Small groups. Solos Only. + Resort Packages
Discover our own backyard on our solo travel tours, - or across the waters, the contrasting lands of New Zealand, and the paradise of the islands of the South Pacific.
Explore on foot with our line up of small groups for active solo travellers to spots like the pristine Kangaroo Island. Or, take it easy with our leisurely discovery tours to our splendid Red Centre, and the land down south on our annual Tasmanian Highlights tour. Travelling Solo in Australia has never been so much fun.
Jump across to New Zealand, and it's an entirely new landscape offering mountainous views, superb food and friendly hospitality. Otherwise, in need to chill out and relax? Get on board, and cruise to New Zealand or the South Pacific on any number of our cruise groups for solo travellers.
There's bountiful choice in our wide brown land and other exciting options so close to our shores, all of which we've created groups created expressly for solo travellers who love to share their travels with kindred spirits. This is one of the best solo tours to New Zealand you will find.
Discover K’gari (Fraser Island) the word’s largest sand island, and including ANZAC Day 2025
A unique small group discovery, fully supported with a coach captain & quality hotel stay'
Home to Bounty Mutineers, discover the warmth and hospitality of this unique island.
A deluxe small group experience from Hobart to Launceston via the west
A deluxe tour of the stunning South Island
Ovation of the Seas. Departs Sydney for New Zealand including Christmas at sea.
Ovation of the Seas. Departs Sydney for New Zealand including NYE at sea.
A 7 night cruise on board Quantum of the Seas from Brisbane for South Pacific.
Ovation of the Seas 11 night cruise. Departs Sydney for New Zealand
Our trips are age-matched so it's more likely you will travel with other like-minded travellers. Popular age groups include 40 or 45 years & over. And now 21 to 39 years.
Take advantage of great savings if you share a room. Our roommate matching option means you can take advantage of the twin share room rate.
When you book early you save. Most of our tours have great savings when you plan ahead. Check our Early Bird Savings pages for deals.
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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Featuring ANZAC Day at Gallipoli 2025. 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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Standalone tours, Malta (7 days) and Sicily (10 days) connect for the ideal way to travel for longer. Departing 25 March 2025.
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Morocco, a captivating display of colour, tradition, culture, delicious food and immense landscapes.
READ MORE >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. ©
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.
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.
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.©
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. ©
