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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.

best suited 50 years+
New Zealand UltimateSolos Only

A deluxe tour of the stunning South Island

  • WHERE:
    New Zealand
  • DEPARTS:
    7 - 17 JAN 2026
    21 SEP - 1 OCT 2026
    7-17 JAN 2027
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery, Solo Luxe,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$9949 own room
11 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Treasures of Norfolk IslandSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    4 - 11 JAN 26
    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
Tasmanian HighlightsSolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Australia
  • DEPARTS:
    14 - 22 FEB 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$6525 own room
9 DAYS
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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+
BOOKINGS OPEN
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:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery, Solo Luxe,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    $4985 own sleeper cabin
5 DAYS
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45+ YRS
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:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$3475 own room
5 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:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$19345 own room
20 DAYS
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40+ YRS
SAVE $300*
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:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD $13775 own room
17 DAYS
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45+ YRS
SAVE $300*
Greece DiscoverySolos Only

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

  • WHERE:
    Greece
  • DEPARTS:
    11 - 28 SEP 2026
  • STATUS:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$13875 own room
18 DAYS
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40+ YRS
SAVE $300*
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:
    Early bird offer
  • 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:
    21 OCT - 6 NOV 2025
    15 - 31 MAR 2026
    25 OCT - 10 NOV 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD $7285 own room
17 DAYS
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40+ YRS
AUGUST - SAVE $300*
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:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$16285 own room
19 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
SAVE $200*
Discover North India with HoliSolos Only

Discover the highlights of Rajasthan with optional visit to Varanasi

  • WHERE:
    India
  • DEPARTS:
    1 - 13 MAR 26
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$6745 own room
13 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Discover North India Solos Only

Discover the highlights of Rajasthan with optional visit to Varanasi

  • WHERE:
    India
  • DEPARTS:
    19 - 31 OCT 25
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$6445 own room
13 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:
    14 -27 MAR 2026
    5-18 OCT 2026
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$4985
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:
    26 OCT - 1 NOV 2025
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD $2955 own room
7 DAYS
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40+ YRS
Cherry Blossoms🌸
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
    12 - 27 SEP 2026
    7 - 22 NOV 2026
  • STATUS:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$13975 own room
16 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
  • STATUS:
    Bookings open
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD $2725 own room
7 DAYS
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40+ YRS
SAVE $250*
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:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$6970 own room
12 DAYS
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45+ YRS
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:
    Only 3 places left
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery, Combo,
  • PACE:
    2 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$19350 own room
19 DAYS
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40+ YRS
SEPTEMBER - SAVE $250*
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:
    Early bird offer
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    Discovery,
  • PACE:
    3 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$9940 own room
16 DAYS
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45+ YRS
Sold Out.
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:
    AUD$13599
15 DAYS
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45+ YRS
+ Christmas Market Highlights
European River Cruise XMAS & NYESolos Only

A Christmas and New Year escape combining the magic of Europe’s winter highlights, from grand cities to scenic rivers.

  • WHERE:
    Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
  • DEPARTS:
    23 December 2026
  • STATUS:
    Early preview
  • TRAVEL STYLE:
    On The Water, Discovery,
  • PACE:
    1 / 5
  • PRICES FROM:
    AUD$14899
11 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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