Looking to see the world in a safe, secure and female-led tour group specifically for solo travellers? Solo-ish adventures are the new tours for solo travellers…
I love solo travelling. I love the freedom to be able to go where I choose, to have no one else to answer to. Knowing that I can stay longer in places that I really like or leave somewhere that I don’t. There’s no compromise, and you can sleep in late or go to bed early and just please yourself.
Plus, you meet so many other people when you’re alone, have several mini adventures, and more stories to tell. I also love figuring it all out by myself, going to new countries, and meeting the local people.
But, sometimes it can get lonely, especially in countries where you can’t speak the language, and you miss being with others. And as much as I love travelling alone, the build-up can be the worst part. You start thinking, “What am I doing? What if I don’t meet anyone?”
That’s why travelling with other solo travellers is perfect if you’re nervous about travelling solo or looking to make connections, especially with others who are in the same boat. This is especially helpful if you want to travel to a country where you’re unsure if you’ll feel comfortable being alone.
G Adventures’ Solo-ish Tours
But sometimes we don’t want to invest our hard-earned cash on a group tour to turn up and realise that on the first day, we’re going to be travelling with a group of couples or an already-established group of friends and then just you. Even if they make you feel welcome, you still wish there was someone else who was also travelling solo. Well, now my favourite travel company has come up with the solution—Solo-ish tours.
These tours are exclusively for solo travellers, so you’ll never have that awkward moment of being the only person there alone again. Plus, they offer a complimentary airport transfer to the first hotel, helping to reduce any anxiety about finding your way. It’s such a relief to know someone will be there to collect you, especially after an overnight flight.
Normally on tours, you have to share a room with someone of the same sex or pay a hefty single supplement to get your own space. But with Solo-ish adventures, they’ve introduced a discounted My Own Room option, so you can still have your own space without breaking the bank.
Another thing I love is that, unlike conventional tours where you’re stuck with the group 24/7, Solo-ish tours have a dedicated Me Day. This gives you the flexibility and free time to do your own thing, on your own schedule—bliss for someone like me who values independence!
Connect With Other Solos
Their itineraries are designed to help form instant connections. The first three days are all about bringing the group together, starting with a fun-filled dinner party, followed by a We Day of adventure, and then a G Day packed with epic activities and even a surprise!
The best part? Because over two-thirds of their solo travellers are female, many of these trips are led by a Female Chief Experience Officer. This creates more opportunities for women to work in travel and brings a lovely, empowering energy to the group.
The tours are open to anyone aged 18 and over, and with small groups of 12 to 16 people, it’s much easier to connect with fellow travellers. I loved my South America trip with G Adventures—it was three countries over three weeks, travelling across Peru, Bolivia, and Chile with a mix of ages. At the time, only three of us were solo travellers. That’s why I love this new concept—it’s such a different vibe when everyone is travelling solo.
G Adventures also has a non-profit initiative called the Planeterra Fund, which uses community tourism to change lives. I visited their weaving project in Peru, and it was such a meaningful experience. It’s just another reason why I love travelling with them.
Solo-ish Destinations
They make it so easy. All you have to do is choose your destination, and they take care of the planning and booking. It’s a safe and secure way to see the world, and they offer trips to destinations that I know many solo travellers feel a bit unsure about going to alone.
Travel through places like Jordan, Morocco, India, and China. Or spend 10 days in South Africa, spotting wildlife in Kruger National Park and taking a cooking class in Cape Town. You could also spend 10 days in Bali, trekking Mount Batur, swimming in waterfalls, and exploring Bali’s spiritual side.
If you’re looking for something closer to Europe, you can spend a week in Portugal, travelling from Lisbon to Porto, passing through vineyards and sampling Portuguese cuisine. Other destinations include Peru, Costa Rica, South Korea, Italy, Greece, and Vietnam—so there’s plenty of choice!
Solo-ish adventures are an ideal way of keeping your independence in a group tour with other solos! * Discover all Solo-ish tours here
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