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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.

40+ YRS
K'gari Resort EscapeSolos Only

Discover K’gari (Fraser Island) the word’s largest sand island

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    23 - 27 APR 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Relax, Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$2190 own room
5 DAYS
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best suited 50 years+
New Zealand UltimateSolos Only

A deluxe tour of the stunning South Island

  • WHERE:
    New Zealand
  • DEPARTS:
    21 SEP - 1 OCT 2026
    7-17 JAN 2027
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery, Solo Luxe,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$10999 own room & airfare
11 DAYS
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45+ YRS
October - Last Places
Treasures of Norfolk IslandSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    4 - 11 OCT 26
    3-10 JAN 27
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$4335 own room
8 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Tassie's East featuring FreycinetSolos Only

Easy paced 5 day / 4 night visit to the beautiful East of Tasmania with a night highlight stay, Freycinet Lodge.

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    3 - 7 NOV 2026
  • STATUS:
    Early preview
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$T.B.A own room
5 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Tasmanian HighlightsSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    20 - 28 FEB 2027
  • STATUS:
    Early preview
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$T.B.A
9 DAYS
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best suited 50 years+
Sold Out
The Ghan ExpeditionSolos Mix

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

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    8 - 12 SEP 2026
  • STATUS:
    Sold out
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery, Solo Luxe,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    $4985 own sleeper cabin
5 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Last Places
Kangaroo Island Explorer & BeyondSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    14 - 18 SEP 2026
  • STATUS:
    Last places
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$3475 own room
5 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Outback Longreach ExplorerSolos Only

Discover the heart of Queenland's outback & home of QANTAS

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    27 APR - 2 MAY 2027
  • STATUS:
    Early preview
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    T.B.A
6 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Red Centre WondersSolos Only

A unique small group discovery of our iconic Red Centre highlights; Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon.

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    3 - 8 MAY 2027
  • STATUS:
    Early preview
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$T.B.A own room
6 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Malta UnveiledSolos Only

A 7 day small group tour of the iconic highlights of this Mediterranean gem with superior accommodation

  • WHERE:
    Malta
  • DEPARTS:
    7 - 13 APR 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$4375
7 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Wonders of SicilySolos Only

Explore Sicily’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes.

  • WHERE:
    Italy
  • DEPARTS:
    13 - 24 APR 26
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$8845
12 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Scandinavia ExplorerSolos Only

A small group tour exploring the highlights of Scandinavia including Copenhagen.

  • WHERE:
    Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden
  • DEPARTS:
    25 JUL - 13 AUG 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$19345 own room
20 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Croatia, Slovenia & MoreSolos Only

Arrive to Venice and head off to Slovenia then Croatia and Montenegro

  • WHERE:
    Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro
  • DEPARTS:
    14 - 30 SEP 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD $13775 own room
17 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Greece DiscoverySolos Only

City highlights, countryside roaming & ancient history with option to extend to Greek Islands.

  • WHERE:
    Greece
  • DEPARTS:
    11 - 28 SEP 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$13875 own room
18 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Spain & Portugal DiscoverySolos Only

A 20 day tour featuring highlight city and regional stays enjoying 4 star hotels

  • WHERE:
    Spain
  • DEPARTS:
    5 - 24 OCT 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$14945 own room
20 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Enchanting FranceSolos Only

Explore countryside highlights, the French Riviera and Paris.

  • WHERE:
    France
  • DEPARTS:
    11 - 29 MAY 2027
  • STATUS:
    Early preview
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD $T.B.A
18 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Colours of MoroccoSolos Only

Adventure with the highlights; colour, tradition, culture, delicious food and immense landscapes

  • WHERE:
    Morocco
  • DEPARTS:
    15 - 31 MAR 2026
    25 OCT - 10 NOV 2026
    21 MAR - 7 APR 2027
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD $8665 own room
17 DAYS
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40+ YRS
African Safari & Cape Town DiscoverySolos Only

Superb discovery of Cape Town and a multi-country fully guided wildlife safari.

  • WHERE:
    South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
  • DEPARTS:
    20 MAY - 7 JUN 2026
    26 AUG - 13 SEP 2026
  • STATUS:
    Last places
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$16285 own room
19 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Next Available November
Discover JapanSolos Only

Enchanting Japan, explore on this 16 day tour from Tokyo with the major highlights.

  • WHERE:
    Japan
  • DEPARTS:
    28 MAR - 12 APR 2026
    7 - 22 NOV 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$13975 own room
16 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Connects with: Cambodia
Vietnam HighlightsSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Vietnam
  • DEPARTS:
    20 APR - 3 MAY 2026
    12 - 25 OCT 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$5075
14 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Connects with: Vietnam
Cambodia HighlightsSolos Only

Visit Siem Reap and Phnom Penh on a 7 day highlights discovery.

  • WHERE:
    Cambodia
  • DEPARTS:
    3 - 9 MAY 2026
    25 - 31 OCT 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD $2725 own room
7 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Encounter Sri LankaSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Sri Lanka
  • DEPARTS:
    5 - 18 OCT 26
  • STATUS:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$5885 own room
14 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Borneo HighlightsSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Malaysia
  • DEPARTS:
    2-13 JUN 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$6970 own room
12 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Sold Out
Canadian Rockies & Alaska CruiseSolos Only

Travel Canada and cruise to Alaska with this superb small group package

  • WHERE:
    Canada, United States of America
  • DEPARTS:
    13 - 31 MAY 2026
  • STATUS:
    Sold out
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery, Combo,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$19350 own room
19 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Highlights of 3 StansSolos Only

Explore Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan on this Silk Road journey.

  • WHERE:
    Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
  • DEPARTS:
    2-17 APR 2026
    17 SEP - 2 OCT 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$9940 own room
16 DAYS
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45+ YRS
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European River CruiseSolos Only

A summer river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest with Uniworld.

  • WHERE:
    Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary
  • DEPARTS:
    02 August 2026
  • STATUS:
    SOLD OUT - WAIT LIST OPEN
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    On The Water, Discovery,
  • PACE:
    1 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    $14209
15 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Sold Out. Waiting List Open.
Grand France River CruiseSolos Mix

A summer river cruise through France. Limited time special solo savings.

  • WHERE:
    France
  • DEPARTS:
    09 August 2026
  • STATUS:
    SOLD OUT - WAIT LIST OPEN
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    On The Water, Discovery,
  • PACE:
    1 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    $13995 own cabin
15 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Italian SplendourSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Italy
  • DEPARTS:
    26 APR - 15 MAY 2027
  • STATUS:
    Early preview
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$T.B.A
20 DAYS
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