The Best Solo Trips To Take In Your 20s

There’s no better time than your 20s to embark on a solo adventure – and these small-group Culture Trips will take all the hassle out of it.

The world’s your oyster when you’re in your 20s. You’re hopefully free of major commitments and responsibilities, and even if your friends aren’t willing to join, you have the freedom to forge your own path and meet new people wherever you like. These small-group trips, all bookable with Culture Trip, give you the opportunity to join like-minded travellers on once-in-a-lifetime adventures, ranging from the sunny Croatian coast all the way to the jungles of Sri Lanka.

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A man in an orange kayak paddles by the rocky coastline of Hvar Island, Croatia

Island-hop from bars to beaches and forests around Croatia's Dalmatian COast

With its reliably gorgeous weather and vibrant nightlife, Croatia has become a go-to destination for travellers in their 20s. On this island-hopping trip along the country’s Dalmatian coast, start as you mean to go on, sampling the bars of Split before kayaking to hidden beaches around Marjan Hill and heading to Hvar – Croatia’s sunniest, liveliest island. It’s not all drinking – although there will be a chance to try grk, a local dry white wine – as you’ll also explore atmospheric medieval towns, cycle past pine forests and sample fresh oysters on the Pelješac peninsula. Round it all off in charming Dubrovnik, renowned for its Unesco-listed old town.

From US$2231

Next available from 26th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Split, Croatia

ENDS AT

Dubrovnik, Croatia

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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The Fifth Season hut near Chaukhi Mountain, Juta, Georgia

Hike in the Caucasus and learn about ancient winemaking in Georgia

Most people spend their 20s visiting the obvious destinations, the same old bucket-list, must-see places plastered over your Instagram, but nothing gives you travel kudos quite like being the first of your friends to discover somewhere new and exotic. Our nine-day Georgia trip takes you to the heart of one of the world’s most underrated destinations. You’ll get to explore the country’s remarkably beautiful landscapes, from trekking the luscious forests of Lagodekhi National Park to hiking to the postcard-worthy Gergeti Church high in the Caucasus Mountains. Relax the muscles with a well-earned soak in Tbilisi’s sulphur baths before getting stuck into the country’s ancient culinary cultures by sampling home-baked bread at a local family home and learning about Georgia’s ancient winemaking techniques.

From US$1287

Next available from 18th May 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

ENDS AT

Tbilisi, Georgia

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Additional reporting by Gethin Morgan.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.