Solo Travel Tours

Do you yearn to travel, but don’t want to travel alone? What if you knew that you could join a group just for solo travellers? Would this take the sting out of leaving home alone?

Taking the first steps of planning a trip solo can feel daunting. But, join a ready-made trip, and you’re good to go. Enjoy the perks of group travel – hassle free travel when someone else does the planning for you. And even better, when you join a solo travel group, there’s new travel buddies waiting to share the journey.
You’ve found us now. Get excited - starting searching.  Whether you are a first time solo traveller, or returning to solo travel that you know and love, find your fit from 7 travel styles, including Solo Luxe ®

To travel alone is one thing. To travel solo, but not alone is something else. ©

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BY TRAVEL STYLE

Because not all travellers are the same, choose from 6 styles - find your travel match! There's something for everyone - leisurely touring, walking and adventure trips, cruising the high seas and resort packages..

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TESTIMONIALS

'An unmissable experience with a brilliant guide and packed with many highlights.'

Karen, 60 years, Rockhampton, QLD

'Thoroughly enjoyed our Scandinavian experience with Encounter. Everything was taken care of and out tour guide Tina went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience.'

Wendy, 64 years, NSW

'I have just returned from Encounter's stunning 2023 Scandinavia Tour.  This tour had it all, a total insight into what Scandinavia is all about from nature, animals, scenery, people, food, culture, experiences, and the list goes on.  Encounter had expert guides to give us the best information on Scandinavia.  We travelled by bus, train, air, ferry - all of which gave us the true feeling of travelling in Scandinavia. Travelling with like minded solo travellers in a similar age group who were all there to enjoy their travel experience enriched the tour.  I have made friends that I know I will travel with again and keep in touch with.  The team at Encounter Travel are so knowledgeable and helpful and ensure that you are set and everything is in place for you to have an amazing travel experience.  If you are considering travelling solo but want to know you won't be alone I can highly recommend travelling with Encounter Travel.  You won't be disappointed.'

Leilani, 60, QLD

LATEST NEWS

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BLOG: What Makes Virgin Voyages Different

There is so much to say about Virgin Voyages and what is special. There’s a twist to this one – a great twist too. Cruise fans should pay attention – especially if you’re loyal to another cruise company.

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Colours of Morocco
Colours of Morocco

Morocco, a captivating display of colour, tradition, culture, delicious food and immense landscapes. Out now for 2023

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Happy Birthday.

We celebrated 17 years recently. Since 2006, leading the way for solo travellers.

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MEET THE TEAM

Match a face with the name and meet the travel team taking care of solo travellers.

Two time award winner of the Global Solo Travel Awards, 2017 and 2018. Read more 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Tasmanian Highlights, Australia

From Hobart to Launceston via the West Coast. Bay including a superb day cruise & rail journey. Find out more.

Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages Inaugural Season, Australia

Join our first group onboard Virgin Voyages departing Melbourne 11 December 2023. Find out more.

Danube River Cruise, Mega Savings

A 'Solos' group onboard a deluxe European River cruise. Find out more.

Solo Travel Tours New Zealand

Summer In New Zealand

A big favourite for touring New Zealand - The Ultimate NZ tour. Find out more.

AUSTRALIA'S LEADING SOLO TRAVELLER SPECIALISTS

Australian Owned

100% Australian; we 'get' the Australian travel style. And, better still, our arms are open to welcome our friends from other countries around the world, who'd like to travel with friendly Aussies.©

Solos 40 years+

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. ©

Since 2006

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.©

Age-Matched

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.

Under 49's

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.

Solos Only or Solos Mix?

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. ©