Top 10 Solo Travel Tours For Women You Need to Book in 2025

Created for women, by women, 2025 sees the first departures of our new range of Women-Only Tours, perfect for solo female travelers. Join a small group of other adventurous women for the ultimate empowering, educational and inspiring travel experience.

The Woman Behind Our Women-Only Tours

“Our Women-Only Tours offer everything you would get from a standard Insight tour, such as handpicked 4- and 5-star hotels, premium dining and a great range of included Insightful Experiences,” explains Claire Hanney, Managing Director of Travel Experiences at Insight Vacations, and our sister brands at The Travel Corporation. “However, they also feature a different variety of inclusions that cater more to women travelers, celebrating women and their achievements across cultures and countries.​

“From artisans, to songwriters, great historical figures to a champion sheep dog trainer, you’ll meet and celebrate women from all walks of life. But also, through everyday aspects of the tour such as dining, we’re also focusing on businesses that are run by women or giving back to the women of the local community in some way.”

The Rise of Female Solo Travel

Strong, bold and curious, women have always been world explorers (and conquerors) and today is no different. What is becoming apparent is a shift in the way that women travel, with a particular notable increase in solo female travelers. According to the recent Virtuoso travel trends report, females now make up 71% of solo travelers, a trend becoming known as ‘wander women,’ paving the way for more solo travel tours.

According to the website Solo Female Travelers, 72% of solo travelers have also traveled with others in the last 12 months, showing that solo travel isn’t necessarily a lifestyle but just a travel style suitable for some trips and moments in time. We couldn’t agree more. Maybe it is that bucket list place you are dying to see but have no willing travel companion? Maybe you feel the need to step out of your comfort zone and reconnect with yourself? Or maybe you just want a treat all to yourself. Whatever your inspiration, choose the perfect solo travel tour from our Women Only collection.

How do solo female travelers make friends?

It is certainly fun and empowering to go it alone, but if you’re wondering how do solo female travelers make friends then joining a tour is the perfect solution. All the benefits of traveling solo, with all the perks of group travel and companionship. One thing’s for certain, joining a solo travel tour with a small group of like-minded female travelers, you’ll have immediate friends from day one. You may just have to be a little brave and take the first step to book that vacation. The hard part is choosing where to go, the rest is easy.

Top 10 Solo Travel Tours For Women

Best For: A Taste of European Culture

Northern Capitals, A Women-Only Tour

If you are a first-time solo traveler, then perhaps you want to start with the world’s safest countries? Not only consistently rated among the top ten safest countries in the world, Denmark, Norway and Sweden are also some of the most beautiful and fascinating. Join us on Northern Capitals, A Women-Only Tour,

Join a small group of like-minded females and discover the history and contrasts of the great northern capitals on this exclusive 10-day tour for women. Enjoy local treats of smoked reindeer and sweet licorice in the food market in Helsinki. Stockholm’s lively music scene will get your toes tapping, from the iconic sounds of ABBA to the innovations shaping today’s productions. In Oslo, enjoy an intimate dinner with the esteemed Norwegian athlete Isabelle Sandstedt Pedersen, a remarkable figure in her field.

Country Roads of Italy, A Women-Only Tour

Yes, it’s true, Italy really is a dreamy as they say. All the clichés, romanticisms and embellished tales are in fact true. And Country Roads of Italy, A Women-Only Tour shows off this enchanting destination in its best light.

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16-days across Italy from the Amalfi Coast in the south to Venice in the north, including Rome, Florence and Tuscany, this small group tour is perfectly curated combination of famous cities, sublime coastal locations and off-the-beaten-path local gems. Plus, of course as one of our Women-Only Tour collection there’s plenty of inspiring females to meet along the way. Visit a women-run winery in Umbria and meet the owners, meet Marta and her team of artisanal hand weavers in Perugia and join local artist Allison Zurfluh for painting and prosecco on the Isle of Burrano.

Plus, in our signature premium style that you can expect from Insight Vacations, enjoy memorable hotels right in the heart of the action. In Sorrento, the Majestic Palace Hotel offers views of the over the Gulf of Naples to the Isle of Capri and Mt. Vesuvius from the rooftop, while in Venice the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Hotel is in a magnificently restored 19th century granary on Giudecca Island, only minutes away from St. Mark’s Square by boat.

Country Roads of Portugal, A Women-Only Tour

A stunning destination any time of year, sunny summers and mild winters mean Portugal is renowned for sun and sea and walks on the beach throughout the year. Join our 11-Day Country Roads of Portugal, A Women-Only Tour and see the best of Portugal’s countryside and cities in premium style.

In Lisbon learn to cook the famous Pastéis de Belém cooking class with a professional chef, stay among the white-washed houses of Évora, next to the Roman aqueduct, at the 5-star M’Ar de Ar Aqueduto hotel. In the Douro Valley, savor local flavors over a Farm-to-Table meal and learn about the esteemed winemaker Maria Pimental, who holds the distinct honor of being among the first woman winemakers in the Douro. When in the Algarve, relax and pamper at one of two splendid spa hotels (depending on your departure dates). Both the Ria Park Hotel & Spa and the Real Marina Hotel & Spa are enshrined in luxury, with pool and restaurants and great views.

Scenic Scotland, A Women-Only Tour

Scotland’s landscapes and history have long inspired poets and authors, and we think that everyone should see for themselves why. For the ultimate taste of the great Scottish outdoors, combined with the fun of the great Scottish cities, Scenic Scotland, A Women-Only Tour is the perfect solo travel tour and a great way to get to know this fun country. Start and finish in Inverness. See St Andrews, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and search for the famous Loch Ness monster. Travel across the Scottish Highlands, enjoy nature in picturesque Glencoe and take a trip to the Isle of Mull.

Over dinner, meet Julie Hill, the first and only woman to have won the Supreme International Sheepdog Championships. Then, before your farewell dinner enjoy a demonstration and bagpipe playing workshop by Louise the Piper, who piped for the Prince and Princess of Wales. Plus, get up close and personal with the culture and crafts of Scotland by creating your very own Islander Harris Tweed® handbag.

Best For: Adventures in USA & Canada

Boston, Cape Cod And The Islands, A Women-Only Tour 

Discover a captivating blend of history and elegance on this 8-day tour, journeying from Massachusetts to Rhode Island with a small group of women. On Boston, Cape Cod And The Islands, A Women-Only Tour delve deep into American history and enjoy coastal relaxation on this ideal solo travel tour. Stroll along the iconic red-brick Freedom Trail in Boston, a path that narrates the story of America’s beginnings. Venture to Sandwich, a charming coastal town on Cape Cod Bay renowned for its glass artisans and, at Martha’s Vineyard, catch a glimpse of the former residence of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Savor sea-to-table dining experiences, enjoy a scenic cruise, all whilst making new friendships along the way.

Country Roads Of The Deep South, A Women-Only Tour

The warmest of welcomes you can imagine awaits you in the American South, along with music to make your whole-body smile and cuisine you’ll never forget. Country Roads Of The Deep South, A Women-Only Tour is a remarkable 12-day guided tour, crafted to honor and connect with inspiring female figures and to have the most amazing vacation.

Visit the home of country music, Nashville and you wander through the honky-tonks of the lively Broadway district. Take an insider’s tour of Studio B, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet a talented female songwriter at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In Memphis, engage in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that highlights courageous women fighting for women’s and civil rights, and in New Orleans a Mississippi River Delta tour celebrates the extraordinary contributions of women who helped shape this vibrant city. Wrap up your adventure with a culinary demonstration by a distinguished female chef and a backstage look at the fascinating world of Mardi Gras.

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Best For: Those ‘Pinch-Me’ Moments

Peru with Machu Picchu, A Women-Only Tour

One of the top sights when exploring the world, there is nothing quite like seeing Machu Picchu for yourself. Better than any pictures or videos, the feeling of being high up in the Andes as such a spectacular and scared site is unparalleled.  While the ancient citadel is undoubtedly the highlight, Peru is home to endless natural wonders, welcoming people and fabulous cuisine.

Turn the dream into reality on one of our sought-after small group trips for women, Peru with Machu Picchu, A Women-Only Tour. On this 10-Day tour, you’ll move at a steady pace with plenty of time to enjoy each location, meeting some fascinating women along the way. In the Capital Lima, an archaeologist shares her knowledge of the art museum over lunch and meet Quechua weavers in the Sacred Valley. Enjoy a private, after-hours visit to the planetarium in Cusco uncovering the influence of astronomy on Andean culture and visit Mantay store which supports mothers and their children. Plus, of course, take a train to the stunning Machu Picchu, and enjoy it with a guaranteed fabulous group of women.

Splendours of Egypt, A Women-Only Tour

When it comes to the most recognizable iconic sights in the world, the treasures of ancient Egypt are arguably some of the most famous. This 12-Day tour, Splendours of Egypt, A Women-Only Tour, is perfect for solo travel, bringing Egypt’s highlights to life, in premium style for one of the most unforgettable travel experiences.

Cruise the Nile, visit Tutankhamun’s tomb. See the Great Pyramids of Giza and come face to face with the towering sphinx.  Meet local women, sip a glass at the Old Cataract Hotel where Agatha Christ did before you and learn the art of belly dancing as you laugh with your newfound friends. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Turning scrap materials into fine handicrafts, the organization provides an important source of income for the vulnerable women of the co-op.

Best For: Stepping (Comfortably) Outside Your Comfort Zone

Best of Morocco, A Women-Only Tour

Stretching 1200 miles from the Mediterranean on the Northern tip down its West coast to the borders of the Western Sahara, Morocco is an eclectic blend of desert, beaches, mountains and bustling cities. Famed for its warm hospitality stunning scenery and charming traditions, this African country deserves a place on any curious traveler’s bucket list. While maybe to hectic to head off completely on your own – join a small group, dedicated to female travel, and lose yourself in Morocco’s mosques, markets and cuisine.

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On our 11-Day Best of Morocco, A Women-Only Tour, you’ll explore the largest thriving ancient Medina in the world in Fes and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® as you meet the veterinarians caring for the strays that live in the city’s maze of streets. Meet former actress, now professional chef Najat Kaanache for a tasting menu at her restaurant NUR. Journey to the desert town of Rissani and visit mud houses of the Dades Valley. In Marrakesh spend a decadent afternoon relaxing in a traditional Hammam Spa. Then ‘Here’s looking at you, Kid,’ in Casablanca as you celebrate with your fellow women travelers in Rick’s Café.

Classical India with Nepal, A Women-Only Tour

Perhaps the world’s most stunning monument to love, the Taj Mahal embodies the elegance, intricacy and intrigue of India. However, as a vacation destination, India can bring up mixed feelings for travelers – it is generally known as not an easy country to navigate on your own. But do not let this hold you back from one of the most sensual and spiritual travel experiences or world has to offer. Join our Classical India with Nepal, A Women-Only Tour and you will love every minute of your 12-Days.

Starting in Nepal’s teeming capital Kathmandu, watch the sunrise over the Himalaya, visit temples and get your first taste of the delicious cuisine that will thread throughout your journey. Take a foodie tour of India’s capital Delhi where an acclaimed local chef will share her insights into the country’s dishes and delicacies. In the Pink City of Jaipur, take a Bollywood dance class before heading to Agra to see the majestic Taj Mahal with your own eyes. A 5-star stay at the luxurious Taj Ganges hotel in Varanasi provides the perfect end to your solo female travel adventure, not so solo after all!

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