SINCE 2006. 100% SOLO.
Do you yearn to travel, but don’t want to travel alone? What if you knew that you could join a group just for solo travellers? Would this take the sting out of leaving home alone?
Taking the first steps of planning a trip solo can feel daunting. But, join a ready-made trip, and you’re good to go. Enjoy the perks of group travel – hassle free travel when someone else does the planning for you. And even better, when you join a solo travel group, there’s new travel buddies waiting to share the journey.
You’ve found us now. Get excited - starting searching. Whether you are a first time solo traveller, or returning to solo travel that you know and love, find your fit from 7 travel styles, including Solo Luxe ®
To travel alone is one thing. To travel solo, but not alone is something else. © test
A unique small group discovery, fully supported with a coach captain & quality hotel stay'
Explore countryside highlights, the French Riviera and Paris.
Discover the best of one of the world's most picturesque countries.
Swoop up a saving when you book early.
From the south to the north, visit the major highlights & countryside Vietnam
Enchanting Japan, explore on this 16 day tour from Tokyo with the major highlights.
Explore Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan on this Silk Road journey.
Because not all travellers are the same, choose from 6 styles - find your travel match! There's something for everyone - leisurely touring, walking and adventure trips, cruising the high seas and resort packages..
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I went to Japan without any preconceptions and rewarded with an amazing experience The culture history, food and friendly people, the tidynness all combined for a unforgettable vacation Ian nsw
Ian, NSW
Great tour to Japan. A lot of fun with great guides and excellent company
Ivor, VIC
"I felt comfortable travelling with a group of like-minded solos. It was great to have company for pre-dinner drinks and dinner. It was also great to have my own company at other times."
Antoinette, 60 years, NSW
Standalone tours, Malta (7 days) and Sicily (12 days) connect for the ideal way to travel for longer. Departing April 2026.
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Featuring ANZAC Day at Gallipoli 2026. From Istanbul to the Aegean Coast.
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From Paris, an 18 day discovery blending iconic cities with the tranquil beauty of the French countryside. Travel dates - September 2025.
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Morocco, a captivating display of colour, tradition, culture, delicious food and immense landscapes.
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We mark a momentous milestone - our 18th birthday. A year of transforming and renewal, and return to before. Our strong foundations have stood the test of time; we coined the phrase ‘Solos Only’ and our longstanding trade mark, Encounter Travel, Travel Solo, Not Alone stands for all and everything we do.
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Tasmanian Highlights, Australia
From Hobart to Launceston via the West Coast. Bay including a superb day cruise & rail journey. Find out more.
Malta Unveiled
A country rich in history and ancient stories. This 7 day Malta discovery tour connects with Wonders of Sicily 10 day tour.
ANZAC Day in Turkey 2026
An incredible experience. Discover Turkey and commemorate ANZAC Day at Gallipoli 2025. Find out more.
January 2026
Be surprised! The ideal getaway for a week. Best of small group touring. Find out more.
100% Australian; we 'get' the Australian travel style. And, better still, our arms are open to welcome our friends from other countries around the world, who'd like to travel with friendly Aussies.©
Travel solo, not alone when you join one of our small group tours created with solo travellers 40 & over in mind. Share your journey, without the drawbacks of big coach tours or the solitude of being alone. ©
We've been creating and delivering the best ever holidays for solo travellers since 2006. As a boutique tour operator, we delight in detail, delivering personal service and finding your next best memory.©
Our Solos Only trips are age-matched - it's more likely you will travel with other like-minded single
travellers. Popular age groups include 40 to 59 years and 45 years & over.
A new addition to our line up; small groups Under 49's Trips are packed with all the essentials. It's is for everyone 30 to 49. Solo, with or with a buddy - it is for travellers looking to explore with their age group.
Take your pick! Join our 'Solos Only' groups, exclusively for solos travellers. Or, join 'Solos Mix' - tours we've hand picked, popular with solos but mixing it up couples also. ©
