Which are the longest-running small-group tour companies?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 52 companies give a founding year on their own websites, read 11 November 2026. They are ordered by that year, earliest first, with companies founded in the same year sharing a place and listed alphabetically. The year is the one each company states for itself, not a founder's earlier business or a parent company's year. A long record says how long a company has run trips, not whether it fits yours.
Which are the longest-running small-group tour companies?
52 small-group tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table state the year they were founded; Collette gives the earliest, 1918.
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 52 companies in the table that state the year they were founded, ordered by that year, earliest first; companies founded in the same year share a place. 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.
1. Collette
- Best for
- Couples and families on guided group tours
- Founded
- Says it has been sharing its love of travel since 1918.
- What it sells
- Runs guided group tours (land tours, river cruises, rail journeys, small group Explorations, family trips and garden holidays) sold direct and through travel agents. Based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA, with operations in Canada and Australia.
- Why choose them
- Says it has run guided tours since 1918 and now offers 170+ guided tours to all 7 continents. Trustpilot: 3.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews, newest 19 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the small group Explorations departures and for the Travel Protection Plan, which has to be bought at the time of booking.
- Not the fit if
- you want flights, visas and tips in the price: land rates exclude air travel, visas and end-of-trip gratuities and prepaid tipping is not available.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en/about-collette, en-us, en/about-collette/terms-and-conditions.
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2. Tauck
- Best for
- Upscale guided travel, including family trips
- Founded
- Says it was founded in 1925 when Arthur Tauck Sr. introduced all-inclusive guided travel.
- What it sells
- Family-owned upscale guided travel operator based in Wilton, Connecticut, running its own scheduled land journeys, river and small ship cruises, Tauck Bridges family trips and Small Group and Even Smaller Group journeys; it also arranges private departures.
- Why choose them
- Says it was founded in 1925 and is a family-owned, fourth-generation company. Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.7 out of 5 from 93 reviews, newest 13 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an Even Smaller Group journey (average 15 guests) or a Category 1 cabin on a European river cruise, which carries no single supplement.
- Not the fit if
- you travel alone on a land journey: rooms for one person cost more and its solo savings apply only to select departures and cruises.
- Enquiry
- tauck.com/contact-us
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-tauck, terms-and-conditions.
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3. Globus
- Best for
- Escorted touring across Europe and beyond
- Founded
- Says its story began in 1928 when Antonio Mantegazza took tourists across Lake Lugano in a rowboat.
- What it sells
- Runs its own guided group tours in styles including Classic, Small Group Discovery, Undiscovered and Independent and sells river cruises through Avalon Waterways. Describes itself as a Swiss family-owned company founded in 1928, with a mailing address in Denver, Colorado and says it also acts as intermediary for products packaged by other tour operators.
- Why choose them
- Says Small Group Discovery tours are designed for an average of just 15 guests in Europe and 18 worldwide. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 16,478 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Small Group Discovery tour and for the Choice Excursions it offers on nearly 80% of its Europe and North America itineraries.
- Not the fit if
- you need a flexible booking: deposits are non-refundable and from the final payment date to 30 days before departure it charges 50% of the total price.
- Enquiry
- globusjourneys.com/contact
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: why-globus/globus-family-of-brands, why-globus/designed-for-discovery, terms.
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4. Alexander+Roberts
- Best for
- Small groups of up to 16 guests
- Founded
- Says General Tours was founded by Alex Harris in 1947 and became Alexander+Roberts in 2014.
- 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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4. Trafalgar
- Best for
- Guided tours led by a Travel Director
- Founded
- Says it has guided travellers since 1947.
- What it sells
- Operator of guided tours, Small Group tours, River Cruises and Rail Journeys, led by a Travel Director. Its head office address is in St Peter Port, Guernsey and it belongs to The Travel Corporation family.
- Why choose them
- Says it has guided travellers since 1947. Google: 3.3 out of 5 from 19 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 304 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Small Group tour, which averages 16 guests and for same-sex room matching at the twin share price.
- Not the fit if
- you want your own room without paying more: it says single room supplements apply across its worldwide trips.
- Enquiry
- trafalgar.com/en-us
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-us, en-us/deals/last-minute-deals/solo-travel.
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6. Grand Circle Travel
- Best for
- Travellers over 50 on river cruises
- Founded
- Says Grand Circle Travel was launched in 1958.
- What it sells
- Boston-based tour operator selling river cruises on its own ships, land tours and small ship adventures and describing its groups as designed for smaller groups.
- Why choose them
- Says it launched Grand Circle Travel in 1958 to serve Americans over 50. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 278 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for free roommate matching on a river cruise, which carries no single supplement even if no match is found, or a single cabin.
- Not the fit if
- you need a departure guaranteed to run: it may change the departure date or consolidate trips that do not reach a minimum level of participation.
- Enquiry
- gct.com/about-us/contact-us
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-us/people-and-culture, about-us/contact-us, terms-and-conditions.
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7. Contiki
- Best for
- Social group trips for 18 to 35s
- Founded
- Says it has run trips since 1962, when a young Kiwi took a minivan full of strangers across Europe.
- 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.
- 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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8. Butterfield & Robinson
- Best for
- Small-group biking and walking trips
- Founded
- Says it was founded in 1966 by George Butterfield, Sidney Robinson and his sister Martha.
- 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
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9. Mountain Travel Sobek
- Best for
- Active group adventures, solo or with family
- Founded
- Says Mountain Travel began in 1969 and merged with Sobek Expeditions (formed 1973) in 1991 to become Mountain Travel Sobek.
- What it sells
- Adventure travel operator running its own scheduled small-group departures since 1969, alongside private and custom trips, in hiking, rafting, safari and cultural journeys.
- Why choose them
- Says nearly 30% of its guests on group trips travel solo. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 145 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a confirmed departure from its dates list and the single occupancy supplement listed in the trip itinerary.
- Not the fit if
- you want your own room at no extra cost: guaranteed single accommodation needs a single occupancy supplement, subject to availability.
- Enquiry
- mtsobek.com/contact-us
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10. Smithsonian Journeys
- Best for
- Expert-led cultural trips with scholars
- Founded
- Says it has run journeys since 1970.
- What it sells
- Is the travel programme of Smithsonian Enterprises, the commercial division of the Smithsonian Institution, selling small-group land journeys, cruises and active journeys organised by professional tour operators hired as independent contractors.
- Why choose them
- Says almost all its land trips feature guaranteed small groups of 12 to 24 travellers.
- Ask for
- Ask for a trip with a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, who joins on most trips, or an Active Journey if you want a group of 12 to 18.
- Not the fit if
- you want a guaranteed room of your own: single rooms are limited and carry a single supplement.
- Published price
- Legendary Peru: Andean Culture and Inca Treasures, 11 days, from US$6,487 per person with airfare included, multiple departures in 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
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11. Topdeck
- Best for
- Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
- Founded
- Says Topdeck was born when Skroo Turner and his mates drove a double-decker bus from London to Morocco, in 1973.
- 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.
- 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, resources/faqs.
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12. Exodus Adventure Travels
- Best for
- Small-group walking, cycling and cultural trips
- Founded
- Says Exodus Expeditions was founded on 4 February 1974.
- 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: about-exodus/our-history, faqs, about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions.
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13. Road Scholar
- Best for
- Learning travel for adults over 50
- Founded
- Says it has been a not-for-profit organisation since its founding in 1975.
- What it sells
- Not-for-profit educational travel organisation for adults 50 and over, running its own small-group learning adventures with expert instructors, plus family, grandparent and solo programmes.
- Why choose them
- Has been a not-for-profit organisation ever since its founding in 1975. Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 52 reviews; Trustpilot: 1.9 out of 5 from 76 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a programme with 'Singles at no Extra Cost', or for roommate matching if you travel alone.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel: fees apply to transfers and cancellations and it says it cannot waive cancellation fees.
- Published price
- Wild About Alaska: Glaciers & Wildlife With Your Family, 7 days, from US$5,299 per adult and US$3,199 per child, 2027 dates from 5 June. Read 11 November 2026.
- Website
- roadscholar.org
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about, about/protection-plan/faqs, find-an-adventure/24150/Wild-About-Alaska-Glacie.
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14. Wilderness Travel
- Best for
- Small-group hiking and wildlife trips worldwide
- Founded
- Says it opened its doors in 1978 in Berkeley, California.
- 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.
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15. Backroads
- Best for
- Active biking and hiking trips for adults
- Founded
- Says Tom Hale founded Backroads in 1979.
- What it sells
- Active travel company based in Berkeley, California, that runs scheduled biking, hiking and walking and multi-adventure departures, plus Women's Adventures, family, 30s & 40s and Private trips.
- Why choose them
- Says it has pioneered Biking, Hiking & Walking and Multi-Adventure Trips in over 60 countries since 1979. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 124 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for Women's Adventures if you want a women-only departure, or for Solo Room Savings dates with reduced private room fees.
- Not the fit if
- you want your own room at no extra cost: prices are based on double occupancy and single occupancy incurs a supplemental fee.
- Enquiry
- backroads.com
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about/media/company-history, about/media/company-facts, about.
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16. AdventureWomen
- Best for
- Women aged 45 and over
- Founded
- Says it was founded in 1982 by Susan Eckert.
- 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
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17. Natural Habitat Adventures
- Best for
- Small-group wildlife travel, including women-only trips
- Founded
- Says Natural Habitat Adventures was born in 1987 with its first tour to see baby harp seals in Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence.
- What it sells
- Wildlife-focused small-group operator running its own scheduled departures, plus private and custom trips and women-only Women's Journeys; it also books National Geographic-Lindblad expedition cruises as an agent.
- Why choose them
- Says its trips average just nine travellers. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 307 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 3,027 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Women's Journey such as Natural Jewels of Costa Rica, 8 to 17 February 2027.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel late: 60 calendar days or less before departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the trip price.
- Published price
- Natural Jewels of Costa Rica: Women's Journey, 10 days, 8 to 17 February 2027, from $11,495 per person plus air. Read 11 November 2026.
- Website
- nathab.com
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18. Martin Randall Travel
- Best for
- Culture-minded travellers, many travelling solo
- Founded
- Says the company was founded in 1988, with Franconia at Christmas as its first tour.
- What it sells
- Cultural tour operator running expert-led group tours, founded in 1988, in around 40 countries, with a head office in London. Most tours run with between 10 and 24 participants.
- Why choose them
- Says that on a typical tour, 50% of participants are solo travellers. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 59 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a tour tagged 'low single supplement' (21 tours) and for the walking and fitness guidance for the itinerary.
- Not the fit if
- you want to avoid a single supplement: it charges one on solo bookings, though it says it makes no profit from it and every tour requires a good level of fitness.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-gb/about, en-gb/solo-travel.
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19. Intrepid Travel
- Best for
- Small-group trips for most ages and budgets
- Founded
- Says its first trip, to Thailand with five travellers, ran in 1989.
- What it sells
- Melbourne-based operator that says it offers real and remarkable small group trips worldwide, in Basic, Original, Comfort and Premium styles, plus family trips, Women's Expeditions and Tailor-Made trips.
- Why choose them
- Says it became certified as the world's largest travel B Corp in 2018. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 2,539 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a departure in the style that suits you (Basic, Original, Comfort or Premium) and for the single supplement option if you want your own room.
- Not the fit if
- you want your own room at no extra cost: rooming is twin-share and a single supplement is charged on most trips for an individual room.
- Published price
- Highlights of Italy, 8 days, from USD $2,085, lowest-price departure 24 Apr 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
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20. The Women's Travel Group
- Best for
- Women travelling solo in small groups
- Founded
- Says it has offered group tours for women since 1992.
- What it sells
- Is a women-only tour operator, founded in 1992, that runs its own small group departures for women and arranges private trips for groups of 6 or more.
- Why choose them
- Says it has offered tours for women since 1992, with groups averaging 10-15 women.
- Ask for
- Ask for a room share on the trip you choose, since it arranges shares on some trips to avoid single charges.
- Not the fit if
- you need your own room: it says a limited number of single rooms are available.
- Enquiry
- thewomenstravelgroup.com
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-us-and-our-trips-for-women, faq.
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20. Walk Japan
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided walking tours of Japan
- Founded
- Says it was established in 1992.
- 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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22. Classic Journeys
- Best for
- Cultural walking tours with local guides
- Founded
- Says it was founded in 1995.
- What it sells
- Is a La Jolla, California walking tour company, part of the Lindblad Expeditions family since 2021, that runs scheduled small-group departures and also sells private and custom trips, family departures and women-only walks.
- Why choose them
- Says it guarantees departures with a minimum of 4 guests and limits groups to 15 to 18, with an average of 10-12. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,018 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a scheduled small-group departure, a same-gender roommate to avoid the single supplement, or a Women Only Walks (WOW!) date.
- Not the fit if
- you want your own room at no extra cost: choosing to room alone adds a single supplement that it says averages 15%.
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22. Craftours
- Best for
- Crafters and niche-interest travellers, including solos
- Founded
- Says Jim West founded the company in 1995.
- What it sells
- Craft and special-interest tour operator headquartered in Spring Valley, Illinois, running escorted group land tours, cruises and special events with a Craftours travel manager on each trip; it also offers custom itineraries for a planning fee.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 1995 by Jim West, who began it in his grandmother's basement. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 80 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for its solo traveller trips, which carry no single supplement charge.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel late: on or after the final payment date, 120 days before departure, a 100% penalty applies with no refund.
- Published price
- Discovering the Culture, Crafts and Traditions of Romania, 9 days, departing 2 April 2027, full package US$3,647.00 per person on double occupancy with air from New York City. Read 11 November 2026.
- Website
- craftours.com
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-owner-jim-west, about-craftours, terms-and-conditions.
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24. DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Best for
- Guided cycling tours with food and wine
- Founded
- Says Andy Levine started DuVine in 1996.
- 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: about, why-duvine/duvine-difference, trip-essentials/terms-and-conditions.
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24. Grand Pacific Tours
- Best for
- Solo travellers on New Zealand coach tours
- Founded
- Says it has run New Zealand coach holidays since 1996.
- What it sells
- Is a Melbourne-based operator, owned by Journey Beyond, that runs its own fully escorted New Zealand coach tours in Ultimate Small Group and Signature Mid-Size styles and also runs dedicated SOLO Travellers tours.
- Why choose them
- Says it offers 230+ guaranteed departure dates on its New Zealand coach tours. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews, newest 5 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a dedicated SOLO Travellers tour, which includes a guaranteed single room and reserved dining.
- Not the fit if
- you want to travel beyond New Zealand: it runs New Zealand coach tours only.
- Published price
- 11 Day Signature South Island SOLO Travellers, 11 days, from $7,649 AUD per person, departing 21 February 2027, single room included. Read 11 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-us/grand-pacific-tours, More-Information/solo-travellers-tours.
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26. Wendy Wu Tours
- Best for
- Fully inclusive escorted tours, with solo departures
- Founded
- Says it launched in 1998.
- What it sells
- London-based operator of escorted, fully inclusive group tours (Classic and Go Beyond) to over 40 countries, with dedicated solo departures, private tours and tailor-made tours.
- Why choose them
- Says its Go Beyond Tours have a maximum of 18 people and its Classic Tours a maximum of 28. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 88 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 453 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a dedicated Solo departure such as Wonders of China or Vietnam at a Glance, capped at 18, with Happy to Share.
- Not the fit if
- you want a small group on its Classic Tours: they have an average of 21 and a maximum of 28.
- Enquiry
- wendywutours.co.uk
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26. Wild Frontiers
- Best for
- Solo travellers sharing rooms on small groups
- Founded
- Says travel writer Jonny Bealby founded it in 1998.
- 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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en_GB/about-us, en_GB/group-tours, en_GB/group-tours/solo-travel.
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28. Adventures in Good Company
- Best for
- Women who want active small-group trips
- Founded
- Says Marian Marbury founded it in 1999.
- 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.
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29. InsideJapan Tours
- Best for
- Small group tours of Japan
- Founded
- Says directors Simon King and Alastair Donnelly started the company in 2000.
- 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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-us, impact, frequently-asked-questions/small-group-tour-faqs.
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30. Wilderness Scotland
- Best for
- Small-group walking and paddling in Scotland
- Founded
- Says its first clients touched down on the Knoydart Peninsula in 2001.
- 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.
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31. Surf Maroc
- Best for
- Surf and yoga holidays in Taghazout, Morocco
- Founded
- Says it was founded in 2003.
- What it sells
- Surf and yoga holiday camp operator founded in 2003 and based in Taghazout, Agadir region, Morocco, running its own boutique hotel, villas, yoga retreat centre and surf school; its registered company address is on the Isle of Wight, UK.
- Why choose them
- Says it is the only company in Morocco to operate 6-level surf groups.
- Ask for
- Ask for Surf Coaching (levels 1 to 4) with free Agadir airport transfers on stays of 7 or more nights, or a Girls Surf Maroc week.
- Not the fit if
- you may need to cancel late: 4 to 6 weeks before arrival it charges 50% of the holiday cost; under 2 weeks it charges 100%.
- Enquiry
- surfmaroc.com/en/home-2
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32. INTRO Travel
- Best for
- Group tours for ages 18 to 40s
- Founded
- Says it has been running group tours for 18-40s since 2005.
- 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.
- 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-intro, about-you.
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33. The Yacht Week
- Best for
- Sailing weeks for solos and friends
- Founded
- Says it began in 2006 as a group of university friends who wanted to go sailing.
- 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.
- 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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34. Chica Brava
- Best for
- Women learning to surf, many travelling alone
- Founded
- Says Ashley Blaylock officially founded the camp in 2007 and that it welcomed its first guests in spring 2008.
- What it sells
- Is a women-only surf and yoga retreat operator running its own week-long camps in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, with an all-female coaching team.
- Why choose them
- Says it has worked only with women since 2007.
- Ask for
- Ask for one of its 40+ surf retreats, available at all locations and for a shared room of 2 to 3 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you want a private room at no extra cost: private rooms are subject to availability and carry an additional cost.
- Enquiry
- chicabrava.com/contact
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34. One Traveller
- Best for
- Mature solo travellers, mostly aged 50 plus
- Founded
- Says it was founded in 2007 by Tour Manager Ian Darkin.
- What it sells
- Family-run solo-only operator of fully escorted group holidays for mature travellers, led by its own Tour Managers, with its head office in Swaffham, Norfolk, UK.
- Why choose them
- Says it was founded in 2007 by a Tour Manager who specialised in escorting solo travellers.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Tour Pace rating of your chosen holiday and the details of the Pre-Holiday Get-Together the night before.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling as a couple: there are no couples on its holidays.
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36. Bodhi Surf + Yoga
- Best for
- Surf and yoga weeks in Costa Rica
- Founded
- Says Travis Bays and Pilar Salazar founded Bodhi Surf + Yoga in 2010.
- 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
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37. Discover Corps
- Best for
- Culture and conservation trips in small groups
- Founded
- Says Andrew Motiwalla founded it in 2011.
- 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.
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38. Sailing Collective
- Best for
- Small-group sailing voyages for solos and couples
- Founded
- Says it began leading voyages in 2012.
- 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: about, home page, group-journeys/canary-islands-monohull-voyage.
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38. Under30Experiences
- Best for
- Group travel for ages 21 to 35
- Founded
- Says it has been leading small group trips since 2012.
- 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: about-us, terms-of-service.
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40. Explorer Chick
- Best for
- Women joining active group adventures solo
- Founded
- Launched in 2014 and ran its first trip in 2015.
- What it sells
- Women-only operator of its own scheduled small-group adventure trips (hiking, multisport, safari and treks), with private trips on request. Its World HQ is in Cincinnati, OH.
- Why choose them
- Says 80% of its guests come solo on its women-only small-group trips. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 575 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Italian Dolomites Hiking and Multisport trip (8 days, up to 15 women) and for the limited single-room upgrade where it is offered.
- Not the fit if
- you are 21 or younger or want a mixed-gender departure: its trips are for women over the age of 21.
- Enquiry
- explorerchick.com
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40. SurfYogaBeer
- Best for
- Solo travellers in late 20s to 40s
- Founded
- Was founded in 2014 by Mantas Zvinas.
- What it sells
- New York based active and social group travel company founded in 2014, running its own scheduled group trips of 12 to 40 people plus private takeovers, in surf, yoga, ski, sailing and safari styles.
- Why choose them
- Says 95% of its guests arrive without a plus-one (its booking records, as of September 2026). Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 305 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 27 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the singles-only Valentine's surf trip in Nicaragua, 13 to 18 February 2027, from $1,950.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 21: its minimum age is 21.
- Published price
- Japow-wow, Tokyo and Niseko, 8 nights, 30 January to 7 February 2027, from $4,450 per person (US dollars). Read 11 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- surfyogabeer.com/our-trips
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40. Women Travel Abroad
- Best for
- Solo women wanting their own room
- Founded
- Says it began in 2014.
- 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
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43. One Life Adventures
- Best for
- Travellers aged 18 to 40, small groups
- Founded
- Says it started in 2016 with one group in the Philippines.
- 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.
- 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: about-one-life-adventures, faq.
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43. Women Who Explore
- Best for
- Women-only adventure trips with a host
- Founded
- Says it was founded in 2016. The current owners bought it in 2020.
- What it sells
- Women-owned company (Women that Adventure LLC, an Oregon LLC) running small-group adventure trips with a trip host, mostly women-only (about 10% of Getaways are coed), alongside free local chapters and events.
- Why choose them
- Says its group sizes average 8 to 12 attendees. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 112 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a roommate on request, the pre-trip Q&A Zoom call and the private WhatsApp or Facebook group for your trip.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 21: you must be at least 21 to use its trip services.
- Published price
- Northern Vietnam adventure, 8 days, 15 to 22 August 2027, $3,495 USD per person double occupancy ($4,495 single). Read 11 November 2026.
- Website
- womenwhoexplore.com
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45. NextTribe
- Best for
- Women aged 45 and over
- Founded
- Says it was launched in 2017 by Jeannie Ralston and Lori Seekatz, with its first trip also in 2017.
- 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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45. Other Way Round
- Best for
- Solo travellers in their 30s and 40s
- Founded
- Says it launched its first trip, to Colombia, in 2017.
- 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
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45. WeRoad
- Best for
- Social group trips with people your age
- Founded
- Says it was founded in Milan in 2017.
- 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
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49. A Solo Woman Traveling
- Best for
- Women-only small-group tours in Europe
- Founded
- Says it was founded by Melissa Byron in 2019.
- What it sells
- Women-only small-group tour operator for Europe based in Seattle, Washington, USA, which also plans custom boutique itineraries and runs a travel media brand.
- Why choose them
- Says it was founded by Melissa Byron in 2019 as a women-owned travel company and media brand. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews, newest 23 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Northern Italy tour with its included hotels, daily breakfasts, airport transfers, guides and key activities and for the full price shown at checkout.
- Not the fit if
- you need flexibility: within 125 days of departure all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Enquiry
- asinglewomantraveling.com
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-4, small-group-trip-terms-conditions.
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50. Solo Female Travelers
- Best for
- Women travelling solo on small-group tours
- Founded
- Says it was created in 2015 as a Facebook group by Mar Pages and Meg Jerrard; its tours launched in 2021.
- 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.
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50. Sonder Tours
- Best for
- Solo women in Italy, groups of six
- Founded
- Says its founder started Sonder Tours in 2021.
- 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: contact, guided-tours.
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52. EF Adventures
- Best for
- Active travellers, including solo travellers
- Founded
- Says EF Adventures launched in 2024 and grew out of EF Education First.
- What it sells
- Runs its own small-group hiking, biking and multi-adventure tours with a Tour Director on every departure, plus dedicated solo departures. Tours outside the U.S. are operated by EF World Journeys International, Ltd. in Zurich, with a Cambridge, Massachusetts address and EF Adventures launched in 2024 out of EF Education First.
- Why choose them
- Says its tours are group tours for up to 26 travellers, with group size varying by travel style, destination and enrollment. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a dedicated solo departure such as Spain Biking for Solo Travellers: Mallorca (6 to 16 travellers) and for its private room terms.
- Not the fit if
- you want a roommate matched for you: it says it does not offer roommate matching and adds a private room fee if you do not secure a roommate.
- Enquiry
- efadventures.com
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about, about/terms/booking-conditions.
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Which of these show a dated price on this page?
15 of the 52 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.
- Contiki
- Butterfield & Robinson
- Smithsonian Journeys
- Road Scholar
- AdventureWomen
- Natural Habitat Adventures
- Intrepid Travel
- Craftours
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Grand Pacific Tours
- Discover Corps
- Sailing Collective
- SurfYogaBeer
- Women Travel Abroad
- Women Who Explore
Who to contact first
Start with the 24 companies on this page that publish their prices and cancellation charges, then add any other card that fits your dates and budget.
- Collette
- Globus
- Mountain Travel Sobek
- Smithsonian Journeys
- Topdeck
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Road Scholar
- Wilderness Travel
- Backroads
- AdventureWomen
- Martin Randall Travel
- Intrepid Travel
- Craftours
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Grand Pacific Tours
- Adventures in Good Company
- Wilderness Scotland
- INTRO Travel
- One Traveller
- One Life Adventures
- Women Who Explore
- NextTribe
- Other Way Round
- A Solo Woman Traveling
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).
Longest-running small-group tour companies: the questions people ask
How is this page ordered?
By the founding year each company states on its own website, earliest first; companies founded in the same year share a place and are listed alphabetically. The order says how long a company has run, not whether it fits your trip.
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?
Explorer Chick, 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?
27 of the 52 publish their single supplement terms on their own websites. Ask each for the figure on your departure.
Which of these publish their cancellation charges?
41 of the 52 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?
13 of the 52 say on their own websites how traveller payments are protected (ATOL, ABTA, USTOA, a trust account or a bond). Check each 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 the year it was founded. 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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