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The Best Trips for Solo Female Travellers

Want time on your own with the option of a shared experience? Join one of these exclusive trips and try camel riding in the Sahara or karaoke in Japan with like-minded adventurers.
Lorna Turnbull
18 May 2023
Travelling alone as a woman isn’t always easy. While many places welcome you with open arms, others may make you feel a little cautious. To get the most out of your trip, it’s important to ensure you are as comfortable as possible. Below is a rundown of the top group trips by Culture Trip that will appeal to solo female travellers eager to explore the world again.
1 . Wildlife watching in Sri Lanka

Uncover Sri Lanka’s wild side with a 12-day tour that takes in national parks, tea plantations and elephant spotting. Delve deep into the Minneriya National Park for a chance to spot the wild animals and get your adrenaline going with whitewater rafting, abseiling and guided treks. This unique tour takes you through Yala National Park – with its monkeys, crocodiles and leopards – plus the bustling backstreets of Colombo, and ends at a pristine white beach by the Indian Ocean.

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Next available from17 Jul 2023
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2 . Sushi-making, temple tours and karaoke in Japan

Try martial arts and wander through centuries-old bamboo forests on this 12-day Rail Trip in Japan. You’ll take in the Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum; explore sacred temples in Kyoto; and sample sake in a traditional ryokan in the Japanese Alps. Finish up in Tokyo, where you’ll see sumo wrestlers in training and try Taiko drumming, before rounding off the trip with a slightly more modern tradition: karaoke.

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Next available from7 Sep 2023
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3 . Medina tours and camel riding in Morocco

Marvel at art deco architecture, wander the winding backstreets of ancient medinas, and experience the awe-inspiring Sahara. This 11-day tour takes you from city to sea via the bustling streets of Casablanca, Tangier and Fez, and a spiritual awakening in the depths of the desert. Learn about the cosmos, ride camels through sand dunes and dine under the stars as you uncover the essence of Morocco.

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Next available from1 Jul 2023
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4 . Volcano treks and kayaking in Guatemala

Explore the highlights of Guatemala on our five-day trip. Wander the charming cobblestone streets of Antigua before trekking to the summit of Pacaya volcano – you’ll be treated to pizza and marshmallows, cooked over molten lava, at the top. After a traditional Mayan ceremony at the ancient ruins of Iximche, travel to Lake Atitlan. See the lake from a different perspective as you kayak around its picturesque shoreline in the morning.

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Next available from21 Jun 2023
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5 . Island-hopping around the Greek Cyclades

Set sail for an incredible adventure island-hopping in Greece. On our eight-day trip you’ll see the best of Athens and the Cyclades, from the Acropolis to the charming fishing villages of Milos and the pristine beaches of Naxos. Swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters, relax on white sand beaches, visit historic ruins and learn about food culture as you hop from one island to the next, ending with stunning sunsets on Santorini.

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Next available from9 Jul 2023
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Maja Proescholdt and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.

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