The Best Group Trips for Solo Travelers
Eight companies compared on ages, group size, price and trip style.
The best group trip for a solo traveler depends on your age and the week you want. Flash Pack and FTLO Travel run premium small-group adventures. Under30Experiences and Contiki are built for younger travelers. G Adventures runs Solo-ish trips for solo travelers only. SALTY is our own pick: a wellness retreat with 2–3 coached sessions a day and a crew of 20 to 35, where 65% of guests come solo. Trips start from about USD 245 a day.
By Nate Behar, co-founder · Updated November 2026
TL;DR: how to pick
Start with your age, then with the kind of week you want.
- Ages 30–49 or 50–65: Flash Pack runs premium small-group adventures with a cap of 16.
- Ages 25–39: FTLO Travel runs premium group trips with up to 16 people.
- Ages 21–35: Under30Experiences runs trips for solo travelers in groups of 8 to 16.
- Ages 18–35: Contiki runs guided trips built for 18 to 35s.
- Solo travelers of any age from 18 up: G Adventures runs Solo-ish trips for solo travelers only.
- A week built around workouts: SALTY or Salt Escapes. SurfYogaBeer is the pick for a social adventure with morning workouts.
How to choose a group trip as a solo traveler
Check the age range first. A group at your life stage makes the first dinner easier. Then check the group size. Small groups feel close fast, and bigger groups bring more energy and more people to find your friends among.
Look at how many travelers come solo, because that decides whether you arrive as the odd one out. Then compare what a trip is built around: sightseeing or training. Last, compare price per day and check what each price includes.
Why SALTY is on this list
SALTY wrote this page, and SALTY is one of the companies on it. Treat our pick as one opinion and check the facts against each company’s own site, which we link below.
SALTY is the wellness retreat for people who like to have fun. You stay at one home base with 2–3 coached sessions a day. The crew is 20 to 35 people, and 65% of guests come solo. Our median guest is 32, and trips start from about USD 245 a day.
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At a glance
| Compare | Ages | Group size | Come solo | Price per day* | Trip style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALTY | Median 32; 60%+ in their 30s | 20–35 | 65% | From $245 USD | Wellness retreat with one home base |
| Flash Pack | 30–49 (plus 50–65 trips) | Max 16 | 90% travel solo | ~$500 USD (Untamed Costa Rica: $4,500 USD for 9 days, a sale price) | Premium small-group adventures |
| FTLO Travel | 25–39 | Up to 16 | 80% sign up alone | ~$333 USD (Morocco: $2,999 USD for 9 days) | Premium group trips for social solo travelers |
| Under30Experiences | 21–35 | 8–16 | Not stated | ~$219 USD (Costa Rica: from $1,095 USD for 5 days) | Small-group trips for solo travelers |
| Contiki | 18–35 | Not stated | Not stated | ~$131 USD (European Trail: $3,005 USD for 23 days; $2,705 USD on sale) | Guided trips for 18 to 35s |
| G Adventures | 18 and up | 12–16 on average | Solo travelers only | Not stated | Solo-ish trips: small groups of solo travelers only |
| SurfYogaBeer | Median 35; most 28–42 | 12–40 | Most come solo | ~$325 USD (Nicaragua: $1,950 USD for 6 days) | Active and social group travel |
| Salt Escapes | Most in their 30s | 10–16 | Over 85% | ~£421 (Costa Rica: £2,950 for 7 days) | Fitness retreats in private villas |
*Price per day = the published per-person price for one sample trip ÷ trip days, as published on November 3, 2026. ~ means an estimate. Each price covers different things, so check the trip page. Flash Pack’s price was a 15% sale price that day. Contiki’s standard price is $3,005 USD. Salt Escapes lists prices in pounds, so they are not converted here. SALTY lists prices in USD. Sources: 1234567891011121314
Who should you pick?
Flash Pack
Pick Flash Pack if you are 30 or older and want a premium small-group adventure. Groups are capped at 16, and Flash Pack says 90% of its travelers come solo.
FTLO Travel
Pick FTLO Travel if you are 25 to 39 and want a premium group trip with up to 16 people. FTLO says 80% of its travelers sign up alone.
Under30 Experiences
Pick Under30Experiences if you are 21 to 35 and want a small group of 8 to 16 on a trip designed for solo travelers.
Contiki
Pick Contiki if you are 18 to 35 and want a guided trip from a company whose story starts with a 1962 minivan trip across Europe.
G Adventures
Pick G Adventures Solo-ish if you want a small group made up only of solo travelers. The trips are for ages 18 and up, and groups average 12 to 16.
SurfYogaBeer
Pick SurfYogaBeer if you want a social, adventure-first week with morning workouts and a median age of 35.
Salt Escapes
Pick Salt Escapes if you want a training-first week with a small group of 10 to 16 in a private villa, and a premium price fits your plans.
SALTY
Pick SALTY if you want real, varied training with a big crew of 20 to 35 and a median age of 32. Meals and airport transfers are handled.
See SALTY tripsUpcoming SALTY trips
NICARAGUA
Jan 23–30, 2027
From $313 USD/day
SRI LANKA
Feb 9–19, 2027
From $291 USD/day
This might not be for you if…
- You want to see a new city every other night. SALTY stays at one home base all week.
- You want a quiet, silent retreat. SALTY weeks are social and lively.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best group trip for solo travelers?
It depends on your age and the week you want. Flash Pack suits ages 30 and up, and FTLO Travel suits 25 to 39. Under30Experiences and Contiki suit younger travelers. SALTY is our own pick for a training-first wellness retreat with a crew of 20 to 35.
How many people on these trips travel solo?
Flash Pack says 90% of its travelers come solo, and Salt Escapes says over 85%. FTLO says 80% sign up alone. At SALTY, 65% of guests book on their own. G Adventures Solo-ish trips are for solo travelers only, and SurfYogaBeer says most people come solo.
What ages go on group trips for solo travelers?
It varies by company. Contiki is for 18 to 35s, and Under30Experiences is for 21 to 35. FTLO Travel is for 25 to 39, and Flash Pack runs trips for ages 30 to 49 and 50 to 65. SALTY welcomes adults of every age, and our median guest is 32.
How big are the groups?
Flash Pack and FTLO Travel cap groups at 16. Under30Experiences runs 8 to 16, and Salt Escapes lists 10 to 16. G Adventures Solo-ish averages 12 to 16, and SurfYogaBeer runs 12 to 40. SALTY groups are 20 to 35.
Which of these trips are built around workouts?
SALTY has 2–3 coached sessions a day, and Salt Escapes lists daily workouts. SurfYogaBeer trips include morning workouts alongside surf and adventure days.
Which is cheapest per day?
As published on November 3, 2026, our sample trips work out to about $131 USD a day for Contiki and $219 USD for Under30Experiences. SALTY starts from about USD 245. Check what each price includes before you compare.
Is SALTY the same company as The Salty or Salty Souls?
No. SALTY Retreats is an Ottawa company and a separate business from The Salty and Salty Souls.
How do I book a SALTY trip?
Pick a trip and hold your spot with a deposit. The rest is split into payments before you fly.