Since 1979 Backroads has been a leader in active travel, offering biking, hiking and walking and multi-adventure tours around the world. They offer "a special collection of our Walking & Hiking Tours, each one featuring our expert trip design and world-class support. The same immersive experiences you know and love, but this time, shared in the company of all women.”
Example Destinations - US: Santa Fe & Taos, Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Sedona, Maine, and more!
Example Destinations - Abroad: Portugal, England, Cinque Terre, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Provence, Scotland, Greece, Morocco, Sicily, Banff, Columbia, Nepal, Finland, Japan, Quebec, Spain, Costa Rica, Norway, Bali and more!
From SFT: We are "a 300,000+ strong community of brave, fearless and independent women with a shared passion for travel. We love to travel solo, though sometimes it’s safer, cheaper, and far more fun, to travel with like-minded women, together."
"We organize small group women-only tours to destinations which are considered more challenging for women to travel on their own. Come solo or bring a female friend, partner, mother or daughter."
Example Destinations - US: No US
Example Destinations - Abroad: Tuscany, Scotland, Georgia, Iceland, Greece, Croatia, Tanzania, Japan, Bali, Antarctica and more.
“Since 1985, Nat Hab has delivered life-enhancing nature and wildlife experiences to small groups of passionate explorers. In collaboration with World Wildlife Fund, our conservation travel partner, we've developed innovative and exclusive itineraries in remote places largely inaccessible to tourist crowds. Our Expedition Leaders are the most highly trained naturalist guides in the industry, sharing expert interpretation along with personal attention to each traveler.”
Example Destinations - US: Yellowstone and Grand Teton, Alaska, Grand Canyon, Sedona,
Example Destinations - Abroad: Canada (Northern Lights), Central Mexico (Monarchs), Costa Rica, Canada (Polar Bears), Machu Piccu, South Africa, Slovania, Iceland, Greenland, Portugal, Australia, Baja (Great Gray Whales)
"Come see the world with other women who share your appreciation for beauty and spirit of adventure. We are sisters who come as strangers and leave as friends."
Example Destinations - US: Charleston, Hawaii and Natural Wonders
Example Destinations - Abroad: Paris, Peru, Australia, Rwanda, Egypt, Iceland, Denmark, Turkey, Scotland, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Argentina and so many more!
"Take off with your best friend, mom, favorite niece—or come solo. No matter how you join us, you’ll explore alongside other women who share your thirst for discovery and your craving for meaningful connections. You’ll be guided by a female Tour Director—your go-to for where to find the best gelato or uncovering hidden gems."
Example Destinations - US: International only.
Example Destinations - Abroad: Italy, Greece, Ireland, Spain & Portugal, Egypt and Thailand, Peru
"Our collection of group trips just for women combines the freedom of solo travel and the joy of shared experiences, from making fresh pasta together in Florence to temple hopping through Thailand."
Example Destinations - US: International only.
Example Destinations - Abroad: Venice, Florence, Rome, Tokyo, South Africa, Egypt, Peru, Ireland, South Thailand
Voted best tour operator by Travel & Leisure in 2024
“AdventureWomen is so much more than a travel company. It’s a relationship company committed to providing women with the experiences and opportunities to build new connections with the world, with themselves, and with other like-minded women through travel.”
Example Destinations - US: Alaska, Utah, Big Bend, Yellowstone
Example Destinations - Abroad: Norway, Galapagos, Argentina, Iceland, Switzerland, Ireland, England, Costa Rica, Morocco, Baja and so many more!
As one of their special interest categories, Insight Vacations offers a segment that creates tours for women by women. These options for small, women-only groups include 11 expert-curated itineraries that span the world from North Africa to South America.
In addition to the women-only tours, Insight Vacations also has a solo travel segment of tours as well.
Example Destinations - US: Country roads of the deep south, New England fall foliage
Example Destinations - Abroad: Portugal, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, Scotland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and more.
Specializing in small group tours for women of all ages
“We’re here for all women, who shy away from cookie-cutter tours, and are looking for something truly transformational. They don’t want to be treated like tourists. They want to be treated like a friend. They want to be inspired and energized by the company of other women and meaningful human connections.”
About half of the travelers come solo and the other half with a friend or family member.
Example Destinations - US: New Orleans
Example Destinations - Abroad: Argentina, France, Mexico City, Japan, Oaxaca, Portugal
"We understand the unique challenges that solo female travelers may face and strive to foster a community of adventurous women who can rely on each other for companionship, safety, and fun-filled adventures. Our belief is that travel is not just a luxury, but a means of empowerment, personal growth and understanding the world we live in."
Example Destinations - US: ZIon Nat. Park, California Redwoods, Niagara Falls
Example Destinations - Abroad: Japan, Galapagos Islands, Turkey, Nepal, Italy, Australia
"Women Traveling Together® exists for one purpose – to support women traveling solo by offering escorted high quality women-only tours to a wide variety of destinations – so that together each of us can realize our individual travel dreams."
Example Destinations - US: Dude Ranches, Key West, Macys Thanksgiving Parade, Colorado, Florida and many many more!
Example Destinations - Abroad: Scotland, Croatia, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Costa Rica, Scandinavia and many many more!
From the founder: "At Vivere Tour, I understand the challenges—from the uncertainty of language barriers to navigating unfamiliar terrain. That’s why I created more than just a travel company; Vivere Tour is a space for women to explore the world while embracing empowerment and connection.”
Example Destinations - US: Christmas in New York
Example Destinations - Abroad: Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Japan
“When we’re not leading the trips ourselves, we find fun-loving, detail-oriented women who share our passion and commitment to our travelers. These leaders are more than guides with deep knowledge of the destination and local travel experiences; they are an integral part of the NextTribe travel magic.”
Example Destinations - US: Asheville, Colorado, Seattle, Santa Fe Example Destinations - Abroad: Italy, Ireland, Edinburgh, Rwanda, Colombia, Iceland, Portugal, Paris, Greece, Machu Piccu
"With us, it’s not just about seeing a destination; it’s about living it. From hidden trails to boutique stays, every detail is designed to create a once-in-a-lifetime journey that will leave you inspired."
Example Destinations - US: Yellowstone, Yosemite, Maine, Shenandoah and more!
Example Destinations - Abroad: South Africa, Italy, Scotland, Norway, Patagonia and more.
A travel community for those who have lost their life partners
"At Widows in the Wild, we take care of each other — whether we’re climbing a mountain trail or navigating the emotional peaks and valleys of loss. We’re a community that holds space for the tears, the pain, and the joy.
These trips aren’t about moving on from our grief — they’re about learning to carry it, while also making space for wonder, connection, and light."
Example Destinations - US: Only abroad trips at the moment.
Example Destinations - Abroad: Mexico City, Galapagos, Morocco
Enjoy the site! We hope you find it helpful as you explore all of the many solo (and social) travel options. Want more features? Just email us. This site has a lot still in the works!