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Solo Holidays for over 50s

An adventure of a lifetime can happen at any age. We have a range of group trips that are perfect if you are looking for tours for singles over 50. On our escorted tours you will be travelling in small groups, made up of like-minded people who want to travel and see the world. Whether you are used to single travel in your 50s or are new to the world of solo travel, we have tours all over the world to suit.

Solo Holidays for over 50s: Where to go

With tours to seven continents, we have a range of trips for solo travellers over 50. If you have ticked off the big world wonders and want to see something different why not plan an adventure in Eastern Europe? Our longest tour travels from Moscow to Istanbul in 66 days via the Balkans and Baltics. Visiting countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites it is a best-selling vacation for over 50s looking for a solo holiday.

Many of our vacations for singles over 50 are combinable meaning you can add countries depending on how long you want to travel to. Our popular Best of Belize and Guatemala combines Mexico, Belize and Guatemala in 8 days so you can experience highlights of all three countries.

Still need inspiration to plan your solo adventure? Below are some of our recommended countries to enjoy a solo holiday if you’re over 50.

Solo holidays in Costa Rica

Home to incredible wildlife and beautiful natural landscapes, Costa Rica is a favourite choice for single travellers. Our tours include entry to some of the best national parks where you can take guided walks with expert guides showing you the wildlife.

Solo holidays in Romania

A tour of Romania will take you to Medieval castles steeped in history as well ancient fortifed towns. We have group tours through Romania ranging from 9-66 days in length.

Solo holidays in Egypt

Visiting the famous pyramids of Giza should be on any solo traveller’s list. Our group tours in Egypt include access to main sights as well as a relaxing felucca cruise down the River Nile. If you are looking for a group tour for singles over 50, our Egypt adventures are a great choice.

Solo holidays in Sri Lanka

Combining beautiful beaches, wildlife-rich national parks and ancient ruins, a tour in Sri Lanka is a popular choice for solo travellers over 50. Using mainly private transport our Sri Lanka itineraries offer a huge amount of included excursions and is one of our best-selling destinations

Cruises for singles over 50

We have a selection of cruises to the Galapagos Islands which is a popular place to travel for sinlges over 50. Meet like-minded people as you travel on-board the Coral ship, a small vessel with only 36 capacity. The intimate nature of this trip means you will be in a small group enjoying wet and dry landings on the various islands in the Galapagos archipelago. These tours are a great option for people who want a wildlife holiday in their over 50s.

We also have a tour in Antarctica which is the ultimate cruise for single travellers in their 50s. Enjoy on-board lectures amazing wildlife-spotting experiences as you set off sail from Ushuaia.

Top tips for solo travellers in their over 50s

Tucan Travel have been operating group tours since 1987 and have expert experience taking solo travellers around the world. If you’re yearning for solo traveller holidays and you’re over 50 then you should not be nervous about going on a trip on your own! To ease any pre-travel nerves we have a selection of top tips to help you plan your single vacation. 

1) Research, research, research

If you want to see the wildebeest migration in Kenya or hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu it’s always worth researching a few months in advance. High season dates often sell out or in the case of the Inca Trail or Gorilla Trek in Uganda, permits may sell out in advance. Our Adventure Specialists are on hand to answer any questions you may have about any of our solo holidays. 

This is also the case for vaccinations and visas. Have a chat with your doctor ahead of your trip to ensure you have the required vaccinations for the countries you are visiting. If your tour requires a visa make sure you speak to the local embassy or visit our Visa Page for more information. 

2) Practice your languages

We are not saying you need to be a walking phrase book but it is always handy to know a few phrases especially as for single traveller holidays. If you are arriving early and have not booked a transfer with Tucan Travel you may need some local sentances to get to your hotel. Pack a guide book or download a translation app to help you when you take a trip for singles over 50! 

3) Check in with your family

It can be tempting to go off the grid when going on singles holidays however it is always good to give someone at home an idea of where you are going and your travel itinerary. Similarly, our tours have a fantastic combination of included excursions and free time for optional excursions. If you want to go exploring on your own in a new destination, keep the Tour Leader in the loop – they may be able to point you in the direction of some hidden local gems! 

4) Break the ice

Our tours are extremely popular with solo travellers especially those aged over 50. Bring some cards or games to get chatting with your new tour pals – you will be suprised with how many end up as friends for life.