Broke up with a long time travel partner earlier this year and looking at possibly moving in a year or so and want to do a bunch of travelling before moving. I have always booked my own trips and saved myself tons but im not sure about travelling solo. What are some good tour companies that would be good to use. I am 48 but like to have fun i do not want a seniors type of tour. Looking at Europe & South East Asia. I have done some travelling there but want to do more.TIA… See more

Europe is easy to travel solo on your own! I book day tours instead so that I have more flexibility overall. For SE Asia there are a lot of solo travellers too, but it depends on your comfort and confidence level. If you're willing to branch out I found Japan is extremely safe and easy to travel solo on your own as well. Most tour companies allow solo travellers but may charge a solo supplement and/or team you up with a roommate. I'll leave suggestions to others regarding tour companies as I have not used any (yet).

have you done much solo travelling in these areas? Looking at going in just over a year, safety factor has me worried more than anything and i enjoy company not used to doing alot on my own but like the fact that i can do all of my own planning

Liisa I was in Italy partly solo for a trip in October and Japan last year completely solo. And France solo in 2012. I wouldn't do it by myself in a country that I didn't feel comfortable in. but most of Europe is I think ok. I'm thinking about possibly Netherlands or Ireland next.
Hong Kong I've been to by myself and it is easy to get around as most signs are in English and a lot of people still speak English. I've been to Malaysia but mostly with family so I can't really give you solo advice there.

Liisa If you want, feel free to private message me and I can give you more specific advice.

I always book Trafalgar and I always travel solo

Went with gadventures to Asia a few years ago and 75% of travellers were solo. Great company, small groups

I would second G Adventures. Travelled many times with them as a solo traveller.

Trafalgar are great

Contiki tours.

Kimberley Armstrong
Contiki is 18-35 only

I don't know if Ireland is on your bucket list, but we did a tour with Vagabond tours in May, it was wonderful and would highly recommend.

I'm a budget traveller and have used G Adventures and Dragoman. I'd recommend both.

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anns adventures in travel,, my friend, im heading on the southwest tour on sept 18, she picks amazing sights to see, not just touristy stuff

Intrepid tours in big in Asia. Strong Aussie and kiwi base. Also G adventures as lots of others have said

Contiki is for a lower age group. Look at Flash Pack and Cobblestone Freeway. Flash Pack is for solo travellers that are in your age group and their tours look amazing. Cobblestone is out of Edmonton and I know a lot of people that have gone on their tours and loved it. I actually go solo sometimes and have a great time. I have a contact as well in Morocco that would be good for a solo female. We used him for 2 females on a trip a year and a half ago. He does group trips as well.

Busabout!

Intrepid Tours is also very good. Did Vietnam with them

Come hang with me! I’m travelling solo! In Salerno now!

i wish lol my travelling wont be till next year this time
although i may do a shorter trip before that
def looking for fellow solo travellers, if i move i am thinking of taking a year off and just travelling

I’m in Europe til November then back in calgary. Hope to do Thailand in January. Let’s stay in touch!

Irene sounds good. I did Thailand a cpl yrs ago but considered going back and doing more islands i loved it. I have done Bali too but i would love to do the Phillipines and Vietnam/Cambodia. I love to travel just need a travel partner now lol

Come to the philippines

Darwin its on my list, do you live there?

Liisa as of the moment yes but coming back to calgary may next year . Beaches are awesome here search boracay and coron palawan

Bamboo, travels to many locations and includes volunteer component. Just did Costa Rica and loved it.

Boutique Japan Travel Company

I have used Tucan Tours and GAdventures which were both great. If you are looking for a more personal touch connect with Jenni the Travel Chick on FB

I love Intrepid!

Gadventures - would be perfect for you. Check their website. Happy Trails

I suggest contacting a travel agent. Lots of companies trying to get in the solo travel market with great incentives.

I have been to Europe and to SE Asia but nvr traveled by myself, my daughter has traveled the world by herself i just don't enjoy being alone and it does scare me and the safety factor but just because it scares me im sure it would also be very empowering at the same time. I have always researched every trip myself and nvr gone through a tour and i cant afford hotels on my own and the idea of a hostel is ok with me as then i am hoping to meet other travelers and not be alone. Thanks for all the in depth info about those other places. I do have some single friends that would prob do some trips with me, I do like planning out my trips on my own

Ecuador was also great and we met many that were travelling alone and would join with them for a tour. The hostels there were inexpensive and were really small hotels, many offered breakfast as part of the room rate. It is scary, the first time that you travel alone but you will gain confidence and it will be better......you may also meet others like yourself and gain friendships, maybe even a travel partner! Happy trails

Also looking for a travel buddy that is interested in the world, not just the same go to places. Never have travelled solo, but am up for anywhere. Calgary based, so if you need a travel partner, keep me in mind

I always travel by myself as well if you ladies are interested

I’m going to Vietnam & Cambodia in December so following answers

Check out the FB pages for Wild Women, Women who Travel or Solo Women who Travel.