SINCE 2006. 100% SOLO.
Sharing the journey takes 'alone' out of solo travel. Two time winner of the global Solo Travel Awards 2017 and 2018, we are Australia's leading solo traveller specialist - 100% committed to creating unforgettable memories. And 2019 winner in The Travel Awards.
With our 6 travel styles, there's something for everyone. Since 2006 we've been leading the way for travellers leaving home alone, and with our age-matched holidays, offering the choice of small group tours, or cruise and resort groups with a big choice of packages. Join a tour, or choose to getaway with a cruise or resort package. It's singles holidays reinvented. And, enjoy our commitment to low (or even no) single supplements You will always have the choice to take your own room but if you're happy to share then ask about our roommate matching option.
To travel alone is one thing. To travel solo, but not alone is something else!
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Enjoy a 4 night escape at Daydream Island Resort, The Whitsundays
Home to Bounty Mutineers, discover the warmth and hospitality of this unique island.
Explore the world’s largest sand island! Unique adventures – authentically Australian.
4 night break on the NSW Tweed North Coast
Swoop up a deal when you book early with our early bird savings or our early payment discount offers.
Explore the world’s largest sand island! Unique adventures – authentically Australian.
4 night break on the NSW Tweed North Coast
Because not all travellers are the same, we've created 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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'An awesome trip to a beautiful part of Australia, with fabulous company. With everything organised for us, I could truly sit back and relax. The hardest decision to make each day was whether to go for a swim or read a book!'
Emily, 38 years, VIC
"Thailand is a beautiful country with an amazing history. Combine that with like minded travellers and a knowledgeable tour guide and you’ve got the recipe for another memorable Encounter tour."
Mark, 57 years, Perth, WA
In our fourteen years, every year has brought something new. As more years pass the early days become a distant memory. I thought that for our birthday this year it would be a good time to remember where it all began.
READ >As updates are made, read our general statement. For confirmed travellers through to May 2020 we have already been in touch and will remain in contact as updates become available.
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YOUR COVID-19 PEACE OF MIND. With our Australian 'Solos Only' tours you’re free to cancel your travel plans until 75 days before your tour, and get a full refund. This means, you can set some travel plans now but you're not locked in if travel restrictions affect your trip. See full terms and conditions.
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things to do on Kangaroo Island reach far and wide across this big island sitting off our southern shores.
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For all the cat lovers that love to travel, here’s some places where cats rule and roam. It’s not just because of the cats but these places in Greece, Morocco, Turkey, and Russia are amazing (cats or not).
Match a face with the name and read our story. Emma, Cathy and Alison on the front line, along with the support of Liza, Pauline and Maeleen in our travel support team. Also, meet our groups department, and Justine, founder of Encounter Travel.
Tassie's East 5 Day Tour
From the north to the south via Wineglass Bay including a superb day cruise. Find out more.
Canadian Rockies with Alaskan Cruise
Dream big. Our small group Canadian tour with Alaskan cruise is an incredible discovery. Departs August. Find out more.
Kangaroo Island touring
Kangaroo Island will surprise with so many highlights. Arrive to Adelaide, enjoy the island and a Barossa winery tour Find out more.
Summer In New Zealand
A big favourite for summer touring. The Ultimate NZ tour. Enjoy the best! Find out more.
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.
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.
We've already racked up 14 years of experience creating and delivering the best ever holidays for solo travellers. As a boutique tour operator, we delight in detail, delivering personal service and finding your next best memory.
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.
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.
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.
