Travel Groups For Women: Best Options For Adventurous Ladies

There are a variety of women-only travel groups that offer a range of experiences, from cultural immersions and culinary tours to wine-focused trips and outdoor adventures. These groups provide a safe space for women to explore new places and try activities such as whitewater rafting or rock climbing. They are also great for women who want to travel but may not have a companion. Some popular women-only travel groups include AdventureWomen, which offers tours in over 65 countries, and Wild Women Expeditions, which has been operating for over 30 years and offers tours on all seven continents. Other groups include Intrepid Travel's Women's Expeditions, Trafalgar's women-only tours, and Road Scholar, which offers educational trips for senior travellers. Women Traveling Together and Canyon Calling Adventures for Women are also worth considering, with the former specialising in solo travel opportunities and the latter offering small group tours.

AdventureWomen

• Thailand & Laos: Exploring Culture, Elephants, and Beaches
• Patagonia: Expedition and Cultural Exploration
• New Zealand: Hike, Cycle, and Paddle South Island
• Iceland: Searching for the Northern Lights
• Cuba: Explore the World’s Best-Kept Secret
• Morocco: Sahara Sands, Markets, and a Feast for the Senses
• Japan: Ancient Traditions, Onsens, & Hiking the Kumano Kodo
• Tanzania: Serengeti Wildlife Safari
• Peru: Discover Machu Picchu and the Amazon
• England: Hiking the Coast to Coast Trail

Trafalgar Tours

You will be travelling with up to 50 other like-minded women, so you can meet amazing women and form new friendships. The trips are designed for women to share their experiences with fellow female travellers from all over the world. As you explore, you will be surrounded by an enriching atmosphere of support and encouragement, helping you get out of your comfort zone and do things you never thought possible.

Trafalgar's women's-only tours initially offered 12 of their most popular trips with select women's-only departures, including:

• Northern Italy, including Cinque Terre
• United Kingdom and Ireland
• Best of Devon and Cornwall
• Highland Trail inspired by Outlander
• Enchanting Emerald Isle
• Great Iberian Cities
• Scenic Scandinavia and Its Fjords
• Secrets of Greece, including Corfu
• Highlights of Turkey
• Jordan Experience with Dead Sea Extension

Most of the trips aim to visit and support local women-owned businesses and female artisans. For example, on the Italy Bellissimo trip, you will meet Marta Cucchia in Perugia, where you will learn how she is keeping the ancient tradition of Umbrian weaving alive. You will visit Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti, a project that preserves one of the last remaining traditional hand-weaving workshops in Italy.

Another example is the Wonderful France trip, where you will meet Poppy Salinger in her Provencal home. You will be invited into her historic converted mill on the banks of the Sorgue in France, where you can explore old artefacts, photographs, and artworks. You will then enjoy a delicious Provencal meal, including mignon of pork, red snapper, and souffle, accompanied by fine wine. Poppy will share stories of her famous husband, Pierre Salinger, former advisor to John F. Kennedy, and your visit will help preserve her family's memories.

Trafalgar's women's-only tours offer several benefits, including:

• Meeting like-minded female travellers
• Travelling with ease and comfort, with the stress of logistics taken care of
• Avoiding single supplements by sharing a room with a fellow female traveller
• Gaining the support and encouragement to get out of your comfort zone
• Having more fun and sharing laughs with your fellow female travellers

Road Scholar

• A long weekend in Iceland, venturing from Reykjavik to the countryside
• A trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to learn healing practices used by Indigenous peoples
• A trip to Sedona to learn about and practice a range of healing techniques, focusing on mind, body, and spiritual well-being
• A walking adventure through the history and landscapes of Switzerland and France, from Bern to Lake Geneva
• A trip to Savannah, Georgia, to visit historic monuments, enjoy a concert of Johnny Mercer's music, try Southern cooking, and uncover the city's roots
• A trip to New Orleans to explore the city's historic districts, learn about Cajun cooking, and visit the National World War II Museum

Adventures in Good Company

> [A journey that] includes thoughtful preparation, the intention behind the places and activities of an itinerary, and being mindful of what's experienced along the way. At AGC, we carefully consider the experience design to ensure our trips weave in elements of connection, reflection, and challenge by choice.

The company offers small-group expeditions to more than 100 destinations worldwide, excluding Antarctica. Adventures include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, camping on the Sea of Cortez, and kayaking in Greenland. Trips are categorised by activity level, on a scale of one to five, ranging from gentle activities for beginners to itineraries for the very fit. AGC welcomes all women, including trans women, and non-binary people who identify with the women's community.

The company has an impressive 79% repeat client rate, which Kimple attributes to its deliberately slow growth, maintaining the same itineraries and guides, and prioritising quality. AGC has a range of trip styles, including hiking, paddling, and horseback riding, with hiking being the most popular. The company is also planning to introduce new itineraries in Costa Rica, Peru, Portugal, and Italy, focusing on slow travel and wellness-style experiences.

Intrepid Travel's Women's Expeditions

Intrepid Travel's expeditions are led by local female leaders, who are experts in their field and can offer travellers a unique, grassroots experience. The company prioritises traveller safety and strives to give back to the communities they visit, carbon offsetting all their trips and taking social and environmental responsibilities seriously.

India Expedition:

This 12-day expedition takes travellers to Delhi, Jaipur, Nimaj, Chandelao Garh and Jaisalmer. The itinerary includes riding on the female-only carriage of the Delhi Metro, exploring the bazaars of Old Delhi, visiting a women's-only beauty salon in Tehran, and staying with local women in the Thar Desert.

Iran Expedition:

This 12-day expedition includes meeting Iranian women from all walks of life, exploring a hidden Iranian beauty salon, travelling in women-only public transport carriages, and staying with the nomadic Qashqai people.

Jordan Expedition:

This 8-day expedition includes spending a night in Wadi Rum with Bedouin women, learning traditional henna, visiting a female-only beach, and joining a local shepherd for breakfast.

Morocco Expedition:

Led by some of Morocco's first female tour guides, this 8-day expedition includes hiking through the M'goun Valley, meeting Amazigh (Berber) families, and seeing a female artist co-op in Amejgag.

Peru Expedition:

Led by female guides and including female porters, this expedition offers a unique perspective on Machu Picchu and the lives of Peruvian women. The trip includes a visit to a woman-run food stall in Lima and a dinner at Mama Seledonia in Cusco, a restaurant that supports single mothers.

Nepal Expedition:

This 13-day expedition includes cultural experiences and trekking in the Himalayas, with an all-female crew of leaders, guides, assistants and porters. The itinerary features a visit to an all-female nunnery challenging patriarchal traditions, a cooking class at Seven Women, an organisation that empowers marginalised women, and a homestay with the local women of the Madi Valley.

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