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Solo travel tours & singles holidays

Thinking of taking a solo trip? We make solo travel a breeze. With 24/7 support and everything taken care of by our team, you'll relax knowing you can travel with ease. Our singles holidays attract people from all over the world who are looking to share real travel experiences with like-minded people, so you’ll make new friends along the way.

Your solo travel options

Solo room share

On nearly all of our solo tours, you can choose to be matched with a same sex traveller and only pay the twin share price.

Solo room

If you prefer your own space, we offer single room supplements across our worldwide trips.

Top trending solo traveller trips

Best of Italy Guided Tour
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Best of Italy

13 Days

2 Countries

14 Locations

13-Day Italy Sightseeing Tour of Rome, Lake Como and Sorrento

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R59 400

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R67 500

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4.5

Highlights of Spain and Portugal

13 Days

2 Countries

13 Locations

13-Day Spain and Portugal Tour of Madrid, Granada, Seville and Lisbon

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R53 720

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R63 200

Best of Ireland Guided Tour
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Best of Ireland

10 Days

1 Country

15 Locations

10-Day Ireland Tour of Dublin, Ring of Kerry and Galway

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R51 750

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R57 500

Wonders of Ancient Egypt Guided Tour
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Wonders of Ancient Egypt

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12-Day Ancient Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise

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R72 900

Solo travel inspiration

Tips for solo travellers

Some of life’s greatest lessons are learned through travel - so what are you waiting for? From meeting new friends to having new, eye-opening experiences every single day, our solo trips will enrich you in ways you could never imagine.

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Be inspired

Embark on your own personal journey with our solo travel tours. Wherever you go, you’ll travel with new friends by your side, and our Travel Directors will always ensure your comfort and look out for you every step of the way. From the wonders of Italy and Spain, to the treasures of Switzerland and Scandinavia, your solo trip may be the best thing you ever do for yourself.

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Connect with locals

We take you to the best solo travel destinations, where you’ll be met with the warmest of welcomes. Learn how to cook like an Italian nonna in the Tuscan hills, enjoy an evening of storytelling on a goat farm in Norway, meet the liberated women of Demircidere in Turkey, or the talented single female artisans of Iraq Al Amir in Jordan. Wherever you choose to travel to, you’ll join local families to share traditional meals and hear their stories.

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Solo traveller options

Choose a solo room share or upgrade to a solo room for more space. Access discounted single supplements on select departures of our award-winning handcrafted itineraries. Experience the best of every destination, and enjoy the freedom of solo travel.

Single room options for every destination

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Europe & Britain

Monument Valley in Arizona

USA & Canada

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Australia & New Zealand

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Africa & Middle East

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Latin America

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Asia

Solo travel options

When travelling solo with Trafalgar, it’s your choice whether you have your own room. You can choose from the following options: 

Solo room share: If you are going on our Europe, North & South America, Australia & New Zealand trips, consider our solo room share option. We’ll accommodate you with a fellow guest of the same gender, on a twin-bed basis. (Please note this option is unavailable on trips to Asia, Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean.) 

Solo room: If you prefer more space, you can opt for a solo room (dependent on availability). This option will incur a solo supplement. 

As a solo traveller, you will only have to pay a solo supplement if you choose to have your own room, an option available on our Europe, North & South America, Australia & New Zealand trips.

The cost will depend on the trip and departure date. To find out the cost of a solo room, select Continue on the departure of your choice and then select the solo room option.

If you’d rather not pay a solo supplement, on many departures you have the option of single room upgrades or reduced single supplements. 

The good news is travel (and solo travel) is for everybody with Trafalgar! We have guests of all ages travel with us, and the beauty of coming on a Trafalgar tour means that you’ll meet people from across the world, from different backgrounds, young and old.    

The number of guests on tour with you can vary depending on where your tour is going: 

Europe trips: An average of 40 to 45 guests 

United States and Canada trips: A maximum of 52 guests 

Australia and New Zealand trips: A maximum of 50 guests 

Asia trips: A maximum of 28 guests 

Africa trips: A maximum of 20 guests 

Latin America trips: A maximum of 40 to 45 guests 

Wherever you’re travelling, you can be sure that you’ll meet an incredible group of people from across the world – that’s the beauty of going guided with Trafalgar. 

 

When travelling solo on a Trafalgar tour, you can get involved as much or as little as you like. We have many Optional Experiences to choose from, so if one day you feel like throwing yourself into your tour, you can do that – or you can spend some free time on your own to recharge.

We create each itinerary with the perfect balance of downtime and discoveries. Keep an eye out for some of our trips that offer a more relaxed pace, with later starts and longer stays in each place.

If you would like to exclude yourself from an included experience, make sure to speak with your Travel Director so they can keep you up to date with timings and meeting points. Please note we cannot provide any compensation or refunds if you decide to not take part in an included activity or meal. 

 

Travelling solo with Trafalgar means you can see the world and meet some incredible people along the way. You’ll share unforgettable moments together, and it’s why many of our guests stay in touch long after their tour has ended.

Going guided with Trafalgar on your solo travel journey also means that you don’t have to think about any of the logistical aspects of the trip – where you’re going to stay or eat, or what you’re going to do each day. Everything is taken care of when you travel with us and our Travel Directors will look out for you every step of the way, so all you have to do is focus on making new friends, seeing the world, and having a great time.  

 

You can travel solo all over the world. Each year, millions of people travel alone, enjoying the independence of forging their own travel path or using it as an opportunity to connect with other travelers. If you want to travel solo, we recommend our specially-crafted tours, so you can meet like-minded solo travelers from all over the world.  
We love traveling solo in places like Europe, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Japan, but there are dozens of great places to travel solo around the world. If you want to make new friends and experience new things, you'll love our handcrafted group tours, where you’ll see and experience the best of each destination, while learning new skills like cooking with local chefs and enjoying dinner and storytelling with local families.  
Traveling alone is one of the most enriching experiences you can have. It’s empowering and liberating and will challenge your limits. It helps you get out of your comfort zone, gain confidence, and see the world in a unique way. Solo travel also gives you the opportunity to learn about new cultures, gain new skills, and meet like-minded people who might just become lifelong friends.  

*Terms and conditions: Single Supplement Discount is subject to availability and on an on request basis only. Exceptions: Does not apply to additional accommodation, stopovers, optional extensions, airfares or flight supplements. Single Supplement savings can be combined with all other Trafalgar brochure discounts (should the chosen trip qualify). Offer can be withdrawn at any time.

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