Which small-group tour companies have flexible cancellation terms?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 73 tour companies publish their cancellation charges for 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.

Which small-group tour companies have flexible cancellation terms?

73 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they publish their cancellation charges for group trips; FTLO Travel, TruTravels and Sailweek have the most Google reviews under their own name.

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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 73 companies in the table that, on their own websites, publish their cancellation charges for 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.

&SHEA

Best for: Women wanting a surf and yoga week
Cancellation terms: Publishes its charges: more than 6 months before the retreat the deposit or full payment is refunded minus a 3% processing fee, 3 to 6 months before the €499 deposit is kept and the rest refunded minus 3% or moved to a future retreat. Within 3 months all payments are non-refundable.
What it sells: Women-only surf and yoga retreat operator running its own week-long retreats in Portugal, which it describes as the sweet spot between a surf camp and a retreat.
Why choose them: Its surf instructor Carina Duarte has surfed for more than 24 years, 13 of them competing and 9 teaching.
Ask for: Ask for the dates of the week-long retreat in Portugal and for the payment plan, with the balance due no later than 30 days before the retreat.
Website: andshea.com

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

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A Solo Woman Traveling

Best for: Women-only small-group tours in Europe
Cancellation terms: Takes a non-refundable deposit of €500 or 20% of the trip price. Postponing more than 125 days before departure gives a travel credit for the amount paid less the deposit, valid 12 months and within 125 days all payments are non-refundable. A second reschedule costs a €500 change fee.
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: small-group-trip-terms-conditions, about-4.

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Abercrombie & Kent

Best for: Guided safari and expedition journeys
Cancellation terms: For Small Group, Private and Conde Nast journeys keeps $500 per person at 121 days or more before departure, 25% at 120 to 91 days, 50% at 90 to 61 days and 100% at 60 days or less. Small Group deposit is 10% of the programme price and no free-change policy is stated.
What it sells: Sells Small Group Journeys alongside private and tailormade journeys, expedition cruises and its own Sanctuary lodges and riverboats, under the slogan 'Life, Well-Travelled Since 1962'. Trades through Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC and, for UK tailor-made holidays, Abercrombie & Kent Limited in Cheltenham.
Why choose them: Guarantees most group journeys to operate with a minimum of two persons unless the itinerary says otherwise. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 20 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 795 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Small Group Journey, which includes private airport transfers and gratuities (except to the Resident Tour Director), with a 10% deposit.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with a child under 10, as the minimum age on journeys is ten unless the journey states otherwise.
Enquiry: abercrombiekent.com

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

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Acacia Africa

Best for: Affordable group tours across Africa
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit at 56 days or more before departure, then 35% of tour price at 42 to 55 days, 50% at 28 to 41 days, 75% at 14 to 27 days and 100% under 14 days (2025 booking terms). Amendments cost GBP50 per booking.
What it sells: Small group adventure tour operator for Africa, with offices in London and Cape Town, selling camping, accommodated and safari tours as well as tailor-made travel.
Group size: States a maximum of 18 on adventure camping and accommodated tours, a maximum of between 8 and 12 on small group safaris and a maximum of 8 on Signature tours.
Why choose them: Says its small group safaris have a maximum group size of between 8 and 12 passengers. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an accommodated adventure tour, where solo travellers are matched with a same-gender traveller and pay no additional supplement.
Not the fit if: you want a small group on its camping tours: they take a maximum of 18 and are for ages 18+.
Published price: 4-day Kruger Safari Camping, from US$542, 2026 (tour code 26KS4), excluding the Adventure Pass. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: acacia-africa.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: travel-info, home page, tour-styles/small-group-safaris-3.

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AdventureWomen

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
Cancellation terms: Publishes its charges for group trips: 121 or more days before departure the deposit is transferable within six months, 120 to 91 days the deposit is non-refundable, 90 to 61 days 50% of the package price is kept and 60 days or less 100%. It strongly recommends trip cancellation insurance.
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.
Group size: Says its small groups range from 8 to 15 travellers.
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: booking-conditions, why-adventurewomen, trips/costa-rica-an-active-exploration-of-jungle.

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AsiaEight

Best for: Small groups of eight in Southeast Asia
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit at more than 60 days before departure, then 50% of total cost at 30 to 59 days and 100% at fewer than 30 days. Balance is due 60 days before departure.
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.
Group size: States a maximum of eight travellers on all departures, with no exceptions once the eighth seat is confirmed.
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
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit on cancellations less than 60 days before arrival and refunds nothing, deposit or payment, on cancellations less than 30 days before arrival. Itinerary changes are case by case with a minimum fee of USD$50.00.
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.
Group size: Welcomes a maximum of just 10 guests per week.
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: payment-policy, home page.

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Bold Spirit Travel

Best for: Women travelling solo in small groups
Cancellation terms: Takes a non-refundable $700 deposit. On most tours, 120 or more days before the trip it refunds everything except the deposit, 120 to 90 days before it keeps 50% of the balance and 90 days or fewer before there is no refund. Places can usually be transferred to someone else.
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.
Group size: Says its tour groups have a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 15.
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
Cancellation terms: Charges on scheduled group departures a minimum fee of $100 per person plus non-refundable deposits at 91 days or more, refunds 50% of tour cost at 90 to 61 days and nothing at 60 to 0 days. A transfer to another trip in the same calendar year is free if requested more than 120 days before departure.
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.
Group size: Generally limits groups to 16 guests with 8 to 10 the average; its hiking trips say groups of 12 or fewer.
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: terms-and-conditions, home page, why-travel-with-us.

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Chica Brava

Best for: Women learning to surf, many travelling alone
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit when a guest cancels 60 days or more before the retreat, but lets it go to a new booking for a one-time $200 change fee. From 30 days or less the deposit cannot go to a new booking and from 14 days or less all payments are non-refundable.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: surf-camps/booking-cancellation-policy, its own page, nicaragua-travel/faq.

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Classic Journeys

Best for: Cultural walking tours with local guides
Cancellation terms: Charges per person by days before start: 121 or more days $200; 91 to 120 days $500; 61 to 90 days 50% of trip price; 31 to 60 days 75%; 0 to 30 days 100%. The deposit can be moved to another departure or tour region up to the day before the balance is due.
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.
Group size: Limits groups to a maximum of 15 to 18 guests depending on the region, with no more than 18 in total and an average of 10 to 12.
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%.
Enquiry: classicjourneys.com/travel-advice/faqs

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Collette

Best for: Couples and families on guided group tours
Cancellation terms: Keeps the non-refundable deposit if you cancel more than 90 days before departure, then charges 40% of the land or cruise price at 90 to 16 days, 75% at 15 to 1 day and 100% from the day of departure. Adds a $25 handling fee per change and its optional Travel Protection Plan includes a waiver to cancel for any reason up to the day before departure.
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.
Enquiry: gocollette.com/en/contact-collette

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Cosmos

Best for: Value-minded escorted tours worldwide
Cancellation terms: For 2026 and 2027 tours keeps 50% of the total price from the final payment date to 30 days before departure, 80% from 29 to 1 days and 100% from the day of departure. The deposit is US$250 per person for most tours and can be transferred up to 180 days before departure.
What it sells: Sells escorted group tours with a Tour Director under the Cosmos name, run by Group Voyagers, Inc. (a Swiss family-owned company with a Denver, Colorado mailing address). It lists Small-Groups among its travel styles.
Why choose them: Says it offers more than 100 tours to 60 countries on six continents. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 4,086 reviews, newest 5 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the full list of what an escorted tour includes (Tour Director, hotels, sightseeing with Local Guides and some meals) and what is extra, such as airfare and gratuities.
Enquiry: cosmos.com/contact

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Cox & Kings

Best for: Culture-led small-group tours, with solo departures
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit when cancelling 75 days or more before departure, then 30% at 60 to 74 days, 60% at 30 to 59 days, 90% at 15 to 29 days and 100% at 14 days or less. Amendments carry an administration charge of $200 per person.
What it sells: Runs escorted small-group tours (groups rarely exceed 18 guests) and private tailormade travel, including dedicated solo-traveller tours. It trades as Cox and Kings, a company registered in England (Abercrombie & Kent Limited). It joined the AKTG family in 2019.
Group size: Says its tour groups rarely exceed 18 guests and usually number around 14; its example tours are limited to 18 or 20 guests.
Why choose them: Traces its founding to 25 May 1758, when Richard Cox established the firm that became Cox & Kings. Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 1,222 reviews, newest 5 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the dedicated solo-traveller tours, which offer single occupancy of a double room with no single supplements and are limited to a maximum of 18 guests.
Enquiry: coxandkingstravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-us/useful-information/booking-conditions, about-us, journeys/small-group-tour.

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Craftours

Best for: Crafters and niche-interest travellers, including solos
Cancellation terms: Charges US$100 per person if a booking is cancelled before the final payment date, which is 120 days before departure. The charge is 100% on or after it. A change of tour before that date costs US$350.
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.
Group size: States that space is limited to 16 people for each of its solo traveller trips. It gives no group size for its other tours.
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: terms-and-conditions, about-craftours, its own page.

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Damesly

Best for: Solo women in their 40s to 60s
Cancellation terms: Treats its $500 deposit as always non-refundable. Cancelling 60 days or more before departure may convert the deposit to a credit for a tour within 12 months, with a $100 rebooking fee; cancelling 59 days or less gets no credit and no refund.
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.
Group size: Says its trips have a minimum of 4 travellers and a maximum of 12.
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/cancellation-policy, pages/faq, policies/terms-of-service.

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Discover Corps

Best for: Culture and conservation trips in small groups
Cancellation terms: Refunds everything more than five months before departure then 75% of the trip fee under five months, 50% under four months, 25% under three months and nothing under two months. The $30 booking fee is not refunded and a change of date costs $100 per person under four months.
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.
Group size: Says group size averages 8 with a maximum of 15, while its festival departures are limited to 16.
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: book-a-trip, about/our-history, faqs.

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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for: Guided cycling tours with food and wine
Cancellation terms: Charges on scheduled departures $550 or a 100% Travel Credit at 96 or more days before departure, keeps 25% at 95 to 66 days, 50% at 65 to 31 days and 100% at 30 to 0 days. A date change inside 95 days costs a minimum of $250 per person.
What it sells: Operator of guided small-group multi-day cycling tours, with private and custom tours as well, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Group size: Says scheduled departures never exceed 14 guests, with a guest-to-guide ratio never larger than 7:1.
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: trip-essentials/terms-and-conditions, about, why-duvine/duvine-difference.

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EF Ultimate Break

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Cancellation terms: Standard schedule: 365 or more days before departure, refund less a $150 fee; 364 to 100 days, less $450; 99 to 61 days, less $1,000; 60 to 31 days, less $2,000; 30 days or less, no refund; non-refundable fees also apply. Says travellers have 30 days to change their mind after booking and 99 days to re-book with travel insurance.
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: faq/booking-conditions, about/what-we-do, trips/madrid-pride-city-experience.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Small-group walking, cycling and cultural trips
Cancellation terms: Under its standard conditions for bookings from 17 November 2025, cancelling up to 90 days before departure loses the deposit, 89 to 52 days costs 50% of the total, 51 to 31 days 75% and 30 days or less 100%. The deposit is at least 25% and at least £300 per person and a change costs a £40 administration charge.
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.
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.
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

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Flash Pack

Best for: Solos aged 30-49 or 50-65
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit from booking until 90 days before start; 50% of the balance (or the deposit if higher) at 46 to 89 days; 75% of tour cost at 30 to 45 days; 100% at 29 to 0 days. If the trip departs 60 or more days after booking, free cancellation or transfer within 72 hours of confirmation.
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.
Group size: Runs small groups of up to 16 people and 12 on Tanzania.
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: us/terms-and-conditions, us/how-it-works, home page.

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FTLO Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 25 to 39
Cancellation terms: Standard scale: deposit non-refundable and issued as travel credit at 65 or more days before departure, 50% of trip cost kept at 64 to 35 days, no refund or credit at 34 days or less. Japan and New Year's Eve departures use a 95-day scale and New Zealand, Peru and South Africa a 125-day scale. Date changes are free up to 65 days out.
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
Cancellation terms: On its default Flexy plan, cancel before 60 days for a 100% refund minus the Lifetime Deposit, or at 59 to 30 days for a 50% refund with a 50% cancellation fee. Changes to departure, destination or timing are free up to 60 days out (90 days for Expedition cruises and National Geographic Signature trips).
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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GeoEx

Best for: Small-group and custom journeys, women's departures
Cancellation terms: Charges on group trips a non-refundable $500 to $1,000 per traveller, 50% of land cost at 120 to 61 days before departure and no refund at 60 days or less. Most group trips offer a free one-time transfer of the deposit until 120 days before departure.
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.
Group size: Says groups are typically six to twelve travellers and Hidden Japan has no more than eight.
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

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Globus

Best for: Escorted touring across Europe and beyond
Cancellation terms: For all 2026 and 2027 tours and cruises keeps 50% of the total price from the final payment date to 30 days before departure, 80% at 29 to 1 days and 100% from the day of departure. Deposits (US$250 per person on most tours) are non-refundable but can move to another trip up to 180 days before departure.
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.
Group size: Gives an average only: Small Group Discovery tours are designed for an average of 15 guests in Europe and 18 worldwide. No maximum is stated for its standard tours.
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

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Good Trip Adventures

Best for: Small-group national park trips across the US
Cancellation terms: Multi-day trips cancelled more than 30 days out get a cash refund minus 20% of the full trip cost, or a full credit; within 30 days they are non-refundable. Single-day trips cost a 5% fee more than 30 days out and 20% within 30 days and are non-refundable within 7 days.
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.
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.
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

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Grand Circle Travel

Best for: Travellers over 50 on river cruises
Cancellation terms: For bookings from 1 January 2025, land trips keep $500 per person at 90 days or more before departure, then 40% of Total Trip Price at 89 to 60 days, 65% at 59 to 30 days and 100% from 29 days. River cruises and small ships keep $750 at 90 days or more, then the same scale. Cancelling within 10 days of booking, with departure at least 90 days away, is a full refund.
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

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Grand Pacific Tours

Best for: Solo travellers on New Zealand coach tours
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit at 60 days or more before start; 50% of the Tour Price at 59 to 15 days; 100% at 14 days or less or no show. A transfer to another departure date counts as a cancellation.
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.
Group size: Runs Ultimate Small Group tours of 20 seats and Signature Mid-Size tours of 32 seats.
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.
Enquiry: grandpacifictours.com/About-Us/contact-us

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Gutsy Girls

Best for: Women wanting active small-group holidays solo
Cancellation terms: Supplier terms on its pages charge 30% of trip cost when cancelling 45 days or more before the trip and 100% at 44 days or fewer (Bananaway). It adds an administration fee of up to £100 per booking for changes and cancellations and day events are non-refundable.
What it sells: Women-only organiser of small-group active holidays, a UK company registered in England that acts as agent, with the contract held by the local supplier. It also runs one-day UK adventures and private group tours.
Group size: Says its day hikes have a maximum group size of 12 participants and a minimum of 5. It gives no group size for its multi-day trips.
Why choose them: Says over 95% of its guests join its adventure holidays on their own. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 235 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 589 reviews, newest 20 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a beginner trip in a sport you want to learn from scratch, or a private group tour if you have a larger group of friends.
Not the fit if: you cannot manage consecutive days of all-day activity: guests must be over 18 and have a good level of fitness.
Enquiry: gutsygirls.co.uk

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Hidden Iceland

Best for: Private and tailor-made Iceland tours
Cancellation terms: Publishes its charges: 10% of the tour cost is always non-refundable. For groups of 8+ people or 4+ rooms, more than 12 weeks before is 10%, 4 to 12 weeks 50%, 14 days to 4 weeks 75% and under 14 days 100%. A 50% deposit is due at booking.
What it sells: Iceland-based boutique travel agency and direct tour operator specialising in tailor-made, privately guided tours and premium self-drive packages. It runs no off-the-shelf packages with static prices.
Why choose them: Was founded in 2017 by Dagný Björg Stefánsdóttir, Scott Drummond and Ryan Connolly. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 225 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a tailor-made private guided tour or a premium self-drive itinerary and for a quote, since it publishes no fixed prices.
Not the fit if: you want a set-price group departure: it says it does not offer 'off the shelf' packages with static prices.
Enquiry: hiddeniceland.is/contact

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InsideJapan Tours

Best for: Small group tours of Japan
Cancellation terms: Charges the deposit more than 60 days before start; 30% (or the deposit if greater) at 40 to 60 days; 60% at 15 to 39 days; 75% at 6 to 14 days; 100% from no show to 5 days. Names can be transferred free if asked in writing at least 7 days before departure.
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.
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.
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

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INTRO Travel

Best for: Group tours for ages 18 to 40s
Cancellation terms: Date or tour changes are free more than 30 days before departure. Cancelling more than 30 days out keeps 100% of what you paid as credit, or refunds it minus 25% of the total tour value; at 30 days or less the full payment is retained.
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

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Martin Randall Travel

Best for: Culture-minded travellers, many travelling solo
Cancellation terms: For tours keeps the deposit only up to 85 days before departure, 40% at 84 to 43 days, 70% at 42 to 15 days and 100% at 14 days or fewer. Deposit is 15% and non-refundable; no free-change policy is stated.
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.
Group size: Says most of its tours run with between 10 and 24 participants. Its early music festivals draw audiences of up to 300 and are not tours.
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.
Enquiry: martinrandall.com/en-gb/about/contact

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MedSailors

Best for: Solo travellers aged 18 to 35 sailing
Cancellation terms: Charges only the deposit for cancellation more than 90 days before departure and 100% of the booking cost at 89 or fewer days. The island hopping deposit is €349 per person and the balance is due 90 days before departure.
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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Modern Adventure

Best for: Food and culture travellers on hosted trips
Cancellation terms: For group departures keeps the US$1,500 deposit at 151 days or more before departure, 50% of the trip price at 150 to 121 days and 100% at 120 days or less. A one-time booking transfer may be allowed if asked for more than 180 days before.
What it sells: Small-group operator based in Portland, Oregon, selling Tastemaker tours hosted by chefs and creatives, Inspired tours without a host, private and custom trips and Paragon departures. Says it is a Certified B Corp.
Group size: Says Tastemaker tours are usually limited to 10 to 20 guests and Inspired tours typically have between 10 and 20.
Why choose them: Says its Tastemaker tours are intentionally small, usually limited to 10 to 20 guests. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 84 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Tastemaker tour hosted by a chef or creative alongside a Modern Adventure trip leader, such as Sicily with Tony Priolo.
Not the fit if: you travel solo on a tight budget: prices are based on double occupancy and a private room needs a single room supplement paid at booking.
Published price: Sicily with Tony Priolo, 7 days, 2 to 8 March 2027, from $10,500 per person. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: modernadventure.com/contact

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Mountain Travel Sobek

Best for: Active group adventures, solo or with family
Cancellation terms: Charges $300 until 95 days before departure, 25% of trip cost at 94 to 61 days, 50% at 60 to 46 days and 100% at 45 days or less; allows one free transfer to another trip until 125 days before departure.
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.
Group size: Caps its tours at 12 to 16 or fewer travellers; the exception is its Middle Fork of the Salmon rafting trips, capped at 22.
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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Skógafoss waterfall, south Iceland. Photo: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Natural Habitat Adventures

Best for: Small-group wildlife travel, including women-only trips
Cancellation terms: Publishes its charges: 121 or more days before departure at least $200 per person, 61 to 120 days 50% of the trip price and 60 days or less 100%. Custom trips need a 25% non-refundable deposit.
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.
Group size: Says its groups average just nine guests. The largest of its own trips listed carries 29 guests (Tundra Lodge Adventure).
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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NextTribe

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
Cancellation terms: Takes a non-refundable $500 deposit. Cancelling more than 90 days (international) or 60 days (domestic) before departure refunds everything except the deposit, which is kept as a credit for another trip within one year; within 90 or 60 days there are no refunds or credits.
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.
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.
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

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Odyssey Traveller

Best for: Mature travellers who want themed small groups
Cancellation terms: Takes an A$1,000 deposit, fully refundable until the tour is guaranteed. After that it keeps 30% of total price, then 50% at 120 to 61 days before departure, 65% at 60 to 46 days and 100% at 45 days or fewer. Changing date up to 90 days out may carry A$150 per person.
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.
Group size: States groups of up to 16 people on its escorted tours and calls itself genuinely small.
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

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Odysseys Unlimited

Best for: Escorted small-group tours of 12 to 24
Cancellation terms: Refunds in full a cancellation made before the final payment date. On 2027 tours it refunds in full at 125 or more days before departure, then charges 25% at 124 to 95 days, 50% at 94 to 65 days, 75% at 64 to 30 days and 100% at 29 to 0 days. The 2027 deposit of $650 is fully refundable up to 125 days before departure.
What it sells: Operator of its own escorted small-group tours led by Odysseys Tour Directors, with more than 45 tours across six continents for 12 to 24 guests, plus Private Departures on its own tours.
Group size: Says its tours carry just 12 to 24 guests.
Why choose them: Says it offers more than 45 tours across six continents for just 12 to 24 guests. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 100 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews, newest 21 September 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Private Departure of one of its tours, which welcomes children and grandchildren from age 10.
Not the fit if: you travel alone and want a guaranteed private room: it offers a limited number of single accommodations on each tour, at a single supplement.
Published price: New Zealand Adventure, 16 days, Spring 2027, from $8,574 per person in US dollars on double occupancy, airfare from your departure city included. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: odysseys-unlimited.com

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One Life Adventures

Best for: Travellers aged 18 to 40, small groups
Cancellation terms: Holds the deposit at 60 days or more before departure; 50% of cost of services booked at 59 to 30 days; 100% at under 30 days. Date changes within 60 days of departure count as a cancellation.
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.
Enquiry: onelifeadventures.com/about-one-life-adventures

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One Traveller

Best for: Mature solo travellers, mostly aged 50 plus
Cancellation terms: Charges by holiday type. For Europe and worldwide trips under £5,000: more than 70 days before departure 50% of the deposit, 49 to 70 days 50% of the cost, 36 to 48 days 75% and 35 days or less 100%. Its Deposit Guarantee Scheme keeps 50% of the deposit as credit, to use within two years, if cancelled before the balance is due.
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.
Group size: Says groups typically number 18 to 25 people plus the Tour Manager, with some groups up to 30.
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.
Enquiry: onetraveller.co.uk/contact-us

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Other Way Round

Best for: Solo travellers in their 30s and 40s
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit when cancelling more than 70 days before departure (it can go towards a future trip), 50% of the trip price at 69 to 30 days and 100% at under 30 days. Transfers to another trip or date are free up to 70 days before departure.
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.
Group size: Says there will be between 4 and 15 people on every trip, with an average of 10.
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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Overseas Adventure Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 50 and over
Cancellation terms: For bookings from 1/1/25, land trips keep $500 per person at 90 days or more, 40% of Total Trip Price at 89 to 60 days, 65% at 59 to 30 days and 100% from 29 days. Cancelling within 10 days of booking, with departure at least 90 days away, gives a full refund.
What it sells: Is a Boston-based operator (Grand Circle LLC) that runs its own small group adventures by land and small ship for travellers aged 50 and over and also sells private adventures and group travel programmes.
Group size: Says its small groups are 16 by land and 25 by ship, with no more than 16 travellers on land trip pages; no average is stated.
Why choose them: Says 50% of O.A.T. travellers come on their own. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 667 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 159 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for same-gender roommate matching, or a departure with a free single supplement, on a Small Group Adventure.
Not the fit if: you are under 50: its trips are designed for travellers aged 50 and over.
Published price: Egypt & the Eternal Nile by Private, Classic River-Yacht, 16 days, from US$2,995 per person, departing 14 December 2026, excluding airfare. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: oattravel.com/about-us/contact

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Rapture Surfcamps

Best for: Solo surfers of all levels, flexible stays
Cancellation terms: Charges 10% of the booking for cancelling 60 days ahead, 20% at 45 days, 40% at 30 days, 70% at 20 days and 100% at 12 days. Optional cancellation insurance is a flat €55.
What it sells: Surf camps in Portugal, Costa Rica and Bali (Rapturecamps) where guests choose their own dates and length of stay, with surf lessons and guiding for all levels and yoga as an extra; it describes no scheduled group departures.
Why choose them: Says most of its customers are solo or single travellers.
Ask for: Ask for the room that suits a solo traveller (a dorm bed, a shared twin room with another guest or a double room for yourself) and the surf programme for your level.
Not the fit if: you want a dedicated single room: it offers none at any of its locations.
Website: rapturecamps.com

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Riviera Travel

Best for: Solo guests on European river cruises
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit when cancelling more than 101 days before departure, then 50% at 100 to 61 days, 70% at 60 to 31 days, 90% at 30 to 15 days and 100% at 14 days or fewer. A $20 administration fee applies to all cancellations and changes.
What it sells: Sells European river cruises, yacht cruises and grand tours (cruise and tour), with departures for solo travellers, to North American guests from a Fort Lauderdale, Florida head office; it also sells through authorised travel agents.
Why choose them: Says it has crafted European river cruises and guided tours for over 40 years and welcomed more than 1.75 million guests worldwide.
Ask for: Ask for the solo-only departures: every cabin on the MS George Eliot is for one guest only; selected departures waive the single supplement.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with children: children under 12 are not allowed on any of its ships.
Enquiry: rivieratravel.com/contact

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Sailing Collective

Best for: Small-group sailing voyages for solos and couples
Cancellation terms: States that all voyage deposits are non-refundable, that cancellations within 60 days or less get no refund or credit and that a $500 fee applies to any change or rescheduled departure.
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.
Group size: Limits its Canary Islands voyage to 10 sailors in 5 cabins and lists 10 guests for its Alaska 2028 journey.
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: terms-and-conditions, home page, group-journeys/canary-islands-monohull-voyage.

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Sailweek

Best for: Solo travellers in their 20s and 30s
Cancellation terms: Gives 48-hour free cancellation on bookings made more than 30 days before departure. Otherwise the fee is the total value of instalments due up to the point of cancellation. A 5% payment-processing fee is taken from any refund.
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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Singles Travel Service

Best for: Singles and solo travellers on ski weeks
Cancellation terms: Refunds in full less a $100 administration fee more than 90 days before the first trip day, 50% at 60 to 90 days and nothing within 60 days.
What it sells: National tour operator of hosted singles trips, mainly ski and snowboard weeks, that also acts as a travel agency for cruises and regular travel.
Group size: Says some trips attract as many as 200 singles while others are more intimate with as few as 10 or 20 guests, depending on the destination.
Why choose them: Says some of its trips attract as many as 200 singles while others have as few as 10 or 20 guests.
Ask for: Ask for a hosted singles ski week with roommate matching, or the private room upgrade where you pay only the other half of the room cost.
Not the fit if: you travel as a couple or with children: it says its sports weeks are for singles and solo travellers with no couples and no children.
Enquiry: singlestravelservice.com

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

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Smithsonian Journeys

Best for: Expert-led cultural trips with scholars
Cancellation terms: Refunds in full within 7 days of booking then keeps the deposit until final payment, after which nothing is refunded. Final payment falls 95 days before departure for 2026 departures and 125 days for 2027 and one free change of departure or tour is allowed up to 150 days before departure.
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.
Group size: Says almost all land trips are small groups of 12 to 24 travellers and active journeys are 12 to 18, while cruises range from 102 to 265 travellers with a few slightly larger.
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.
Enquiry: smithsonianjourneys.org/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-conditions, about-us/faqs, destinations/south-america.

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Solo Together

Best for: Solo travellers wanting their own room
Cancellation terms: Deposit is non-refundable; cancelling within 75 days of departure means a 100% cancellation charge. Changes before the final payment date cost $175 per person plus supplier costs and Land & Air, Cruise & Air and Cruise Only tours are 100% non-refundable once booked.
What it sells: Solo-only small-group tour operator running scheduled guided departures in two styles, Solo (private room) and Solo Lite (shared with a same-sex roommate). A brand of Indus Travels with its head office in Richmond, Canada.
Group size: Says its tours run in groups of 8 to 16 travellers, while individual tour pages show maximums such as 35 for Japan, 25 for Ireland and 22 for Kenya.
Why choose them: Says every person on its tours has booked as a solo traveller, with no single supplement ever.
Ask for: Ask for Solo style for a guaranteed private room every night, or Solo Lite for a same-sex roommate at a friendlier price.
Published price: Picturesque Solo Japan Tour, 6 days and 5 nights, from $2,599 per person, land only, twin or double sharing basis, 19 February 2027 departure (shown as $ with no currency named). Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: solotogethertours.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-condition, about, faqs.

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SoloNomads

Best for: Solo travellers aged 18 to 40
Cancellation terms: Publishes its charges on the total trip price: more than 60 days before departure 10%, 60 to 31 days 50%, 30 to 15 days 75% and 14 days or fewer 100%. A reservation can be cancelled free before the departure is confirmed. There is no deposit.
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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Solos Holidays

Best for: Solo travellers wanting no single supplement
Cancellation terms: On all tours except cruises keeps the deposit at 84 days or more before departure, 35% at 83 to 63 days, 50% at 62 to 49 days, 70% at 48 to 36 days, 90% at 35 to 15 days and 100% at 14 to 0 days. Cruises keep the deposit at 100 days or more, 75% at 99 to 56 days and 100% at 55 days or less; no cooling-off period.
What it sells: Runs escorted group holidays exclusively for solo travellers, with a Tour Leader, no single supplement and women-only tours. The contract is with Hidden Travel Group Limited, trading as Solos Holidays, with a head office in Worcester, UK.
Group size: Says the average size of its single holiday groups is 15, golf groups can be between 20 and 40 and its Black-Tie Balls can attract in excess of 80 people.
Why choose them: Says the average size of its single holiday groups is 15. Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 114 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Solos Exclusive, where it takes over a small hotel of around 15 to 25 rooms, or a women-only tour led by a female Tour Leader.
Not the fit if: you travel with a partner or children: its holidays are exclusively for solo travellers, with no couples and no families.
Enquiry: solosholidays.com/uk/faqs

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Soul & Surf

Best for: Surf and yoga retreats, Sri Lanka, Portugal
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit if cancelled more than 30 days before departure and charges 100% of the booking from 0 to 29 days; date changes more than 30 days out cost a £25 admin charge and a name change up to 7 days before costs £50 per person.
What it sells: Surf, yoga and massage retreat operator running its own all-inclusive retreats at its own sites in Ahangama, Sri Lanka and the Algarve, Portugal; its registered office is in Brighton, UK.
Why choose them: Says it has been on Sri Lanka's south coast since 2012.
Ask for: Ask for the all-inclusive 7 night surf and yoga retreat in Sri Lanka or Portugal, with a shared twin if you travel alone.
Not the fit if: you want financial protection: it states that bookings are not ATOL protected and that it provides no financial failure protection through ABTA or ABTOT.
Enquiry: soulandsurf.com/book-now

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-conditions-retreat, book-now, landing/surf-camp-sri-lanka-for-beginners-and-be.

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Stoke Travel

Best for: Surf, festival and party trips, 18+
Cancellation terms: Refunds a cancellation made 91 or more days before the product date less 10% of the product price (minimum €15), between 3 and 90 days less 50% and nothing within 72 hours. Barcelona products, boat parties and tours with transport or hotels are entirely non-refundable.
What it sells: Adventure travel company based in Barcelona, Spain (trading name of Keriomet S.L), running its own surf camps in San Sebastian, Portugal and Morocco, festival campsites, Barcelona boat parties, sailing weeks and ski weekenders for travellers 18+.
Why choose them: Says it has been chasing waves since 2005. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 580 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 137 reviews, newest 4 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Morocco Surf Camp (six nights in its Surf Palace with three meals a day, daily surf lessons with board and wetsuit and Agadir airport pickup) or the San Sebastian Surf House female-only dorm.
Not the fit if: you need a flexible booking: cancelling 3 to 90 days before the product date loses 50% of the product price and Barcelona products and boat parties are non-refundable.
Enquiry: stoketravel.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, trip/portugal-surf-camp.

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Surf Maroc

Best for: Surf and yoga holidays in Taghazout, Morocco
Cancellation terms: Charges the deposit only more than 6 weeks before arrival, 50% at 4 to 6 weeks, 75% at 2 to 4 weeks and 100% under 2 weeks; changes cost £50 per person plus supplier costs.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en/terms-conditions, en/home-2, en/package/surf-guiding.

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Surf With Amigas

Best for: Women learning to surf, mostly travelling alone
Cancellation terms: Refunds the deposit minus a $200 booking fee when a guest cancels more than 6 months out. From 4 to 6 months it offers a transfer or credit without penalty or a 50% refund minus the fee and within 4 months there is no refund unless the spot is filled.
What it sells: Is a women-only surf and yoga retreat operator running its own all-inclusive retreats at smaller resorts in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.
Why choose them: Says 90% of the women who have taken part so far came alone.
Ask for: Ask for its coaching programme, designed by professional surfer Holly Beck, with beach lessons, in-water one on one assistance, classroom sessions and video coaching.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: within 4 months of the retreat date it cannot refund your deposit unless your spot is filled.
Enquiry: surfwithamigas.com/book-now

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: book-now, about.

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Tauck

Best for: Upscale guided travel, including family trips
Cancellation terms: Allows cancellation with no fees within 10 days of the initial deposit. On the Alaska family tour, without Guest Protection, 89 to 8 days before departure costs $600 per person and 7 to 1 days $900 per person; scales vary by trip.
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.
Group size: Says its Small Group journeys average 24 guests and its Even Smaller Group journeys average 15. Tanzania family safari departures are limited to 30 guests.
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: tours/alaska-guided-family-tour, about-tauck, FAQ.

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The Next Chapter Travel

Best for: Women wanting five-star small-group trips
Cancellation terms: Cancelling more than 90 days before the start date gives a credit towards a future tour within a year and less than 90 days gives no credits or refunds. The 2027 Morocco deposit of US$2,500 is refundable for 30 days.
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.
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.
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: morocco-2027, faqs.

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The Yacht Week

Best for: Sailing weeks for solos and friends
Cancellation terms: Charges on its Payment Plan 0% in the first 24 hours, 10% up to 30 days after booking, 40% from 31 days after booking up to 90 days before the event and 100% within 90 days. Category yacht bookings can swap dates fee-free until 31 December 2026 and spots can be transferred to another traveller without fees.
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

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

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Topdeck

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Cancellation terms: Over 60 days before departure it gives a rolling deposit voucher; 59 to 29 days costs 40% of the trip, 28 to 14 days 60%, 13 to 8 days 80% and 7 days or less 100%. Its Freedom to Flex rule allows unlimited no-fee changes up to 60 days before departure.
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.
Enquiry: topdeck.travel/about-us/contact

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

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Travel HER Way

Best for: Women trekkers and climbers
Cancellation terms: Holds the lifetime deposit and refunds the rest at 60 days or more before departure, holds the deposit and refunds 50% of the remainder at 59 to 30 days. It refunds nothing further under 30 days. The deposit is US$400 per person and has no expiry.
What it sells: Women-only adventure travel company (TWENTY MOONS, LLC d/b/a Travel Her Way) selling trekking and climbing trips such as Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp and Machu Picchu, in US dollars only.
Why choose them: Says 'when you book with us we guarantee your tour, no matter how few customers sign up'. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Kilimanjaro climb (Machame route, 9 to 13 days) and how its lifetime deposit works if you cannot travel.
Enquiry: travelherway.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, who-we-are.

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Travendly

Best for: Young professionals aged 25 to 45
Cancellation terms: Cancelling 60 days or more before the start refunds all monies paid less the $199 non-refundable deposit, or gives a credit valid for 1 year. The fee is 50% at 30 to 59 days and 100% at 29 days or fewer.
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

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

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TruTravels

Best for: Solo travellers wanting group adventure trips
Cancellation terms: Keeps the deposit if you cancel more than 60 days before departure and 100% of trip cost at 60 days or less. One date change is free outside 60 days, then GBP 50 per person.
What it sells: Small group adventure tour operator registered in England, with a registered office in Kingston Upon Thames. Runs scheduled departures in groups of 10 to 20 led by local guides called Local Legends.
Group size: Says its small groups are 10 to 20 like-minded travellers.
Why choose them: Says it guarantees that every single one of its trips will run. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,413 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 3,626 reviews, newest 30 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Local Legend led trip in a group of 10 to 20, such as Morocco Uncovered, 9 days.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: within 60 days of departure the charge is 100% of the trip cost.
Published price: Peru Inca Adventure, 10 days, from U$1,795 now U$1,077 per person, departing 22 January 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: trutravels.com

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

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Under30Experiences

Best for: Group travel for ages 21 to 35
Cancellation terms: Trips and the $195 deposit are non-refundable. The first switch or credit hold is free before a deadline typically 30 or 60 days before departure, then $195 per traveller for each further change; Experience Credits last two years.
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

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

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Walk Japan

Best for: Guided and self-guided walking tours of Japan
Cancellation terms: Takes a non-refundable deposit of 25%. Up to one calendar month before the start it keeps 25%, from one month to 15 days before 60%, 14 to 8 days before 80% and within 7 days 100%. A booking can be transferred to another person for a JPY10,000 per person fee.
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.
Group size: Says its scheduled tours run at a maximum of 12 people plus the Tour Leader; it gives no average.
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: terms-use, about-us, useful-information/faqs.

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Wendy Wu Tours

Best for: Fully inclusive escorted tours, with solo departures
Cancellation terms: Takes a non-refundable deposit of at least £350 per person. It keeps the deposit at 75 or more days before departure, then 30% at 74 to 42 days, 60% at 41 to 28 days, 90% at 27 to 15 days and 100% at 14 days or less. Amendments cost £50 per person.
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.
Group size: States Classic Tours at an average of 21 and a maximum of 28, Go Beyond Tours at an average of 14 and a maximum of 18 and Solo departures at a maximum of 18.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: help-and-advice/booking-conditions, about-us, help-and-advice/faqs.

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WeRoad

Best for: Social group trips with people your age
Cancellation terms: Allows free changes of date or destination up to 31 days before departure. Flexible Cancellation from €/£/$49 gives a refund of the package up to 8 days before departure, otherwise amounts paid on a confirmed trip are non-refundable. The deposit is €/£/$100.
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

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

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Wild Terrains

Best for: Women-only small-group trips for all ages
Cancellation terms: Takes a non-refundable 50% deposit when booking more than 120 days ahead. Bookings are non-refundable with no cancellations or changes fewer than 120 days before the start. With 120+ days' notice a traveller can change to another trip once at no charge. Further changes cost $500 each.
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.
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).
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: terms-conditions, home page, group-trips/iceland.

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Wild Women Expeditions

Best for: Women travelling solo, on land or ship
Cancellation terms: Turns the deposit into a credit for future travel, minus unrecoverable costs, if you cancel more than 90 days before the trip. It forfeits all payments within 90 days. Galapagos yacht expeditions use 135 days.
What it sells: Women-only operator running small-group land trips and small-ship expeditions, based in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Says it has led women-only adventures for over 35 years.
Group size: Says land-based trips typically bring together 6 to 16 women and on small-ship expeditions up to 40 Wild Women travel as a group aboard a 198-passenger vessel.
Why choose them: Says it has led small-group, women-only adventures for over 35 years.
Ask for: Ask for a twin-share place with a matched roommate at no single supplement and for the single upgrade option on most expeditions if you prefer your own room.
Not the fit if: you want to cancel late: cancelling within 90 days of departure forfeits all payments and within 135 days on Galapagos yacht expeditions.
Published price: Antarctic Women's Expedition Spirit of Antarctica, 11 days, 3 to 13 March 2028, US$14,076 per person, Superior stateroom, 20% off. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: wildwomenexpeditions.com/contact

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

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Wilderness Scotland

Best for: Small-group walking and paddling in Scotland
Cancellation terms: Charges 40% of the holiday price at 75 to 51 days before travel, 50% at 50 to 31 days and 100% at 30 days or less; the first small-group change to a different departure has no admin fee up to 75 days before departure.
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.
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.
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: terms-conditions, about-us, faq.

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Wilderness Travel

Best for: Small-group hiking and wildlife trips worldwide
Cancellation terms: Charges nothing up to 91 days before departure, 25% of trip cost at 61 to 90 days, 50% at 46 to 60 days and 100% at 45 days or less.
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.
Group size: Says its average group size is 10 and never more than 16 on Small Group Adventures.
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: resources/terms, small-group-adventures.

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Women Who Explore

Best for: Women-only adventure trips with a host
Cancellation terms: From 6 June 2024, international trips keep 50% of the trip cost at 91 to 120 days before departure and 100% at 90 days or less. Domestic trips keep 50% at 61 to 90 days and 100% at 60 days or less. The international deposit is $495 or greater.
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.
Group size: Says groups average 8 to 12 attendees, with maximums such as 9 women in the Maldives and 7 in Mallorca; the coed Egypt trip allows up to 20 people.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, terms-of-service, northern-vietnam-womens-adventure.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

27 of the 73 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 50 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).

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

Cancellation terms: 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, TruTravels and Sailweek, 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?

37 of the 73 publish their single supplement terms on their own websites. Ask each for the figure on your departure.

Which of these publish their cancellation charges?

72 of the 73 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?

19 of the 73 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 publishes its cancellation charges for 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.