Which small-group tour companies are best for Europe?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 74 tour companies sell group trips in Europe 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 are best for Europe?

74 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell group trips in Europe; TruTravels, Sailweek and MedSailors have the most Google reviews under their own name.

The monasteries of Meteora, Thessaly, Greece. Photo: Jolovema, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table holds 110 companies: the small-group operators, solo-only, women-only and age-banded companies and group surf, yoga and sailing weeks ChatGPT names most often when asked about solo and small-group travel. Their own websites were read on 11 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries the 74 companies in the table that, on their own websites, sell group trips in Europe, 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
Europe: Runs a women's surf and yoga retreat in Portugal, its only named country.
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: home page, about.

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A Solo Woman Traveling

Best for: Women-only small-group tours in Europe
Europe: Runs women-only, small-group European tours.
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: how-to-travel-venice-solo-guide, about-4, small-group-trip-terms-conditions.

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Abercrombie & Kent

Best for: Guided safari and expedition journeys
Europe: Names European River Cruises among its Small Group Journeys.
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: home page, booking-terms-and-conditions-for-journeys.

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Adventures in Good Company

Best for: Women who want active small-group trips
Europe: Lists 23 Europe trips, among them Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast, Pearls of the Croatian Coast and Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights.
What it sells: Is a women-only small-group active travel operator based in Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 1999, that also plans private and custom trips.
Group size: Says it typically runs trips with 10 to 14 participants and limits domestic trips to 12 or fewer with up to 14 in certain cases.
Why choose them: Says about 75% of its travellers join its trips on their own.
Ask for: Ask for the Trip Summary and the 1 to 5 fitness rating of the trip you are considering and for a roommate in a standard double.
Not the fit if: you want a room to yourself without paying extra: you pay a single supplement if you want to be assured of a room of your own.
Enquiry: adventuresingoodcompany.com/faqs

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

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AdventureWomen

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
Europe: Sells all-women trips in Europe including Ireland (9 days, from $7,495 per person, 4 to 12 September 2027), Switzerland, Mont Blanc, Scotland, England, Croatia, Slovakia, Poland and the Camino.
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: trips/ireland-hiking-the-emerald-isle, why-adventurewomen, booking-conditions.

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Alexander+Roberts

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

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

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APT

Best for: Escorted small group tours and cruises
Europe: Sells small group tours in Europe with no more than 24 guests, including Emerald Ireland (12 days) and trips to Slovenia, Sicily, Malta and Lapland.
What it sells: Is a family-owned Australian tour and cruise company that runs its own scheduled small group tours as well as river, small ship, yacht, rail and 4WD tours, with a UK office in London.
Group size: Says its small group tours average 18 guests and take no more than 24, with a maximum of 24 on Europe tours and no more than 16 on non-European tours.
Why choose them: Says its small group tours average 18 guests and take no more than 24. Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 2,910 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a small group tour with a Tour Director, such as Emerald Ireland (12 days) and check whether it is a Europe tour (up to 24 guests) or a non-European tour (up to 16).
Not the fit if: you want a group of 16 or fewer in Europe: its Europe small group tours take a maximum of 24 guests.
Enquiry: aptouring.com/en-gb/connect-with-us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-us/experiences/travel-styles/small-group-tour, en-gb/experiences/travel-styles, en-gb/experiences/travel-styles/small-group-tour.

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Backroads

Best for: Active biking and hiking trips for adults
Europe: Sells bike and walking trips across Europe, including Croatia and Netherlands & Belgium bike tours of 6 days, in countries from Austria to Switzerland.
What it sells: Active travel company based in Berkeley, California, that runs scheduled biking, hiking and walking and multi-adventure departures, plus Women's Adventures, family, 30s & 40s and Private trips.
Why choose them: Says it has pioneered Biking, Hiking & Walking and Multi-Adventure Trips in over 60 countries since 1979. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 124 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for Women's Adventures if you want a women-only departure, or for Solo Room Savings dates with reduced private room fees.
Not the fit if: you want your own room at no extra cost: prices are based on double occupancy and single occupancy incurs a supplemental fee.
Enquiry: backroads.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: award-winning-tours/solo-savings, about/media/company-facts, about.

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Blue-Roads Touring

Best for: Over-50s wanting small-group UK and Europe tours
Europe: Europe is its whole range: tours of England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, Croatia, Norway, Germany, Austria and Switzerland among others, such as Iberian Inspiration, 12 days, from $4,639 per person (US dollars), 2027.
What it sells: Small-group operator running only its own scheduled departures of the UK and Europe by minicoach, with a maximum of 18 guests; it does not offer customised tours. Its terms name Blue-Roads Touring Co. Limited of Chiswick, London.
Group size: Says its tours are designed for a maximum of 18 guests, a mix of couples, friends and solo travellers.
Why choose them: Says its tours are designed for a maximum of 18 guests.
Ask for: Ask for a scheduled small-group departure such as Corners of Cornwall (8 days) and for the 25% single supplement if you want a private room.
Not the fit if: you want to share a room with another solo traveller: it says there is no sharing and solo guests pay a 25% single supplement for their own room.
Published price: Corners of Cornwall, 8 days, from $3,419 per person (US dollars), 2027, 18 guests maximum. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: blueroadstouring.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: deals/tours-on-sale, faqs, about/why-blueroads/tour-experience.

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Bold Spirit Travel

Best for: Women travelling solo in small groups
Europe: Sells women-only trips in Italy (Sicily, Amalfi Coast, Via Francigena) and Spain and Portugal (Camino routes) and France (Provence) and Greece and Scotland and Iceland.
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: camino-de-santiago-french-way-solo-female-travel, about, faq.

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Butterfield & Robinson

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

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

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Classic Journeys

Best for: Cultural walking tours with local guides
Europe: Sells small-group walking tours in Greece, Sicily, Scotland, Normandy & Brittany, Dordogne, the Cotswolds, the Basque country, Iceland and Tuscany & Cinque Terre.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: top-10-tours-for-history-buffs, about-us, travel-agents.

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Collette

Best for: Couples and families on guided group tours
Europe: Sells group tours in Italy, Spain, France, Ireland and Croatia, including Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside (11 days), The Best of Ireland (15 days), Mediterranean Coastal Journey across Spain, France and Italy (16 days) and Winter in Croatia (10 days).
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en/about-collette, en-us, en/about-collette/terms-and-conditions.

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Contiki

Best for: Social group trips for 18 to 35s
Europe: Sells 114 Europe trips, such as European Trail (23 days, 12 countries), European Whirl (17 days, 8 countries) and European Discovery (12 days, 6 countries).
What it sells: Operator of its own scheduled group trips for 18 to 35s across seven Travel Styles, led by Trip Leaders with local guides, with some small-group trips.
Group size: Gives a group size per trip: a maximum of 16 on Best of Costa Rica, 14 on Maldives Island Hopping, an average of around 20 (30 max) on Japan and Vietnam trips and a maximum of 53 on European Trail.
Why choose them: Says it has run trips since 1962, when a young Kiwi took a minivan full of strangers across Europe. Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 164 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Travel Style that fits, such as Outdoors for hiking and biking or Local for food and wine and for departures for 27 to 35-year-olds only.
Not the fit if: you want a small group on every trip: its Japan and Vietnam trips average around 20 people (30 max).
Published price: Best of Costa Rica, 8 days, from £1,058 per person in GBP, twin room, departing 16 January 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: contiki.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-gb/destinations/europe, en-gb/about, en-gb/tours/european-trail.

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Craftours

Best for: Crafters and niche-interest travellers, including solos
Europe: Sells Discovering the Culture, Crafts and Traditions of Romania, 9 days, departing 2 April 2027: US$3,647.00 per person with air from New York City or US$2,847.00 land only, on double occupancy. Its tour lists also show departures to Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Portugal, Norway, Iceland, England, Poland, Germany and Austria among others.
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: tour/discovering-the-culture-crafts-traditions-o, about-craftours, its own page.

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Discover Corps

Best for: Culture and conservation trips in small groups
Europe: Lists Greece: Islands & Exploration among its small group departures.
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: small-group-departures, about/our-history, faqs.

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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for: Guided cycling tours with food and wine
Europe: Sells cycling tours in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Norway, Scotland, Slovenia, Switzerland and Turkey, with Italy tours across the Amalfi Coast, Dolomites, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany and Veneto.
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: region/europe/italy, about, why-duvine/duvine-difference.

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EF Adventures

Best for: Active travellers, including solo travellers
Europe: Runs active tours across more than a dozen European countries, including Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Norway, Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria and Germany.
What it sells: Runs its own small-group hiking, biking and multi-adventure tours with a Tour Director on every departure, plus dedicated solo departures. Tours outside the U.S. are operated by EF World Journeys International, Ltd. in Zurich, with a Cambridge, Massachusetts address and EF Adventures launched in 2024 out of EF Education First.
Group size: Says its tours are group tours for up to 26 travellers, varying by travel style, destination and enrollment; solo departures list 6 to 20 and 6 to 16.
Why choose them: Says its tours are group tours for up to 26 travellers, with group size varying by travel style, destination and enrollment. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a dedicated solo departure such as Spain Biking for Solo Travellers: Mallorca (6 to 16 travellers) and for its private room terms.
Not the fit if: you want a roommate matched for you: it says it does not offer roommate matching and adds a private room fee if you do not secure a roommate.
Enquiry: efadventures.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: tours/europe-tours, about/terms/booking-conditions.

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EF Go Ahead Tours

Best for: Solo travellers on guided group tours
Europe: Sells group tours across Europe, including A Week in Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome (9 days), A Week in Greece (9 days), London, Paris & Rome (11 days) and Highlights of England, Scotland & Ireland (12 days).
What it sells: Operator of guided group tours led by a Tour Director, including Solo Tours, Tours for Women and Small-Group Tours; part of EF Education First, with an operating company in Zurich and a US marketing company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Group size: Says its regular group tours are capped at 38 travellers and its Small-Group Tours have 22 or fewer.
Why choose them: Says its regular group tours are capped at 38 travellers, with Small-Group Tours of 22 or fewer. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 195 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews, newest 14 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for one of its Solo Tours, which include a private room.
Not the fit if: you want roommate matching: it says it currently does not offer roommate matching for solo travellers.
Published price: A Week in Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome, 9 days, departing 13 July 2027, from $3,299 per person on double occupancy (US dollars, flights not included unless a flights package is bought). Read 11 November 2026.
Website: goaheadtours.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, about/how-our-tours-work, travel-deals/top-discounts.

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EF Ultimate Break

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Europe: Sells trips across Italy, Greece, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Croatia, the Baltics, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, including Ultimate Europe (35 days, 14 cities).
What it sells: Operator of scheduled guided group tours for travellers aged 18 to 35, part of EF Education First, with a Tour Director on every trip; tours are run from Zurich, Switzerland and marketed from Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Group size: Says groups are often between 20 and 44 travellers and, on some trips, average around 30; the largest figure it gives is 44.
Why choose them: Says more than 60% of EF travellers sign up solo. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 129 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 204 reviews, newest 23 September 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a private room upgrade if you do not want a same-gender roommate, or for the Ages 25 to 35 trips, which are 1 to 2 travellers per room.
Not the fit if: you are over 35: it designs its trips for ages 18 to 35 and points older travellers to Go Ahead Tours or EF Adventures.
Published price: Uncover Venice, Florence & Rome, 10 days, from US$2,649 per person, departing 7 June 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: efultimatebreak.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, about/what-we-do, trips/madrid-pride-city-experience.

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ElderTreks

Best for: Small-group adventures for travellers 50 and over
Europe: Sells Adriatic Adventure (20 land days), Medieval Treasures of Eastern Europe (15 days) and Iceland (13 land days).
What it sells: Is an operator of small-group land and ship-based adventures with fixed departure dates for travellers 50 and over, using its own country directors and tour leaders.
Group size: Says the maximum group size on its land adventures is 16, guaranteed.
Why choose them: Says it runs trips for travellers aged 50 and over in more than 80 countries. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a guaranteed land departure and whether you can share a room to avoid the single supplement.
Not the fit if: you are under 50: its trips are designed for travellers 50 and over, with companions over 18 welcome.
Published price: Grand South East Asia, 25 days, from US$9,995, departures 11 January to 4 February 2027 and 12 February to 8 March 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: eldertreks.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: medieval-treasures-of-eastern-europe, about-eldertreks, home page.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Small-group walking, cycling and cultural trips
Europe: Sells guided group trips in Italy (Amalfi Coast, Sicily) and France and Portugal and Bosnia & Herzegovina and the UK, for example Walking the Amalfi Coast (8 days) and Porto to Lisbon Atlantic Ride (8 days).
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: leader-awards-2025, faqs, about-exodus/our-history.

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Explorer Chick

Best for: Women joining active group adventures solo
Europe: Runs women-only trips in Italy (Dolomites, 8 days), Croatia (8 days), Slovenia (8 days), Scotland (Isle of Skye and Highlands, 8 days) and Iceland (7 days).
What it sells: Women-only operator of its own scheduled small-group adventure trips (hiking, multisport, safari and treks), with private trips on request. Its World HQ is in Cincinnati, OH.
Why choose them: Says 80% of its guests come solo on its women-only small-group trips. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 575 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Italian Dolomites Hiking and Multisport trip (8 days, up to 15 women) and for the limited single-room upgrade where it is offered.
Not the fit if: you are 21 or younger or want a mixed-gender departure: its trips are for women over the age of 21.
Enquiry: explorerchick.com

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

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Flash Pack

Best for: Solos aged 30-49 or 50-65
Europe: Sells Italy: Sicily and Norway's Glaciers & Fjords, each with up to 16 people and mentions the Azores and Spain.
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/adventure-trips/sicily-small-group-tour-solo-, us/how-it-works, home page.

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G Adventures

Best for: Solo travellers on small-group adventures
Europe: Sells Signature Greece, 10 days, Solo-ish Croatia and The Scottish Isles expedition, among its European departures.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trips/signature-greece-ancient-history-athens-me, ai-about-us, faqs.

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GeoEx

Best for: Small-group and custom journeys, women's departures
Europe: Sells group trips in Europe including Balkan Explorer by Train (12 days) and Cultural Crossroads of Bulgaria and Romania (16 days).
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: travel-by-interest/luxury-cultural-travel, home page, luxury-group-travel.

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Globus

Best for: Escorted touring across Europe and beyond
Europe: Sells 2027 Globus Europe tours covering the Swiss Alps, Italy, Spain, France, the British Isles and Scandinavia.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, why-globus/globus-family-of-brands, why-globus/designed-for-discovery.

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Grand Circle Travel

Best for: Travellers over 50 on river cruises
Europe: Sells river cruises and land tours across Europe, including Holland & Belgium in Springtime (12 days), The Seine (13 days), Eastern Europe to the Black Sea (14 days) and Romantic Blue Danube (15 days).
What it sells: Boston-based tour operator selling river cruises on its own ships, land tours and small ship adventures and describing its groups as designed for smaller groups.
Why choose them: Says it launched Grand Circle Travel in 1958 to serve Americans over 50. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 278 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for free roommate matching on a river cruise, which carries no single supplement even if no match is found, or a single cabin.
Not the fit if: you need a departure guaranteed to run: it may change the departure date or consolidate trips that do not reach a minimum level of participation.
Enquiry: gct.com/about-us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trips/river-cruises/europe/holland-and-belgium-i, about-us/contact-us, about-us/people-and-culture.

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Gutsy Girls

Best for: Women wanting active small-group holidays solo
Europe: Travels to Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Iceland and North Macedonia, with one-day adventures in the UK.
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

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

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Insight Vacations

Best for: Guided coach tours with a Travel Director
Europe: Sells guided tours across Europe, with destinations including Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland, staying in handpicked 5 and 4-star hotels.
What it sells: Operator of guided escorted tours led by a Travel Director and Driver, including Small Group Tours and Women-Only tours, part of The Travel Corporation, with a US sales company in Costa Mesa, California.
Group size: Caps Small Group Tours at a maximum of 18 guests, while standard tours use coaches with 40 to 45 seats for just 40 guests.
Why choose them: Runs Small Group Tours with a maximum of 18 guests per departure. Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Small Group Tour, a Women-Only tour, or the twin/double share rate with a same-gender match.
Not the fit if: you want a small group on a standard tour: Small Group Tours take a maximum of 18 guests but standard tours use coaches for 40 guests.
Website: insightvacations.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-us, en-us/information/booking-conditions.

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Intrepid Travel

Best for: Small-group trips for most ages and budgets
Europe: Sells Highlights of Italy, 8 days, from USD $2,085 (lowest price 24 Apr 2027), Athens to Santorini, 8 days, from USD $2,625 and Europe Christmas Markets: Budapest to Zagreb, 8 days.
What it sells: Melbourne-based operator that says it offers real and remarkable small group trips worldwide, in Basic, Original, Comfort and Premium styles, plus family trips, Women's Expeditions and Tailor-Made trips.
Group size: Says most trips usually have 12 to 14 people and that its family trips have a maximum group size of 16 (average 10); its Antarctica ship carries up to 200 passengers.
Why choose them: Says it became certified as the world's largest travel B Corp in 2018. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 2,539 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a departure in the style that suits you (Basic, Original, Comfort or Premium) and for the single supplement option if you want your own room.
Not the fit if: you want your own room at no extra cost: rooming is twin-share and a single supplement is charged on most trips for an individual room.
Published price: Highlights of Italy, 8 days, from USD $2,085, lowest-price departure 24 Apr 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: intrepidtravel.com/us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: us, au/family/faqs, us/flexible-bookings.

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INTRO Travel

Best for: Group tours for ages 18 to 40s
Europe: Names Croatia as its European trip: Croatia Sail Adventure, 10 days, island hopping the Adriatic by premium boat.
What it sells: Runs its own group tours for ages 18 to 40s across 20+ destinations, with Classic and Premium tours, sold direct online. Has offices in London and Sydney and has operated since 2005.
Group size: Says its Premium tours are capped at 16. It gives no maximum for its Classic tours.
Why choose them: Says it has run group tours for 18-40s since 2005 and that over 65% of travellers book solo. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 362 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 684 reviews, newest 4 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Premium tour, which is twin-share throughout with groups capped at 16 and for the free date or tour change more than 30 days before departure.
Not the fit if: you are over the age band: tours are for ages 18 to 40s, or 18 to 45 on Australia and New Zealand tours.
Enquiry: introtravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trip-styles/island-hopping-group-tours, about-intro, about-you.

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Just You

Best for: Solo travellers in their 40s to 60s
Europe: Sells group holidays across Europe, including Italy, Spain, Croatia, Portugal, Greece and Iceland, such as Treasures of Andalucia, 8 days and Walking in Crete, 8 days.
What it sells: Is a solo-only operator running escorted group holidays for solo travellers only, based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire and selling direct and through travel agents.
Group size: Gives an average group size of 27 that varies from small groups of 8 to groups in their 30s, with a maximum of 20 on its small-group collection.
Why choose them: Says all the people in your group will be travelling by themselves. Google: 2.3 out of 5 from 44 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 3,276 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for its small-group collection, where a maximum of 20 solo travellers join.
Not the fit if: you want to bring a child: it does not allow children under 18 on any of its holidays.
Published price: India in Colour: The Deccan Odyssey, 15 days, from £10,999 per person, new for 2028. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: justyou.co.uk/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: tours/europe, about-us/frequently-asked-questions, tours/offers/last-minute.

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Martin Randall Travel

Best for: Culture-minded travellers, many travelling solo
Europe: Lists 177 Europe tours, including Italy (60), France (21), Germany (21), the UK (20) and Spain (17).
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-gb/about, en-gb, en-gb/solo-travel.

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MedSailors

Best for: Solo travellers aged 18 to 35 sailing
Europe: Sells 7-day flotilla weeks on four routes in two European countries: Croatia (Split Voyager and Dubrovnik Voyager) and Greece (Athens Voyager and Corfu Discovery), from €968 per person at its 2027 early bird prices.
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

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

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Modern Adventure

Best for: Food and culture travellers on hosted trips
Europe: Sells Italian departures such as Sicily with Tony Priolo, 2 to 8 March 2027, from $10,500 and lists Piedmont, Portugal, Spain, Burgundy and Sweden among its trips.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: destination/italy-tours, terms-and-conditions, our-trips/inspired.

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Mountain Travel Sobek

Best for: Active group adventures, solo or with family
Europe: Sells many European group trips, including the Tour du Mont Blanc in the Alps, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, England, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Greece and Iceland.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: confirmed-departures, small-group-travel-tours, its own page.

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Much Better Adventures

Best for: Solo-friendly outdoor adventures in small groups
Europe: Lists 19 hiking adventures in Italy, including Hike the Italian Dolomites, 7 nights, Level 4.
What it sells: Sells scheduled small-group adventures and private group trips run by independent, locally owned partner businesses, covering hiking, cycling, kayaking and more. Says it is a B Corp.
Group size: Shows a maximum group size of 12 on Thailand Premium, Rajasthan Premium and Madeira Premium and 14 on China and Nicaragua. No average is given.
Why choose them: Shows a maximum group size of 12 on its Thailand Premium trip and 14 on its China trip. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,547 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a small group trip with a maximum of 12 such as Thailand Premium and for the solo room upgrade if you want a private room.
Not the fit if: you want a private room included: the solo room upgrade is a supplement, limited and on request, for example £439 (2026) per person on China with a maximum of two per trip.
Enquiry: muchbetteradventures.com/about/book-with-confidence

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

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Natural Habitat Adventures

Best for: Small-group wildlife travel, including women-only trips
Europe: Sells group trips in Europe including Tuscany: La Dolce Vita (8 days), Italy's Piedmont: The Art of Slow Living (7 days) and Sicily: Crossroads of the Mediterranean (10 days), all groups of 12, as well as trips in Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia and Greece.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: europe, our-story, our-story/why-us.

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NextTribe

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
Europe: Sells The Best of Spain: Barcelona and Andalusia (8 days, 1 to 8 March 2027) and The Paris Most Visitors Never Find (8 days, 17 to 24 May 2027); it says most European trips cost around $5,000 (2027) for a week in a double room.
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

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

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Odyssey Traveller

Best for: Mature travellers who want themed small groups
Europe: Sells Discover Portugal, 18 days from Lisbon to Porto and the Mediterranean Islands of Malta, Sicily, Sardinia & Corsica, 25 days.
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

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

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Odysseys Unlimited

Best for: Escorted small-group tours of 12 to 24
Europe: Sells small-group tours in Europe including Across Spain and Portugal (17 days), Provincial French Countryside (15 days), European Tapestry (12 days), Journey through Britain (14 days), Pearls of Dalmatia (15 days) and Enchanting Ireland (13 days).
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: looking-forward-announcing-our-2021-tour-dates, home page, terms.

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One Traveller

Best for: Mature solo travellers, mostly aged 50 plus
Europe: Sells solo holidays to Europe, including city holidays in Prague and Stockholm and Eurostar rail holidays, with a Tour Manager throughout.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: european-holidays, home page, faqs.

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Other Way Round

Best for: Solo travellers in their 30s and 40s
Europe: Sells 8-day trips to Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Prague/Vienna/Budapest, Italy, Albania and Scandinavia.
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

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

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Overseas Adventure Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 50 and over
Europe: Sells Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions (16 days, no more than 16 travellers) and Northern Italy: The Alps, Dolomites & Lombardy, among 62 adventures in Europe.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trips/land-adventures/europe/sicilys-ancient-lan, about-us/contact, home page.

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Riviera Travel

Best for: Solo guests on European river cruises
Europe: Runs European river cruises, yacht cruises in Croatia and grand tours, with destinations including Austria, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Italy and Switzerland.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: deals, about-us, company-policies/booking-conditions.

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Road Scholar

Best for: Learning travel for adults over 50
Europe: Sells river cruises in Europe, including riverboat and barge trips in France, plus a 2027 eclipse trip in Portugal and Spain.
What it sells: Not-for-profit educational travel organisation for adults 50 and over, running its own small-group learning adventures with expert instructors, plus family, grandparent and solo programmes.
Group size: Sets a maximum group size of 35 on programmes in the US and 24 on international programmes.
Why choose them: Has been a not-for-profit organisation ever since its founding in 1975. Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 52 reviews; Trustpilot: 1.9 out of 5 from 76 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a programme with 'Singles at no Extra Cost', or for roommate matching if you travel alone.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel: fees apply to transfers and cancellations and it says it cannot waive cancellation fees.
Published price: Wild About Alaska: Glaciers & Wildlife With Your Family, 7 days, from US$5,299 per adult and US$3,199 per child, 2027 dates from 5 June. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: roadscholar.org

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: riverboat-travel-guide/faqs, about, grandparent-travel-guide/FAQs.

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Sail Croatia

Best for: Social small-ship cruises in Croatia
Europe: Runs only in Croatia, mainly 7-night cruises such as Split to Dubrovnik along the Dalmatian coast and islands.
What it sells: Small-ship cruise operator in Croatia running scheduled cruises on locally chartered ships, plus Flotilla Week, bareboat Yacht Charters and skippered Private Yacht Tours. Its head office is in the UK (Egham, Surrey) and its operations office is in Split.
Group size: Says its onboard representatives look after up to 38 guests at any one time and Explorer cruises average 36 passengers. Flotilla yachts carry 8 guests each.
Why choose them: Says it welcomes 15,000+ travellers annually on small ships along the Croatian coast. Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 204 reviews, newest 9 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Navigator cruise with a same-sex cabin match, or for the single supplement private cabin.
Not the fit if: you want a private cabin without paying more: the single supplement is an additional 50% of the per person price.
Enquiry: sail-croatia.com/about/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: resources/how-many-days-do-you-need-for-a-croati, about/contact, about/work-with-us/onboard-representatives.

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Sailing Collective

Best for: Small-group sailing voyages for solos and couples
Europe: Sells a Canary Islands (Spain) voyage of 12 days from 3 January 2027. It also sells an Ionian Flotilla in Greece, 7 days from 29 August 2027, at $5,116 for a single cabin or $8,308 for a double cabin (shown in $).
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: group-journeys/ionian-flotilla-aug-2027, home page, group-journeys/canary-islands-monohull-voyage.

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Sailweek

Best for: Solo travellers in their 20s and 30s
Europe: Sells sailing weeks in Croatia and Greece (Croatia Party, Ultra and Adventure and Greece Athens).
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: home page, terms-and-conditions, how-to-book-sail-week.

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Smithsonian Journeys

Best for: Expert-led cultural trips with scholars
Europe: Sells European journeys including Classical Greece, art history stays in Florence, Paris, Madrid and Holland and a Smithsonian Seminar at Oxford.
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: destinations/europe, terms-conditions, about-us/faqs.

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Solo Female Travelers

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

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

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Solo Together

Best for: Solo travellers wanting their own room
Europe: Sells solo trips in Switzerland, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Turkiye and Greece, plus Rhine, Douro and Seine cruises and the 20-day Solo Lite Epic European Experience.
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: travel-style/solo, about, faqs.

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Solos Holidays

Best for: Solo travellers wanting no single supplement
Europe: Lists Europe as its largest region, with holidays in countries including Greece, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Germany, France and Portugal, such as Lesvos Solos Exclusive in Greece (7 or 14 nights) and Christmas in Cologne (4 nights).
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: uk/regions/europe, uk/terms-and-conditions, uk/faqs.

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Sonder Tours

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

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

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Soul & Surf

Best for: Surf and yoga retreats, Sri Lanka, Portugal
Europe: Runs an Algarve, Portugal surf, yoga and massage retreat in 7, 4 and 3 night stays.
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: book-now, landing/surf-camp-sri-lanka-for-beginners-and-be, terms-conditions-retreat.

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Stoke Travel

Best for: Surf, festival and party trips, 18+
Europe: Runs trips in Spain (Barcelona, Ibiza, San Sebastian, Pamplona), Portugal, Germany (Oktoberfest in Munich), Croatia, Greece, France, Andorra and the Netherlands.
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: trip/portugal-surf-camp, terms-and-conditions.

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Tauck

Best for: Upscale guided travel, including family trips
Europe: Sells Tauck Bridges family trips in Europe, including Castles & Kings: London to Paris and Castles on the Rhine. It also sells Small Group journeys in Ireland (14 days, 15 guests) and Italy (14 days, 24 guests).
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/london-paris-family-vacation-tour, about-tauck, FAQ.

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The Next Chapter Travel

Best for: Women wanting five-star small-group trips
Europe: Sells small-group trips in Italy (Sicily, Verdura, Taormina & Palermo, 7 to 16 May 2027) and England (Oxfordshire, Cotswolds & Cornwall, listed for 2027).
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: home page, faqs, morocco-2027.

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The Yacht Week

Best for: Sailing weeks for solos and friends
Europe: Sails Croatia, Greece, Sicily (Italy) and Mallorca (Spain) among ten destinations on its 2027 schedule of 28 sailing weeks.
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: home page, how-it-works, contact.

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Topdeck

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Europe: Sells small-group trips in Greece and Italy and Spain and Portugal and Croatia, such as Greek Islands (10 days), Spain & Portugal: Tapas & Traditions (14 days) and Venice to Athens: Culture & Coastline (17 days, 7 countries).
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: deals/2027-destinations, resources/faqs.

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Trafalgar

Best for: Guided tours led by a Travel Director
Europe: Sells Best of Italy (13 days), Italy Bellissimo (11 days), Best of Italy Premium Small Group (11 days) and Villages of Tuscany small group (10 days).
What it sells: Operator of guided tours, Small Group tours, River Cruises and Rail Journeys, led by a Travel Director. Its head office address is in St Peter Port, Guernsey and it belongs to The Travel Corporation family.
Group size: Says its Small Group itineraries have an average of just 16 guests. No maximum is given.
Why choose them: Says it has guided travellers since 1947. Google: 3.3 out of 5 from 19 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 304 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Small Group tour, which averages 16 guests and for same-sex room matching at the twin share price.
Not the fit if: you want your own room without paying more: it says single room supplements apply across its worldwide trips.
Enquiry: trafalgar.com/en-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-us/campaigns/book-small-group-tours, en-us, en-us/deals/last-minute-deals/solo-travel.

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Travel Squad Vacations

Best for: Hosted cruise and safari group trips
Europe: Hosts a group cruise of the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton.
What it sells: Women-founded boutique travel agency in Dade City, Florida, that acts as a booking agent for cruises, river cruises, resorts and safaris and hosts its own group departures, including a safari and group sailings of its own.
Why choose them: Says that once or twice a year it hosts a small group of like-minded travellers on a trip. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Hippo Lakes African Safari (28 May to 2 June 2028), the Norwegian Fjords & Iceland sailing (6 to 17 June 2027) or its hosted group sailing rates.
Not the fit if: you want a safari deposit back: the 20% Hippo Lakes deposit that secures a tent is non-refundable.
Published price: Norwegian Fjords & Iceland on Norwegian Prima, 11 nights, 6 to 17 June 2027, Inside stateroom from $5,522 for two guests sharing (US dollars). Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: travelsquadvacations.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trips/norwegian-fjords, tampa-luxury-travel-agency, trips.

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Travendly

Best for: Young professionals aged 25 to 45
Europe: Sells Croatia (9 days, $2,799, departing 10 July 2027), Greece (9 days, $2,799, departing 3 July 2027) and Portugal (9 days, $2,799, departing 29 May 2027), plus Turkey (12 days, $2,499, departing 24 April 2027) with Istanbul as part of the trip.
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: tours/croatia-group-travel, about, terms-conditions.

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TruTravels

Best for: Solo travellers wanting group adventure trips
Europe: Sells Europe By Rail trips such as Paris to Prague (9 days) and Budapest to Milan (11 days), Best of the Balkans (10 days) and Bulgaria Ski & Apres (7 days).
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: deals/europe-sale, support/terms-conditions, home page.

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Under30Experiences

Best for: Group travel for ages 21 to 35
Europe: Lists trips in Albania, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Portugal, Prague/Vienna/Budapest and Spain.
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: home page, about-us, terms-of-service.

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WeRoad

Best for: Social group trips with people your age
Europe: Sells group trips across Europe, including Italy, Albania, Poland, Iceland, Greece, Denmark and Spain; examples are Copenhagen Weekend, 3 days; Strasbourg & Colmar Express, 5 days.
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: deals, about-us, last-minute-deals.

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Wild Frontiers

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

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

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Wild Terrains

Best for: Women-only small-group trips for all ages
Europe: Sells women-only group trips in Portugal (8 days, up to 13 travellers), Iceland, Menorca and Scotland.
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: group-trips/portugal, home page, group-trips/iceland.

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Wild Women Expeditions

Best for: Women travelling solo, on land or ship
Europe: Sells Switzerland Hiking, Camino de Santiago Hiking in Spain, Croatia Active Adventure, Scotland hiking and horseback tours and Azores horseback, plus small-ship voyages to Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Ireland and Svalbard.
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: its own page, home page, faq.

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Wilderness Scotland

Best for: Small-group walking and paddling in Scotland
Europe: Runs small-group trips in Scotland (Highlands and Islands), Ireland and England.
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: home page, about-us, faq.

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Wilderness Travel

Best for: Small-group hiking and wildlife trips worldwide
Europe: Sells small-group trips in Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Norway, Iceland, Greece, Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro, such as Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (9 days) and England Coast to Coast (12 days).
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: small-group-adventures, resources/terms.

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Women Travel Abroad

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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: 2027-trips, about-us, faqs.

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Women Who Explore

Best for: Women-only adventure trips with a host
Europe: Sells European trips including the Dolomites in Italy, Tour du Mont Blanc, Switzerland by train, Albania, Transylvania in Romania and Iceland.
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: adventure-travel, faq, terms-of-service.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

32 of the 74 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 46 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).

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Small-group tours of Europe: 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?

TruTravels, Sailweek and MedSailors, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 11 November 2026.

Which of these publish their single supplement?

33 of the 74 publish their single supplement terms on their own websites. Ask each for the figure on your departure.

Which of these publish their cancellation charges?

59 of the 74 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?

22 of the 74 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 sells group trips in Europe. 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.