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Solo Female Travel

Embarking on your solo female travel adventure? You’ve come to the right place.

Travelling solo as a woman is so empowering, but we all know it can be daunting at times too. But with Contiki, you’ve got 200+ trips worldwide to choose from, and they’re perfect for solo female travellers.

🤝 Travel with a qualified Trip Manager and Driver
👯 Join friendly 18 to 35-year-olds from around the world
💅 Most of our travellers are female (and many join solo)
🏠 Stays, local transport and experiences included with every trip

All you have to do? Show up, see the world, make new friends and enjoy your trip the stress-free way. Check out our fave trips for solo female travellers below.

Trips our solo female travellers love

Greek Island Hopping Tour
Greek Island Hopping

From

$2,925

pp

London to Athens Tour
London to Athens

From

$4,508

pp

Thai Island Hopping East Tour
Thai Island Hopping East

From

$1,206

pp

was

$1,339 pp

Thai Island Hopping West Tour
Thai Island Hopping West

From

$1,125

pp

was

$1,249 pp

European Quest Tour
European Quest

From

$5,513

pp

was

$6,125 pp

Best of Italy Tour
Best of Italy

From

$4,235

pp

New Zealand South Island Tour
NZ: South Island

From

$2,696

pp

was

$2,995 pp

USA LA to the Bay Tour
USA: LA to the Bay

From

$3,870

pp

was

$4,299 pp

Why travelling alone as a woman is best with Contiki

Travel with experts

You’ll travel with an expert Trip Manager, Drivers and friendly Local Guides too! They’ll help you navigate new (and unfamiliar) environments, take care of all your day-to-day needs, and of course, you.

Stress? Not here

Included transport & stays? Check. Freedom to explore in your free time? Yep. 24/7 help centre? Ofc. You deserve a stress-free travel experience, and that’s exactly what you’ll get on our solo female trips.

Make friends along the way

Strength in numbers? It’s true. You’ll travel with a friendly group of 18-35s - most of them female and many travelling solo - just like you. Plus, you’ll stay in single-sex rooms unless you request otherwise.

Go further than you’d go alone

Moroccan Adventure Tour
Moroccan Adventure

From

$2,462

pp

Egypt & The Nile Tour
Egypt and the Nile

From

$2,385

pp

was

$2,650 pp

India: Agra, Rajasthan & Mumbai Tour
India: Agra, Rajasthan & Mumbai

From

$2,336

pp

was

$2,595 pp

Best of Sri Lanka Tour
Best of Sri Lanka

From

$2,598

pp

Lima to Machu Picchu Road Trip
Lima to Machu Picchu Road Trip

From

$3,136

pp

was

$3,445 pp

Cape Town to Kruger Safari Tour
Cape Town to Kruger Safari

From

$4,001

pp

was

$4,418 pp

Popular destinations with solo female travellers

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Portugal

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Vietnam

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Japan

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Greece

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Italy

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Solo female travel tips

Trust your gut

Your gut’s your bestie when it comes to travelling alone as a woman. If the vibe of a certain place feels off, taking the exit is probably a good idea. And if you wanna prepare, you can always research a few nearby safe zones - cafes, hotels, or well-lit and happening streets where you’ll feel safer.

Keep offline backups

If you’re visiting a destination where WiFi can be sketchy, it’s best to prep for no-signal zones. So download offline maps, language translation apps (and some good playlists!). This way, even if you’re off the grid, you’re still ready for anything. And of course, making that fake call to your mom is completely okay too.

Travel solo, but not alone

Solo female travel can be so very rewarding. But if you find it daunting, don’t worry, you’ve got options! There are plenty of trips for solo female travellers where you can explore all the destinations on your bucket list, and the best part? You get to meet like-minded people along the way. Talk about a win-win…

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