Women’s Travel Directory partners make solo travel more affordable with low or no single supplement pricing

by JourneyWoman Staff

Planning solo travel can be exhilarating—but it can also be frustrating, especially when solo travellers are hit with additional fees that make going it alone feel unaffordable. In our recent study “Invisible No More”, 78 per cent of women over 50 said the single supplement is the biggest barrier to solo travel.  A single supplement (also called a solo supplement) is an extra fee added onto the quoted price for a tour, cruise, or hotel room, all of which base their pricing on having two people in that room. This means that women over 50 must share a room to reduce costs, something many are not interested in. 

But there is good news on the horizon. While we may be aware of larger companies like Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T) offering no single supplement, there are other companies that have been leading the way in women’s solo travel.  These companies, curated from our Women’s Travel Directory, offer no or low single supplement to make travel more affordable for solo women. Find even more companies that offer No Single Supplement on our Women’s Travel Directory here.

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Eight companies with low or no single supplement women’s trips

1. Solos, based in the UK

Solos has been creating small-group tours exclusively for solo travellers for over 40 years, always guaranteeing your own room with no single supplement. While groups are gender-inclusive, most travellers are women, and women-only tours are launching soon. With hundreds of expert-led itineraries across 75+ countries, every trip strikes the right balance of adventure, connection, and comfort.

Managing Director Janie Burt says: “My vision for Solos is to empower women to see the world on their own terms with confidence, connection, and a deep sense of freedom. We’re not just about travel; we’re about creating a space where women can explore new places, meet like-minded people, and rediscover themselves.”

Use code: JOURNEY200 when booking to get exclusive discounts.  Learn more about Solos here.

2. Just You, based in the UK

For over 20 years, Just You has been creating travel experiences that cater to solo travellers, with small group tours spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. Every traveller gets their own room with no single supplement, making it ideal for women who value independence without the extra cost. With group sizes typically capped at 25, it’s easy to connect with like-minded adventurers while enjoying space and flexibility.

“As the trusted experts for solo tours, we know travel is all about connections – we connect you with other like-minded travellers, but we also connect you with the destinations and communities we visit because we believe in travel as a force for good,” says Meg Murgatroyd, Head of Trade Sales, adding that nearly three-quarters of their solo travellers are women.

Learn more about Just You here.

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3. Girl’s Guide to the World, based in the US and France

Longtime JourneyWoman partner Girls’ Guide to the World designs small-group trips for women who want to travel deeply, not just widely. Founded by Doni Belau in 2009, the company offers immersive, women-only journeys to over 40 countries—no single supplement required. Whether you’re wandering through souks in Morocco, hiking with gorillas in Rwanda, or sipping wine in Provence, each trip is built for connection, culture, and the freedom to travel solo without paying extra for it. All Girls’ Guide trips are organized and priced based on single occupancy, and they never charge a single supplement. 

“If women are going to change the world, we need to get out there to see it, experience it and understand it. We need to cultivate a world-view that’s uniquely feminine,” says Belau. “So let’s go, ladies!”

Learn more about Girls’ Guide to the World here.

4. Women Travel Abroad, based in the US

Women Travel Abroad focuses on creating thoughtfully curated small-group tours designed for solo women travellers, with no single supplement and private rooms always included. All Women Travel Abroad pricing is based on single occupancy.

With just 6–10 women per trip, the experience feels more like travelling with new friends than joining a tour. Each journey blends meaningful cultural connections, boutique stays, and the ease of having every detail handled. It’s travel that’s personal, supportive, and designed to let women explore the world on their terms, without ever feeling alone. 

“Many women are eager to travel but don’t have a buddy to go with,” says CEO Katherine Butler-Dines. “Our clients are widowed, divorced, their partner is deployed, or their friends/families just don’t want to go to the same destinations as them. They’re tired of waiting around for others and are ready to go see the world.”

Get $250 off your first Women Travel Abroad trip when you mention “JW250” on your registration form.

Learn more about Women Travel Abroad here.

5. Bali Essence, based in Indonesia

Created by two women in their 60s with deep ties to Bali, Bali Essence designs retreats specifically for women over 55 seeking rest, reconnection, and cultural immersion. Co-owners Danina Scrivenor and Robyn Smith share decades of experience in healing work between them and rely on their trusted local network to offer an intimate, fully serviced haven where guests can explore the magic of Bali in comfort and community. In keeping with this, the pricing of Bali Essence is based on single occupancy.

“Our retreats offer a haven for women to unwind, connect, and rejuvenate, surrounded by luxury and authenticity,” says Smith. “Women’s travel is transformative travel – a sacred space to unwind, let go, and breathe deeply. It’s an opportunity to: Drop your shoulders, release the weight. Open your heart, nurture your soul. Step away from life’s roles and responsibilities, Replenish your spirit, fill your own cup.” 

Learn more about Bali Essence here.

6. Solo Kiwi Adventures, based in New Zealand

Established in 2018, Solo Kiwi Ventures is a small boutique travel company designed for the older solo female traveller, focused on empowering women over 40 to create new connections with increased confidence and discover more of themselves through travel and authentic experiences. Upcoming trips include a 14-day Bali & Gili Islands retreat and a 7-night rejuvenatiom retreat in Ubud, Bali, both in September 2025. Solo Kiwi Adventures knows that the mature “wise woman” is much different than that of the younger generation. We want to stay in great locations with nice accommodations. We want a slower pace of travel with plenty of time to relax while exploring fascinating destinations, and we want to know that we are safe when we travel. 

Learn more about Solo Kiwi Adventures here. 

7. Walk Talk Eat France, based in France

Based in Domme, France, Gabrielle Wise shares her passion for food, wine, cooking, and language with guests who join her on tour with her company, Walk Talk Eat France. Prices quoted are based on single occupancy.

Gabrielle takes her small groups (between two and eight guests) to her favourite spots in the Dordogne Valley region of France, highlighting the local markets and fresh fare. She also leads groups through the Luberon, Provence, and Loire Valley to explore medieval villages and castles, sleep in charming farmhouses, and relax in the scenic countryside. In June, September and October, join Walk Talk Eat France for exclusive Women-Only Over 50 Retreats to tour, rest, walk, talk, cook, and – of course – eat!

“[It] is important to me to help other women, to impart my experience, my knowledge to make women independent and strong so that they confidently can stand alone,” Wise says. 

Learn more about Walk Talk Eat France here.

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8. Together in Tuscany

Together in Tuscany was inspired by Janine O’Rourke after a “magical” vacation with family in friends in the namesake village. Janine’s all-inclusive women’s retreats are a treat for every guest. Small groups of no more than six women come together for a week, staying in restored villas, enjoying private drivers and personal chefs in the idyllic countryside of Tuscany and Umbria.

“Women want to have fun together. They want to let their hair down, be their authentic selves and savour each moment without having to worry about anyone else,” says O’Rourke. In keeping with their “pampering philosophy,” room prices are based on single occupancy. “Most women want their own room, especially women over 50,” Janine explains, however, there is a discount if a guest chooses to share.

Learn more about Together in Tuscany here.

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