Solo female travel guide

Our small group adventure vacations are perfect for solo female travelers, whether you’re a seasoned solo traveler or this is your first vacation alone. You’ll be in great company on any of our tours. So whether you’re looking for a walking vacation or a wildlife tour, a cycling vacation or a cultural trip, there is an adventure waiting for you.

Our trips attract people of all ages from all over the world who love to explore, discover and share their love for travel. Our average small group size is just 11 people and usually includes around half solos and the rest couples or friends traveling together. And our expert local tour leaders will help you get to the heart of your destination.

Find out more about traveling with Explore as a solo female traveler. From where to go and who you’ll be traveling with to how to stay safe and cultural differences to be aware of.

New to Explore? We’ve answered some of the most-asked questions about joining our tours as a solo traveler.

For culture lovers

Europe's cultural heritage is second to none. From the medieval cathedrals of northern Europe to the renaissance art and architecture of Italy. Female solo travelers will be spoiled as every era and every civilization has left its mark on Europe’s greatest towns and cities.

If you’re looking for ancient history, discover the hand-cut caves, temples and tombs carved from the pink sandstone of the Rose City of Petra, on our Jordan Discovery tour. Or take a trip through the cultural heart of Northern India and experience the famous three cities on The Golden Triangle tour.

For active types

If you’re a woman traveling alone who wants an active vacation then our walking, trekking or cycling tours are a great way to immerse yourself in your destination whilst traveling on your own speed. Explore Vietnam’s lush hilly countryside on two wheels and take an overnight cruise on the majestic Halong Bay on our Cycle Saigon to Hanoi tour.

Walk the trails of the spectacular Amalfi Coast from cliff-top hikes to woodland walks on our relaxed Amalfi Coast Walking vacation. Or challenge yourself on an iconic trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa on our Kilimanjaro – Lemosho Trek.

Our trips are graded from Relaxed to Full-On, so there will be different amounts of downtime depending on the pace of vacation you prefer – it’s up to you!

As a solo female traveler, you might want to take some time to explore on your own. Alternatively, you could take part in one of the many optional excursions and activities that your local leader can help you organize.

When it comes to meal times, your local Explore leader can help point you in the right direction for where to eat and you can choose to eat with the group or find somewhere on your own.