Which small-group tour companies are best for Vietnam?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 32 tour companies sell a group trip in Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

32 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell a group trip in Vietnam; FTLO Travel, TruTravels and Overseas Adventure Travel have the most Google reviews under their own name.

White and red paper lanterns hanging from the yellow walls and wooden balconies of an old house in Hoi An — Lanterns in the old town of Hoi An, Vietnam. Photo: Nguyen Trung Hieu, Pexels

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 32 companies in the table that, on their own websites, sell a group trip in Vietnam, 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.

Adventures in Good Company

Best for: Women who want active small-group trips
Vietnam: Sells Wats and Wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia, an 11-day trip starting in Hanoi.
What it sells: Is a women-only small-group active travel operator based in Fort Collins, Colorado, founded in 1999, that also plans private and custom trips.
Group size: Says it typically runs trips with 10 to 14 participants and limits domestic trips to 12 or fewer with up to 14 in certain cases.
Why choose them: Says about 75% of its travellers join its trips on their own.
Ask for: Ask for the Trip Summary and the 1 to 5 fitness rating of the trip you are considering and for a roommate in a standard double.
Not the fit if: you want a room to yourself without paying extra: you pay a single supplement if you want to be assured of a room of your own.
Enquiry: adventuresingoodcompany.com/faqs

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

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AsiaEight

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

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

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Backroads

Best for: Active biking and hiking trips for adults
Vietnam: Sells the Vietnam & Cambodia Hiking & Walking Tour, 9 to 10 days and a Vietnam Multi-Adventure trip.
What it sells: Active travel company based in Berkeley, California, that runs scheduled biking, hiking and walking and multi-adventure departures, plus Women's Adventures, family, 30s & 40s and Private trips.
Why choose them: Says it has pioneered Biking, Hiking & Walking and Multi-Adventure Trips in over 60 countries since 1979. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 124 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for Women's Adventures if you want a women-only departure, or for Solo Room Savings dates with reduced private room fees.
Not the fit if: you want your own room at no extra cost: prices are based on double occupancy and single occupancy incurs a supplemental fee.
Enquiry: backroads.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: l/book-active-adventure-tour-now-01, about/media/company-facts, about.

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Contiki

Best for: Social group trips for 18 to 35s
Vietnam: Sells Best of Vietnam (12 days), Vietnam: HCMC, Hoi An, Hanoi (10 days), Ride Vietnam (6 days) and Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (13 days), on trips averaging around 20 people (30 max).
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/vietnam, en-gb/about, en-gb/tours/european-trail.

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Cox & Kings

Best for: Culture-led small-group tours, with solo departures
Vietnam: Sells the Grand Tour of Indochina, 15 days, 8 destinations (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Hoi An among them), limited to 18 guests.
What it sells: Runs escorted small-group tours (groups rarely exceed 18 guests) and private tailormade travel, including dedicated solo-traveller tours. It trades as Cox and Kings, a company registered in England (Abercrombie & Kent Limited). It joined the AKTG family in 2019.
Group size: Says its tour groups rarely exceed 18 guests and usually number around 14; its example tours are limited to 18 or 20 guests.
Why choose them: Traces its founding to 25 May 1758, when Richard Cox established the firm that became Cox & Kings. Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 1,222 reviews, newest 5 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the dedicated solo-traveller tours, which offer single occupancy of a double room with no single supplements and are limited to a maximum of 18 guests.
Enquiry: coxandkingstravel.com/contact-us

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

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Damesly

Best for: Solo women in their 40s to 60s
Vietnam: Sells a Vietnam trip of 11 days and 10 nights for women, with 5-star hotels, internal flights, airport transfers, a cruise and an English-speaking local guide included.
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: products/vietnam, pages/faq, policies/terms-of-service.

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Discover Corps

Best for: Culture and conservation trips in small groups
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam: Cultural Gems, 10 days across Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay and Hoi An, at $4,395 per person (adult, double occupancy) plus a mandatory $150 one-way domestic flight supplement, departing Nov 15 to 24, 2026.
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: trip/vietnam-cultural-gems, about/our-history, faqs.

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EF Ultimate Break

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Vietnam: Sells Uncover Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Ho Chi Minh City, 12 days.
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-do, trips/madrid-pride-city-experience, home page.

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ElderTreks

Best for: Small-group adventures for travellers 50 and over
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam as part of Grand South East Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos), 25 days, from US$9,995 on departures 11 January to 4 February 2027 and 12 February to 8 March 2027.
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: home page, about-eldertreks.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Small-group walking, cycling and cultural trips
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam Adventure (14 days) and Cycling Vietnam (14 days) as guided group trips, excluding flights.
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: about-exodus, faqs, about-exodus/our-history.

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Flash Pack

Best for: Solos aged 30-49 or 50-65
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, a small-group trip of up to 16 with Lan Ha Bay kayaking and two domestic flights.
What it sells: Is a London-registered operator that runs its own small-group adventures only for solo travellers, in age groups of 30-49 and 50-65, with its own Pack Leaders.
Group size: Runs small groups of up to 16 people and 12 on Tanzania.
Why choose them: Says 90% of its travellers arrive solo and 80% leave as friends. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 207 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,759 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the age group that suits you (30-49 or 50-65) and a questionnaire-matched roommate, or add a single room.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with a partner or fall outside its age groups: it says it is only for solo travellers in your age group and life stage.
Enquiry: flashpack.com/us/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: us/adventure-trips/vietnam-small-group-adventure, us/how-it-works, home page.

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FTLO Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 25 to 39
Vietnam: Sells a Vietnam trip of 9 days and 8 nights, up to 16 people, from US$2,999, (2026) covering Hanoi, a Ha Long Bay cruise and Hoi An. Departures are 5 to 13 December 2026 and 28 December 2026 to 5 January 2027.
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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trips/vietnam, about, faqs.

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Intrepid Travel

Best for: Small-group trips for most ages and budgets
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam Express Southbound, 10 days, now USD $1,420 (lowest price 01 Jan 2027).
What it sells: Melbourne-based operator that says it offers real and remarkable small group trips worldwide, in Basic, Original, Comfort and Premium styles, plus family trips, Women's Expeditions and Tailor-Made trips.
Group size: Says most trips usually have 12 to 14 people and that its family trips have a maximum group size of 16 (average 10); its Antarctica ship carries up to 200 passengers.
Why choose them: Says it became certified as the world's largest travel B Corp in 2018. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 2,539 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a departure in the style that suits you (Basic, Original, Comfort or Premium) and for the single supplement option if you want your own room.
Not the fit if: you want your own room at no extra cost: rooming is twin-share and a single supplement is charged on most trips for an individual room.
Published price: Highlights of Italy, 8 days, from USD $2,085, lowest-price departure 24 Apr 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: intrepidtravel.com/us/contact-us

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

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INTRO Travel

Best for: Group tours for ages 18 to 40s
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam Intro in 9 and 12 days and the Premium Vietnam Experience in 12 and 15 days.
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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Just You

Best for: Solo travellers in their 40s to 60s
Vietnam: Sells Discover Vietnam, 13 days with 9 nights in 4-star hotels plus a Halong Bay night cruise.
What it sells: Is a solo-only operator running escorted group holidays for solo travellers only, based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire and selling direct and through travel agents.
Group size: Gives an average group size of 27 that varies from small groups of 8 to groups in their 30s, with a maximum of 20 on its small-group collection.
Why choose them: Says all the people in your group will be travelling by themselves. Google: 2.3 out of 5 from 44 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 3,276 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for its small-group collection, where a maximum of 20 solo travellers join.
Not the fit if: you want to bring a child: it does not allow children under 18 on any of its holidays.
Published price: India in Colour: The Deccan Odyssey, 15 days, from £10,999 per person, new for 2028. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: justyou.co.uk/contact-us

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

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Modern Adventure

Best for: Food and culture travellers on hosted trips
Vietnam: Sells a Northern Vietnam tour with chef Nyesha Arrington through local markets and kitchens.
What it sells: Small-group operator based in Portland, Oregon, selling Tastemaker tours hosted by chefs and creatives, Inspired tours without a host, private and custom trips and Paragon departures. Says it is a Certified B Corp.
Group size: Says Tastemaker tours are usually limited to 10 to 20 guests and Inspired tours typically have between 10 and 20.
Why choose them: Says its Tastemaker tours are intentionally small, usually limited to 10 to 20 guests. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 84 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Tastemaker tour hosted by a chef or creative alongside a Modern Adventure trip leader, such as Sicily with Tony Priolo.
Not the fit if: you travel solo on a tight budget: prices are based on double occupancy and a private room needs a single room supplement paid at booking.
Published price: Sicily with Tony Priolo, 7 days, 2 to 8 March 2027, from $10,500 per person. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: modernadventure.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, terms-and-conditions, our-trips/inspired.

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Mountain Travel Sobek

Best for: Active group adventures, solo or with family
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam Mountains and Bay Multi-Adventure, with a departure on 17 January 2027.
What it sells: Adventure travel operator running its own scheduled small-group departures since 1969, alongside private and custom trips, in hiking, rafting, safari and cultural journeys.
Group size: Caps its tours at 12 to 16 or fewer travellers; the exception is its Middle Fork of the Salmon rafting trips, capped at 22.
Why choose them: Says nearly 30% of its guests on group trips travel solo. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 145 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a confirmed departure from its dates list and the single occupancy supplement listed in the trip itinerary.
Not the fit if: you want your own room at no extra cost: guaranteed single accommodation needs a single occupancy supplement, subject to availability.
Enquiry: mtsobek.com/contact-us

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

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Natural Habitat Adventures

Best for: Small-group wildlife travel, including women-only trips
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam Cultural Journey, a new 11-day trip through North and Central Vietnam for a group of 12, running March to May and September to December.
What it sells: Wildlife-focused small-group operator running its own scheduled departures, plus private and custom trips and women-only Women's Journeys; it also books National Geographic-Lindblad expedition cruises as an agent.
Group size: Says its groups average just nine guests. The largest of its own trips listed carries 29 guests (Tundra Lodge Adventure).
Why choose them: Says its trips average just nine travellers. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 307 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 3,027 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Women's Journey such as Natural Jewels of Costa Rica, 8 to 17 February 2027.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: 60 calendar days or less before departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the trip price.
Published price: Natural Jewels of Costa Rica: Women's Journey, 10 days, 8 to 17 February 2027, from $11,495 per person plus air. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: nathab.com

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

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Odysseys Unlimited

Best for: Escorted small-group tours of 12 to 24
Vietnam: Sells Journey through Vietnam, 15 days, with a Cambodia (Angkor Wat & Phnom Penh) extension.
What it sells: Operator of its own escorted small-group tours led by Odysseys Tour Directors, with more than 45 tours across six continents for 12 to 24 guests, plus Private Departures on its own tours.
Group size: Says its tours carry just 12 to 24 guests.
Why choose them: Says it offers more than 45 tours across six continents for just 12 to 24 guests. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 100 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews, newest 21 September 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Private Departure of one of its tours, which welcomes children and grandchildren from age 10.
Not the fit if: you travel alone and want a guaranteed private room: it offers a limited number of single accommodations on each tour, at a single supplement.
Published price: New Zealand Adventure, 16 days, Spring 2027, from $8,574 per person in US dollars on double occupancy, airfare from your departure city included. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: odysseys-unlimited.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: announcing-new-2026-departures, home page, terms.

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One Life Adventures

Best for: Travellers aged 18 to 40, small groups
Vietnam: Sells North Vietnam Snapshot (7 days), Vietnam Classic (12 days) and Vietnam Classic (15 days), Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi.
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: tours/travel-vietnam, about-one-life-adventures, faq.

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Other Way Round

Best for: Solo travellers in their 30s and 40s
Vietnam: Sells a Vietnam & Cambodia trip, with kayaking in Ha Long Bay and Hanoi street food in its itineraries.
What it sells: London-based small-group operator for solo travellers aged 30 to 49, running its own scheduled departures with a local tour operator partner in each country.
Group size: Says there will be between 4 and 15 people on every trip, with an average of 10.
Why choose them: Says there are between 4 and 15 people on every trip, averaging 10. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 306 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask early for a private room, which is optional and paid for, as private rooms are limited and allocated first come, first served.
Not the fit if: you are under 30 or over 49, as its trips are for solo travellers aged 30 to 49.
Enquiry: otherwayround.travel/contact

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

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Overseas Adventure Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 50 and over
Vietnam: Sells Inside Vietnam as a Land Adventure, with a 20 December 2026 departure from US$1,095 and January and February 2027 departures from US$2,499 per person without airfare.
What it sells: Is a Boston-based operator (Grand Circle LLC) that runs its own small group adventures by land and small ship for travellers aged 50 and over and also sells private adventures and group travel programmes.
Group size: Says its small groups are 16 by land and 25 by ship, with no more than 16 travellers on land trip pages; no average is stated.
Why choose them: Says 50% of O.A.T. travellers come on their own. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 667 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 159 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for same-gender roommate matching, or a departure with a free single supplement, on a Small Group Adventure.
Not the fit if: you are under 50: its trips are designed for travellers aged 50 and over.
Published price: Egypt & the Eternal Nile by Private, Classic River-Yacht, 16 days, from US$2,995 per person, departing 14 December 2026, excluding airfare. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: oattravel.com/about-us/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: special-offers, about-us/contact, home page.

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Solo Together

Best for: Solo travellers wanting their own room
Vietnam: Sells Picturesque Solo Vietnam Tour (10 days), Vietnam and Cambodia (6 days) and Vietnam and Thailand (16 days).
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: tour/picturesque-solo-vietnam-tour, about, faqs.

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SoloNomads

Best for: Solo travellers aged 18 to 40
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam Express (9 days), Vietnam North to South (15 days), Vietnam Complete (21 days) and the Ha Giang Loop (5 days).
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: trips/vietnam, how-it-works, trips/northern-thailand-adventure.

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Topdeck

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam & Cambodia: Rivers & Ruins (17 days) and Vietnam & Cambodia: Noodles & Night Markets (17 days), each with a maximum group of 18.
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: home page, resources/faqs.

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Trafalgar

Best for: Guided tours led by a Travel Director
Vietnam: Sells Highlights of Vietnam, with a Halong Bay junk boat overnight and a family lunch in Hue.
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/one-of-a-kind-experiences/stays-w, en-us, en-us/campaigns/book-small-group-tours.

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TruTravels

Best for: Solo travellers wanting group adventure trips
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, 12 days.
What it sells: Small group adventure tour operator registered in England, with a registered office in Kingston Upon Thames. Runs scheduled departures in groups of 10 to 20 led by local guides called Local Legends.
Group size: Says its small groups are 10 to 20 like-minded travellers.
Why choose them: Says it guarantees that every single one of its trips will run. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,413 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 3,626 reviews, newest 30 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Local Legend led trip in a group of 10 to 20, such as Morocco Uncovered, 9 days.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: within 60 days of departure the charge is 100% of the trip cost.
Published price: Peru Inca Adventure, 10 days, from U$1,795 now U$1,077 per person, departing 22 January 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: trutravels.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: deals/backpacker-sale, support/terms-conditions, home page.

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Wendy Wu Tours

Best for: Fully inclusive escorted tours, with solo departures
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam at a Glance as a dedicated solo departure, with groups capped at 18.
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: solo-tours, about-us, help-and-advice/faqs.

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WeRoad

Best for: Social group trips with people your age
Vietnam: Sells Vietnam 360°: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay Cruise & Ho Chi Minh City, 13 days.
What it sells: Milan-headquartered operator running its own scheduled small-group departures with a Group Leader, for people who love to travel but do not want to do it alone; it also sells weekend city escapes, WeRoadX trips and team offsites.
Group size: Says its trips have a group of max 12 to 16 people and that groups average 11 people.
Why choose them: Says 90% of its travellers join as solo travellers. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 87 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 20,657 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a departure marked Confirmed or Final spots, which it says is guaranteed, in an age range that matches yours, such as 18 to 25 or 25 to 35.
Not the fit if: you are over 53: its trips are open to travellers aged 18 to 53.
Website: weroad.com

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

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Wild Women Expeditions

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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: wild-women-wander-your-guide-to-whats-happening, home page, faq.

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Wilderness Travel

Best for: Small-group hiking and wildlife trips worldwide
Vietnam: Sells Treasures of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, 16 days, as a small group trip.
What it sells: Family-owned adventure operator founded in 1978 and based in Berkeley, California, running its own scheduled Small Group Adventures plus Private Journeys; it also books small-ship and river cruises operated by others as an agent.
Group size: Says its average group size is 10 and never more than 16 on Small Group Adventures.
Why choose them: Says its average group size is 10 and never more than 16. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 193 reviews, newest 6 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an Area Specialist as your single point of contact and for the single supplement noted in the Detailed Itinerary of your trip.
Not the fit if: you want your own room at no extra cost on most trips: those who request single accommodation pay a single supplement.
Enquiry: wildernesstravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: small-group-adventures, resources/terms.

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Women Who Explore

Best for: Women-only adventure trips with a host
Vietnam: Sells a Northern Vietnam adventure (Hanoi, Pu Luong, Mai Chau), 15 to 22 August 2027, 8 days, $3,495 USD double occupancy.
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: northern-vietnam-womens-adventure, faq, terms-of-service.

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

16 of the 32 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.

AsiaEight
Contiki
Discover Corps
EF Ultimate Break
ElderTreks
FTLO Travel
Intrepid Travel
Just You
Modern Adventure
Natural Habitat Adventures
Odysseys Unlimited
Overseas Adventure Travel
Solo Together
TruTravels
Wild Women Expeditions
Women Who Explore

Who to contact first

Start with the 23 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).

Small-group tours of Vietnam: 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. 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 Overseas Adventure Travel, 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?

18 of the 32 publish their single supplement terms on their own websites. Ask each for the figure on your departure.

Which of these publish their cancellation charges?

29 of the 32 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?

9 of the 32: Backroads, Flash Pack, Intrepid Travel, INTRO Travel, Just You, Topdeck, TruTravels, Wendy Wu Tours and Wilderness Travel. Check each scheme or licence with its issuer before you book.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table, built from the companies ChatGPT names most often when asked about solo and small-group travel. On its own website it sells a group trip in Vietnam. 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.