Which group tour companies are best for travellers in their 20s?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 15 tour companies run trips for an age band in the 18 to 35 range 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.
Which group tour companies are best for travellers in their 20s?
15 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they run trips for an age band in the 18 to 35 range; FTLO Travel, Sailweek and MedSailors have the most Google reviews under their own name.
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 15 companies in the table that, on their own websites, run trips for an age band in the 18 to 35 range, 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.
Contiki
- Best for
- Social group trips for 18 to 35s
- Age band
- Runs trips for 18 to 35s, with selected departures for 18 to 22-year-olds only.
- What it sells
- Operator of its own scheduled group trips for 18 to 35s across seven Travel Styles, led by Trip Leaders with local guides, with some small-group trips.
- Group size
- Gives a group size per trip: a maximum of 16 on Best of Costa Rica, 14 on Maldives Island Hopping, an average of around 20 (30 max) on Japan and Vietnam trips and a maximum of 53 on European Trail.
- Why choose them
- Says it has run trips since 1962, when a young Kiwi took a minivan full of strangers across Europe. Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 164 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Travel Style that fits, such as Outdoors for hiking and biking or Local for food and wine and for departures for 27 to 35-year-olds only.
- Not the fit if
- you want a small group on every trip: its Japan and Vietnam trips average around 20 people (30 max).
- Published price
- Best of Costa Rica, 8 days, from £1,058 per person in GBP, twin room, departing 16 January 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
- Website
- contiki.com
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EF Ultimate Break
- Best for
- Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
- Age band
- Runs trips only for ages 18 to 35, including Ages 20 to 28 trips and a College Break range only for ages 18 to 24.
- 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
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, about/what-we-do, trips/madrid-pride-city-experience.
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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.
- 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
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G Adventures
- Best for
- Solo travellers on small-group adventures
- Age band
- Runs 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours for ages 18 to 39 and Roamies by Hostelworld & G Adventures for ages 18 to 35.
- 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
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INTRO Travel
- Best for
- Group tours for ages 18 to 40s
- Age band
- Runs tours for ages 18 to 40s and 18 to 45 on Australia and New Zealand tours.
- What it sells
- Runs its own group tours for ages 18 to 40s across 20+ destinations, with Classic and Premium tours, sold direct online. Has offices in London and Sydney and has operated since 2005.
- Group size
- Says its Premium tours are capped at 16. It gives no maximum for its Classic tours.
- Why choose them
- Says it has run group tours for 18-40s since 2005 and that over 65% of travellers book solo. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 362 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 684 reviews, newest 4 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Premium tour, which is twin-share throughout with groups capped at 16 and for the free date or tour change more than 30 days before departure.
- Not the fit if
- you are over the age band: tours are for ages 18 to 40s, or 18 to 45 on Australia and New Zealand tours.
- Enquiry
- introtravel.com/contact-us
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-you, about-intro.
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MedSailors
- Best for
- Solo travellers aged 18 to 35 sailing
- Age band
- Designs its island-hopping trips for 18 to 35-year-olds and says the average age of its guests is 29.
- What it sells
- Sailing holiday operator, registered in the United Kingdom and a certified B Corporation, running scheduled 7-day flotilla island-hopping weeks in Croatia and Greece for 18 to 35-year-olds, with a skipper on each yacht.
- Why choose them
- Says about 46% of its guests book solo and the average age of its guests is 29. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 855 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 2 reviews, newest 6 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a shared twin cabin on a 7-day flotilla, which carries no extra charge for solo travellers and for a call with the team to choose a route.
- Not the fit if
- you are over 35: it designs its island-hopping trips for 18 to 35-year-olds.
- Published price
- Croatia Split Voyager, 7 days, from €968 per person, 2027 early bird price. Read 11 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- medsailors.com/contact-us
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One Life Adventures
- Best for
- Travellers aged 18 to 40, small groups
- Age band
- Says most tours attract guests aged 18 to 40, markets its travel as 18-35+ and caps Essentials trips at a maximum age of 40.
- What it sells
- Is a small-group adventure tour operator, founded in 2016, that runs its own tours in four styles (Snapshots, Essentials, Classic and Expedition) across Japan, Bali, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Morocco, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Nepal and Costa Rica.
- Group size
- Caps its groups at 22 travellers and on very rare occasions up to 24 for logistical reasons.
- Why choose them
- Says its groups are capped at 22 people maximum. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 383 reviews, newest 22 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Snapshot, Essentials, Classic or Expedition tour and whether a single room upgrade is available on it.
- Not the fit if
- you are over 40 and want an Essentials trip: Essentials trips are capped at a maximum age of 40.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about-one-life-adventures.
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Sail Croatia
- Best for
- Social small-ship cruises in Croatia
- Age band
- Runs Navigator cruises and Flotilla Week for ages 18 to 39 and Explorer cruises for ages 25 to 60.
- What it sells
- Small-ship cruise operator in Croatia running scheduled cruises on locally chartered ships, plus Flotilla Week, bareboat Yacht Charters and skippered Private Yacht Tours. Its head office is in the UK (Egham, Surrey) and its operations office is in Split.
- Group size
- Says its onboard representatives look after up to 38 guests at any one time and Explorer cruises average 36 passengers. Flotilla yachts carry 8 guests each.
- Why choose them
- Says it welcomes 15,000+ travellers annually on small ships along the Croatian coast. Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 204 reviews, newest 9 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Navigator cruise with a same-sex cabin match, or for the single supplement private cabin.
- Not the fit if
- you want a private cabin without paying more: the single supplement is an additional 50% of the per person price.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: set-sail/5-reasons-why-you-should-explore-croati, about/contact, about/work-with-us/onboard-representatives.
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Sailweek
- Best for
- Solo travellers in their 20s and 30s
- Age band
- Runs weeks for ages 18 to 36 on Croatia Party and Ultra, 20 to 40 on Athens and Dubrovnik spot bookings and typical ages of 22 to 40 on Croatia Adventure.
- What it sells
- Sailing-week operator selling 7-night shared-yacht weeks and full-yacht bookings on set routes in Croatia and Greece. Its registered office is in Richmond, UK and its yachts are owned by separate third-party charter companies.
- Group size
- Shared yachts typically host 8 to 10 guests plus the skipper and full yachts take 6 to 12 guests. Whole-route group sizes run from 10 to 40 guests up to 300 to 500 on the Ultra route.
- Why choose them
- Says 7,000+ solo travellers have joined Sailweek on their own. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 938 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 593 reviews, newest 31 July 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a single spot on a shared yacht on Croatia Adventure (10 to 40 guests, typical ages 22 to 40) and how it matches cabin-mates.
- Not the fit if
- you are over 36 and want Croatia Party or Ultra: spot bookings on those routes are for guests aged 18 to 36.
- Enquiry
- sailweek.tours
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, how-to-book-sail-week, solo-travellers.
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SoloNomads
- Best for
- Solo travellers aged 18 to 40
- Age band
- Runs all its trips for solo travellers aged 18 to 40.
- 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
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: booking-terms, how-it-works, trips/northern-thailand-adventure.
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The Yacht Week
- Best for
- Sailing weeks for solos and friends
- Age band
- Sets a minimum age of 20 (or turning 20 in the year of travel) and gives an average age of 29, with guests from 20 to late 30s and beyond.
- What it sells
- Operator of its own seven-day group sailing weeks on yachts with a professional skipper, sold as full yachts, cabins and solo spots, with no sailing experience needed.
- Group size
- Puts 6 to 12 guests on a full yacht (monohulls 8 to 10, catamarans 10) and 6 to 8 on cabin yachts, with a whole fleet island-hopping together; no single trip maximum is stated.
- Why choose them
- Says 50,000+ sailors have joined its sailing weeks since 2006. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 614 reviews, newest 2 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a solo spot, a shared double-bed cabin with a same-gender guest, or a solo cabin on a 7-day sailing week.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 20: the minimum age is 20, or turning 20 in the year of travel.
- Enquiry
- theyachtweek.com/contact
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Topdeck
- Best for
- Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
- Age band
- Runs all its trips for ages 18 to 35.
- 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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-us/why-topdeck, resources/faqs.
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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.
- 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
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Under30Experiences
- Best for
- Group travel for ages 21 to 35
- Age band
- Runs public trips designed for ages 21 to 35, with a minimum age of 21 at departure.
- 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.
- Group size
- Says its small groups are 8 to 16 people.
- 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
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WeRoad
- Best for
- Social group trips with people your age
- Age band
- Open to travellers aged 18 to 53, with some trips set at 18 to 25 or 25 to 35.
- 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.
- Group size
- Says its trips have a group of max 12 to 16 people and that groups average 11 people.
- 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
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Which of these show a dated price on this page?
5 of the 15 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 9 companies on this page that publish their prices and cancellation charges, then add any other card that fits your dates and budget.
- EF Ultimate Break
- FTLO Travel
- INTRO Travel
- MedSailors
- One Life Adventures
- Sailweek
- SoloNomads
- Topdeck
- Travendly
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).
Group tours in your 20s: 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; 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, Sailweek and MedSailors, 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?
8 of the 15: FTLO Travel, G Adventures, One Life Adventures, Sail Croatia, SoloNomads, Topdeck, Travendly and Under30Experiences. Ask each for the figure on your departure.
Which of these publish their cancellation charges?
13 of the 15 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?
4 of the 15: INTRO Travel, Sail Croatia, Sailweek and 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 runs trips for an age band in the 18 to 35 range. 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.
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