Solo Travel Groups for Women Over 50

The short answer

A solo travel group is a small, guided trip where most people arrive alone. You get company at dinner, a tour leader who handles the details, and as much time to yourself as you want. On Women Travel Tribe trips, over 80% of guests travel solo, groups are small (usually 8 to 12 women), and everyone is 50 or older.

Not sure whether a women-only group is right for you? Read our guide to women-only travel groups for women over 50.

Why Women Choose a Solo Travel Group

You love to travel, but not to eat dinner alone every night

Traveling alone gives you freedom, and it can also be quiet. In a small group you have dinner companions and someone to share a view with, and you can still slip away for an afternoon with a book. Nobody minds.

Someone else handles the details

Hotels, local transport, guides and the day-by-day plan are arranged for you. After you book, you get access to a Guest Portal with packing lists, weather, currency, visa details and other information for your trip. Your airport pickup is included, whatever day you arrive.

Help is close by

Your tour leader and our local network are on call around the clock. If you get sick or something goes wrong, they coordinate care and logistics, wherever you are.

Everyone is at the same stage of life

Every guest is a woman aged 50 or older. The pace, the interests and the questions are similar, so you do not have to explain yourself. That is why many guests say they made real friends on the trip.

Rooms, Roommates and the Single Room Price

This is the question most solo travelers ask first. Rooming options vary by tour, and each tour page lists exactly what is available for that departure.

A room to yourself. Single rooms are offered on our tours. On some trips the number is limited (for example eight) and they are offered first come, first served, so book early if a private room matters to you.
Sharing. Many tours also offer a shared room, usually two beds, at a lower price. If you choose to share, we match you with another woman.
The price difference. On our current trips, a single room costs between $290 and $1,615 more than a shared room, depending on the trip. The exact amount is shown on each tour page.

Women who arrived as solo travelers laughing together on a Women Travel Tribe tour

Going Alone, or Joining a Group?

There is no wrong answer. Here is how the options compare for a woman traveling on her own.

	On your own	A mixed-age group tour	A women-only group for 50+
Company at dinner	Up to you to find it	Depends on who joins	A small group of women at your stage of life
Planning	You plan and book everything	Planned for you	Planned for you
Pace	Entirely your own	Set for a wide range of ages	Set for women over 50, with free time every day
If something goes wrong	You handle it alone	A tour leader helps	Your tour leader and our local network are on call around the clock
Meeting people	Happens by chance	Happens, but not always with people like you	Built in: over 80% of guests are solo travelers too

10 Questions to Ask Before You Book a Solo Group Trip

Ask these of any company, including us. Here is how we answer.

Who else will be on the trip? Every guest is a woman aged 50 or older, and over 80% travel solo.
How big is the group? Small: usually 8 to 12 women. Each tour page shows the maximum for that departure.
What are the room options? They vary by tour. The tour page lists what is available, and how many single rooms there are.
Can I share with someone I do not know? Yes. If you choose to share, we match you with another woman.
How active is the trip? Every tour page shows an activity level from easy to high, with the walking, terrain and stairs to expect.
How much free time is there? Every itinerary includes unstructured time. Optional activities are never required.
Who leads the trip, and can I reach them? An experienced tour leader travels with you, and they are on call around the clock with our local network.
What happens if I get sick? Your tour leader and our local network coordinate care and handle the logistics.
Does the trip definitely run? Each tour needs a minimum number of travelers before we confirm it. You get an email once it is reached, and the cancellation timeline is on the tour page.
What is not included? Flights are not included, and we strongly recommend travel insurance that covers both trip costs and health.

A word about being nervous: almost everyone is nervous before a first group trip. "What if I do not fit in?" "What if everyone already knows each other?" Most of the women around you are in the same position, because most of them came alone too.

What Our Travelers Say

“It was one of the best trips I have ever been on. I was a new Women Travel Tribe member and will certainly be on many trips in the future.”

— Nancy M., Vietnam

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Questions Solo Travelers Ask

Can I join a group trip if I am traveling solo?

Yes. Over 80% of Women Travel Tribe guests join our tours as solo travelers. You do not need a travel partner, and you will not be the only one who came alone.

Will I pay extra to travel solo?

If you want a room to yourself, a single room costs more than your share of a shared room. The difference is listed on each tour page. You can also choose to share and be matched with another woman.

Do I have to share a room?

Not if you prefer your own room. Rooming options vary by tour. Some tours have a limited number of single rooms, offered first come, first served, and the tour page says exactly what is available.

What if I am not sure I will fit in?

Almost everyone is nervous before a first group trip. Groups are small, usually 8 to 12 women, and everyone is 50 or older. Every itinerary also has free time, so you can take a quiet afternoon whenever you want one.

Is solo group travel safe for women over 50?

You travel with an experienced tour leader, local guides and a small group. Your tour leader and our local network are on call around the clock, and they coordinate care and logistics if something goes wrong.

How old are the other travelers?

Everyone on a Women Travel Tribe trip is a woman aged 50 or older, so you travel with people at a similar stage of life.

What if I am not very fit?

Every tour page shows its activity level, from easy to high, with the walking distances and terrain to expect. If you would like help choosing, contact us and we will help you find a trip that fits.