Which tour companies pair solo travellers with a roommate so there is no single supplement?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 50 tour companies say they pair solo travellers with a roommate so they pay no single supplement 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 tour companies pair solo travellers with a roommate so there is no single supplement?

50 tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they say they pair solo travellers with a roommate so they pay no single supplement; FTLO Travel, Sailweek and MedSailors have the most Google reviews under their own name.

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The torii gates of Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto. Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table holds 110 companies: the small-group operators, solo-only, women-only and age-banded companies and group surf, yoga and sailing weeks ChatGPT names most often when asked about solo and small-group travel. Their own websites were read on 11 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries the 50 companies in the table that, on their own websites, say they pair solo travellers with a roommate so they pay no single supplement, 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.

Acacia Africa

Best for
Affordable group tours across Africa
Room sharing
Matches solo travellers on accommodated adventure tours with same-gender travellers in the same style as its camping tours, so there are no additional supplements. It does not state what happens if no match is found.
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.
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Adventures in Good Company

Best for
Women who want active small-group trips
Room sharing
Arranges a roommate for solo travellers in its standard double accommodation, so the single supplement applies only if you choose a private room; it does not say what happens if no roommate is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, about-agc.
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AdventureWomen

Best for
Women aged 45 and over
Room sharing
Pairs travellers who do not choose a single supplement with a roommate. It does not say what happens if no match is found; it says a limited number of single supplements may be available for an additional charge.
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.
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Backroads

Best for
Active biking and hiking trips for adults
Room sharing
Does its best to find solo travellers who want to share a roommate of the same gender. If it cannot pair you, you are responsible for the single occupancy charge.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about/media/company-facts, about.
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Bold Spirit Travel

Best for
Women travelling solo in small groups
Room sharing
Pairs women who ask to share, which saves money, but it needs two women requesting this; if no match is found you keep a private room and no reduced rate is given.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about, costa-rica-solo-female-travel-small-group.
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Boundless Journeys

Best for
Active small-group journeys, hiking and safaris
Room sharing
Tries to match solo travellers with a roommate of the same gender and the single supplement does not apply if a match is made; if you reserved at least 120 days ahead as willing to share and no roommate is available, you get $500 (2027) USD off the standard single supplement.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, home page, why-travel-with-us.
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Chica Brava

Best for
Women learning to surf, many travelling alone
Room sharing
Puts solo guests in a shared room with another guest unless they request otherwise; if no shared room is available by camp start you may be required to upgrade to a private room.
What it sells
Is a women-only surf and yoga retreat operator running its own week-long camps in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, with an all-female coaching team.
Why choose them
Says it has worked only with women since 2007.
Ask for
Ask for one of its 40+ surf retreats, available at all locations and for a shared room of 2 to 3 guests.
Not the fit if
you want a private room at no extra cost: private rooms are subject to availability and carry an additional cost.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: surf-camps/booking-cancellation-policy, its own page, nicaragua-travel/faq.
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Classic Journeys

Best for
Cultural walking tours with local guides
Room sharing
Assigns solo travellers a roommate of the same gender on scheduled trips, or they can room alone and pay the single supplement; if no roommate is found it invoices the supplement 90 days before the trip and refunds it if a roommate is found later.
What it sells
Is a La Jolla, California walking tour company, part of the Lindblad Expeditions family since 2021, that runs scheduled small-group departures and also sells private and custom trips, family departures and women-only walks.
Group size
Limits groups to a maximum of 15 to 18 guests depending on the region, with no more than 18 in total and an average of 10 to 12.
Why choose them
Says it guarantees departures with a minimum of 4 guests and limits groups to 15 to 18, with an average of 10-12. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,018 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a scheduled small-group departure, a same-gender roommate to avoid the single supplement, or a Women Only Walks (WOW!) date.
Not the fit if
you want your own room at no extra cost: choosing to room alone adds a single supplement that it says averages 15%.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-conditions, about-us, travel-agents.
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Craftours

Best for
Crafters and niche-interest travellers, including solos
Room sharing
Offers roommate assistance on request but assumes no responsibility for the arrangement. If no roommate can be arranged the traveller is billed the single room supplement.
What it sells
Craft and special-interest tour operator headquartered in Spring Valley, Illinois, running escorted group land tours, cruises and special events with a Craftours travel manager on each trip; it also offers custom itineraries for a planning fee.
Group size
States that space is limited to 16 people for each of its solo traveller trips. It gives no group size for its other tours.
Why choose them
Founded in 1995 by Jim West, who began it in his grandmother's basement. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 80 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for its solo traveller trips, which carry no single supplement charge.
Not the fit if
you may need to cancel late: on or after the final payment date, 120 days before departure, a 100% penalty applies with no refund.
Published price
Discovering the Culture, Crafts and Traditions of Romania, 9 days, departing 2 April 2027, full package US$3,647.00 per person on double occupancy with air from New York City. Read 11 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about-craftours, its own page.
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Damesly

Best for
Solo women in their 40s to 60s
Room sharing
Says that if you choose a shared room and are not travelling with a friend it will do its best to pair you with someone who has a similar travel style. A private room costs a single supplement and it does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: pages/faq, policies/terms-of-service.
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Discover Corps

Best for
Culture and conservation trips in small groups
Room sharing
Pairs solo travellers willing to share with a same-sex roommate; if it cannot find one it charges no single supplement, except for solo travellers booking within 90 days of departure with no other solo to share.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: our-trips/solo, about/our-history, faqs.
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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.

Best for
Guided cycling tours with food and wine
Room sharing
Will try to pair a solo traveller who asks for a roommate with another solo traveller to waive the Single Supplement, but cannot guarantee a match.
What it sells
Operator of guided small-group multi-day cycling tours, with private and custom tours as well, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Group size
Says scheduled departures never exceed 14 guests, with a guest-to-guide ratio never larger than 7:1.
Why choose them
Says its scheduled departures never exceed 14 guests, with a guest-to-guide ratio never larger than 7:1. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 475 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a roommate match to waive the Single Supplement, or for any scheduled tour to be made private.
Not the fit if
you are travelling alone and want your own room at no extra cost: guests who want their own room are charged a Single Supplement.
Published price
Morocco Bike + Adventure Tour, 6 days, from $9,095 per person in US dollars on double occupancy, 2027 departures. Read 11 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trip-essentials/faqs, about, why-duvine/duvine-difference.
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EF Ultimate Break

Best for
Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Room sharing
Includes shared rooms with same-gender roommates in the price (usually two per room and up to ten) and chooses roommates randomly; a private room is an upgrade and it does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq/booking-conditions, about/what-we-do, trips/madrid-pride-city-experience.
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Exodus Adventure Travels

Best for
Small-group walking, cycling and cultural trips
Room sharing
Pairs solo travellers who want to share with a person of the same biological sex as on passports; if no roommate can be found you may be asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions, faqs, about-exodus/our-history.
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Explorer Chick

Best for
Women joining active group adventures solo
Room sharing
Rooms solo travellers randomly with other women on the trip, two or three to a room depending on the trip, with no single supplement.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: solo-travel-for-women, home page, faqs.
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Femscape Sojourns

Best for
Women in groups of up to 12
Room sharing
Sends a survey to try to match solo travellers with a roommate on many tours, while on some trips room selection decides who shares; it does not say what happens if no match is found.
What it sells
Women-only company running its own small-group trips, called sojourns, hosted by its owners and offered in three types (mother-daughter, women 40 and up, women in their 20s and 30s), plus bespoke private trips.
Group size
Says groups range from 4 to 12 women and that its trips max out at twelve women.
Why choose them
Limits its trips to a maximum of twelve women.
Ask for
Ask for the trip type that suits you (mother-daughter, women 40 and up, or women in their 20s and 30s) and for the roommate survey if you are travelling alone.
Not the fit if
you want a refundable deposit: the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, why-femscape, payment-policy-cancellation-policy-insurance.
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Flash Pack

Best for
Solos aged 30-49 or 50-65
Room sharing
Says 75% of Flashpackers room share and matches you with a compatible roommate through an in-depth questionnaire; a single room can be added any time and what happens if no match is found is not stated.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: us/how-it-works, home page, us/deals.
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FTLO Travel

Best for
Solo travellers aged 25 to 39
Room sharing
Puts you in a twin room with another traveller who chose the same spot type unless you ask to room with someone. The roommate is revealed on arrival and a paid single room upgrade is the option if you prefer your own room.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, about, home page.
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G Adventures

Best for
Solo travellers on small-group adventures
Room sharing
Pairs solo travellers with a same-sex roommate by default, or lets them book My Own Room, so there is no single supplement on most trips.
What it sells
Toronto-based operator of scheduled small-group departures, including Solo-ish trips for solo travellers only, tours for ages 18 to 39, family adventures, small-ship voyages and private tours.
Group size
Says to expect up to 15 travellers on a trip with an average of 10. Trip maximums run from 16 (Bali, average 12) to 18 (Ladakh) and 22 (Signature Greece) and 128 aboard the Scottish Isles expedition ship.
Why choose them
Says you can expect up to 15 travellers on a trip but the average is 10. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 17,532 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a Solo-ish trip, sold only to solo travellers aged 18 and up, with a dedicated Me Day and a female CEO (Chief Experience Officer).
Not the fit if
you want a single room included on a National Geographic Signature tour: those tours charge a single supplement.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: why-travel-with-gadventures/book-with-confidence, ai-about-us, faqs.
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GeoEx

Best for
Small-group and custom journeys, women's departures
Room sharing
Makes every effort, if you wish, to match you with a same-sex roommate and charges the single supplement fee if no one is available.
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: terms-of-service, home page, luxury-group-travel.
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Good Trip Adventures

Best for
Small-group national park trips across the US
Room sharing
Rooms guests with others who share the gender itinerary given on the intake form.
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+.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs, travel-agents, about.
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Grand Circle Travel

Best for
Travellers over 50 on river cruises
Room sharing
Attempts to match solo travellers with a roommate of the same gender and you will not be charged a single supplement even if it cannot match you.
What it sells
Boston-based tour operator selling river cruises on its own ships, land tours and small ship adventures and describing its groups as designed for smaller groups.
Why choose them
Says it launched Grand Circle Travel in 1958 to serve Americans over 50. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 278 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for free roommate matching on a river cruise, which carries no single supplement even if no match is found, or a single cabin.
Not the fit if
you need a departure guaranteed to run: it may change the departure date or consolidate trips that do not reach a minimum level of participation.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about-us/contact-us, about-us/people-and-culture.
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Insight Vacations

Best for
Guided coach tours with a Travel Director
Room sharing
Lets solo guests pay the twin/double share rate and be matched with someone of the same gender, in non-smoking twin/double rooms, on many itineraries.
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.
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Intrepid Travel

Best for
Small-group trips for most ages and budgets
Room sharing
Pairs solo travellers on twin-share rooms with another traveller of the same gender, as per the passport gender marker; if you would rather have your own space you can pay a single supplement. It does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: au/contact-us/frequently-asked-questions, us, au/family/faqs.
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MedSailors

Best for
Solo travellers aged 18 to 35 sailing
Room sharing
Pairs solo travellers with a guest of the same gender in a bunk or double cabin so they do not pay extra; a private cabin is a paid upgrade. It does not say what happens if no match is found.
What it sells
Sailing holiday operator, registered in the United Kingdom and a certified B Corporation, running scheduled 7-day flotilla island-hopping weeks in Croatia and Greece for 18 to 35-year-olds, with a skipper on each yacht.
Why choose them
Says about 46% of its guests book solo and the average age of its guests is 29. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 855 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 2 reviews, newest 6 October 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a shared twin cabin on a 7-day flotilla, which carries no extra charge for solo travellers and for a call with the team to choose a route.
Not the fit if
you are over 35: it designs its island-hopping trips for 18 to 35-year-olds.
Published price
Croatia Split Voyager, 7 days, from €968 per person, 2027 early bird price. Read 11 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: solo-travel, about-us, faq.
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NextTribe

Best for
Women aged 45 and over
Room sharing
Encourages shared rooms and says that if you do not have a roommate it will match you with someone; it does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faqs.
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Odyssey Traveller

Best for
Mature travellers who want themed small groups
Room sharing
Does its best to match solo travellers with a same-gender travel companion to avoid the single supplement. If no suitable match is found, the single supplement applies.
What it sells
Runs its own escorted small-group tours of up to 16 for mature and senior travellers, with private tours also sold. It is operated by Odyssey Traveller Inc. from Colorado with an Australia-based team.
Group size
States groups of up to 16 people on its escorted tours and calls itself genuinely small.
Why choose them
Says it has run small group travel since 1983 and was originally developed by a consortium of universities across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for Discover Portugal, 18 days from Lisbon to Porto in a group of up to 16 and for same-gender roommate matching to avoid the single supplement.
Not the fit if
you need personal care or mobility help: participants must carry their own luggage, climb stairs and be mobile and motorised scooters cannot be accommodated.
Published price
Discover Portugal, 18 days, A$13,435 per person twin share (AUD), 19 April to 6 May 2027. Read 11 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: booking-terms, about-us, tours-small-groups/taiwan-lantern-festival-small.
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Other Way Round

Best for
Solo travellers in their 30s and 40s
Room sharing
Bases its standard prices on sharing a twin hotel room with someone of the same gender and offers an optional paid private room.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: how-it-works, about-us.
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Overseas Adventure Travel

Best for
Solo travellers aged 50 and over
Room sharing
Attempts to match you with a roommate of the same gender for a twin room where sharing is possible and charges no single supplement even if it cannot match you.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-and-conditions, about-us/contact, home page.
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Road Scholar

Best for
Learning travel for adults over 50
Room sharing
Offers roommate matching for solo travellers.
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.
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Sail Croatia

Best for
Social small-ship cruises in Croatia
Room sharing
Says all cabins are twin-share and solo travellers are matched with another same-sex traveller at no extra fee. The alternative is a private cabin for an additional 50% of the per person price and it does not say what happens if no match is found.
What it sells
Small-ship cruise operator in Croatia running scheduled cruises on locally chartered ships, plus Flotilla Week, bareboat Yacht Charters and skippered Private Yacht Tours. Its head office is in the UK (Egham, Surrey) and its operations office is in Split.
Group size
Says its onboard representatives look after up to 38 guests at any one time and Explorer cruises average 36 passengers. Flotilla yachts carry 8 guests each.
Why choose them
Says it welcomes 15,000+ travellers annually on small ships along the Croatian coast. Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 204 reviews, newest 9 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a Navigator cruise with a same-sex cabin match, or for the single supplement private cabin.
Not the fit if
you want a private cabin without paying more: the single supplement is an additional 50% of the per person price.
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Sailweek

Best for
Solo travellers in their 20s and 30s
Room sharing
Solo travellers share a cabin, placed where possible with someone of the same gender and similar age in a bunk-bed cabin. This cannot be guaranteed and if gender balance makes matching impossible you may be placed with someone of the opposite gender or in a double-bed cabin.
What it sells
Sailing-week operator selling 7-night shared-yacht weeks and full-yacht bookings on set routes in Croatia and Greece. Its registered office is in Richmond, UK and its yachts are owned by separate third-party charter companies.
Group size
Shared yachts typically host 8 to 10 guests plus the skipper and full yachts take 6 to 12 guests. Whole-route group sizes run from 10 to 40 guests up to 300 to 500 on the Ultra route.
Why choose them
Says 7,000+ solo travellers have joined Sailweek on their own. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 938 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 593 reviews, newest 31 July 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a single spot on a shared yacht on Croatia Adventure (10 to 40 guests, typical ages 22 to 40) and how it matches cabin-mates.
Not the fit if
you are over 36 and want Croatia Party or Ultra: spot bookings on those routes are for guests aged 18 to 36.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: solo-travellers, terms-and-conditions, how-to-book-sail-week.
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Singles Travel Service

Best for
Singles and solo travellers on ski weeks
Room sharing
Assigns a roommate of the same sex, near in age where it can, unless the guest takes the single supplement; it cannot guarantee the match. If matching has ended it offers only a private room, then tries to find a roommate and refunds the overage.
What it sells
National tour operator of hosted singles trips, mainly ski and snowboard weeks, that also acts as a travel agency for cruises and regular travel.
Group size
Says some trips attract as many as 200 singles while others are more intimate with as few as 10 or 20 guests, depending on the destination.
Why choose them
Says some of its trips attract as many as 200 singles while others have as few as 10 or 20 guests.
Ask for
Ask for a hosted singles ski week with roommate matching, or the private room upgrade where you pay only the other half of the room cost.
Not the fit if
you travel as a couple or with children: it says its sports weeks are for singles and solo travellers with no couples and no children.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about-us.
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Solo Female Travelers

Best for
Women travelling solo on small-group tours
Room sharing
Pairs solo guests with another woman so they do not pay a single supplement; it does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: its own page, about-us, our-small-women-tours.
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Solo Together

Best for
Solo travellers wanting their own room
Room sharing
Pairs Solo Lite travellers with a same-sex roommate from the confirmed tour group before departure. If no match is available you are upgraded to a private room at no extra cost.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: travel-style/solo-lite, about, faqs.
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SoloNomads

Best for
Solo travellers aged 18 to 40
Room sharing
Shares rooms twin by default with a traveller of the same gender; a private room costs extra, with the amount told per departure. It does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trips/sri-lanka-surf-camp, how-it-works, trips/northern-thailand-adventure.
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Soul & Surf

Best for
Surf and yoga retreats, Sri Lanka, Portugal
Room sharing
Offers shared twin rooms and tents that a solo guest can share with another solo traveller of the same gender, or private double rooms for solo occupancy; it does not state a single supplement or what happens if no match is found.
What it sells
Surf, yoga and massage retreat operator running its own all-inclusive retreats at its own sites in Ahangama, Sri Lanka and the Algarve, Portugal; its registered office is in Brighton, UK.
Why choose them
Says it has been on Sri Lanka's south coast since 2012.
Ask for
Ask for the all-inclusive 7 night surf and yoga retreat in Sri Lanka or Portugal, with a shared twin if you travel alone.
Not the fit if
you want financial protection: it states that bookings are not ATOL protected and that it provides no financial failure protection through ABTA or ABTOT.
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SurfYogaBeer

Best for
Solo travellers in late 20s to 40s
Room sharing
Pairs a guest who comes alone with a roommate of the same gender at the same per-person price; private rooms are a limited upgrade on most trips.
What it sells
New York based active and social group travel company founded in 2014, running its own scheduled group trips of 12 to 40 people plus private takeovers, in surf, yoga, ski, sailing and safari styles.
Group size
Runs groups of 12 to 40 people, mostly solo travellers in their late 20s to 40s.
Why choose them
Says 95% of its guests arrive without a plus-one (its booking records, as of September 2026). Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 305 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 27 reviews, newest 7 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the singles-only Valentine's surf trip in Nicaragua, 13 to 18 February 2027, from $1,950.
Not the fit if
you are under 21: its minimum age is 21.
Published price
Japow-wow, Tokyo and Niseko, 8 nights, 30 January to 7 February 2027, from $4,450 per person (US dollars). Read 11 November 2026.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, about, japan.
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The Women's Travel Group

Best for
Women travelling solo in small groups
Room sharing
Offers room shares for women on most trips to avoid single charges; how it matches and what happens if no match is found are not stated.
What it sells
Is a women-only tour operator, founded in 1992, that runs its own small group departures for women and arranges private trips for groups of 6 or more.
Group size
Says its tour groups average 10-15 women; no maximum is given.
Why choose them
Says it has offered tours for women since 1992, with groups averaging 10-15 women.
Ask for
Ask for a room share on the trip you choose, since it arranges shares on some trips to avoid single charges.
Not the fit if
you need your own room: it says a limited number of single rooms are available.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: five-reasons-women-dont-book-a-trip, about-us-and-our-trips-for-women, faq.
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The Yacht Week

Best for
Sailing weeks for solos and friends
Room sharing
Pairs every solo spot itself, with another solo guest of the same gender sharing a double cabin and bed, about two weeks before the event; you cannot choose or request who.
What it sells
Operator of its own seven-day group sailing weeks on yachts with a professional skipper, sold as full yachts, cabins and solo spots, with no sailing experience needed.
Group size
Puts 6 to 12 guests on a full yacht (monohulls 8 to 10, catamarans 10) and 6 to 8 on cabin yachts, with a whole fleet island-hopping together; no single trip maximum is stated.
Why choose them
Says 50,000+ sailors have joined its sailing weeks since 2006. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 614 reviews, newest 2 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a solo spot, a shared double-bed cabin with a same-gender guest, or a solo cabin on a 7-day sailing week.
Not the fit if
you are under 20: the minimum age is 20, or turning 20 in the year of travel.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: how-it-works/solo, how-it-works, home page.
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Topdeck

Best for
Social group trips, ages 18 to 35
Room sharing
Books multi-share rooms on a female-only or mixed-share basis, with single rooms as a paid upgrade; it does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: resources/faqs.
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Trafalgar

Best for
Guided tours led by a Travel Director
Room sharing
Says that on nearly all solo tours you can be matched with a same-sex traveller and pay only the twin share price. It does not state what happens if no match is found.
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.
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Travel HER Way

Best for
Women trekkers and climbers
Room sharing
Offers a shared-room option: if you select a shared room and it is not filled with another customer, you are not charged the supplement fee.
What it sells
Women-only adventure travel company (TWENTY MOONS, LLC d/b/a Travel Her Way) selling trekking and climbing trips such as Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp and Machu Picchu, in US dollars only.
Why choose them
Says 'when you book with us we guarantee your tour, no matter how few customers sign up'. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for the Kilimanjaro climb (Machame route, 9 to 13 days) and how its lifetime deposit works if you cannot travel.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: who-we-are.
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Under30Experiences

Best for
Group travel for ages 21 to 35
Room sharing
Says accommodations are double occupancy and solo travellers are paired with someone of the same gender. Private rooms are available on request for an extra charge and it does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: trip-faqs/greece-faq, about-us, home page.
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Wendy Wu Tours

Best for
Fully inclusive escorted tours, with solo departures
Room sharing
Pairs a solo traveller with another solo of the same gender through Happy to Share. If no partner is found, the single supplement remains and is payable with the final balance. Requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: help-and-advice/faqs, about-us.
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WeRoad

Best for
Social group trips with people your age
Room sharing
Shares rooms on all trips, by default with people of the same gender unless you choose a mixed-gender room; it does not say what happens if no match is found.
What it sells
Milan-headquartered operator running its own scheduled small-group departures with a Group Leader, for people who love to travel but do not want to do it alone; it also sells weekend city escapes, WeRoadX trips and team offsites.
Group size
Says its trips have a group of max 12 to 16 people and that groups average 11 people.
Why choose them
Says 90% of its travellers join as solo travellers. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 87 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 20,657 reviews, newest 11 November 2026. Read 11 November 2026.
Ask for
Ask for a departure marked Confirmed or Final spots, which it says is guaranteed, in an age range that matches yours, such as 18 to 25 or 25 to 35.
Not the fit if
you are over 53: its trips are open to travellers aged 18 to 53.
Website
weroad.com
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: home page, about-us, last-minute-deals.
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Wild Frontiers

Best for
Solo travellers sharing rooms on small groups
Room sharing
Pairs solo travellers with someone of the same sex so there is no additional cost; it does not say what happens if no match is found, though you may occasionally end up with your own room.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: en_GB/group-tours/solo-travel, en_GB/about-us, en_GB/group-tours.
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Wild Women Expeditions

Best for
Women travelling solo, on land or ship
Room sharing
Matches single women with another Wild Woman to share a room or tent, free of charge. If you would rather not share, a single upgrade is offered on most expeditions; what happens when no match exists is not stated.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: faq, home page, booking-terms.
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Wilderness Scotland

Best for
Small-group walking and paddling in Scotland
Room sharing
Asks clients who book individually to share a twin room with someone of the same gender, with no supplement; it does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: terms-conditions, about-us, faq.
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Women Who Explore

Best for
Women-only adventure trips with a host
Room sharing
Says solo travellers can be assigned roommates upon request. On the Egypt trip solo women are paired with another solo woman in a double room; it does not say what happens if no match is found.
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.
Read on its own website, 11 November 2026: maldives-womens-whale-shark-conservation-cruise, faq, terms-of-service.
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Which of these show a dated price on this page?

19 of the 50 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 30 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).

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

Which of these publish their cancellation charges?

44 of the 50 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?

12 of the 50: Acacia Africa, Backroads, Classic Journeys, Flash Pack, Insight Vacations, Intrepid Travel, Sail Croatia, Sailweek, Topdeck, Travel HER Way, Wendy Wu Tours and Wilderness Scotland. 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 says it pairs solo travellers with a roommate so they pay no single supplement. 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.

Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 11 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel solo and small-group tour operators table. Cards are in alphabetical order. Photos show the places named in their captions, not any company's trips. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.