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Discovery

Hand Picked. Small Groups. Across The Globe.

Discovery tours bring together solo travellers that love to travel, but not alone. The camaraderie between solo travellers beats no other! Experience the difference when you travel with kindred spirit solo travellers.

Arrive with a smile, and your journey is off to the best start.

Tasmanian HighlightsSolos Only

A deluxe small group experience from Hobart to Launceston via the west

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
14-21 MAR 21
STATUS:
EARLY PREVIEW
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
Prices out soon

Tassie's East Solos Only

Easy paced 4 night visit to the beautiful East of Tasmania

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
20 - 24 MAR 2021
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD2229 with own room

Treasures of Norfolk IslandSolos Only

Home to Bounty Mutineers, discover the warmth and hospitality of this unique island.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
18 - 23 APR 2021
STATUS:
BOOK NOW FOR 2021
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$2295 with own room

Southern Highlands Break, NSWSolos Only

'Christmas in July'. Breakaway for 3 days; Sip, taste, relax, explore & laugh

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
17 - 19 JUL 21
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
Due out July

Kangaroo Island with Barossa ValleySolos Only

A unique small group discovery, fully supported with a coach captain & quality hotel stay'

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
25 NOV - 1 DEC 2020
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$3375 with own room

best suited 50 years+

The Ghan ExpeditionSolos Mix

One of the world’s great train journeys & ultimate outback experience between Darwin and Adelaide.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
13 - 16 OCT 21
STATUS:
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
$3199, own sleeper cabin

Outback Longreach ExplorerSolos Only

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
22-28 MAY 2021
11-16 SEP 2021
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
DUE OUT JULY 2020

best suited 45 years+

Journey of the Gulf of Savannah, QLDSolos Mix

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
9-21 JUN 2021
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD7049

Red Centre Discovery, Northern TerritorySolos Only

A unique small group discovery of our magnificent Red Centre

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
23 - 29 MAY 21
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
Early preview

best suited 45 years+

Cape York and Torres Strait, QLDSolos Mix

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
25 MAY - 4 JUN 2021
3 - 13 AUG 21
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD8199 @ early bird price with own room

best suited 55 years+

New Zealand UltimateSolos Only

What a way start your year, on a deluxe tour of the stunning South Island

WHERE:
New Zealand
DEPARTS:
7 - 17 JAN 2021
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$8555 tour with airfare, with own room

Greece + Greek Islands Solos Only

From north of Greece to Athens, enjoying countryside, ancient history & highlight island visits.

WHERE:
Greece
DEPARTS:
4 - 12 MAY 2021
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$4945 tour with own room

Icons of Eastern Europe, Moscow to ViennaSolos Only

See the best of Eastern Europe on this boutique tour

WHERE:
Estonia, Latvia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, Poland
DEPARTS:
7 MAY 2021
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

Italian SplendourSolos Only

Discover the best of one of the world's most picturesque countries.

WHERE:
Italy
DEPARTS:
8 MAY 2021
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

Discover Turkey Solos Only

Istanbul to the Aegean Coast including Gallipoli, with option to extend with a visit to Cappadocia

WHERE:
Turkey
DEPARTS:
18 APR - 1 MAY 21
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $4990 tour with own room

Scandinavia ExplorerSolos Only

A small group tour exploring the highlights of Scandinavia

WHERE:
Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden
DEPARTS:
01 January 0001
STATUS:
Bookings closed
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$12965 tour, with own room

Scenic Croatia, Slovenia & MoreSolos Only

Discover incredibly Scenic Croatia, plus visit Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Slovenia.

WHERE:
Croatia
DEPARTS:
01 January 0001
STATUS:
Bookings closed
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $6925 with your own room

African Safari with Cape Town DiscoverySolos Only

Superb discovery of Cape Town & highlight dining, then a multi-country fully guided wildlife safari.

WHERE:
South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
DEPARTS:
25 APR - 13 MAY 22
STATUS:
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $11195, own room

Colours of MoroccoSolos Only

WHERE:
Morocco
DEPARTS:
25 FEB - 10 MAR 22
STATUS:
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $TBA @ early bird, with your own room

Vietnam + CambodiaSolos Only

From the south to the north, visit the major highlights & countryside Vietnam

WHERE:
Vietnam, Cambodia
DEPARTS:
9 - 23 OCT 2020
8-22 OCT 21
STATUS:
ON REQUEST
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$4570 tour with own room

Borneo HighlightsSolos Only

A 12 day adventure of Borneo Malaysia, including tropical jungle stays & wild life spotting.

WHERE:
Malaysia
DEPARTS:
7 -18 JUN 21
STATUS:
ON HOLD
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $4925 with own room

Encounter Sri LankaSolos Only

An amazing country abundant in culture, history, beaches, tea plantations & warm hospitality.

WHERE:
Sri Lanka
DEPARTS:
25 SEP - 7 OCT 2022
STATUS:
ON HOLD
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $4190 with your own room

Kerala BackwatersSolos Only

Start in Fort Kochi then continue to Kerala Backwaters of the tropical south

WHERE:
India
DEPARTS:
8 - 12 OCT 2022
STATUS:
ON HOLD
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$2095 tour with own room

Thailand Highlights with PhuketSolos Only

Join a small group discovering the highlights of Thailand with a 2 night resort stay in Phuket.

WHERE:
Thailand
DEPARTS:
12 - 21 OCT 2020
30 DEC 20 - 8 JAN 21
STATUS:
On Hold
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$3320 with own room

Discover North India Solos Only

Discover the highlights of Rajasthan with optional visit to Varanasi & Kerala

WHERE:
India
DEPARTS:
12 - 24 OCT 22
STATUS:
ON HOLD
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$4995 tour with own room

Discover PeruSolos Only

Discover Peru's highlights including the option to extend with a visit to the Amazon Jungle.

WHERE:
Peru
DEPARTS:
14 - 27 OCT 21
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A.

Magic of Mexico Solos Only

From Mexico City to the Yucatán Peninsula; culture, colour and authentic experiences.

WHERE:
Mexico
DEPARTS:
14 OCT - 29 OCT 21
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

Vivid GuatemalaSolos Only

Featuring the annual Day of the Dead Kite Festival

WHERE:
Guatemala
DEPARTS:
30 OCT- 6 NOV 21
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $2990 tour, with your own room

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