First solo trip with Explore? Top 7 questions answered

Yes, and we would argue that you’ll see even more than if you travelled alone! We'll take you to all the must-see, iconic places that you won’t want to miss. But for those once-in-a-lifetime experiences, we also aim for all our trips to include special moments and little-known gems that are not available to the usual tourist.

Swap the typical packed beaches in Jamaica for hikes in the jungle and lunch with a Rastafari community on our Explore Jamaica tour. Or follow a sunrise visit to the Taj Majal in India with a stay at an eco-lodge, and look out for wildlife like hornbills and fruit bats on the Highlights of Northern India trip.

Roughly half of our customers travel solo, so it’s likely there’ll be a few others in your group travelling on their own. The beauty of solo travel is that you’ll meet people from all walks of life, and make friendships that last well beyond your trip! We welcome travellers of all ages - whether you're in your 30s or travelling solo for the first time aged 60 and over.
 
To find out more about your group, you can ask our expert consultants about the breakdown of who has booked so far. They can share the number of couples vs solo travellers, for example, and the age range of the group. For privacy reasons they won’t be able to give any more detail than this, but it should give you an idea of who you can expect to travel with.

Yes, but how much you get will depend on the pace of the trip you choose. Our ‘Relaxed’ trips have the most free time, allowing you to explore by yourself or with other members of your group. At the other end of the scale, our ‘Full On’ trips are packed with all the must-sees and must-dos of your destination so you don’t have to compromise, but there'll be less down time.

On the majority of our tours you’ll have the evenings free to do as you like. This doesn’t mean you have to be on your own though, if you don’t want to be. Your Explore Leader will usually either organise a group dinner or recommend a place to eat. It’s completely up to you whether you choose to eat with others or would prefer a quiet dinner on your own or with just a couple of others from your group.