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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.

Treasures of Norfolk IslandSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
27 DEC 21 - 2 JAN 22
10 - 16 JAN 22
7 - 13 FEB 22
28 MAR - 3 APR 22
24 - 30 OCT 22
STATUS:
SELLING FAST
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$2995 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 22
22 SEP - 2 OCT 22
7 - 17 JAN 23
STATUS:
Only 1 place left
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Luxe,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$8059 with own room

Tasmanian HighlightsSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
23 FEB - 3 MAR 22
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD4935 with own room

Tassie's East Solos Only

Easy paced 4 night visit to the beautiful East of Tasmania

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
2 - 6 MAR 22
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD2430 with own room

Mornington Peninsula to Great Ocean Road, VICSolos Only

Highlights of the region with relaxed style touring including free time to make your own discoveries.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
28 MAR - 3 APR 22
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD3345 with own room

Kangaroo Island with Barossa ValleySolos Only

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

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
4 - 10 APR 22
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$3595 with own room

Outback Longreach ExplorerSolos Only

A solo travel tour to Outback Queensland, featuring First Class rail journey & luxury glamping stay.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
11 - 16 MAY 22
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
$3790 own room

The Top End, NTSolos Only

A special small group discovery from Darwin with Katherine and Kakadu.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
16-22 MAY 22
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$3989 with own room

Red Centre Discovery, NTSolos Only

A unique small group discovery, Alice to Ayers Rock.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
23 - 29 MAY 22
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$4665 with own room

best suited 45 years+

Journey of the Gulf of Savannah, QLDSolos Mix

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
7-18 SEP 2022
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD8389 with own room

Best of South West, WASolos Only

From Fremantle via Margaret River to Albany to Perth. Connects with Indian Pacific Rail journey.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
18 - 25 SEP 22
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
Due out SEP 2021

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:
12 - 15 OCT 22
STATUS:
Popular. Book Early.
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Luxe,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
$3589, own sleeper cabin

best suited 50 years+

Indian Pacific Rail JourneySolos Mix

Australia’s Iconic Indian Pacific train; one of the world’s great rail journeys.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
25-28 SEP 22
STATUS:
BOOKINGS OPEN END SEP
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Luxe,
PACE:
1 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD2995 own cabin

Greece + Greek Islands Solos Only

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

WHERE:
Greece
DEPARTS:
13 SEP - 1 OCT 22
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:
10 - 28 SEP 22
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

Scandinavia ExplorerSolos Only

A small group tour exploring the highlights of Scandinavia

WHERE:
Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden
DEPARTS:
23 JUL - 9 AUG 22
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

Scenic Croatia, Slovenia & MoreSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Croatia
DEPARTS:
22 SEP - 5 OCT 22
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $TBA

Borneo HighlightsSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Malaysia
DEPARTS:
6 -17 JUN 22
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

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:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $4190 with your own room

Vietnam + CambodiaSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Vietnam, Cambodia
DEPARTS:
7-21 OCT 22
STATUS:
ON REQUEST
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$4570 tour with 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:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$2095 tour 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:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$4995 tour with own room

Magic of Mexico Solos Only

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

WHERE:
Mexico
DEPARTS:
14 OCT - 29 OCT 22
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

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:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

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