Which small-group tour companies are best for a first trip abroad?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 79 tour companies say something written for first-time travellers 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 a first trip abroad?

79 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they say something written for first-time travellers; FTLO Travel, TruTravels and Sailweek have the most Google reviews under their own name.

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Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table holds 110 companies: the small-group operators, solo-only, women-only and age-banded companies and group surf, yoga and sailing weeks ChatGPT names most often when asked about solo and small-group travel. Their own websites were read on 11 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries the 79 companies in the table that, on their own websites, say something written for first-time travellers, 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
For a first trip: Says most women join as beginners, so there is no pressure to already know what you are doing and that everything is taken care of on arrival.
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
For a first trip: Offers a free 7-day email solo travel course for newcomers; its terms say it gives guidance on documents and visas.
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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AAT Kings

Best for: Guided coach touring in Australia
For a first trip: Puts a dedicated Travel Director on Guided Holidays and a regional-expert Driver Guide on Short Breaks and Day Tours to guide and support travellers throughout, with a My AAT Kings Travel Portal for itineraries and documents.
What it sells: Runs its own guided coach tours in Australia and New Zealand (day tours, short breaks and guided holidays in Classic and Small Group styles) and is part of The Travel Corporation; it also sells through travel agents.
Why choose them: Says more than 250,000 passengers tour with it every year and that it has operated for over 100 years. Trustpilot: 2.6 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the solo price on your chosen departure, which it shows in the first step of booking.
Published price: Northern Territory Top End National Parks, Darwin return, 6 days, from US$3,470 per person (Black Friday 2026 price, based on two guests sharing a room, flights not included). Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: aatkings.com/en-gb/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-us/special-offers/worth-every-sense, en-us/about-us, en-us/about-us/flexible-travel.

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Abercrombie & Kent

Best for: Guided safari and expedition journeys
For a first trip: Includes private airport transfers on small group journeys and says on-the-ground 'guardian angels' give 24/7 support backed by more than 3,000 staff in over 65 offices.
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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Acacia Africa

Best for: Affordable group tours across Africa
For a first trip: Provides pre-travel information and detailed tour dossiers and runs a 24 hour passenger emergency service number. Airport transfers are not in the tour price.
What it sells: Small group adventure tour operator for Africa, with offices in London and Cape Town, selling camping, accommodated and safari tours as well as tailor-made travel.
Group size: States a maximum of 18 on adventure camping and accommodated tours, a maximum of between 8 and 12 on small group safaris and a maximum of 8 on Signature tours.
Why choose them: Says its small group safaris have a maximum group size of between 8 and 12 passengers. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an accommodated adventure tour, where solo travellers are matched with a same-gender traveller and pay no additional supplement.
Not the fit if: you want a small group on its camping tours: they take a maximum of 18 and are for ages 18+.
Published price: 4-day Kruger Safari Camping, from US$542, 2026 (tour code 26KS4), excluding the Adventure Pass. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: acacia-africa.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: 10-reasons-to-travel-with-us, home page, tour-styles/small-group-safaris-3.

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AdventureWomen

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
For a first trip: Says its guests include solo travellers and first-time adventurers and that its service team is with you from the moment you select a journey until you arrive home.
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: why-adventurewomen, booking-conditions, trips/costa-rica-an-active-exploration-of-jungle.

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Alexander+Roberts

Best for: Small groups of up to 16 guests
For a first trip: Includes chauffeured airport and rail station transfers on Italy by Rail and says you can always reach the company while on tour.
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/Italy/index.html, EBrochure/Europe/index.html.

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AsiaEight

Best for: Small groups of eight in Southeast Asia
For a first trip: Includes private airport transfers, a briefing on day one, a Tour Manager throughout, a visa briefing once your seat is held and a 24-hour concierge number.
What it sells: Runs fully hosted small-group expeditions of 10 to 17 days through Southeast Asia, with never more than eight travellers per departure and one Tour Manager throughout.
Group size: States a maximum of eight travellers on all departures, with no exceptions once the eighth seat is confirmed.
Why choose them: Operates every departure with a maximum of eight travellers and closes sales at the eighth seat.
Ask for: Ask for the Vietnam expedition, 12 days with one Tour Manager throughout and never more than eight travellers.
Published price: Vietnam, 12 days, per seat from £1,499, departing 14 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: asiaeight.com

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

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Blue-Roads Touring

Best for: Over-50s wanting small-group UK and Europe tours
For a first trip: Says it welcomes first-time travellers. A Tour Leader and driver go on every tour and each one opens with a welcome meal; airport transfers are not included.
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: faqs, about/why-blueroads/tour-experience, about/why-blueroads/solo-travellers.

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Bodhi Surf + Yoga

Best for: Surf and yoga weeks in Costa Rica
For a first trip: Offers a free 5-day email course for people new to surf and yoga and a beginner surf curriculum.
What it sells: Family-run, B Corp certified surf and yoga camp owner in Bahia Ballena (Uvita), Costa Rica, running its own set-date small-group surf and yoga camps of 7 or 14 days at its own lodge.
Group size: Welcomes a maximum of just 10 guests per week.
Why choose them: Welcomes a maximum of just 10 guests per week at its lodge in Uvita. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 309 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Bodhi Sessions 7-day camp, which includes 5 surf lessons, 5 yoga classes, 5 nights at the lodge and airport transport.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: there is no refund of deposit for cancellations less than 60 days before arrival and no refund of payment or deposit less than 30 days before arrival.
Enquiry: bodhisurfyoga.com/contact

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

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Bold Spirit Travel

Best for: Women travelling solo in small groups
For a first trip: Says no travel experience is needed and that many guests join for a first international trip; it gives a trip-specific packing list, a pre-trip online gathering and a free discovery call.
What it sells: Woman-owned women-only small-group tour operator based in the Pacific Northwest (mailing address in Vancouver, Washington, USA) with women tour leaders, which also offers private and custom trips.
Group size: Says its tour groups have a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 15.
Why choose them: Says its all-women groups are intentionally small, with a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 15. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask to be paired with a roommate if you want to share: it needs two women requesting this to make a pair.
Not the fit if: you are under 21: guests must be 21 or older.
Published price: Costa Rica small group tour, 22 February to 1 March 2027, from $4,895 per person. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: boldspirittravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about, costa-rica-solo-female-travel-small-group.

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Chica Brava

Best for: Women learning to surf, many travelling alone
For a first trip: Greets guests at the airport and sends Arrival Instructions with airport pick-up details, plus a trip prep guide and a US emergency phone number.
What it sells: Is a women-only surf and yoga retreat operator running its own week-long camps in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, with an all-female coaching team.
Why choose them: Says it has worked only with women since 2007.
Ask for: Ask for one of its 40+ surf retreats, available at all locations and for a shared room of 2 to 3 guests.
Not the fit if: you want a private room at no extra cost: private rooms are subject to availability and carry an additional cost.
Enquiry: chicabrava.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: nicaragua-travel/surf-trip-prep-guide, its own page, nicaragua-travel/faq.

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Classic Journeys

Best for: Cultural walking tours with local guides
For a first trip: Sends a confirmation package with directions to the start point, helps with pre- and post-tour hotels, offers a pre-trip concierge and keeps 24/7 contact with its local tour leaders.
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: travel-advice/faqs, about-us, travel-agents.

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Collette

Best for: Couples and families on guided group tours
For a first trip: Gives travellers a Tour Manager who meets the group at the first hotel and a Travel Protection Plan, Private Chauffeur Service to and from the airport and 24/7 Emergency Support. Roundtrip airport and hotel transfers come with air bought through Collette.
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/collette-gives-you-more/faq, en/about-collette, en-us.

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Contiki

Best for: Social group trips for 18 to 35s
For a first trip: Says your Trip Leader stays with you for the whole trip, joined by Local Guides.
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/asia/japan, en-gb/about, en-gb/tours/european-trail.

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Cosmos

Best for: Value-minded escorted tours worldwide
For a first trip: Puts a Tour Director on its escorted tours and includes complimentary airport transfers (excluding North America and select itineraries) when air is booked through it on qualifying flights.
What it sells: Sells escorted group tours with a Tour Director under the Cosmos name, run by Group Voyagers, Inc. (a Swiss family-owned company with a Denver, Colorado mailing address). It lists Small-Groups among its travel styles.
Why choose them: Says it offers more than 100 tours to 60 countries on six continents. Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 4,086 reviews, newest 5 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the full list of what an escorted tour includes (Tour Director, hotels, sightseeing with Local Guides and some meals) and what is extra, such as airfare and gratuities.
Enquiry: cosmos.com/contact

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

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Damesly

Best for: Solo women in their 40s to 60s
For a first trip: Offers private airport pickup and drop-off on its Vietnam trip, a personal traveller portal for payments and trip information and a Damesly leader on each trip.
What it sells: Women-only small-group tour operator that describes itself as a boutique tour operator, running scheduled departures of 4 to 12 women plus private trips. Gives a Bellevue, Washington address in its terms.
Group size: Says its trips have a minimum of 4 travellers and a maximum of 12.
Why choose them: Says its scheduled group trips never have more than 12 women, with a minimum of 4. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a shared room paired with a similar traveller, or a private room if you accept the single supplement.
Not the fit if: you want your own room without a supplement, which generally runs between approximately 15% and 25% of the shared price, or if you are a man wanting a scheduled trip, as those are for women only.
Enquiry: damesly.com/products/vietnam

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: pages/faq, policies/terms-of-service.

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Discover Corps

Best for: Culture and conservation trips in small groups
For a first trip: Gives personalised guidance from its team on flights, packing lists, visas and travel insurance and a Travel Portal with pre-departure guidance for your country and trip once you book.
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: why-discover-corps, about/our-history, faqs.

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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for: Guided cycling tours with food and wine
For a first trip: Provides group transfers to and from the tour at set pick-up and drop-off points, a Trip Specialist and Tour Coordinator and at least one guide on the road and another in the support van every day.
What it sells: Operator of guided small-group multi-day cycling tours, with private and custom tours as well, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Group size: Says scheduled departures never exceed 14 guests, with a guest-to-guide ratio never larger than 7:1.
Why choose them: Says its scheduled departures never exceed 14 guests, with a guest-to-guide ratio never larger than 7:1. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 475 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a roommate match to waive the Single Supplement, or for any scheduled tour to be made private.
Not the fit if: you are travelling alone and want your own room at no extra cost: guests who want their own room are charged a Single Supplement.
Published price: Morocco Bike + Adventure Tour, 6 days, from $9,095 per person in US dollars on double occupancy, 2027 departures. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: duvine.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trip-essentials/faqs, about, why-duvine/duvine-difference.

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EF Adventures

Best for: Active travellers, including solo travellers
For a first trip: Says the Tour Director meets you at your arrival destination and handles all logistics, with 24/7 global support and airport transfers included for travellers who book flights with EF Adventures.
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/solo-travel, about/terms/booking-conditions.

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EF Go Ahead Tours

Best for: Solo travellers on guided group tours
For a first trip: Puts a Tour Director with the group from arrival to the end of the tour. With its flights package an EF representative meets you in the arrivals area and takes you to your hotel.
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: 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
For a first trip: Assigns a personal Trip Specialist at booking and offers 24/7 emergency support, airport transfers when flights are bought through EF, a free app with Know Before You Go guides and a group chat before departure.
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: about/what-we-include, about/what-we-do, trips/madrid-pride-city-experience.

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ElderTreks

Best for: Small-group adventures for travellers 50 and over
For a first trip: Includes airport transfers on arrival and departure day, holds an orientation meeting on day 1 and says real people answer your calls.
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: about-eldertreks, home page.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Small-group walking, cycling and cultural trips
For a first trip: Offers a 24-hour assistance service and 24/7 support before and during the trip, arrival and departure transfers at set times in most destinations and a leader with the group.
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: contact-us, faqs, about-exodus/our-history.

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Explorer Chick

Best for: Women joining active group adventures solo
For a first trip: Gives booked guests a Travel Guide with logistics and in-country requirements, handles the planning and says its trips are geared to all levels; some airport transfers are included, depending on the trip.
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: solo-travel-for-women, home page, faqs.

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Femscape Sojourns

Best for: Women in groups of up to 12
For a first trip: Sends a packing list and travel information before departure, offers help booking flights and gives guests the hosts' cell numbers during the trip.
What it sells: Women-only company running its own small-group trips, called sojourns, hosted by its owners and offered in three types (mother-daughter, women 40 and up, women in their 20s and 30s), plus bespoke private trips.
Group size: Says groups range from 4 to 12 women and that its trips max out at twelve women.
Why choose them: Limits its trips to a maximum of twelve women.
Ask for: Ask for the trip type that suits you (mother-daughter, women 40 and up, or women in their 20s and 30s) and for the roommate survey if you are travelling alone.
Not the fit if: you want a refundable deposit: the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Website: femscapesojourns.com

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Flash Pack

Best for: Solos aged 30-49 or 50-65
For a first trip: Offers a 'For First-Timers' trip type, a Customer Experience team for pre-departure help, a WhatsApp group four weeks before departure, an arrival airport transfer and a 24/7 team by live chat.
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/how-it-works, home page, us/deals.

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FTLO Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 25 to 39
For a first trip: Has a First Solo Trip category, one-to-one help from community managers, a pre-departure Hub and a trip WhatsApp group. Airport transfers are generally not included.
What it sells: Small-group operator running scheduled departures with a trip leader for solo travellers aged 25 to 39, with 35+ itineraries. Bookings are made with For The Love Of Travel LLC, a California limited liability company.
Group size: Says its trips run with between 4 and 16 people and have an average group size of 10. The Japan trip is up to 12.
Why choose them: Says its trips are for ages 25 to 39, with an average age of 30 and 80% of travellers signing up alone. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,585 reviews; Trustpilot: 5.0 out of 5 from 2,076 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a gal spot or guy spot in a shared twin room, or for a private room upgrade, which is first come first served.
Not the fit if: you are under 25 or over 39: its trips are designed for ages 25 to 39.
Published price: Vietnam, 9 days and 8 nights, from US$2,999 per person, departing 5 December 2026. Includes accommodation, in-country transportation, activities and some meals; international flights are extra. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: ftlotravel.com/trips/vietnam

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G Adventures

Best for: Solo travellers on small-group adventures
For a first trip: Offers 24/7 support, a CEO on every trip and Trip Details documents with packing lists and visa guidance and includes arrival transfers on Solo-ish trips.
What it sells: Toronto-based operator of scheduled small-group departures, including Solo-ish trips for solo travellers only, tours for ages 18 to 39, family adventures, small-ship voyages and private tours.
Group size: Says to expect up to 15 travellers on a trip with an average of 10. Trip maximums run from 16 (Bali, average 12) to 18 (Ladakh) and 22 (Signature Greece) and 128 aboard the Scottish Isles expedition ship.
Why choose them: Says you can expect up to 15 travellers on a trip but the average is 10. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 17,532 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Solo-ish trip, sold only to solo travellers aged 18 and up, with a dedicated Me Day and a female CEO (Chief Experience Officer).
Not the fit if: you want a single room included on a National Geographic Signature tour: those tours charge a single supplement.
Enquiry: gadventures.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: why-travel-with-gadventures/book-with-confidence, ai-about-us, faqs.

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Globus

Best for: Escorted touring across Europe and beyond
For a first trip: Offers Vacation Planners from first call to final day, a Tour Director who handles logistics, an on-trip support network and complimentary airport transfers with air booked through it on qualifying flights.
What it sells: Runs its own guided group tours in styles including Classic, Small Group Discovery, Undiscovered and Independent and sells river cruises through Avalon Waterways. Describes itself as a Swiss family-owned company founded in 1928, with a mailing address in Denver, Colorado and says it also acts as intermediary for products packaged by other tour operators.
Group size: Gives an average only: Small Group Discovery tours are designed for an average of 15 guests in Europe and 18 worldwide. No maximum is stated for its standard tours.
Why choose them: Says Small Group Discovery tours are designed for an average of just 15 guests in Europe and 18 worldwide. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 16,478 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Small Group Discovery tour and for the Choice Excursions it offers on nearly 80% of its Europe and North America itineraries.
Not the fit if: you need a flexible booking: deposits are non-refundable and from the final payment date to 30 days before departure it charges 50% of the total price.
Enquiry: globusjourneys.com/contact

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Good Trip Adventures

Best for: Small-group national park trips across the US
For a first trip: Says its trips are for all trippers from first-timers to experienced travellers. A trip planner or guide contacts you before the trip and each trip comes with a pack list and an intensity rating.
What it sells: Runs small-group and private guided trips in US national parks: multi-day group departures, small group day tours, private day tours and custom itineraries. It describes itself as a luxury destination management company and bespoke tour operator and sells direct and through travel agents.
Group size: Says its multi-day adventures are designed for 6 to 10 guests and its small group day tours are limited to 8 guests.
Why choose them: Says its multi-day adventures are designed for 6 to 10 guests and that it operates in over 30 national parks. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 150 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Not the fit if: you are under 18 and want a public multi-day departure: those have a minimum age of 18 and small group day tours are 8+.
Enquiry: goodtripadventures.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about, travel-agents, faqs.

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Grand Circle Travel

Best for: Travellers over 50 on river cruises
For a first trip: Offers 24/7 support throughout the journey and a local Program Director who accompanies each trip and includes airport transfers with Grand Circle airfare.
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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Grand Pacific Tours

Best for: Solo travellers on New Zealand coach tours
For a first trip: Offers a personalised Meet and Greet on arrival, return airport transfers in New Zealand, a Documentation Pack and an after-hours emergency contact for travellers within 72 hours of travel.
What it sells: Is a Melbourne-based operator, owned by Journey Beyond, that runs its own fully escorted New Zealand coach tours in Ultimate Small Group and Signature Mid-Size styles and also runs dedicated SOLO Travellers tours.
Group size: Runs Ultimate Small Group tours of 20 seats and Signature Mid-Size tours of 32 seats.
Why choose them: Says it offers 230+ guaranteed departure dates on its New Zealand coach tours. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews, newest 5 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a dedicated SOLO Travellers tour, which includes a guaranteed single room and reserved dining.
Not the fit if: you want to travel beyond New Zealand: it runs New Zealand coach tours only.
Published price: 11 Day Signature South Island SOLO Travellers, 11 days, from $7,649 AUD per person, departing 21 February 2027, single room included. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: grandpacifictours.com/About-Us/contact-us

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Gutsy Girls

Best for: Women wanting active small-group holidays solo
For a first trip: Offers beginner trips for learning a sport from scratch and says everything is organised, with nothing left for you to organise.
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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InsideJapan Tours

Best for: Small group tours of Japan
For a first trip: Sends a personalised Info-Pack, has a Japan-based customer support team available 24/7 on the ground and sells a 'See the best of Japan' itinerary for first-time visitors.
What it sells: Is a Bristol-based Japan specialist, a Certified B Corp, that runs its own small group tours and also sells Self-Guided Adventures and tailor-made trips, with offices in the UK, USA and Australia and an operations team in Nagoya.
Group size: Says most small group tours have a maximum of 14 people plus the tour leader and Must-See Japan and All-In Japan have a maximum of 16.
Why choose them: Says its B Corp score is 80.3 points and aims for above 90 when it recertifies in 2026. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 45 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,495 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an Essential-grade small group tour (Japan Unmasked, Discover Japan or Must-See Japan), which has no single supplement in Western-style hotels.
Not the fit if: you want a single room on every night without paying extra: Classic, All-In and Superior tours carry a mandatory single supplement.
Enquiry: insidejapantours.com/about-us/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: frequently-asked-questions/self-guided-faqs, about-us, frequently-asked-questions/small-group-tour-faqs.

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Insight Vacations

Best for: Guided coach tours with a Travel Director
For a first trip: Sends documents through MyInsight at least 21 days before travel and keeps a Travel Director and Driver with the group throughout.
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/information/booking-conditions.

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Intrepid Travel

Best for: Small-group trips for most ages and budgets
For a first trip: Gives pre-departure Essential Trip Information and a locally based leader who handles logistics, with a team available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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

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INTRO Travel

Best for: Group tours for ages 18 to 40s
For a first trip: Has a first-time travellers section ('Never done a group tour before? Good! Most of our travellers haven't either.'), a trained leader and a 24/7 team on every tour, the INTRO Travel app and pre-trip connections with your group.
What it sells: Runs its own group tours for ages 18 to 40s across 20+ destinations, with Classic and Premium tours, sold direct online. Has offices in London and Sydney and has operated since 2005.
Group size: Says its Premium tours are capped at 16. It gives no maximum for its Classic tours.
Why choose them: Says it has run group tours for 18-40s since 2005 and that over 65% of travellers book solo. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 362 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 684 reviews, newest 4 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Premium tour, which is twin-share throughout with groups capped at 16 and for the free date or tour change more than 30 days before departure.
Not the fit if: you are over the age band: tours are for ages 18 to 40s, or 18 to 45 on Australia and New Zealand tours.
Enquiry: introtravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-you, about-intro.

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Journey Latin America

Best for: Latin America trips, tailor-made or small group
For a first trip: Gives every booking a 24/7 support line while you are away, local partners on hand and a free travel app, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
What it sells: Is a tailor-made planner that also runs small escorted group tours on fixed dates to Central and South America and says it has planned trips there for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist.
Why choose them: Says it has been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 65 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 33 reviews, newest 27 September 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for its small escorted group tours on fixed dates, led by an expert tour leader.
Not the fit if: you want flights in the price: its home page prices are based on two people sharing and exclude flights.
Enquiry: journeylatinamerica.com

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

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Just You

Best for: Solo travellers in their 40s to 60s
For a first trip: Includes a welcome get-together on every holiday and a Holiday Director who arranges for the group to sit together when a meal is included.
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

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Luxury Gold

Best for: Guided small-group tours for solo travellers
For a first trip: Includes complimentary VIP arrival and departure transfers and a Travel Concierge who travels with the group and assists with a doctor's visit or hospitalisation if needed.
What it sells: Is a guided small-group tour operator (motorcoach, rail and cruise), a trading name of Insight and part of the TTC portfolio of brands, whose US sales company is at Cypress, California.
Group size: Says its tours average 18 guests and that its motorcoaches are configured with 40 to 45 seats for just 40 guests.
Why choose them: Says all its tours are small group tours, with an average of 18 guests. Trustpilot: 3.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 17 June 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for its Singles Over 50 small group tours, such as Majestic Japan (11 days), Ultimate Italy (12), Timeless Scandinavia (12) and Spain & Portugal (13).
Not the fit if: you want flights in the price: it says flights are not included in the price of your tour.
Enquiry: luxurygold.com/en-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en-us/faqs/during-your-tour, en-us/information/booking-conditions, en-us/faqs/before-your-tour.

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Martin Randall Travel

Best for: Culture-minded travellers, many travelling solo
For a first trip: Provides detailed pre-tour information, final documents two to three weeks before departure and an experienced tour manager on every tour and notes that many clients first travel with it on their own.
What it sells: Cultural tour operator running expert-led group tours, founded in 1988, in around 40 countries, with a head office in London. Most tours run with between 10 and 24 participants.
Group size: Says most of its tours run with between 10 and 24 participants. Its early music festivals draw audiences of up to 300 and are not tours.
Why choose them: Says that on a typical tour, 50% of participants are solo travellers. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 59 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a tour tagged 'low single supplement' (21 tours) and for the walking and fitness guidance for the itinerary.
Not the fit if: you want to avoid a single supplement: it charges one on solo bookings, though it says it makes no profit from it and every tour requires a good level of fitness.
Enquiry: martinrandall.com/en-gb/about/contact

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MedSailors

Best for: Solo travellers aged 18 to 35 sailing
For a first trip: Invites guests to a flotilla WhatsApp group two weeks before departure and sends route guides with meeting point and getting-there tips. A Guest Experience Leader and a skipper sail on every yacht.
What it sells: Sailing holiday operator, registered in the United Kingdom and a certified B Corporation, running scheduled 7-day flotilla island-hopping weeks in Croatia and Greece for 18 to 35-year-olds, with a skipper on each yacht.
Why choose them: Says about 46% of its guests book solo and the average age of its guests is 29. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 855 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 2 reviews, newest 6 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a shared twin cabin on a 7-day flotilla, which carries no extra charge for solo travellers and for a call with the team to choose a route.
Not the fit if: you are over 35: it designs its island-hopping trips for 18 to 35-year-olds.
Published price: Croatia Split Voyager, 7 days, from €968 per person, 2027 early bird price. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: medsailors.com/contact-us

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Mountain Travel Sobek

Best for: Active group adventures, solo or with family
For a first trip: Sends a packing list, visa information, health and safety standards and vaccination requirements after the deposit, with rendezvous instructions about three weeks before departure; group airport transfers are included.
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: terms, small-group-travel-tours, its own page.

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Odyssey Traveller

Best for: Mature travellers who want themed small groups
For a first trip: Provides a Travel Specialist by phone and email, detailed pre-departure reading, a tour leader for the whole tour and help with flights and insurance on request.
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: why-odyssey, about-us, tours-small-groups/taiwan-lantern-festival-small.

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One Life Adventures

Best for: Travellers aged 18 to 40, small groups
For a first trip: Includes an airport transfer on day one on some tours, has a group leader looking after you from arrival, sends welcome information about 2 weeks before departure and offers a free call with a travel specialist.
What it sells: Is a small-group adventure tour operator, founded in 2016, that runs its own tours in four styles (Snapshots, Essentials, Classic and Expedition) across Japan, Bali, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Morocco, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Nepal and Costa Rica.
Group size: Caps its groups at 22 travellers and on very rare occasions up to 24 for logistical reasons.
Why choose them: Says its groups are capped at 22 people maximum. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 383 reviews, newest 22 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Snapshot, Essentials, Classic or Expedition tour and whether a single room upgrade is available on it.
Not the fit if: you are over 40 and want an Essentials trip: Essentials trips are capped at a maximum age of 40.
Enquiry: onelifeadventures.com/about-one-life-adventures

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about-one-life-adventures.

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One Traveller

Best for: Mature solo travellers, mostly aged 50 plus
For a first trip: Has a UK team to help you choose a trip, a Tour Manager who meets you at the airport before check-in, a Pre-Holiday Get-Together the night before and an emergency phone while away.
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: first-booking, home page, faqs.

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Other Way Round

Best for: Solo travellers in their 30s and 40s
For a first trip: Includes airport pickups and drop-offs at the start and end of every trip, sends a pre-trip information document and an hour-by-hour schedule a week before and says many guests have never been on a group trip before.
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: how-it-works, about-us.

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Rapture Surfcamps

Best for: Solo surfers of all levels, flexible stays
For a first trip: Says a significant part of its guests at all camps are complete beginners. It offers flexible check-in and paid airport pick-ups.
What it sells: Surf camps in Portugal, Costa Rica and Bali (Rapturecamps) where guests choose their own dates and length of stay, with surf lessons and guiding for all levels and yoga as an extra; it describes no scheduled group departures.
Why choose them: Says most of its customers are solo or single travellers.
Ask for: Ask for the room that suits a solo traveller (a dorm bed, a shared twin room with another guest or a double room for yourself) and the surf programme for your level.
Not the fit if: you want a dedicated single room: it offers none at any of its locations.
Website: rapturecamps.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq/ericeira-lizandro, home page, faq/green-bowl.

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Riviera Travel

Best for: Solo guests on European river cruises
For a first trip: Offers a support team available 24/7 before and during the trip, with an emergency number. It can arrange flights, transfers and hotel stays.
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: about-us/why-riviera-travel, about-us, company-policies/booking-conditions.

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Road Scholar

Best for: Learning travel for adults over 50
For a first trip: Lists a Top 10 First-Timer Favorites collection and a 'Tips For Your First Learning Adventure' guide and gives every participant 24-hour emergency assistance under its Assurance Plan.
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: home page, about, grandparent-travel-guide/FAQs.

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Sail Croatia

Best for: Social small-ship cruises in Croatia
For a first trip: Puts an onboard representative or tour manager on every cruise and gives an online account with pre-departure information plus airport-to-ship transfer guidance.
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: specials/singles-cruise, about/contact, about/work-with-us/onboard-representatives.

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Sailing Collective

Best for: Small-group sailing voyages for solos and couples
For a first trip: Says no sailing experience is required: each boat is skippered by a certified captain who gives basic tutorials. It puts you in contact with your crew and sends a welcome packet before departure.
What it sells: Independent family-run sailing operator running its own scheduled group journeys where you book a cabin, plus private yacht charters, a sailing school and brokered crewed charters.
Group size: Limits its Canary Islands voyage to 10 sailors in 5 cabins and lists 10 guests for its Alaska 2028 journey.
Why choose them: Limits its Canary Islands voyage to 10 sailors in 5 cabins. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a single cabin on a group journey (a limited number per boat) and for the guest form it uses to match you with similar sailors.
Not the fit if: you want a single cabin at the shared-cabin rate: on Alaska 2028 the single cabin is $12,625 per traveller against $9,900 per traveller in a double cabin.
Published price: Canary Islands voyage, 12 days, 3 to 14 January 2027, $6,990 for a single cabin or $8,580 for a double cabin (shown in $). Read 11 November 2026.
Website: thesailingcollective.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, home page, group-journeys/canary-islands-monohull-voyage.

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Sailweek

Best for: Solo travellers in their 20s and 30s
For a first trip: Aims at first-time sailors with no experience needed, sending pre-arrival emails, a crew WhatsApp group created by the skipper before departure, a marina check-in desk and a 24/7 helpline.
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: solo-travellers, terms-and-conditions, how-to-book-sail-week.

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Smithsonian Journeys

Best for: Expert-led cultural trips with scholars
For a first trip: Includes group airport transfers at the start and end of international tours, an experienced Travel Director and a pre-tour reading list.
What it sells: Is the travel programme of Smithsonian Enterprises, the commercial division of the Smithsonian Institution, selling small-group land journeys, cruises and active journeys organised by professional tour operators hired as independent contractors.
Group size: Says almost all land trips are small groups of 12 to 24 travellers and active journeys are 12 to 18, while cruises range from 102 to 265 travellers with a few slightly larger.
Why choose them: Says almost all its land trips feature guaranteed small groups of 12 to 24 travellers.
Ask for: Ask for a trip with a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, who joins on most trips, or an Active Journey if you want a group of 12 to 18.
Not the fit if: you want a guaranteed room of your own: single rooms are limited and carry a single supplement.
Published price: Legendary Peru: Andean Culture and Inca Treasures, 11 days, from US$6,487 per person with airfare included, multiple departures in 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: smithsonianjourneys.org/contact

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

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Solo Together

Best for: Solo travellers wanting their own room
For a first trip: Includes airport transfers on arrival and departure, a vetted local guide with first aid training, thorough pre-departure briefings and 24/7 emergency support. It says over 80% of travellers on most departures are first-time guests.
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: faqs, about, tour/picturesque-solo-japan-tour.

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SoloNomads

Best for: Solo travellers aged 18 to 40
For a first trip: Sets up a WhatsApp group for each confirmed departure and a Trip Host travels with the group from the first day to the last.
What it sells: Solo-only small-group operator for travellers aged 18 to 40, run by a sole proprietor in Gurugram, India, with a Trip Host travelling with each group. It runs trips in Thailand, Bali and Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, India and Sri Lanka.
Group size: Says the maximum for each departure is shown with its dates and is never more than 16 on most trips, 12 on the Ha Giang trip and 14 on the Thailand cycling tour. It gives no average.
Why choose them: Says its founder hosts every departure in person as the Trip Host.
Ask for: Ask for a twin-share place with a same-gender roommate and for the private room cost on your departure.
Not the fit if: you are over 40: its trips are designed for solo travellers aged 18 to 40, with exceptions case by case.
Enquiry: solonomads.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: how-it-works, trips/northern-thailand-adventure, booking-terms.

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Solos Holidays

Best for: Solo travellers wanting no single supplement
For a first trip: Provides a Tour Leader who accompanies the group, a welcome drink and information meeting on Solos Exclusives, a WhatsApp group and the Solos App.
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/holiday-types/solos-exclusives, uk/terms-and-conditions, uk/faqs.

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Sonder Tours

Best for: Solo women in Italy, groups of six
For a first trip: Gives personal guidance before departure on flights, arrival, packing, currency, phone service and travel documents. The host meets you at the designated arrival airport on day one.
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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Stoke Travel

Best for: Surf, festival and party trips, 18+
For a first trip: Offers free pickup from Agadir airport and bus station at its Morocco camp (24 hours' notice), a pre-arrival info email and staff and 24/7 security at campsites.
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/morocco-surf-camp, terms-and-conditions, trip/portugal-surf-camp.

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SurfYogaBeer

Best for: Solo travellers in late 20s to 40s
For a first trip: Sends a booking confirmation straight away, travel info about 6 weeks out and a group chat 2 to 3 weeks out, with a trip-specific packing list; airport shuttles are included on Nicaragua trips.
What it sells: New York based active and social group travel company founded in 2014, running its own scheduled group trips of 12 to 40 people plus private takeovers, in surf, yoga, ski, sailing and safari styles.
Group size: Runs groups of 12 to 40 people, mostly solo travellers in their late 20s to 40s.
Why choose them: Says 95% of its guests arrive without a plus-one (its booking records, as of September 2026). Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 305 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 27 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the singles-only Valentine's surf trip in Nicaragua, 13 to 18 February 2027, from $1,950.
Not the fit if: you are under 21: its minimum age is 21.
Published price: Japow-wow, Tokyo and Niseko, 8 nights, 30 January to 7 February 2027, from $4,450 per person (US dollars). Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: surfyogabeer.com/our-trips

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about, japan.

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Tauck

Best for: Upscale guided travel, including family trips
For a first trip: Includes airport transfers at the start and end of a journey and a Tauck Director manages all daily details. Its My Account portal holds documents and packing lists.
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: FAQ, about-tauck, terms-and-conditions.

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The Next Chapter Travel

Best for: Women wanting five-star small-group trips
For a first trip: Builds a full-day 'soft landing' into each trip, reviews the itinerary with each client before the trip and includes airport transfers for travellers on the suggested flights.
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: its own page, faqs, morocco-2027.

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The Women's Travel Group

Best for: Women travelling solo in small groups
For a first trip: Says many women take a first solo trip with it and its founder speaks with travellers by phone to go over each day, including stairs and cobblestones.
What it sells: Is a women-only tour operator, founded in 1992, that runs its own small group departures for women and arranges private trips for groups of 6 or more.
Group size: Says its tour groups average 10-15 women; no maximum is given.
Why choose them: Says it has offered tours for women since 1992, with groups averaging 10-15 women.
Ask for: Ask for a room share on the trip you choose, since it arranges shares on some trips to avoid single charges.
Not the fit if: you need your own room: it says a limited number of single rooms are available.
Enquiry: thewomenstravelgroup.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, about-us-and-our-trips-for-women, faq.

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Topdeck

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
For a first trip: Gives a 24/7 line from Topdeck HQ to your Trip Leader, a Trip Leader on every trip, an app with itinerary and trip notes and a WhatsApp group chat 10 days before departure.
What it sells: Operator of scheduled small-group trips for travellers aged 18 to 35, with a Trip Leader on every trip and groups of up to 18; it has offices in Brisbane, Australia and London, UK and sells direct and through travel agents.
Group size: Says all its trips have a maximum group size of 18; it gives no average.
Why choose them: Says all its trips have a maximum group size of 18 and that over 70% of travellers start solo. Trustpilot: 2.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews, newest 23 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a single room upgrade if you do not want a multi-share room, which it offers on most trips for an additional charge.
Not the fit if: you are aged 36 or over: customers must be aged 18 to 35 at the time of booking.
Enquiry: topdeck.travel/about-us/contact

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

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Trafalgar

Best for: Guided tours led by a Travel Director
For a first trip: Says whether it is your first time touring or you are a seasoned traveller, an expert Travel Director and a 24/7 support team look after you. Complimentary airport transfers are included on some tours.
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/about-us/tour-differently, en-us, en-us/campaigns/book-small-group-tours.

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Travel HER Way

Best for: Women trekkers and climbers
For a first trip: Provides a pre-departure guide for each trip and a Group Experience Leader on the trip and helps arrange the Bhutan visa.
What it sells: Women-only adventure travel company (TWENTY MOONS, LLC d/b/a Travel Her Way) selling trekking and climbing trips such as Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp and Machu Picchu, in US dollars only.
Why choose them: Says 'when you book with us we guarantee your tour, no matter how few customers sign up'. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Kilimanjaro climb (Machame route, 9 to 13 days) and how its lifetime deposit works if you cannot travel.
Enquiry: travelherway.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, who-we-are.

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Travendly

Best for: Young professionals aged 25 to 45
For a first trip: Gives a packing list, group chat, detailed itinerary and bios of fellow travellers before the trip and includes airport pick-up on several trips such as Costa Rica, Peru, Morocco and South Africa.
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: how-it-works, about, terms-conditions.

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TruTravels

Best for: Solo travellers wanting group adventure trips
For a first trip: Provides a Local Legend guide on every trip, a Facebook group for booked travellers and help from its sales team.
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: about/tru-family, support/terms-conditions, home page.

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Under30Experiences

Best for: Group travel for ages 21 to 35
For a first trip: Sends detailed flight instructions with arrival and departure windows after registration, often includes airport pickup and drop-off, invites you to a private WhatsApp chat about 30 days before departure and puts a Trip Leader on every trip.
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: faq, about-us, home page.

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Untethered Expeditions

Best for: Women new to hiking and paddling
For a first trip: Says it has a trip for you whether it is your first or 100th time lacing up hiking boots; guides pick up from the airport or a Seattle area hotel and the Olympic National Park trip is built for beginners.
What it sells: Women-owned, women-only adventure travel company running small-group hiking, backpacking and sea kayak trips in Washington state and Florida, plus private custom trips open to all genders.
Why choose them: Says it provides only female guides and women-specific gear. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the inn-based multi-sport trip (hiking and whitewater rafting, no experience required) or the Olympic National Park trip built for beginners.
Not the fit if: you want a mixed-gender group trip: its trips are for women only; only private trips are open to all genders.
Enquiry: untetheredexpeditions.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, why-untethered, trips.

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Walk Japan

Best for: Guided and self-guided walking tours of Japan
For a first trip: Emails a Pre-tour Pack about two months before the tour and has the Tour Leader introduce themselves about two weeks before; airport transfers are not included on scheduled tours.
What it sells: Japan-only operator of walking tours since 1992, registered in Hong Kong with offices in Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture, running scheduled guided tours (maximum 12 plus Tour Leader) and self-guided Wayfarer and private tours.
Group size: Says its scheduled tours run at a maximum of 12 people plus the Tour Leader; it gives no average.
Why choose them: Says it has run walking tours of Japan since 1992 and that its scheduled tours have a maximum of 12 people plus the Tour Leader. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 67 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 10 June 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Not the fit if: you travel solo and want no supplement: the single supplement is required for all single travellers.
Enquiry: walkjapan.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: useful-information/faqs, about-us.

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Wendy Wu Tours

Best for: Fully inclusive escorted tours, with solo departures
For a first trip: Provides a travel pack, a representative meeting you in the arrivals hall, a welcome meeting, a National Escort throughout and a 24-hour emergency number.
What it sells: London-based operator of escorted, fully inclusive group tours (Classic and Go Beyond) to over 40 countries, with dedicated solo departures, private tours and tailor-made tours.
Group size: States Classic Tours at an average of 21 and a maximum of 28, Go Beyond Tours at an average of 14 and a maximum of 18 and Solo departures at a maximum of 18.
Why choose them: Says its Go Beyond Tours have a maximum of 18 people and its Classic Tours a maximum of 28. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 88 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 453 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a dedicated Solo departure such as Wonders of China or Vietnam at a Glance, capped at 18, with Happy to Share.
Not the fit if: you want a small group on its Classic Tours: they have an average of 21 and a maximum of 28.
Enquiry: wendywutours.co.uk

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

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WeRoad

Best for: Social group trips with people your age
For a first trip: Gives a Group Leader who handles logistics, a WhatsApp group opened about 2 weeks before departure and 24/7 assistance during the trip. It suggests its 5 and 6-day Express trips to try WeRoad.
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: home page, about-us, last-minute-deals.

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Wild Terrains

Best for: Women-only small-group trips for all ages
For a first trip: Gives each trip a local leader who is the travellers' on-the-ground resource during free time and overnight. It also offers a chat before booking.
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: join-our-team, home page, group-trips/iceland.

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Wilderness Scotland

Best for: Small-group walking and paddling in Scotland
For a first trip: Gives pre-trip help from adventure consultants by phone and email, equipment lists and trip dossiers, plus a 24/7 emergency number; its guided group trips begin and end at a train station or ferry terminal.
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: faq, about-us.

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Wilderness Travel

Best for: Small-group hiking and wildlife trips worldwide
For a first trip: Gives each traveller an Area Specialist as a single point of contact before departure; it includes airport transfers on arrival and departure days on its Costa Rica trips.
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: why-us, small-group-adventures, resources/terms.

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Women Travel Abroad

Best for: Solo women wanting their own room
For a first trip: Invites registered travellers to 90-day and 30-day calls to meet travel companions and the trip host and includes airport transfers for arrival and departure.
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: home page, about-us, faqs.

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Women Who Explore

Best for: Women-only adventure trips with a host
For a first trip: Gives trip checklists, packing lists and pre-travel support in a private WhatsApp group, a pre-trip Q&A Zoom call and a trip leader available for support 24/7.
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: maldives-womens-whale-shark-conservation-cruise, faq, terms-of-service.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

29 of the 79 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 45 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).

A first trip abroad: the questions people ask

What should I ask a tour company before booking?

The total price per person and what it includes; the single supplement or whether it will pair you with a roommate; the largest group on your departure and whether it is guaranteed to run; the deposit, the cancellation charges and how your payment is protected.

Can I book with these companies directly?

Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote for your departure that lists what the price includes and the cancellation charges.

Do these companies all sell the same kind of trip?

No. Some run small-group departures open to everyone; some run trips only for solo travellers, women or an age band; others run surf, yoga or sailing weeks. Each card says what the company sells, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

What is a single supplement?

The extra a solo traveller pays for a room alone. Some companies charge none on some departures; others pair solo travellers with a roommate instead; ask each company for its figure on your departure.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

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

Which of these publish their single supplement?

41 of the 79 publish their single supplement terms on their own websites. Ask each for the figure on your departure.

Which of these publish their cancellation charges?

64 of the 79 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?

27 of the 79 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 says something written for first-time travellers. 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.