors and tour leaders.
Why choose them: Says it runs trips for travellers aged 50 and over in more than 80 countries. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a guaranteed land departure and whether you can share a room to avoid the single supplement.
Not the fit if: you are under 50: its trips are designed for travellers 50 and over, with companions over 18 welcome.
Published price: Grand South East Asia, 25 days, from US$9,995, departures 11 January to 4 February 2027 and 12 February to 8 March 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: eldertreks.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-eldertreks, home page.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Small-group walking, cycling and cultural trips
Group size: Says small-group tours are typically eight to 16 people with an average of 10 to 12 travellers and that it may occasionally exceed the normal maximum.
What it sells: UK adventure travel company (registered in Surbiton, Surrey) running its own small-group guided departures of eight to 16 travellers, plus self-guided and private group trips; says it is a certified B Corp.
Why choose them: Says Exodus Expeditions was founded on 4 February 1974 and that it is the UK's longest running adventure travel company. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 489 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 5,834 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a twin-share booking with a same-sex roommate, or for the optional single supplement where it is offered.
Not the fit if: you want a fixed solo price: if no roommate can be found you may be asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion.
Enquiry: exodus.co.uk/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, about-exodus/our-history, about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.

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Femscape Sojourns

Best for: Women in groups of up to 12
Group size: Says groups range from 4 to 12 women and that its trips max out at twelve women.
What it sells: Women-only company running its own small-group trips, called sojourns, hosted by its owners and offered in three types (mother-daughter, women 40 and up, women in their 20s and 30s), plus bespoke private trips.
Why choose them: Limits its trips to a maximum of twelve women.
Ask for: Ask for the trip type that suits you (mother-daughter, women 40 and up, or women in their 20s and 30s) and for the roommate survey if you are travelling alone.
Not the fit if: you want a refundable deposit: the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Website: femscapesojourns.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, why-femscape, payment-policy-cancellation-policy-insurance.

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Flash Pack

Best for: Solos aged 30-49 or 50-65
Group size: Runs small groups of up to 16 people and 12 on Tanzania.
What it sells: Is a London-registered operator that runs its own small-group adventures only for solo travellers, in age groups of 30-49 and 50-65, with its own Pack Leaders.
Why choose them: Says 90% of its travellers arrive solo and 80% leave as friends. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 207 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,759 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the age group that suits you (30-49 or 50-65) and a questionnaire-matched roommate, or add a single room.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with a partner or fall outside its age groups: it says it is only for solo travellers in your age group and life stage.
Enquiry: flashpack.com/us/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, us/how-it-works, us/deals.

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FTLO Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 25 to 39
Group size: Says its trips run with between 4 and 16 people and have an average group size of 10. The Japan trip is up to 12.
What it sells: Small-group operator running scheduled departures with a trip leader for solo travellers aged 25 to 39, with 35+ itineraries. Bookings are made with For The Love Of Travel LLC, a California limited liability company.
Why choose them: Says its trips are for ages 25 to 39, with an average age of 30 and 80% of travellers signing up alone. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,585 reviews; Trustpilot: 5.0 out of 5 from 2,076 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a gal spot or guy spot in a shared twin room, or for a private room upgrade, which is first come first served.
Not the fit if: you are under 25 or over 39: its trips are designed for ages 25 to 39.
Published price: Vietnam, 9 days and 8 nights, from US$2,999 per person, departing 5 December 2026. Includes accommodation, in-country transportation, activities and some meals; international flights are extra. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: ftlotravel.com/trips/vietnam

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, about, home page.

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GeoEx

Best for: Small-group and custom journeys, women's departures
Group size: Says groups are typically six to twelve travellers and Hidden Japan has no more than eight.
What it sells: Says it offers luxury small-group and custom journeys; runs its own small-group departures and sells custom trips designed by its trip designers, with a Women of the World collection of women-only departures.
Why choose them: Says it keeps its groups small on purpose, typically six to twelve travellers. Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 3 reviews, newest 5 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a same-sex roommate match, or for a Women of the World departure such as Hidden Japan.
Not the fit if: you travel alone and want a room to yourself at no extra cost: if there is no one to share with, you are charged the single supplement fee.
Published price: Hidden Japan (a women's departure), 12 days, from $21,950 in US dollars, 15 to 26 March 2027, based on single occupancy. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: geoex.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: luxury-group-travel, home page, terms-of-service.

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Good Trip Adventures

Best for: Small-group national park trips across the US
Group size: Says its multi-day adventures are designed for 6 to 10 guests and its small group day tours are limited to 8 guests.
What it sells: Runs small-group and private guided trips in US national parks: multi-day group departures, small group day tours, private day tours and custom itineraries. It describes itself as a luxury destination management company and bespoke tour operator and sells direct and through travel agents.
Why choose them: Says its multi-day adventures are designed for 6 to 10 guests and that it operates in over 30 national parks. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 150 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Not the fit if: you are under 18 and want a public multi-day departure: those have a minimum age of 18 and small group day tours are 8+.
Enquiry: goodtripadventures.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about, travel-agents, faqs.

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InsideJapan Tours

Best for: Small group tours of Japan
Group size: Says most small group tours have a maximum of 14 people plus the tour leader and Must-See Japan and All-In Japan have a maximum of 16.
What it sells: Is a Bristol-based Japan specialist, a Certified B Corp, that runs its own small group tours and also sells Self-Guided Adventures and tailor-made trips, with offices in the UK, USA and Australia and an operations team in Nagoya.
Why choose them: Says its B Corp score is 80.3 points and aims for above 90 when it recertifies in 2026. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 45 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,495 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an Essential-grade small group tour (Japan Unmasked, Discover Japan or Must-See Japan), which has no single supplement in Western-style hotels.
Not the fit if: you want a single room on every night without paying extra: Classic, All-In and Superior tours carry a mandatory single supplement.
Enquiry: insidejapantours.com/about-us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: frequently-asked-questions/small-group-tour-faqs, about-us, impact.

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Much Better Adventures

Best for: Solo-friendly outdoor adventures in small groups
Group size: Shows a maximum group size of 12 on Thailand Premium, Rajasthan Premium and Madeira Premium and 14 on China and Nicaragua. No average is given.
What it sells: Sells scheduled small-group adventures and private group trips run by independent, locally owned partner businesses, covering hiking, cycling, kayaking and more. Says it is a B Corp.
Why choose them: Shows a maximum group size of 12 on its Thailand Premium trip and 14 on its China trip. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,547 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a small group trip with a maximum of 12 such as Thailand Premium and for the solo room upgrade if you want a private room.
Not the fit if: you want a private room included: the solo room upgrade is a supplement, limited and on request, for example £439 (2026) per person on China with a maximum of two per trip.
Enquiry: muchbetteradventures.com/about/book-with-confidence

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: products/11144-adventures-active-china-group-tou, about.

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NextTribe

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
Group size: Says most trips are limited to 12 to 14 women and occasionally more depending on location and accommodation; 2027 departures list group sizes from 8 to 10 up to 14.
What it sells: Women-only small-group travel company for women aged 45 and over, launched in 2017 as a magazine and a full travel company since 2023, selling direct with a $500 (2027) deposit.
Why choose them: Says most of its trips are limited to 12 to 14 women.
Ask for: Ask for a roommate match if you want to share: it says travellers without a roommate are matched with someone.
Not the fit if: you are under 45: its trips are for women over 45.
Enquiry: nexttribe.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs.

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Odyssey Traveller

Best for: Mature travellers who want themed small groups
Group size: States groups of up to 16 people on its escorted tours and calls itself genuinely small.
What it sells: Runs its own escorted small-group tours of up to 16 for mature and senior travellers, with private tours also sold. It is operated by Odyssey Traveller Inc. from Colorado with an Australia-based team.
Why choose them: Says it has run small group travel since 1983 and was originally developed by a consortium of universities across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for Discover Portugal, 18 days from Lisbon to Porto in a group of up to 16 and for same-gender roommate matching to avoid the single supplement.
Not the fit if: you need personal care or mobility help: participants must carry their own luggage, climb stairs and be mobile and motorised scooters cannot be accommodated.
Published price: Discover Portugal, 18 days, A$13,435 per person twin share (AUD), 19 April to 6 May 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: odysseytraveller.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-us, tours-small-groups/taiwan-lantern-festival-small, tours-small-groups/portugal-small-group-tour-for.

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Other Way Round

Best for: Solo travellers in their 30s and 40s
Group size: Says there will be between 4 and 15 people on every trip, with an average of 10.
What it sells: London-based small-group operator for solo travellers aged 30 to 49, running its own scheduled departures with a local tour operator partner in each country.
Why choose them: Says there are between 4 and 15 people on every trip, averaging 10. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 306 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask early for a private room, which is optional and paid for, as private rooms are limited and allocated first come, first served.
Not the fit if: you are under 30 or over 49, as its trips are for solo travellers aged 30 to 49.
Enquiry: otherwayround.travel/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: how-it-works, about-us.

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Sailing Collective

Best for: Small-group sailing voyages for solos and couples
Group size: Limits its Canary Islands voyage to 10 sailors in 5 cabins and lists 10 guests for its Alaska 2028 journey.
What it sells: Independent family-run sailing operator running its own scheduled group journeys where you book a cabin, plus private yacht charters, a sailing school and brokered crewed charters.
Why choose them: Limits its Canary Islands voyage to 10 sailors in 5 cabins. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a single cabin on a group journey (a limited number per boat) and for the guest form it uses to match you with similar sailors.
Not the fit if: you want a single cabin at the shared-cabin rate: on Alaska 2028 the single cabin is $12,625 per traveller against $9,900 per traveller in a double cabin.
Published price: Canary Islands voyage, 12 days, 3 to 14 January 2027, $6,990 for a single cabin or $8,580 for a double cabin (shown in $). Read 11 November 2026.
Website: thesailingcollective.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: group-journeys/canary-islands-monohull-voyage, home page, group-journeys/alaska-summer-2028.

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Solo Female Travelers

Best for: Women travelling solo on small-group tours
Group size: Says its trips are for between 6 and 14 guests only.
What it sells: Women-only small-group tour company created in 2015 as a Facebook group, with tours since 2021, running sailing, trekking, safari, cultural and food trips led by local female guides.
Why choose them: Says its trips are for between 6 and 14 guests only. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 257 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for your destination from its list of current women-only trips and for the pairing with another woman that avoids the single supplement.
Not the fit if: you want a mixed-gender group: it runs women-only tours.
Enquiry: solofemaletravelers.club/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: its own page, about-us, our-small-women-tours.

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SoloNomads

Best for: Solo travellers aged 18 to 40
Group size: Says the maximum for each departure is shown with its dates and is never more than 16 on most trips, 12 on the Ha Giang trip and 14 on the Thailand cycling tour. It gives no average.
What it sells: Solo-only small-group operator for travellers aged 18 to 40, run by a sole proprietor in Gurugram, India, with a Trip Host travelling with each group. It runs trips in Thailand, Bali and Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, India and Sri Lanka.
Why choose them: Says its founder hosts every departure in person as the Trip Host.
Ask for: Ask for a twin-share place with a same-gender roommate and for the private room cost on your departure.
Not the fit if: you are over 40: its trips are designed for solo travellers aged 18 to 40, with exceptions case by case.
Enquiry: solonomads.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trips/northern-thailand-adventure, how-it-works, booking-terms.

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Sonder Tours

Best for: Solo women in Italy, groups of six
Group size: Limits every guided journey to six women.
What it sells: Women-only small-group guided tours of Italy (six women, personally hosted), plus custom Italy trip planning for couples, families, solo travellers and private groups; the founder started it in 2021.
Why choose them: Limits every guided journey to six women. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask which host will travel with you and when the next women-only guided tour opens, as all remaining 2026 journeys are sold out.
Not the fit if: you want a mixed-gender group: every guided journey is limited to six women.
Enquiry: sondertours.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: guided-tours, contact.

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The Next Chapter Travel

Best for: Women wanting five-star small-group trips
Group size: Says the majority of its small-group tours accommodate up to 13 guests, with some tours at a maximum of 8 or 10.
What it sells: Women-only luxury small-group tour operator whose founder, Martha Stockhausen, leads 8 to 11 day departures with local guides; it sells direct to travellers.
Why choose them: Says the majority of its small-group tours accommodate up to 13 guests.
Ask for: Ask for single occupancy if you want a room of your own: for Morocco in April 2027 it is US$13,800 against US$9,100 for double occupancy.
Not the fit if: you want to avoid a single supplement: it charges more for single occupancy, which for Morocco in April 2027 is US$13,800 against US$9,100 per person in a double.
Published price: Magic & Medinas in Morocco, 10 days, 15 to 24 April 2027, US$9,100 per person in a double room, flights not included. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: thenextchaptertravel.com/travel-agreement-page

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, morocco-2027.

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Travendly

Best for: Young professionals aged 25 to 45
Group size: Says it will never allow more than 14 participants on any trip and targets a minimum of 4.
What it sells: Small-group operator running scheduled departures of 4 to 14 people led by a group leader, only for young professionals aged 25 to 45. Contracts are with Travendly LLC and trips are planned around US holidays.
Why choose them: Says over 85% of its participants travel solo, in groups of 4 to 14. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Not the fit if: you are under 25 or over 45: you must be at least 25 by the final day of the trip and 45 or younger in the year it begins.
Published price: Morocco, 9 days, $1,999 per person, departing 27 December 2026, in US dollars. Includes transportation, double occupancy accommodation, activities and meals; flights are extra. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: travendly.com/how-it-works

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-conditions, about, home page.

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Under30Experiences

Best for: Group travel for ages 21 to 35
Group size: Says its small groups are 8 to 16 people.
What it sells: Small-group operator running scheduled departures for ages 21 to 35 in 30+ countries, founded in 2012, with a separate Over30Experiences range for travellers in their 30s and 40s. Sold direct with a $195 (2026) deposit.
Why choose them: Says it has led small group trips since 2012 for travellers aged 21 to 35, in groups of 8 to 16. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 416 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for single-room pricing by email, or for an Over30Experiences trip if you are in your 30s or 40s and want a different travel community.
Not the fit if: you are under 21: the minimum age is 21 at departure and trips are geared toward ages 21 to 35.
Enquiry: under30experiences.com/faq

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, about-us, terms-of-service.

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Walk Japan

Best for: Guided and self-guided walking tours of Japan
Group size: Says its scheduled tours run at a maximum of 12 people plus the Tour Leader; it gives no average.
What it sells: Japan-only operator of walking tours since 1992, registered in Hong Kong with offices in Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture, running scheduled guided tours (maximum 12 plus Tour Leader) and self-guided Wayfarer and private tours.
Why choose them: Says it has run walking tours of Japan since 1992 and that its scheduled tours have a maximum of 12 people plus the Tour Leader. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 67 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 10 June 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Not the fit if: you travel solo and want no supplement: the single supplement is required for all single travellers.
Enquiry: walkjapan.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-us, useful-information/faqs.

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WeRoad

Best for: Social group trips with people your age
Group size: Says its trips have a group of max 12 to 16 people and that groups average 11 people.
What it sells: Milan-headquartered operator running its own scheduled small-group departures with a Group Leader, for people who love to travel but do not want to do it alone; it also sells weekend city escapes, WeRoadX trips and team offsites.
Why choose them: Says 90% of its travellers join as solo travellers. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 87 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 20,657 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a departure marked Confirmed or Final spots, which it says is guaranteed, in an age range that matches yours, such as 18 to 25 or 25 to 35.
Not the fit if: you are over 53: its trips are open to travellers aged 18 to 53.
Website: weroad.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: last-minute-deals, about-us, faqs.

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Wild Frontiers

Best for: Solo travellers sharing rooms on small groups
Group size: Says departures have a maximum group size of 12 and on average run with 9 travellers.
What it sells: Is an adventure travel operator based in London, founded in 1998, running small group tours (maximum 12) alongside tailor-made holidays and private tours.
Why choose them: Says departures have a maximum group size of 12 and on average run with 9 travellers. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask to be paired with a traveller of the same sex in a twin room, which it says carries no additional cost.
Not the fit if: you want your own room without paying extra: the single supplement varies by tour and some locations have no single rooms.
Enquiry: wildfrontierstravel.com/en_GB/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en_GB/group-tours, en_GB/about-us, en_GB/group-tours/solo-travel.

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Wild Terrains

Best for: Women-only small-group trips for all ages
Group size: Says it caps its group size at 10 to 14 women per trip; trip pages give up to 11 (Menorca) and up to 16 (Iceland).
What it sells: Women-only small-group trips with a local trip leader, in destinations including Portugal, Iceland, Japan, Peru, Argentina and Menorca; it sells direct and shows prices in US dollars.
Why choose them: Says about half of its travellers come solo and the other half with a friend or family member. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 175 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for both the private-room and shared-room price for your trip and the name of its local trip leader.
Not the fit if: you need flexibility close to departure: bookings are non-refundable and there are no cancellations or changes fewer than 120 days before the start.
Published price: Portugal, 8 days, 10 Sept 2027, USD $7,500 per person in a private room (USD $6,500 in a shared room), women only. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: wildterrains.com/contact-form

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: group-trips/iceland, home page, terms-conditions.

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Wilderness Scotland

Best for: Small-group walking and paddling in Scotland
Group size: Says its trips generally have a maximum of 8 people; the Knoydart Peninsula and West Highland Way walking trips can have up to 10.
What it sells: Adventure operator founded in 2001 and based near Aviemore, Scotland, running small-group scheduled departures plus self-guided, private and custom trips in Scotland, with Ireland and England trips also listed.
Why choose them: Says its trips generally have a maximum of 8 people. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a guided small-group departure in Scotland and a same-gender room share, which carries no supplement.
Not the fit if: you want a self-guided trip on your own: for safety reasons it does not offer self-guided trips to solo travellers.
Enquiry: wildernessscotland.com/make-a-booking

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about-us.

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Wilderness Travel

Best for: Small-group hiking and wildlife trips worldwide
Group size: Says its average group size is 10 and never more than 16 on Small Group Adventures.
What it sells: Family-owned adventure operator founded in 1978 and based in Berkeley, California, running its own scheduled Small Group Adventures plus Private Journeys; it also books small-ship and river cruises operated by others as an agent.
Why choose them: Says its average group size is 10 and never more than 16. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 193 reviews, newest 6 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an Area Specialist as your single point of contact and for the single supplement noted in the Detailed Itinerary of your trip.
Not the fit if: you want your own room at no extra cost on most trips: those who request single accommodation pay a single supplement.
Enquiry: wildernesstravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: small-group-adventures, resources/terms.

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Women Travel Abroad

Best for: Solo women wanting their own room
Group size: Caps all its trips at a maximum of 10 travellers and describes groups of 6 to 10 women.
What it sells: Is a women-only small-group operator founded in 2014, with single-occupancy rooms by default, that is also an IATA-certified agency.
Why choose them: Says it caps all its trips at a maximum of 10 travellers. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 24 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a place on one of its 2027 small group, women-only departures and for the weekly Saturday community call at 12pm ET.
Not the fit if: you want a lower price per person by default: all published prices are for single occupancy.
Published price: Egypt New Year Celebration, 8 days (7 nights), US$6,495 per person single occupancy, Dec 29, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: womentravelabroad.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, about-us, trip/egypt-new-year-celebration.

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What is the largest group each one states?

37 of the 37 companies give a largest group size for their group trips; 7 give 10 or fewer. Names are in alphabetical order; each figure is the one the company itself gives. Some differ by trip, so read the card.

Adventures in Good Company: up to 14
AdventureWomen: up to 15
Alexander+Roberts: up to 16
AsiaEight: up to 8
Bodhi Surf + Yoga: up to 10
Bold Spirit Travel: up to 15
Boundless Journeys: up to 16
Butterfield & Robinson: up to 16
Damesly: up to 12
Discover Corps: up to 16
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.: up to 14
ElderTreks: up to 16
Exodus Adventure Travels: up to 16
Femscape Sojourns: up to 12
Flash Pack: up to 16
FTLO Travel: up to 16
GeoEx: up to 12
Good Trip Adventures: up to 10
InsideJapan Tours: up to 16
Much Better Adventures: up to 14
NextTribe: up to 14
Odyssey Traveller: up to 16
Other Way Round: up to 15
Sailing Collective: up to 10
Solo Female Travelers: up to 14
SoloNomads: up to 16
Sonder Tours: up to 6
The Next Chapter Travel: up to 13
Travendly: up to 14
Under30Experiences: up to 16
Walk Japan: up to 12
WeRoad: up to 16
Wild Frontiers: up to 12
Wild Terrains: up to 16
Wilderness Scotland: up to 10
Wilderness Travel: up to 16
Women Travel Abroad: up to 10

Which of these show a dated price on this page?

16 of the 37 cards show a published trip price with its year, in the currency the company writes it. Ask every company for a written quote for your departure, with the single supplement if you travel alone.

AdventureWomen
AsiaEight
Bold Spirit Travel
Boundless Journeys
Butterfield & Robinson
Discover Corps
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
ElderTreks
FTLO Travel
GeoEx
Odyssey Traveller
Sailing Collective
The Next Chapter Travel
Travendly
Wild Terrains
Women Travel Abroad

Who to contact first

Start with the 19 companies on this page that publish their prices and cancellation charges, then add any other card that fits your dates and budget.

Adventures in Good Company
AdventureWomen
AsiaEight
Bold Spirit Travel
Boundless Journeys
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
Exodus Adventure Travels
Flash Pack
FTLO Travel
Much Better Adventures
NextTribe
Odyssey Traveller
Other Way Round
SoloNomads
The Next Chapter Travel
Travendly
Wild Terrains
Wilderness Scotland
Wilderness Travel

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

The total price per person in writing and what it includes: hotels, meals, transport, activities, entrance fees and any internal flights.
The single supplement on your departure, or whether the company will pair you with a roommate and what happens if no roommate is found.
The largest group on your departure, how many are booked so far and whether the departure is guaranteed to run.
The deposit, when the balance is due, the cancellation charges by date and how your payment is protected (ATOL, ABTA, USTOA or a trust account).

Skógafoss waterfall, south Iceland. Photo: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Small-group tour companies: the questions people ask

What counts as a small group on this page?

A largest group of 16 or fewer on the company's group trips, as the company itself states it. Some companies give a smaller figure for some trips; each card says which.

What should I ask a tour company before booking?

The total price per person and what it includes; the single supplement or whether it will pair you with a roommate; the largest group on your departure and whether it is guaranteed to run; the deposit, the cancellation charges and how your payment is protected.

Can I book with these companies directly?

Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote for your departure that lists what the price includes and the cancellation charges.

Do these companies all sell the same kind of trip?

No. Some run small-group departures open to everyone; some run trips only for solo travellers, women or an age band; others run surf, yoga or sailing weeks. Each card says what the company sells, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

What is a single supplement?

The extra a solo traveller pays for a room alone. Some companies charge none on some departures; others pair solo travellers with a roommate instead; ask each company for its figure on your departure.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

FTLO Travel, Exodus Adventure Travels and DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 11 November 2026.

Which of these publish their single supplement?

22 of the 37 publish their single supplement terms on their own websites. Ask each for the figure on your departure.

Which of these publish their cancellation charges?

28 of the 37 publish their cancellation charges on their own websites. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.

Which of these say how your payment is protected?

6 of the 37: Flash Pack, InsideJapan Tours, Much Better Adventures, Walk Japan, Wilderness Scotland and Wilderness Travel. Check each scheme or licence with its issuer before you book.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table, built from the companies ChatGPT names most often when asked about solo and small-group travel. On its own website it states a largest group of 16 or fewer on its group trips. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.