If you ever have the opportunity to travel solo, do it. Exploring the world on your own is one of the most rewarding experiences. It empowers you, builds your confidence, and fosters incredible personal growth.
Tour companies continue to cater to solo travelers, through ways like designated solo-friendly trips and discounted or eliminated single supplement fees. If you’re looking for a tour group that escorts you, handles all the logistics, and makes for easy camaraderie, here are our favorite companies, selected and vetted by the team of tour travel experts at TourScoop.
2027’s best travel companies for solo travel tours
- EF Go Ahead Tours
- G Adventures
- Road Scholar
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Contiki
- Intrepid Travel
- Wild Frontiers
- Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)
- Abercrombie & Kent
- Tauck
1. EF Go Ahead Tours
Private rooms included in the cost of your tour? Yes, please. The solo trips offered by EF Go Ahead Tours are audaciously focused on social interaction, but they value time to yourself, just the same. What makes it so easy to ignite connections on these tours is the range of themes that cater to foodies, wellness seekers, adrenaline junkies, and more. From a cooking class in the Greek Islands to yoga in Bali, the itineraries put you in the presence of solo travelers who share your passions and interests.
Tours for solo travelers include explorations of Portugal, Thailand, and Egypt. EF Go Ahead also offers nine women-only tours, which includes solo-friendly trips to destinations like Japan, Peru, and the Greek islands and feature female tour directors and experiences that highlight women-owned businesses, artisans, farmers, winemakers, and other local women.
An app that connects travelers before they take off as well as welcome mixers further encourage bonding from the start. If you’re not keen on all the socialization, you’re welcome to join any of the company’s 200-plus other tours as a solo traveler.
Quick facts about solo travel tours with EF Go Ahead:
- Average group size: 14 to 20 people.
- Price range: Moderate.
- What’s included: Guided tours, meals, accommodations, and transportation during the tour.
- What’s not included: Airfare (but it can be purchased through EF Go Ahead).
- Primary audience: Adults aged 35-plus with a mix of solo, couple, and group travelers.
- Destinations: Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, Europe, and North, South, and Central America.
2. G Adventures
Award-winning G Adventures has creative ways of catering to those who wish to venture on their own, thanks to its specially designed Solo-ish Adventures, which are exclusively for solo travelers ages 18 and up. These trips start out with a complimentary arrival transfer to the first hotel, so first-time solo travelers can arrive feeling confident. Itineraries intentionally carve out time during the first three days to build connections among the group, which is exclusively made up of solo travelers. Roommate pairing is the go-to option, but discounted single supplements ease the cost for those who want their own space.
A particularly standout feature of Solo-ish Adventures is the fact that its groups are all female-led, partly because 72% of passengers on G Adventures’ Solo-ish trips are female. And while much of the trip is focused on cultivating friendships, one Me Day encourages travelers to explore on their own.
Quick facts about solo travel tours with G Adventures:
- Average group size: 12 to 16 people.
- Price range: Moderate.
- What’s included: Accommodations, some meals, guided activities, and arrival transfers.
- What’s not included: Airfare.
- Primary audience: Adults ages 30 to 55.
- Destinations: All seven continents.
3. Road Scholar
Not-for-profit Road Scholar is a top option for seniors and boomers traveling solo. Nearly 30% of its trip participants are solo travelers, with 85% identifying as female. Group leaders ensure solo travelers feel included in the broader group and take care of logistics, while local instructors add expertise on a broad range of topics along the way.
The company’s collection of solo-only trips include tours traveling to international destinations like Easter Island and Egypt and Jordan, as well as spots closer to home like Washington, DC. But guests can travel as a single on any of Road Scholar’s learning adventures and either be matched with a roommate or pay a little more to have a room to yourself.
Quick facts about solo travel with Road Scholar:
- Average group size: Small groups average 20 people.
- Price range: Moderate.
- What’s included: Accommodations, most meals, hands-on experiences, gratuities throughout the program, and the Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
- What’s not included: Airfare (in most cases).
- Primary audience: Lifelong learners ages 50 and up.
- Destinations: All seven continents.
4. Exodus Adventure Travels
As a solo traveler on an Exodus Adventure Travels tour, you’ll join a small group of like-minded travelers, many of whom are traveling solo themselves. The company offers a range of itineraries that explore everyting from the vibrant landscapes of Sri Lanka and the culinary traditions of Puglia, Italy to the breathtaking scenery of Costa Rica and the cultural richness of Vietnam. Groups are led by expert local leaders who bring their knowledge, insight, and local connections to each destination.
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Solo travelers comprise more than 40% of Exodus’s guests, and shared experiences along the way often turn fellow travelers into lasting friends. Solo travelers who are willing to share a room will be paired with another same-sex solo traveler where available, helping avoid the cost of a single supplement. Private rooms are also available for those who prefer their own space.
Quick facts about solo travel with Exodus Adventure Travels:
- Average group size: Eight to 16 people.
- Price range: Budget to premium.
- What’s included: Accommodations, some meals, local transportation, guided activities, and local guides.
- What’s not included: Airfare, airport transfers, and gratuities. (Airfare and airport transfers can be purchased through Exodus Adventure Travels if desired.)
- Primary audience: Adults ages 40 to 70, with particularly strong appeal among travelers ages 45 to 65.
- Destinations: All seven continents.
5. Contiki
Specializing in trips for 18- to 35-year-olds, Contiki knows a thing or two about bringing people together. Friendships are often formed on its tours, especially because all the logistics are taken care of so everyone can just focus on having fun. Almost 60% of travelers join Contiki’s trips solo, and the company will match you up with a roommate if desired. Or you can have your own space for a little extra.
The company offers tours for solo travelers in destinations like Japan, Vietnam, and Europe and even has a page that spotlights trips that solo female travelers love. So no matter what part of the world you want to see, you can find new friends to experience it with.
Quick facts about solo travel tours with Contiki:
- Average group size: Trip sizes vary depending on the destination and the trip type and range from 12 to 53 people.
- Price range: Budget.
- What’s included: Accommodations, transportation, activities, guides, and breakfast.
- What’s not included: Airfare and some meals and activities.
- Primary audience: Adults ages 18 to 35.
- Destinations: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, New Zealand, and North America.
6. Intrepid Travel
At Intrepid Travel, more than 50% of its customers are solo travelers, which includes a growing contingent of married women traveling without their spouses. Intrepid guests tend to be driven by the company’s mission to preserve indigenous cultures, integrate climate education, and prioritize personal connections with locals.
Intrepid strives for inclusivity, so if you identify as a different gender than what is on your passport, let them know in advance so rooming options may be discussed. Solo travelers may choose a single room for a small extra charge or be paired with another traveler of the same gender.
Quick facts about solo travel with Intrepid:
- Average group size: 10 people.
- Price range: Economical/moderate.
- What’s included: Accommodations, local transport, some meals, an experienced local leader, and personalized and off-the-beaten-path experiences.
- What’s not included: Airfare and travel insurance.
- Primary audience: Solo travelers and adults ages 25 to 40.
- Destinations: United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America, Antarctica, and Australia.
7. Wild Frontiers
Trips with British-based Wild Frontiers go off the beaten path to destinations such as Tunisia, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. It’s especially suited to more independent spirits, with solo bookings up 45% year over year and about 70% of its guests traveling solo. If there’s no other single on your tour, you’ll get your own room without paying any supplement.
Tours are fully escorted with experienced guides who use their logistical expertise to troubleshoot the potential pitfalls and challenges of deep-dive, international travel. Hotels may not be the most expensive in town, but they are characteristic of the destination and create a sense of place. Meals focus on independently owned eateries serving authentic regional specialties.
Quick facts about solo travel with Wild Frontiers:
- Average group size: 9 people, with a maximum of 12.
- What’s included: All accommodations, transport, transfers, activities and entrance fees, and meals where specified.
- What’s not included: Airfare, tips, and travel insurance.
- Primary audience: All ages.
- Destinations: Central Asia and China, Europe and the Caucuses, India Subcontinent, Latin America, North Africa and the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and Sub Saharan Africa.
8. Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)
Why do so many solo travelers choose Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)? It starts with the fact that 92% of the company’s single spaces on tours are free, which means that solo travelers don’t pay an extra fee to have their own private hotel room or cabin. The company will be offering 25,000 single spaces across all O.A.T. adventures in 2027, and the remaining 8% of spaces have the lowest single supplements in the industry.
O.A.T. also offers free roommate matching and exclusive women-only departures on tours to spots like Vietnam, Japan, Scotland, and Costa Rica, a logical offering since 50% of O.A.T. travelers are solo women over 50 years old. Dedicated Trip Experience Leaders help solo travelers feel safe and foster the camaraderie and cultural immersion they’re looking for on a travel tour.
Quick facts about solo travel with O.A.T.:
- Average group size: Land Adventures max out at 16 travelers; Small Ship Adventures can range from groups of 10 to 24, depending on the size of the ship.
- Price range: Premium.
- What’s included: Inclusions are tour-specific (there’s a “What’s Included” section on each tour’s page), but generally include round-trip flights, all accommodations, most meals, daily cultural activities, and most gratuities. (You can opt to pay for flights on your own if desired.)
- What’s not included: Some meals, gratuities for Trip Experience Leaders, and travel insurance.
- Primary audience: American travelers ages 50 and older.
- Destinations: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Central and South America, and Europe.
9. Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent’s luxury escorted tours hit the sweet spot with solo travelers, blending the experience of vacationing with like-minded travelers with the privacy of retreating to your own accommodations at the end of each day. Although there are no dedicated solo trips, the company offers recommendations of trips well-suited to solo travelers.
Travelers can also filter their search by interest in solo travel—guiding them to Small Group Journeys and other options that cater to those on their own. Ongoing promotions, such as 50% off single supplements on select itineraries, as well as a balance of group activities and free time make it easy to plan the perfect trip.
Quick facts about solo travel with Abercrombie & Kent:
- Average group size: 14 people.
- Price range: Upscale.
- What’s included: Inter-itinerary flights, accommodations, luggage transfers, meals, mid-journey laundry, activities, and expert guides.
- What’s not included: Airfare, though a flight concierge is available 24/7 to assist with airline delays.
- Primary audience: Gen X to Boomers.
- Destinations: All seven continents.
10. Tauck
Family-owned Tauck has been offering guided group vacations for a century. It doesn’t match single travelers with roommates, but in an effort to embrace solo travelers, the company has significantly reduced or eliminated single supplements on some land trips and river cruises.
Trip directors work hard to ensure solo tour guests are integrated into the group dynamic and feel secure throughout the journey. Every guest is treated as an individual, ensuring solo travelers feel secure and well looked after from arrival through departure. The company fosters a welcoming atmosphere that encourages camaraderie among like-minded travelers, and there’s no assigned seating at meals to make it easy for guests to connect with others.
Quick facts about solo travel with Tauck:
- Average group size: 35 people.
- Price range: Upscale.
- What’s included: Gratuities, sightseeing and admissions, and most meals.
- What’s not included: Airfare.
- Primary audience: Ages 50-plus.
- Destinations: All seven continents.
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Allison Tibaldi also contributed to this story.
