Which small-group tour companies are best for wildlife trips?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 53 tour companies sell group trips built on wildlife 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 wildlife trips?

53 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell group trips built on wildlife; FTLO Travel, Overseas Adventure Travel and Explorer Chick have the most Google reviews under their own name.

Sea lions on a beach in the Galápagos. Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table holds 110 companies: the small-group operators, solo-only, women-only and age-banded companies and group surf, yoga and sailing weeks ChatGPT names most often when asked about solo and small-group travel. Their own websites were read on 11 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries the 53 companies in the table that, on their own websites, sell group trips built on wildlife, 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.

AAT Kings

Best for: Guided coach touring in Australia
Wildlife trips: Sells the Northern Territory Top End National Parks tour (6 days, Darwin return), featuring Aboriginal rock art, waterfalls, wetlands and unique wildlife.
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/about-us/flexible-travel, en-us/special-offers/worth-every-sense, en-us/about-us.

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Abercrombie & Kent

Best for: Guided safari and expedition journeys
Wildlife trips: Sells safaris in Tanzania (Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater), Kenya, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking, plus polar expedition cruises.
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
Wildlife trips: Builds its tours around Big Five game parks such as Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater and sells a Gorilla Encounter that includes gorilla and chimp trekking.
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: tours/13day-kenya-and-tanzania-adventure-camping, home page, tour-styles/small-group-safaris-3.

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Adventures in Good Company

Best for: Women who want active small-group trips
Wildlife trips: Sells Tanzania Journey: Ngorongoro Highlands Trek and Wildlife Safari, 13 days and says some specialty trips include more animal and birding adventures.
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/africa, about-agc, faqs.

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AdventureWomen

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
Wildlife trips: Sells Galapagos Islands cruises by private yacht, an all-women Arctic and Greenland expedition (polar bears, walrus, whales and musk oxen) and a Costa Rica trip on jungles and wildlife.
What it sells: Women-only small-group operator based in Watertown, Massachusetts, running scheduled all-women departures for 8 to 15 travellers; it also arranges private trips for small groups.
Group size: Says its small groups range from 8 to 15 travellers.
Why choose them: Says its small groups range from 8 to 15 travellers on all-women trips.
Ask for: Ask for one of the trips listed with no single supplement (Galapagos Wildlife Encounters, Utah Zion & Bryce, Croatia, Slovakia or Poland) or for a roommate pairing.
Not the fit if: you may need to cancel late: 60 days or less before departure, 100% of the package price is non-refundable.
Published price: Costa Rica: An Active Exploration of Jungles and Wildlife, 10 days, from $6,595 per person in double occupancy (US dollars), departing 5 January 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: adventurewomen.com/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trips/arctic-an-all-women-arctic-greenland-exped, why-adventurewomen, booking-conditions.

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APT

Best for: Escorted small group tours and cruises
Wildlife trips: Sells small group tours in Kenya and Tanzania with game drives and a 7-day Galápagos small ship cruise on the MC Hermes with 20 guests.
What it sells: Is a family-owned Australian tour and cruise company that runs its own scheduled small group tours as well as river, small ship, yacht, rail and 4WD tours, with a UK office in London.
Group size: Says its small group tours average 18 guests and take no more than 24, with a maximum of 24 on Europe tours and no more than 16 on non-European tours.
Why choose them: Says its small group tours average 18 guests and take no more than 24. Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 2,910 reviews, newest 10 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a small group tour with a Tour Director, such as Emerald Ireland (12 days) and check whether it is a Europe tour (up to 24 guests) or a non-European tour (up to 16).
Not the fit if: you want a group of 16 or fewer in Europe: its Europe small group tours take a maximum of 24 guests.
Enquiry: aptouring.com/en-gb/connect-with-us/contact-us

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

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Backroads

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

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about/media/press-releases/backroads-announces-n, about/media/company-facts, about.

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Bold Spirit Travel

Best for: Women travelling solo in small groups
Wildlife trips: Its Costa Rica tour (8 days) spots monkeys, agoutis, sloths and tropical birds with local naturalist guides and includes a visit to the Macaw Recovery Network.
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: costa-rica-solo-female-travel-small-group, about, faq.

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Boundless Journeys

Best for: Active small-group journeys, hiking and safaris
Wildlife trips: Sells African safaris including South Africa: Ultimate Cape Town & Kruger Safari, Tanzania: Great Migration Safari and Kenya: Classic Safari.
What it sells: Small-group operator of walking, hiking, trekking, sea kayaking, wildlife safari and cultural departures, with private and custom tours as well, based in Stowe, Vermont, USA.
Group size: Generally limits groups to 16 guests with 8 to 10 the average; its hiking trips say groups of 12 or fewer.
Why choose them: Generally limits its groups to 16 guests, with 8 to 10 the average. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 37 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the $500 (2027) single supplement saving for the first one or two solo travellers reserved on a departure, or for a same-gender roommate match.
Not the fit if: you want a private room at no extra cost: it charges a single supplement, with $500 (2027) off for the first one or two reserved on each departure.
Published price: Italy: The Dolomites Traverse, 8 days, $7,295 per person in US dollars, departures from 26 June 2027, airfare not included. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: boundlessjourneys.com/faq

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, why-travel-with-us, why-travel-with-us/ways-to-save.

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Collette

Best for: Couples and families on guided group tours
Wildlife trips: Sells African Safari: Kenya and Tanzania (15 days), Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana (15 days) and Costa Rica: A World of Nature (12 days), plus Antarctica and Galapagos tours. It says wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
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
Wildlife trips: Lists African safari tours in the Masai Mara, Kruger and Okavango Delta, including Southern Africa Safari (22 days) and Kenya and Tanzania Safari (11 days).
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/travel-interests, en-gb/about, en-gb/tours/european-trail.

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Damesly

Best for: Solo women in their 40s to 60s
Wildlife trips: Lists Kenya Safari + Giraffe Manor (2027) among its destinations and a Baja Mexico trip with whale sharks and sea lions.
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: collections/destinations, pages/faq, policies/terms-of-service.

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Discover Corps

Best for: Culture and conservation trips in small groups
Wildlife trips: Sells a Uganda gorilla trekking trip, 10 days, at $6,895 per person plus a $1,400 mandatory supplement for permits and a bush flight, departing Jan 31 to Feb 9, 2027; it also sells Baja: Marine Wildlife Adventure with whale sharks and sea lions.
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/uganda-gorilla-conservation-adventure, about/our-history, faqs.

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EF Go Ahead Tours

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

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

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EF Ultimate Break

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Wildlife trips: Sells wildlife experiences including Kenya African Safari (Amboseli National Park), Ecuador & the Galapagos, Brazil Quest: The Amazon, Pantanal & Bonito and elephant sanctuaries in Thailand.
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: responsible-tourism, about/what-we-do, trips/madrid-pride-city-experience.

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ElderTreks

Best for: Small-group adventures for travellers 50 and over
Wildlife trips: Includes wildlife on several trips, such as tiger searches in Ranthambore National Park on Classic India and Asiatic lion safaris in Gir National Park on Ultimate India.
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: classic-india, about-eldertreks, home page.

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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for: Small-group walking, cycling and cultural trips
Wildlife trips: Sells a wildlife range including Discover Costa Rica (15 days), Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets and Wild Sri Lanka, plus polar voyages operated by Quark Expeditions.
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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Explorer Chick

Best for: Women joining active group adventures solo
Wildlife trips: Runs a South Africa Safari, 11 days, with three full safari days tracking lions and elephants; a Yellowstone trip with a sunrise wildlife safari in Lamar Valley.
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: trip/south-africa-safari-adventure-for-women, home page, faqs.

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Flash Pack

Best for: Solos aged 30-49 or 50-65
Wildlife trips: Sells Rwanda gorilla trekking, a Tanzania trip with multiple Big Five game drives and Belize manatee snorkelling.
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/tanzania-small-group-adventur, us/how-it-works, home page.

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FTLO Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 25 to 39
Wildlife trips: Lists a South Africa trip with a safari and a Kenya trip among its nature and adventure departures. It has no dedicated wildlife category.
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: trip-categories/ftlo-team-picks, about, faqs.

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G Adventures

Best for: Solo travellers on small-group adventures
Wildlife trips: Sells a Jane Goodall Collection of wildlife-focused tours supporting 22 tours, as well as expedition cruises such as The Scottish Isles.
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: ai-about-us, faqs, why-travel-with-gadventures/book-with-confidence.

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GeoEx

Best for: Small-group and custom journeys, women's departures
Wildlife trips: Sells Nature & Wildlife and Safari collections, with group trips to the Galápagos (7 days), Antarctica on Spirit of Antarctica (12 days) and Namibia's Wild Wonders (12 days), led by expert naturalists.
What it sells: Says it offers luxury small-group and custom journeys; runs its own small-group departures and sells custom trips designed by its trip designers, with a Women of the World collection of women-only departures.
Group size: Says groups are typically six to twelve travellers and Hidden Japan has no more than eight.
Why choose them: Says it keeps its groups small on purpose, typically six to twelve travellers. Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 3 reviews, newest 5 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a same-sex roommate match, or for a Women of the World departure such as Hidden Japan.
Not the fit if: you travel alone and want a room to yourself at no extra cost: if there is no one to share with, you are charged the single supplement fee.
Published price: Hidden Japan (a women's departure), 12 days, from $21,950 in US dollars, 15 to 26 March 2027, based on single occupancy. Read 11 November 2026.
Website: geoex.com

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

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Globus

Best for: Escorted touring across Europe and beyond
Wildlife trips: Sells safari and wildlife departures, including gorilla trekking, Botswana's Okavango Delta and Kenya and Tanzania.
What it sells: Runs its own guided group tours in styles including Classic, Small Group Discovery, Undiscovered and Independent and sells river cruises through Avalon Waterways. Describes itself as a Swiss family-owned company founded in 1928, with a mailing address in Denver, Colorado and says it also acts as intermediary for products packaged by other tour operators.
Group size: Gives an average only: Small Group Discovery tours are designed for an average of 15 guests in Europe and 18 worldwide. No maximum is stated for its standard tours.
Why choose them: Says Small Group Discovery tours are designed for an average of just 15 guests in Europe and 18 worldwide. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 16,478 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a Small Group Discovery tour and for the Choice Excursions it offers on nearly 80% of its Europe and North America itineraries.
Not the fit if: you need a flexible booking: deposits are non-refundable and from the final payment date to 30 days before departure it charges 50% of the total price.
Enquiry: globusjourneys.com/contact

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

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Good Trip Adventures

Best for: Small-group national park trips across the US
Wildlife trips: Sells wildlife-focused trips such as Yellowstone & Grand Teton (bears, elk and bison) and an Acadia wildlife cruise with chances to spot puffins, seals and whales.
What it sells: Runs small-group and private guided trips in US national parks: multi-day group departures, small group day tours, private day tours and custom itineraries. It describes itself as a luxury destination management company and bespoke tour operator and sells direct and through travel agents.
Group size: Says its multi-day adventures are designed for 6 to 10 guests and its small group day tours are limited to 8 guests.
Why choose them: Says its multi-day adventures are designed for 6 to 10 guests and that it operates in over 30 national parks. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 150 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Not the fit if: you are under 18 and want a public multi-day departure: those have a minimum age of 18 and small group day tours are 8+.
Enquiry: goodtripadventures.com/contact

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Insight Vacations

Best for: Guided coach tours with a Travel Director
Wildlife trips: Sells Small Group safaris: Kenya and Tanzania Safari, Kenya Safari with Maasai Mara, Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar.
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/travel-deals-terms-and-conditi, en-us/information/booking-conditions.

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Intrepid Travel

Best for: Small-group trips for most ages and budgets
Wildlife trips: Offers a wildlife theme, for example Serengeti Trail, 8 days, now USD $1,659 (lowest price 05 Dec 2026). Other wildlife trips include Botswana, South Africa, the Galapagos and Antarctica.
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
Wildlife trips: Sells safaris in South Africa (Kruger and the Big Five), a tiger safari in Ranthambore in India, Komodo dragons in Indonesia and elephants in Thailand and Sri Lanka.
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: wildlife-group-tours, about-intro, about-you.

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Just You

Best for: Solo travellers in their 40s to 60s
Wildlife trips: Sells escorted wildlife holidays for solo travellers, including South Africa for the Big Five, an India tiger search, Borneo orangutans, the Galapagos and Svalbard polar bears.
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/wildlife, about-us/frequently-asked-questions, tours/offers/last-minute.

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Mountain Travel Sobek

Best for: Active group adventures, solo or with family
Wildlife trips: Sells a Wildlife and Safari range, including walking safaris in Tanzania, gorilla trekking in Uganda, Galapagos, Costa Rica wildlife and polar penguin cruises.
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: small-group-travel-tours, its own page, terms.

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Much Better Adventures

Best for: Solo-friendly outdoor adventures in small groups
Wildlife trips: Sells a Wildlife Collection and 37 wildlife-watching trips, for example a leopard safari in Rajasthan and a Rwanda wildlife adventure.
What it sells: Sells scheduled small-group adventures and private group trips run by independent, locally owned partner businesses, covering hiking, cycling, kayaking and more. Says it is a B Corp.
Group size: Shows a maximum group size of 12 on Thailand Premium, Rajasthan Premium and Madeira Premium and 14 on China and Nicaragua. No average is given.
Why choose them: Shows a maximum group size of 12 on its Thailand Premium trip and 14 on its China trip. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,547 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a small group trip with a maximum of 12 such as Thailand Premium and for the solo room upgrade if you want a private room.
Not the fit if: you want a private room included: the solo room upgrade is a supplement, limited and on request, for example £439 (2026) per person on China with a maximum of two per trip.
Enquiry: muchbetteradventures.com/about/book-with-confidence

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: products/11165-adventures-rajasthan-golden-trian, about, products/11144-adventures-active-china-group-tou.

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Natural Habitat Adventures

Best for: Small-group wildlife travel, including women-only trips
Wildlife trips: Sells wildlife trips as its core product: polar bears at Churchill, African safaris in Botswana and Kenya among others, the Galapagos, Alaska bears and India tigers.
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: home page, our-story, our-story/why-us.

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NextTribe

Best for: Women aged 45 and over
Wildlife trips: Sells a 13-day Gorilla, Chimp and Wildlife Safari in Rwanda and Uganda, 5 to 17 June 2027, for 9 to 11 travellers, with gorilla and chimp treks.
What it sells: Women-only small-group travel company for women aged 45 and over, launched in 2017 as a magazine and a full travel company since 2023, selling direct with a $500 (2027) deposit.
Group size: Says most trips are limited to 12 to 14 women and occasionally more depending on location and accommodation; 2027 departures list group sizes from 8 to 10 up to 14.
Why choose them: Says most of its trips are limited to 12 to 14 women.
Ask for: Ask for a roommate match if you want to share: it says travellers without a roommate are matched with someone.
Not the fit if: you are under 45: its trips are for women over 45.
Enquiry: nexttribe.com

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

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Odysseys Unlimited

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

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

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Overseas Adventure Travel

Best for: Solo travellers aged 50 and over
Wildlife trips: Sells Ultimate Africa (17 days, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe) with up to 19 game-viewing drives and also lists Safari Serengeti, Kenya & Tanzania Safari and Rwanda gorilla trekking.
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: its own page, about-us/contact, home page.

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Road Scholar

Best for: Learning travel for adults over 50
Wildlife trips: Sells Wild About Alaska: Glaciers & Wildlife With Your Family, 7 days, with a Kenai Fjords cruise for whales, otters, puffins and sea lions.
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: find-an-adventure/24150/Wild-About-Alaska-Glacie, about, grandparent-travel-guide/FAQs.

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Sailing Collective

Best for: Small-group sailing voyages for solos and couples
Wildlife trips: Sells Alaska, 1 to 8 August 2028, 8 days, 10 guests, watching humpback whales, orcas, bears and bald eagles: $12,625 per traveller in a single cabin or $9,900 per traveller in a double cabin. Its Baja California voyage looks for sea lions, manta rays and dolphins.
What it sells: Independent family-run sailing operator running its own scheduled group journeys where you book a cabin, plus private yacht charters, a sailing school and brokered crewed charters.
Group size: Limits its Canary Islands voyage to 10 sailors in 5 cabins and lists 10 guests for its Alaska 2028 journey.
Why choose them: Limits its Canary Islands voyage to 10 sailors in 5 cabins. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a single cabin on a group journey (a limited number per boat) and for the guest form it uses to match you with similar sailors.
Not the fit if: you want a single cabin at the shared-cabin rate: on Alaska 2028 the single cabin is $12,625 per traveller against $9,900 per traveller in a double cabin.
Published price: Canary Islands voyage, 12 days, 3 to 14 January 2027, $6,990 for a single cabin or $8,580 for a double cabin (shown in $). Read 11 November 2026.
Website: thesailingcollective.com

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: group-journeys/alaska-summer-2028, home page, group-journeys/canary-islands-monohull-voyage.

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Smithsonian Journeys

Best for: Expert-led cultural trips with scholars
Wildlife trips: Sells African Safari: A Wildlife Adventure in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana, 14 days and a 16-day safari in Kenya and Tanzania.
What it sells: Is the travel programme of Smithsonian Enterprises, the commercial division of the Smithsonian Institution, selling small-group land journeys, cruises and active journeys organised by professional tour operators hired as independent contractors.
Group size: Says almost all land trips are small groups of 12 to 24 travellers and active journeys are 12 to 18, while cruises range from 102 to 265 travellers with a few slightly larger.
Why choose them: Says almost all its land trips feature guaranteed small groups of 12 to 24 travellers.
Ask for: Ask for a trip with a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, who joins on most trips, or an Active Journey if you want a group of 12 to 18.
Not the fit if: you want a guaranteed room of your own: single rooms are limited and carry a single supplement.
Published price: Legendary Peru: Andean Culture and Inca Treasures, 11 days, from US$6,487 per person with airfare included, multiple departures in 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: smithsonianjourneys.org/contact

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: destinations/africa-the-middle-east, terms-conditions, about-us/faqs.

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Solo Female Travelers

Best for: Women travelling solo on small-group tours
Wildlife trips: Sells a Tanzania safari (Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and the Great Migration), Madagascar (lemurs and whales), Galapagos (penguins, sea lions and sharks) and an Australia trip.
What it sells: Women-only small-group tour company created in 2015 as a Facebook group, with tours since 2021, running sailing, trekking, safari, cultural and food trips led by local female guides.
Group size: Says its trips are for between 6 and 14 guests only.
Why choose them: Says its trips are for between 6 and 14 guests only. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 257 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for your destination from its list of current women-only trips and for the pairing with another woman that avoids the single supplement.
Not the fit if: you want a mixed-gender group: it runs women-only tours.
Enquiry: solofemaletravelers.club/contact-us

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

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Solo Together

Best for: Solo travellers wanting their own room
Wildlife trips: Sells Solo Kenya Safari (7 days, Masai Mara and Amboseli), Solo South Africa with Kruger game drives (8 days) and Solo Tanzania Safari (7 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: travel-style/solo, about, faqs.

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SurfYogaBeer

Best for: Solo travellers in late 20s to 40s
Wildlife trips: Sells Culture and Safari trips that include lions at dawn in the Mara.
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: culture-safari-trips, about, faq.

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Tauck

Best for: Upscale guided travel, including family trips
Wildlife trips: Sells a Tanzania family safari with private game drives in open-top 4x4 vehicles limited to 6 guests, plus a Galapagos cruise, a Costa Rica trip and Alaska.
What it sells: Family-owned upscale guided travel operator based in Wilton, Connecticut, running its own scheduled land journeys, river and small ship cruises, Tauck Bridges family trips and Small Group and Even Smaller Group journeys; it also arranges private departures.
Group size: Says its Small Group journeys average 24 guests and its Even Smaller Group journeys average 15. Tanzania family safari departures are limited to 30 guests.
Why choose them: Says it was founded in 1925 and is a family-owned, fourth-generation company. Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.7 out of 5 from 93 reviews, newest 13 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for an Even Smaller Group journey (average 15 guests) or a Category 1 cabin on a European river cruise, which carries no single supplement.
Not the fit if: you travel alone on a land journey: rooms for one person cost more and its solo savings apply only to select departures and cruises.
Enquiry: tauck.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: tours/tanzania-family-safari, about-tauck, FAQ.

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The Next Chapter Travel

Best for: Women wanting five-star small-group trips
Wildlife trips: Lists a South African Odyssey (Cape Town, Franschhoek, Lake Victoria and a Botswana safari, 8 to 21 November 2027).
What it sells: Women-only luxury small-group tour operator whose founder, Martha Stockhausen, leads 8 to 11 day departures with local guides; it sells direct to travellers.
Group size: Says the majority of its small-group tours accommodate up to 13 guests, with some tours at a maximum of 8 or 10.
Why choose them: Says the majority of its small-group tours accommodate up to 13 guests.
Ask for: Ask for single occupancy if you want a room of your own: for Morocco in April 2027 it is US$13,800 against US$9,100 for double occupancy.
Not the fit if: you want to avoid a single supplement: it charges more for single occupancy, which for Morocco in April 2027 is US$13,800 against US$9,100 per person in a double.
Published price: Magic & Medinas in Morocco, 10 days, 15 to 24 April 2027, US$9,100 per person in a double room, flights not included. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: thenextchaptertravel.com/travel-agreement-page

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, faqs, morocco-2027.

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Topdeck

Best for: Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Wildlife trips: Includes an elephant safari in Udawalawe National Park and snorkelling with sea turtles on Sri Lanka Safari & Shorelines and a wildlife safari on Cheow Lan Lake on Southern Thailand: Islands & Wildlife.
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: tours/asia/sri-lanka-safari-and-shorelines, resources/faqs.

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Travel Squad Vacations

Best for: Hosted cruise and safari group trips
Wildlife trips: Hosts the Hippo Lakes African Safari, 28 May to 2 June 2028, 5 nights in luxury tents with expert rangers and guides; a tent for two starts at $7,493 (2028) total.
What it sells: Women-founded boutique travel agency in Dade City, Florida, that acts as a booking agent for cruises, river cruises, resorts and safaris and hosts its own group departures, including a safari and group sailings of its own.
Why choose them: Says that once or twice a year it hosts a small group of like-minded travellers on a trip. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Hippo Lakes African Safari (28 May to 2 June 2028), the Norwegian Fjords & Iceland sailing (6 to 17 June 2027) or its hosted group sailing rates.
Not the fit if: you want a safari deposit back: the 20% Hippo Lakes deposit that secures a tent is non-refundable.
Published price: Norwegian Fjords & Iceland on Norwegian Prima, 11 nights, 6 to 17 June 2027, Inside stateroom from $5,522 for two guests sharing (US dollars). Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: travelsquadvacations.com/contact

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

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Travendly

Best for: Young professionals aged 25 to 45
Wildlife trips: Sells South Africa, 10 days, with safari drives in Kruger National Park and a private game reserve to spot the big 5.
What it sells: Small-group operator running scheduled departures of 4 to 14 people led by a group leader, only for young professionals aged 25 to 45. Contracts are with Travendly LLC and trips are planned around US holidays.
Group size: Says it will never allow more than 14 participants on any trip and targets a minimum of 4.
Why choose them: Says over 85% of its participants travel solo, in groups of 4 to 14. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Not the fit if: you are under 25 or over 45: you must be at least 25 by the final day of the trip and 45 or younger in the year it begins.
Published price: Morocco, 9 days, $1,999 per person, departing 27 December 2026, in US dollars. Includes transportation, double occupancy accommodation, activities and meals; flights are extra. Read 11 November 2026.
Enquiry: travendly.com/how-it-works

Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: tours/south-africa-group-travel, about, terms-conditions.

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Under30Experiences

Best for: Group travel for ages 21 to 35
Wildlife trips: Includes Galapagos wildlife (giant tortoises, sea lions and snorkelling with sharks and rays), safari drives in Ranthambore National Park in India and Costa Rica wildlife. It has no wildlife-only range.
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: trip-faqs/quito-galapagos-islands-faq, about-us, home page.

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Wendy Wu Tours

Best for: Fully inclusive escorted tours, with solo departures
Wildlife trips: Includes wildlife on itineraries such as orangutans and the Kinabatangan River in Borneo and tigers in Ranthambore, India.
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: spring-solos-sale-2026, about-us, help-and-advice/faqs.

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WeRoad

Best for: Social group trips with people your age
Wildlife trips: Sells a 10-day Kenya trip with a 2-day safari in Tsavo East National Park in a 4x4 jeep with a certified guide.
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: destinations/authentic-kenya-tour-social-impact-, about-us, last-minute-deals.

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Wild Frontiers

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

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

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Wild Women Expeditions

Best for: Women travelling solo, on land or ship
Wildlife trips: Sells Tanzania safari adventures with Serengeti game drives, the Galapagos yacht adventure and polar small-ship expeditions with polar bears, walrus, whales and penguins.
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: signature-experiences/small-ship-expeditions, home page, faq.

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Wilderness Scotland

Best for: Small-group walking and paddling in Scotland
Wildlife trips: Sells guided wildlife tours, such as Outer Hebrides and St Kilda and a Mull, Staffa and Iona holiday; all its wildlife trips are graded Green.
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/trip-grading-explained, about-us, faq.

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Wilderness Travel

Best for: Small-group hiking and wildlife trips worldwide
Wildlife trips: Sells Wildlife and Natural History tours to Galapagos, Borneo, Madagascar, Central India for tigers, the Pantanal for jaguars, Uganda for mountain gorillas plus Tanzania and Botswana safaris.
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: wildlife-natural-history, small-group-adventures, resources/terms.

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Women Who Explore

Best for: Women-only adventure trips with a host
Wildlife trips: Sells wildlife trips including a whale shark conservation cruise in the Maldives, Bengal tiger safaris at Ranthambore National Park in India, a Kenya safari with Giraffe Manor and an Amazon Junglekeepers ecotour in Peru.
What it sells: Women-owned company (Women that Adventure LLC, an Oregon LLC) running small-group adventure trips with a trip host, mostly women-only (about 10% of Getaways are coed), alongside free local chapters and events.
Group size: Says groups average 8 to 12 attendees, with maximums such as 9 women in the Maldives and 7 in Mallorca; the coed Egypt trip allows up to 20 people.
Why choose them: Says its group sizes average 8 to 12 attendees. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 112 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a roommate on request, the pre-trip Q&A Zoom call and the private WhatsApp or Facebook group for your trip.
Not the fit if: you are under 21: you must be at least 21 to use its trip services.
Published price: Northern Vietnam adventure, 8 days, 15 to 22 August 2027, $3,495 USD per person double occupancy ($4,495 single). Read 11 November 2026.
Website: womenwhoexplore.com

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

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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

27 of the 53 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 32 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 wildlife trips: 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, Overseas Adventure Travel and Explorer Chick, 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?

29 of the 53 publish their single supplement terms on their own websites. Ask each for the figure on your departure.

Which of these publish their cancellation charges?

43 of the 53 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?

14 of the 53 say on their own websites how traveller payments are protected (ATOL, ABTA, USTOA, a trust account or a bond). Check each with its issuer before you book.

Where can I check these facts myself?

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

How were these companies chosen?

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