What are the best alternatives to Flash Pack for solo travellers in the US?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 6 tour companies sell to US travellers and run trips for an age band that includes the 30s 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. Flash Pack runs group trips for solo travellers in their 30s and 40s; these are the other companies Uncompromised Travel holds that run trips for an age band including the 30s and sell to US travellers, by their own words.
What are the best alternatives to Flash Pack for solo travellers in the US?
6 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell to US travellers and run trips for an age band that includes the 30s; FTLO Travel, EF Ultimate Break and Travendly have the most Google reviews under their own name.
EF Ultimate Break
- Best for
- Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
- Age band
- Runs trips only for ages 18 to 35, including Ages 25 to 35 trips with 1 to 2 travellers per room.
- In the US
- Publishes all prices in US dollars and is marketed by EF World Journeys, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- What it sells
- Operator of scheduled guided group tours for travellers aged 18 to 35, part of EF Education First, with a Tour Director on every trip; tours are run from Zurich, Switzerland and marketed from Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
- Group size
- Says groups are often between 20 and 44 travellers and, on some trips, average around 30; the largest figure it gives is 44.
- Why choose them
- Says more than 60% of EF travellers sign up solo. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 129 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 204 reviews, newest 23 September 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a private room upgrade if you do not want a same-gender roommate, or for the Ages 25 to 35 trips, which are 1 to 2 travellers per room.
- Not the fit if
- you are over 35: it designs its trips for ages 18 to 35 and points older travellers to Go Ahead Tours or EF Adventures.
- Published price
- Uncover Venice, Florence & Rome, 10 days, from US$2,649 per person, departing 7 June 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- efultimatebreak.com
FTLO Travel
- Best for
- Solo travellers aged 25 to 39
- Age band
- Runs trips only for travellers aged 25 to 39, with an average age of 30 and most between 27 and 34.
- In the US
- Sells in US dollars: its terms say trips are purchased in US dollars and any refunds or credits are paid in US dollars. The booking entity is a California limited liability company.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
G Adventures
- Best for
- Solo travellers on small-group adventures
- Age band
- Runs 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours for ages 18 to 39, fast-moving group adventures.
- In the US
- Has its headquarters in Toronto with 28 offices worldwide and shows trip prices in US dollars.
- What it sells
- Toronto-based operator of scheduled small-group departures, including Solo-ish trips for solo travellers only, tours for ages 18 to 39, family adventures, small-ship voyages and private tours.
- Group size
- Says to expect up to 15 travellers on a trip with an average of 10. Trip maximums run from 16 (Bali, average 12) to 18 (Ladakh) and 22 (Signature Greece) and 128 aboard the Scottish Isles expedition ship.
- Why choose them
- Says you can expect up to 15 travellers on a trip but the average is 10. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 17,532 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Solo-ish trip, sold only to solo travellers aged 18 and up, with a dedicated Me Day and a female CEO (Chief Experience Officer).
- Not the fit if
- you want a single room included on a National Geographic Signature tour: those tours charge a single supplement.
- Enquiry
- gadventures.com
SoloNomads
- Best for
- Solo travellers aged 18 to 40
- Age band
- Runs all its trips for solo travellers aged 18 to 40, which takes in the 30s.
- In the US
- Publishes its trip prices in seven currencies, including US dollars.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Topdeck
- Best for
- Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
- Age band
- Runs all its trips for ages 18 to 35, so the band covers travellers in their 30s up to 35.
- In the US
- Shows trip prices in US dollars and lists a phone line for the US and Canada.
- What it sells
- Operator of scheduled small-group trips for travellers aged 18 to 35, with a Trip Leader on every trip and groups of up to 18; it has offices in Brisbane, Australia and London, UK and sells direct and through travel agents.
- Group size
- Says all its trips have a maximum group size of 18; it gives no average.
- Why choose them
- Says all its trips have a maximum group size of 18 and that over 70% of travellers start solo. Trustpilot: 2.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews, newest 23 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a single room upgrade if you do not want a multi-share room, which it offers on most trips for an additional charge.
- Not the fit if
- you are aged 36 or over: customers must be aged 18 to 35 at the time of booking.
Travendly
- Best for
- Young professionals aged 25 to 45
- Age band
- Runs trips only for travellers aged 25 to early 40s, with a hard limit of 25 to 45.
- In the US
- Prices its trips in US dollars and plans short trips of 5 to 11 days around US holidays and weekends.
- 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.
- Group size
- Says it will never allow more than 14 participants on any trip and targets a minimum of 4.
- 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
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
3 of the 6 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.
Who to contact first
Start with the 5 companies on this page that publish their prices and cancellation charges, then add any other card that fits your dates and budget.
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).
Flash Pack alternatives in the US: the questions people ask
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. 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, EF Ultimate Break and Travendly, 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?
5 of the 6: FTLO Travel, G Adventures, SoloNomads, Topdeck and Travendly. Ask each for the figure on your departure.
Which of these publish their cancellation charges?
6 of the 6: EF Ultimate Break, FTLO Travel, G Adventures, SoloNomads, Topdeck and Travendly. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these say how your payment is protected?
1 of the 6: Topdeck. 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 sells to US travellers and runs trips for an age band that includes the 30s. 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.
Read next
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 11 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table. Cards are in alphabetical order. Photos show the places named in their captions, not any company's trips. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.