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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.

The Top End, NTSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
16-22 MAY 22
20-26 AUG 22
STATUS:
SELLING FAST
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
28 AUG - 3 SEP 22
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$4665 with own room

best suited 50 years+

The Ghan with DarwinSolos Mix

One of the world’s great train journeys, Adelaide to Darwin with Darwin highlight stay.

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
17-22 JUL 22
STATUS:
SOLD OUT - WAIT LIST OPEN
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
$4775 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:
12 -18 SEP 22
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$3595 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:
17 - 25 SEP 22
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD4825 own room

best suited 55 years+

New Zealand UltimateSolos Only

A deluxe tour of the stunning South Island

WHERE:
New Zealand
DEPARTS:
22 SEP 2022
7 JAN 2023
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$8059 with own room

best suited 45 years+

Journey of the Gulf of Savannah, QLDSolos Mix

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
28 SEP - 9 OCT 2022
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD7119 twinshare

best suited 50 years+

Journey of the Gulf of Savannah, QLDSolos Mix

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
07 - 19 OCT 2022
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD9669 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:
11-16 OCT 2022
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $3275 with own room

Treasures of Norfolk IslandSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
24 - 30 OCT 22
26 DEC22 - 1 JAN23
STATUS:
POPULAR. BOOK EARLY.
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$3060 own room

Tassie's East Solos Only

Easy paced 4 night visit to the beautiful East of Tasmania

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
8 - 12 NOV 22
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD2585 with own room

Tasmanian HighlightsSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Australia
DEPARTS:
MAR 23
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD4935 own room

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:
Sold Out. Wait List Open.
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
$3645 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:
LIMITED PLACES
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
1 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD2995 own cabin

Scandinavia ExplorerSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden
DEPARTS:
23 JUL 2022
22 JUL 2023
STATUS:
Final days to book
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$12095 own room

Italian SplendourSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Italy
DEPARTS:
10 SEP 2022
20 MAY 2023
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$12585 own room

Greece DiscoverySolos Only

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

WHERE:
Greece
DEPARTS:
13 SEP 2022
2 MAY 2023
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$5285 own room

Colours of MoroccoSolos Only

WHERE:
Morocco
DEPARTS:
24 FEB 23
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $TBA @ early bird, with your own room

Singapore FlingSolos Only

The best of this island city; explore her history, culture & food with this short escape.

WHERE:
Singapore
DEPARTS:
16 AUG 2022
STATUS:
Bookings open
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery, Solo Luxe,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD3975 own room

Borneo HighlightsSolos Only

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

WHERE:
Malaysia
DEPARTS:
5 JUN 2023
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:
17 OCT 2022
27 DEC 2022
20 FEB 2023
3 APR 2023
12 JUN 2023
STATUS:
Early bird offer
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD $5145 own room

Discover North India Solos Only

Discover the highlights of Rajasthan with optional visit to Varanasi & Kerala

WHERE:
India
DEPARTS:
5 MAR 23
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

Thailand Highlights with PhuketSolos Only

Join a small group discovering the highlights of Thailand with a 2 night resort stay in Phuket.

WHERE:
Thailand
DEPARTS:
9 OCT 2023
STATUS:
EARLY PREVIEW
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
2 / 5
PRICES FROM:
AUD$T.B.A

Magic of Mexico Solos Only

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

WHERE:
Mexico
DEPARTS:
26 APR 22
11 OCT 22
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A

Discover PeruSolos Only

Discover Peru's highlights including the option to extend with a visit to the Amazon Jungle.

WHERE:
Peru
DEPARTS:
1 JUN 23
STATUS:
Early preview
TRAVEL STYLE:
Discovery,
PACE:
3 / 5
PRICES FROM:
T.B.A.

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