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My husband and I booked a trip over a year ago with Sojourn for one specific reason, we were able to drive there and not have to take a plane. We have a doctors note...

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The Burlington to Quebec trip is wonderful. A lot of miles, and a variety of scenery over the course of the trip. The trip leaders are very supportive, and the on-t...

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The Burlington to Quebec City tour was the best ever! Amazing guides, and spectacular properties. The walking tour of QC was worth all the money in the world. I t...

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They provide North American based small group cycling trips.

What Makes Them Stand Out?

They pride themselves on keeping groups small, having a high standard of customer service, and encouraging cyclists to go at their own pace. Their guides are regional specialists, providing history and information about the regions you visit on your tour.

Who Travels With Them?

Cyclists of all levels are welcome, though some basic physical fitness is required. They are best suited to cyclists looking to challenge themselves and push their limits. Average group size is between 15 -18 riders, and never more meaning you get very personalized attention and support. Tours are offered in a variety of difficulty levels, so it’s easy to find a tour that will fit your experience level.

Where Do They Operate?

Their trips are focused in North America, primarily the United States, but also into Canada.

Why Travel With Them?

For a cycling trip where you can take your time and have 24 hour support along the way. Whether cycling is new to you or your are an advanced and experienced rider, you will get something special out of a tour with them. Each trip features unique stops and well rounded tour activities.

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Experience The Good Life, By Bike

Sojourn is recognized for crafting incomparable bicycling and active vacations through hands-on attention to detail. Our incomparable personalized service and dedication to every aspect of your vacation ensures you an extraordinary experience with plenty of room for spontaneity.

Why Sojourn? Because you appreciate the unique experiences and consistent service only found with a specialty operator. Because you want to be certain that every detail has been attended to so you can simply relax and enjoy each moment. Warning: enjoying the good life, by bike can be habit-forming.

Over 70% of our travelers have either vacationed with us before or been referred by someone who has. We're proud of these noteworthy statistics earned through unfailing attention to detail and an incomparable level of service.

Whether you’re returning to join us again or are a first-time traveler, everyone at Sojourn is committed to making your trip extraordinary.

The legendary service and joie de vivre of Sojourn tour leaders are the proverbial icing on the cake. Their engaging spirit and seamless organization ensure a carefree vacation for you.

Join us for your next vacation and immerse yourself in intoxicating fun, meet captivating new friends, and discover a delightful way to travel.

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From a lovely island inn and spa, to a renowned wine country estate — our carefully selected lodging partners provide an exceptional experience that complements your vacation and immersion in a region.

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Nestled in the hills above the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, Madrona Manor is an exceptionally lovely Victorian estate surrounded by eight acres of wooded and landscaped grounds.

The Mansion, built in 1881, has been a destination for discerning guests seeking a stay in the gracious wine country of northern California since 1981.

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Gracious, engaging, and intelligent. Our expert team tour leaders make for exceptional travel companions. Always a step ahead of your desires, they are adept at everything from spinning wrenches to whipping up fabulous picnic lunches or suggesting the perfect wine to pair with your dinner selection. They even have a knack for magically appearing with the support van just as your energy is waning. And, behind every great team is a staff of dedicated professionals attending to every detail, insuring that your vacation flows seamlessly.

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25 hand-picked women-only tours in 2023

We’re all for women-only travel groups and tours, especially those who support women. This is why we are the leading travel company for women travel.

As a for profit company with a social impact mission to empower women through travel , our trips are not just for women, they are also led and focused on women at the destinations we visit. We want to have a positive impact in the travel industry by amplifying the efforts of amazing women.

We employ women, support women-owned businesses and are all for bringing women from all backgrounds together. Magic always happens.

Our guests often come from our Solo Female Travelers community on Facebook which counts more than 272,000 members. Sometimes they like to travel solo independently and other times they prefer to come on a women only tour to meet others or access harder to reach or more expensive destinations.

We’re convinced traveling solo in a group has many benefits and you should try it at least once in your life. This is where solo female travel packages come in. You leave the planning to the pros in women group travel and enjoy the trip!

In this article, you will find an extensive list of women travel groups and companies offering women only tours or specific departures for women traveling together. This list is always changing and updating so come back again before you book your next trip.

• 1 Solo Female Travelers Tours (Our tours!)
• 2 Surf Getaways
• 3 El Camino
• 4 Woander Tours
• 5 Purposeful Nomad
• 6 WanderTours
• 7 Adventures in Good Company
• 8 The Girls’ Guide to Paris
• 10 WHOA – Women High on Adventure
• 11 Wild Women Expeditions
• 12 The Women’s Travel Group
• 13 AdventureWomen
• 14 Explorer Chick
• 15 Sights and Soul Travel
• 16 Femscape Sojourns
• 17 Fit & Fly
• 18 SmarTours
• 19 Road scholar women
• 20 Other women travel groups to look out for
• 21 Why you should join a women travel group

Solo Female Travelers Tours (Our tours!)

Bucket list experiences and unusual places for life changing connections with local women and fellow travelers, great food & wine, fabulous company, culture, nature, wildlife and so much more! Our trips are designed by women, for women and are led by women.

We offer a range of luxury, personally curated experiences that have all the ingredients of a well-deserved vacation and adventure expeditions to unheard of places.

What makes us unique:

• We support local female owned businesses that make a difference and we amplify their efforts at equality. We believe in the power of putting our money where our mouths are and we aim for 100% female powered tours. Other women-only tour companies hire male guides or support businesses fully staffed by men.
• All our tours are female led , without a local female guide, there is no tour. We are not in it for the money, we want to shape the travel industry and provide more employment opportunities to women. We don’t fly in guides from overseas, we 100% trust our local guides.
• Many of our female travel tours are accompanied by a professional photographer to capture unforgettable moments and candid instants that will stay with you. We want you to be in the moment and not experience a trip through your camera.
• No single supplements: Come solo and we’ll pair you with another traveler.

Our destinations

+Hand picked curated experiences where every moment is special and unique. No buses and ticking off boxes, only meaningful connections and moments that will stay with you. Destinations nobody else goes to. Designed by women, for women and led by women. Photographer onboard several trips. Support women at the destinations.

-Limited available as we do not aim to become a massive tour company and keep our groups to a maximum of 10-14 guests only.

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Surf Getaways

As the name of this women travel company indicates, Surf Getaways is an Australian-based company offering surf holidays in various locations around the world.

Founded by a surf instructor with years of experience teaching at a fixed surf school and a surf lover, the company now offers getaways where both newbies and experienced surfers can enjoy a sports-holiday with lots of vitamin C.

Tours are for all levels and some of them allow non-surfing companions to join too.

+Small group, premium and unique experiences all about surfing with very experienced teachers.

-Trip geared towards surfing and less appealing for non-surfers. Destinations are still very Asia-Pacific focused.

Well-established Condé Nast is the publisher of several popular magazines among which Vogue, GQ and Condé Nast Traveler. They also launched a high-end line of women-only tours called Women Who Travel for women traveling together to appreciate the finer things in life.

These tours have a food and cultural focus and are organized by El Camino , curated by the Condé Nast Editors who also run a podcast on female travel and a large Facebook group.

Almost all tours include lots of evening music and dancing, cooking classes and real exposure to the local culture. There is also a trip photographer to take all those candid shots.

El Camino tours are quite different from the majority of other tour companies. They are bold and immersive in the real sense of the word. They feature artists in all areas, from food to crafts to music, and none of the usual touring. No checklist, no museums, no monuments.

+Small group, premium and unique experiences that are just not easy to find on your own. Installment plan. Lots of food and drinks, music and art. In-house photographer taking shots for you.

-Prices are on the high-end of the scale, in fact these are the most expensive of the trips on this list averaging about $300-$600 per day.

Woander Tours

Woander Tours is a great option for when you want to explore on a guided tour, on your own. They offer self-guided audio tours in cities like Edinburgh and Dublin, and give you the tools you need to explore your destination by yourself, but never alone.

In taking one of these tours, you will connect with your destination through the stories you’ll hear, the places you will see, and the people you will meet along the way.

These tours are carefully created to give you a local, unique and authentic experience; they work with local historians, small business owners, guides and travel bloggers to create the best possible itineraries.

The best part? You are in control of your own experience. They simply guide you to their favourite spots, landmarks and hidden gems at your destination. Each tour comes with a printable PDF-guide with directions as well as the audio.

+Connect with local people and experiences, and support local economies. No need to travel with a group or guide if you want to explore on your own time.

-There are limited destinations right now, so we look forward to more guides being released soon. Make sure you remain conscious of your surroundings with headphones in.

Purposeful Nomad

Purposeful Nomad focuses on what the name indicates, making sure that their trips have a positive impact, as they say “responsible, rewarding, safe, sustainable and ethical travel for women, by women”.

Their focus is on women-only, intimate and small group trips that go deeper and do not focus on the main tourist sites but on responsible tourism. Instead, you will learn something new like how to shear an alpaca or cook using traditional methods.

Days are spent at farms, beaches or at local foundations and charities fighting for women’s rights; there are yoga sessions and slow days by the sea. The emphasis of Purposeful Nomad is on slow travel.

+Get exposed to (mostly) women-owned charities and organisations from around the world and relax with lots of free time to simply take it all in. The purpose is to return recharged.

-Experiences tend to shy away from major tourist sites (not bad per se) and may not cover the key tourist attractions. Prices are on the high side.

WanderTours

Started, and almost always led, by Beth in 2008 as a means for her to take other women on some of the places she loves, WanderTours offers a small list of tours for women only (with some exceptions) that feel more like a group of friends getting together than a group tour company.

Beth encourages future guests to friend her on Facebook and get to know her better to decide if they would enjoy going on a trip.

She also hosts the She’s Bold Podcast , in which she shares stories of extraordinary women who inspire in many areas like travel, music, fitness, and more.

+The only women’s adventure travel company that organizes trips to Papua New Guinea giving you a unique opportunity (if pricey). Cozy and friendly, as if you were traveling with a friend.

-On the pricey side but this also includes a portion of the cost devoted to a local charity that usually works with women or children. Group tours are a bit larger than others (up to 16 guests).

Adventures in Good Company

Founded in 1999 by Marian Marbury, Adventures in Good Company focuses on adventure travel for women with emphasis on women of all ages.

Their trips have an outdoor focus and involve various level of activity depending on your choice. There is hiking across Greenland or the villages of Cinque Terre, kayaking in the sea, exploration in the Amazon or multi-sport trips with a bit of everything. Birders can marvel at Guyana and seafarers can sail in Turkey.

Because of the focus on nature, Adventures in Good Company has a strong responsible tourism charter and follows the leave no trace principles. Traveling slowly and being a fully remote team also helps contribute to sustainable travel.

In 2020 Kelly Kimple assumed ownership of the company, bringing fresh energy and a commitment to the vision and philosophy of guiding on which Adventures in Good Company was founded.

+A true outdoor tour company giving you the unique chance to explore the world on foot. Long years of experience. Wide portfolio of trips in the US. Clear audience of older women.

-The website feels a bit 2000s and is clunky and time consuming to navigate and filter due to the amount of trips (calendar view works best). Very US-focused in audience.

The Girls’ Guide to Paris

Founded by Doni, an American living in France, primarily with a focus on the country, The Girls’ Guide to Paris now offers 50+ different trips to destinations around the world with a touch of luxury, a welcome glass of champagne and a default no sharing policy.

You will find holidays ideal for mature women like wine trips, writing retreats, artist-themed itineraries and a wide range of destinations and curated trips to satisfy any craving. All solo travel female packages are mid to high end and prices are offered per room, but you can get a discount if you book with a friend.

Special SFT perk: Mention you heard about them from us and you will receive $100 OFF from any booking.

+Very strong culture, food & wine focus with a long tradition and track record delivering fabulous experiences for mature women.

-Trips are on the expensive side since the positioning is high end. No option for pairing guests to save on accommodation.

Damesly goes beyond typical group tours and focuses on travel, writing and photography workshops and trips of self-discovery where there are elements of coaching, mentorship and business brought together to help you find clarity or direction.

The company is the travel arm of Go Girl Guides and Women’s Travel Fest and has a strong bond in the creative community appealing to women who may work in the field, although open to everyone.

Trips are mid to high end and have a focus on culture and beautiful sites. Destinations are photogenic and perfect for those who love to photograph.

+Like-minded creative community of women with similar passion means you will be among your own. Workshop trips have a skill-building element. Reasonably priced for the mid-high end range of accommodations.

-Prices are on the high side. Guides are most likely foreign and not local. While guests are female, the businesses supported are often not.

WHOA – Women High on Adventure

WHOA is a boutique adventure-focused women travel company founded by Allison and Danielle in 2013 to offer active holidays such as hiking to Everest Base Camp or Kilimanjaro with a sustainable and responsible twist.

Their trips put travelers in touch with local women to facilitate cultural interaction and they are all about empowerment. The company works with small local female-owned businesses instead of bigger ones.

WHOA is all about inclusion and has even launched trips for plus sized women. As they put it “WHOA women find comfort in the uncomfortable. We bask in the sun and dirt. Never afraid to break a nail, a sweat or a stereotype. Adventure is an outlook and it’s how we choose to live.”

There are two types of trips on offer, adventures and expeditions and WHOA can also organise your own private group trip. The majority of the trips have a maximum of 12 to 18 participants.

+Fun and unapologetic with a strong responsible and sustainable tourism focus and women empowerment.

– Small tour company so limited list of tours and all very hardcore active (except for the Oktoberfest which may be tougher on the liver than the legs!). Some trips can be quite large (18 pax for Kilimanjaro). Although guests are female, guides aren’t always female or local.

Wild Women Expeditions

Wild Women Expeditions has been around for over 30 years and focuses on adventure and active trips for women of all ages.

They have wide portfolio of trips to many countries in the world all under the same active common denominator. They also have yoga retreats and safari expeditions.

As they put it “We encourage you to let go and get wild! We value freedom of expression and want to give you the space to maybe see yourself in a new light, outside of your regular responsibilities and everyday roles.”

Wild Women Expeditions also organises private trips for groups and has a couple of trips for teenage girls.

The company focuses on being in the moment so all trips start with a discussion on photography and videography and recommends guests to be in the moment and void constant social media updates. Likewise, they encourage participants not to bring drones.

+Experienced women’s tour company. Wide portfolio with several departures for some of the trips means it is easier to find the right one for you. 7-day risk free cancellation policy and the ability to pay in instalments.

-Slow and clunky website that makes it hard and time-consuming to search and compare. If you are someone who likes to document everything or take lots of photography and videography you may find the trip philosophy to be against it.

The Women’s Travel Group

The Women’s Travel Group was established in 1992 and has a portfolio of women trips that usually include more than one country and cater to an older demographic interested in having a more in-depth conversation about the culture, the politics and the history of a place. As its President, Phyllis Stoller, put it to us, “Our guides are for smart women who bring complicated questions.”

You will find some of the popular destinations as well as more unusual ones like Albania, Georgia or Madagascar.

Accommodation tends to be on the higher end and meals better than average. Emphasis is on culture and food and the itinerary is closed. No shopping stops and no free time. Prices are mostly all inclusive and there are no surprises or hidden costs.

Phyllis continues, “We often have a speaker who talks about the dark side of a country. For example, a human rights worker in Chile under Pinochet; an economic development expert in Albania; a Fistula Doctor in Ethiopia. We like controversy to get the group to talk.”

+More in-depth conversation to truly get under the skin of a place, unique to The Women’s Travel Group. No extras that aren’t included. Packed itinerary gets a lot in.

-Closed itinerary means you need to love the whole (or you can skip some parts). The website is a bit clunky; Information is hard to locate and compare so it might be best to reach out to them directly for the trips you are interested in.

AdventureWomen

Founded in 1982, AdventureWomen runs one of the oldest female travel group trips with a focus on adventure travel for women over the age of 35 who want to step outside of their comfort zone and challenge themselves.

The company was purchased by the current owner Judi Wineland and her two daughters in 2016, and today runs trips to 65 countries. As the company says, they are not a travel company but a relationship one.

In an interview Wineland says, “We’re kind of a tribe of sorts, seeking other like-minded spirits to share our adventures with. So, if you want to make travel experiences really transformational  for  women, it’s probably best if women are driving the ship.”

AdventureWomen has one of the widest portfolios of destinations and a strong and well-established track-record with a guide-ambassador combo per trip, surveys and research into female travel and lots more.

Like most other women travel groups in this list the company is female-owned and works with female-owned businesses. AdventureWomen also organizes private trips for your female group.

+Company with long experience in the industry. Huge array of destinations and a focus on community and relationship.

-Prices are very high for some of the trips considering they are for shared accommodations. Age restriction is both a plus and a minus and you should expect a higher age representation.

Explorer Chick

Explorer Chick is another a female adventure travel company for women traveling together to conquer new heights, and we mean that literally as well as figuratively.

They shy away from luxury and premium tours and instead focus on getting you back in nature and staying in the purest accommodations; tents, yurts and huts.

As they say “We promise hysterical laughing, unladylike behavior, strings of cuss words, and happy exhaustive fatigue on all of our adventures”. Or, as the founder puts it, “we would do cool shit in cool places with cool chicks!”

I think you get the gist of the company’s philosohy!

Besides organizing women only adventure tours, Explorer Chick also offer day trips and long weekend getaways within the US which consist of adventures and hiking trips across the country. They can also organize private departures for any of their advertised tours where men are welcome to join.

+Strong focus on having fun and little tolerance for moaners and complainers who will be removed from the trips.

-Shorter trips are on the expensive side. Dietary needs may not be catered for (in which case you may have to bring your own food). No instalment plans.

Sights and Soul Travel

Sights and Soul Travel is a women travel package company that specializes in high-end women travel tours which include premium experiences and activities, wine and food and upscale hotels and hit the traditional tourist sites.

Expect wine tasting, spas, wellness elements and fine dining built into a more traditional and cultural trip.

Tours have a lot of activities and a packed itinerary so you will get to cover a lot. Because of the type of trip, they are appealing to mother-daughter getaways and the company states that their average guest is above the age of 55.

+Huge array of destinations with a more traditional travel style: buses, cities and main sites. Most of the trips are almost all inclusive.

-The itineraries are packed which can be a Pro and a Con. Prices are on the high-end for a shared accommodation. Groups can be a bit larger than other companies (up to 16 guests)

Femscape Sojourns

Femscape Sojourns was founded in 2018 and is a boutique mother-daughter small group travel company that organizes trips based on the traveler’s age. There are trips for women in their 20s and 30s and for women over 40. The company also has specific mother-daughter trips.

Founded by Tami and Latifah, Femscape Sojourns wants to empower women in the places they visit so they work and support local women-owned businesses. The idea is that travelers preferences change with age and that is why trips are tailored to various age groups.

In keeping with that, the mother-daughter duo escort the group in their age range.

+Small groups of 6-12 women. Unique mother-daughter trips for bonding. Cozy and personalised, hosted by the owners. Some trips have a free day you can customise.

-As the company is relatively new, the range of trips is very limited to Barcelona and Morocco.

Fit & Fly

Fit & Fly takes the idea of a fitness and wellness retreat to the next level with premium & luxury accommodation, local exploration and world class instructors.

Guests start the day with a fitness class and some evenings end with yoga, but the rest of the day is spent exploring the destination. Fitness is at the core of the trips.

+Premium accommodations and renowned fitness instructors flown in for the occasion.

-Very high price, especially for the single rooms. Limited options for solo travelers to share with other as many rooms are for single use or friends booking together.

SmarTours is a US company that specializes in creating exciting international tours at accessible prices. The company focuses and responsible and sustainable travel with groups an average of 23 guests.

SmarTours has an exclusive section of women-only tours, aimed at mature women who want to have a once in a lifetime experience. They inspire and empower women to travel and offer many immersive female-focused experiences in their trips.

Some of their top women-only tour destinations are Jordan, Egypt and Turkey. A few of their amazing female-focused experiences are: a modern Egyptian women lecture and connecting with Jordanian local women.

They also have a FB group where women can find a roommate or connect with fellow female guests before their trip.

+Immersing international trips at very affordable prices. Some trips have no single supplements at all. Exotic and fascinating destinations with mature women-focused experiences.

-Limited destinations for their women-only tours. Limited single room options. There is a single supplement in the majority of the tours. Large groups of up to 23 guests to keep costs down.

Road scholar women

Road scholar is known for its educational trips that are intensely focused on culture, learning and getting deep into the history of a place through lectures and sessions on various topics.

Besides their general trips that are open to anyone, the Road Scholar Women trips are exclusively for women. Some of their itineraries are exclusively women-only and designed with women in mind, whereas others are just women-only departures with the same general program.

+In-depth cultural and historical understanding with lectures led by specialists and experts on various cultural aspects of the country.

-Limited destinations for their women-only tours. Very large groups of 13 to 24 guests means the experience is different than that of a smaller group tour company.

Other women travel groups to look out for

Besides the above women’s tours there are a few other tours for women worth mentioning, as follows:

• Dare to detour offers retreats in the US that are more about self-discovery and taking a break from your daily life to pause, re-frame, rethink, and perhaps find yourself and your path again.
• Women traveling together offer solo traveler tours for women in the US. Trips are usually 6-7 days long and mostly culturally-focused.
• Living Big Travel is not an exclusive women travel group company but rather a custom-tour company that organizes trips for solo travelers so you can reach out to them if you wish to go on an adventure on your own.
• She Hit Refresh is a community which also organizes retreats in Spain and Morocco for women over the age of 30 who want to make a big change and pursue a life of travel. As the founder puts it “[the retreats are] a magical week of exploration, introspection, and inspiration!”
• Adventurous Women is an Australian company who offer tours, day trips, retreats and many memorable experiences throughout Australia. Most of the women who join them come solo and there’s a wide age range. Depending on the kind of adventure you’re into, you can find everything from hiking to water-based trips.
• Diva Destinations is a UK company that specializes in bringing together lesbian & queer women on group holidays. They have group tours in the UK, US, Norway and Portugal.

Why you should join a women travel group

Women want to travel and sometimes, they don’t have the right friend or travel companion to do so. While many choose to travel on their own ( watch our mini-documentary to find out more), many prefer to join a group. Both choices are amazing and rewarding, if you’re still thinking about it, get some inspiration from our solo travel quotes .

Although it sounds like an oxymoron, solo travel tours are a great alternative for inexperienced travelers who prefer the comfort of an organized tour where they can make new friends and gather the courage to go it alone in the future.

Several companies have sprung in recent years to facilitate women traveling together via group trips, hangouts or meet-up groups. Besides our own women only group trips, we also created a sub-group for solo female travelers wanting to swap homes, hangout or host other members of the community in a safe environment.

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Hi Abby, thanks for reaching out, we still have available places left on our Sudan tour in January. I have sent you an email from [email protected] with more information about both Sudan and Morocco, and look forward to continue chatting with you 🙂 (If the email doesn’t reach your inbox please check your ‘other’ folders too).

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6 Reasons to Travel with a Tour Operator like Scholarly Sojourns

As a seasoned solo traveler and avid trip planner, it never occurred to me to travel with a tour operator. So when Scholarly Sojourns reached out about partnering together on a whisky-focused trip to Scotland , I was skeptical. But after going on the life-changing trip, I’m convinced that traveling with a tour operator has lots of benefits.

First, some background. Scholarly Sojourns is a tour operator focused on incredible experiences combined with a scholarly aspect, like castles, literary or historical periods, wine and whisky, and so on . The small group tours are led by an expert in the field, like a professor or certified professional. (A tour operator creates packages and sells them, while a travel agency just sells pre-packaged tours.)

Scholarly Sojourns invited me to partner with them on a custom trip through Scotland focusing on whisky . I designed the itinerary and gathered the attendees. They dealt with all the planning and logistics. (Our Whisky & Wonders of Scotland tour was custom, but Scholarly Sojourns offers similar whisky tours .)

Tour operators are often more expensive than figuring out travel plans yourself. So here’s why it’s worth it to travel with a tour operators.

Editor’s Note: This post and others about the trip are not sponsored by Scholarly Sojourns. Our partnership was strictly for the trip itself, and all the articles written about the trip are my own personal opinions inspired by the experience.

6 Reasons to Travel With a Tour Operator like Scholarly Sojourns

1. All the hard work is done for you.

Anyone who’s planned an extensive trip in a foreign country can tell you how much work it is to figure out hotels, restaurants, and things to do. But when you travel with a tour operator, all that work is done for you.

And not only does the tour operator figure out — and book — all the nitty gritty details, everything has been vouched by someone with a lot of experience . Let’s be honest: when you book a hotel you’ve never stayed in, in a city you’ve never been to, the hotel and its neighborhood is a risk. But with Scholarly Sojourns, they knew the best hotels in each area and booked us accordingly.

And it’s not just hotels. Our tour director knew which areas of Scotland to stay overnight in as we criss-crossed the country. He knew which restaurants were the best in each place, not because of reviews, but because he’d personally been to most of them. He knew which distilleries offered the best experiences. His expertise gave us the best possible experience at every turn.

2. You get access to experiences no one else does.

Because Scholarly Sojourns has built relationships with many places, we were able to have experiences that would have been impossible without them .

For example, the first night of our tour ended with a whisky pairing dinner at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Vaults, an exclusive members-only bar and restaurant. We’re not members, but Scholarly Sojourns has a relationship with them.

Even at distilleries on Islay , where our Scholarly Sojourns director has traveled more than 70 times, we were able to get special experiences. All of the whiskies we tasted were upgrades from the usual offerings, and one distillery even stayed open late so our group could stop by.

3. When something goes wrong, there’s an expert there to handle it.

As any seasoned traveler knows, traveling is not without its hiccups . But when you travel with a tour operator, someone is there to handle the issues with expertise and experience.

For us, it happened on our way to Islay. The island of Islay is notoriously difficult to get to, with weather regularly delaying or canceling the ferries and flights. And sure enough, the ferry was delayed when we arrived at the Kennacraig Ferry Terminal. After two hours, the delay turned into a cancellation.

When we heard the news, everyone started to get tense — we had the next two days packed with plans on Islay! But our Scholarly Sojourns tour director jumped at the issue, making dozens of phone calls to figure out how to get us there. Because he was handling all the issues, we were able to relax without stressing.

Our tour director was able to get us on the next ferry as foot passengers, but without our bus we’d have no way to get around Islay. So he continued to make more calls to find us transportation, exhausting every resource he knew on the island. Luckily, our bus was able to squeeze on the ferry (the last vehicle on!) so the crisis was averted. But I knew we were in good hands even if we hadn’t gotten so lucky.

4. It’s less stressful. Like a lot less!

Obviously had we not been traveling with Scholarly Sojourns, the issues with the Islay ferry could have been disastrous. But my confidence in our tour director meant that instead of stressing for three hours, I was able to just be bored waiting for the ferry. (Which is by far a better scenario!)

But it’s not just the travel hiccups that are stressful . On Islay, we stayed in the tiny town of Port Ellen. Because so many closures happened during Covid, only two restaurants currently serve food there. So our tour director called each spot, found out how many tables they had available, and divided up our group accordingly so that we could all have a nice meal.

We also ran a pretty tight schedule on Islay, visiting 7 distilleries in just two days . It’s easy to linger at a distillery, taking pictures, enjoying whisky, and shopping. But our tour director constantly had his eye on the time, and would gently nudge us to move on so we wouldn’t miss our next reservation . We didn’t have to stress about the time, because traveling with a tour operator meant someone was there to do it for us.

5. Scholarly Sojourns thought of everything before we even needed to.

Not only did our tour director think ahead about dinner on Islay, he would check us in at the hotels on the phone before we arrived at each place. So we could walk straight into our rooms when we got there. That’s when I realized all the little things that Scholarly Sojourns was doing for us before we even recognized it .

Like all the snacks and drinks that they stocked our bus with. We spent a lot of time in our bus driving around Scotland on our trip , and often needed drinks and snacks because we were hungry or bored. (You know how road trips are!) Our tour director packed our bus with water, whisky, and snacks — even introducing us to local favorites.

There are dozens of other little examples of things Scholarly Sojourns thought of before we needed to. And I’m sure there are two dozen more things I didn’t even realize! The point is, when you travel with a tour operator their expertise and experience comes into play in ways you probably will never think about .

6. You get WAY more bang for your buck.

When I first started recruiting friends and family to join me on my Whisky & Wonders of Scotland tour , many people balked at the cost. And I admit, it wasn’t cheap. But having been to Scotland four previous times , I knew how difficult it was to get around the country and how expensive it was to hire a driver. Not to mention how much planning and work the logistics required. So I knew it was a good deal.

Now, having gone on the trip with Scholarly Sojourns, I understand everything included in the cost. And it’s more than meets the eye at first glance. We ended up getting more than we paid for , and our group agreed.

Yes, the price included hotels, all distillery tours and tastings, entrance to castles, a driver every day, all breakfasts, and multiple whisky-pairing dinners. And of course the legwork in arranging all that for 16 people. But it also included inside information about Scotland throughout the drives, roadside whiskies, expert advice at every turn, snacks and waters on the bus, someone to handle any issues, several bar tabs, and more. There were so many little things, it’s hard to list them all out.

I love planning trips and figuring out the details of a new destination. It’s literally one of my favorite hobbies! But even I have to admit how much more convenient and less stressful it was to travel with Scholarly Sojourns . And while I can’t vouch for all tour operators, I will definitely travel with Scholarly Sojourns again!

Obviously if you’re planning to travel with a tour operator, make sure you vet them. Do your research online and elsewhere to make sure they are legit. And it never hurts to double check your hotels or itinerary. As with all travel, be cautious and aware. But also trust and have fun. That’s what makes traveling such an amazing experience.

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I have been an independent traveler for years, but signed up for Scholarly Sojourn's guided tour Anglo-Saxon England because of my interest in the topic, and because it was led by Mike Drout, whose Modern Scholar lecture series I had listened to, on the same topic. It was everything I had hoped for. We visited special sites associated with the Anglo-Saxon period of history, beginning with a magical night on Holy Island. Prof. Drout presents the history of the sites and the people who lived there, and was able to connect together all of the locations that we visited. The hotels were small and individual, and very much the type I would choose if I were traveling on my own. The trip was well organized, and the other participants interesting to get to know. While I will continue traveling independently, I hope to be able to take another Scholarly Sojourns tour.

Make sure no one close to you dies within 90 days of your departure because there will be no refund! We had to change tours at SS request because of insufficient participants. We selected a tour that was going to depart a few weeks earlier and our funds were transferred. Unfortunately a family member went into hospice just before departure date and died soon thereafter. SS absolutely refused to transfer any percentage of our $3400 to another trip. Truly disappointed in this callous response.

I recently returned from my first (and certainly not last) Scholarly Sojourn excursion. I was just about ready to register for one of their many trips, the Castles of Great Britain, when COVID hit, and all traveling ceased. After COVID, I signed up for the Anglo Saxon Sojourn, which was all done on-line. All the people I dealt with to help plan the trip went out of their way to be courteous, friendly, and helpful, and the trip ended up being the most amazing one I have ever taken. We were lucky to have John, the owner, take the tour with us, and Professor Drout led the group with his infinite knowledge of all areas that we visited. The accommodations throughout the trip were outstanding, the dinners with the group were well planned out, the small group made it so much more personable, and Johnn and Horace (John's apprentice who was absolutely wonderful) made sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. This trip went beyond my expectations in all areas, and I felt John's Scholarly Sojourn far surpasses what other tours offer. I can't wait to choose another of the many sojourns available and have had fun sharing my travel experience with others.

My wife and I enjoy an occasional Scotch and we really enjoy Scottish history. We decided to tour the nations distilleries and found a wonderful tour with Scholarly Sojourns. Our Guide was Ronnie Berri who also guides independently. Our tour was 11 days by motor coach. We had perhaps another dozen folks on our tour. Every arrangement was made for all of us, from tolls, to meals, to hotels, to tour entrances and of course, to distilleries. The coaches were spotless, modern and very comfortable. Ronnie is not a Scot by blood, but he is a scholar of Scotland, of Scotch and of distilleries. He is also high energy, funny enough to do Stand Up, and also sensitive enough to know how to impart his knowledge so we are able to absorb it. He peaked our interest in the drink, the process, the people and the land of Scotland. The accomodations were in keeping with the spirit of the tour, some for thier age and antiquity, others for their wonderful food, and still others were simply very near one of our destinations but in each case Scolarly Sojourns had vetted them. In 11 days, we toured 22 distilleries, visited 15 restaurants. We actually ate on the bus a few times and we had plenty of time to do some exploring on our own. This was a most remarkable trip. We will return to Scotland we are certain and if we are lucky enough, we will get to visit with Ronni Berri again, and we will tour again with Scholarly Sojourns in another part of the world, we know that as well.

I have been on three scotch whisky tours with Scholarly Sojourns. The first, "Scotch Whisky in Depth," was back in September of 2015. I had such a postive experience on that trip that I joined their "advanced" scotch tour, "Scotch Whisky Connoisseur," in March of 2017. It was sensational, so sensational in fact that I went on that tour again a year later, in March of 2018. Needless to say I thoroughly enjoy the Scholarly Sojourn experience. All three trips delivered exactly what they promised and then some. Common to all three was the whisky expert, Ronnie Berri, who is extremely well-versed in all aspects of the scotch whisky industry and in the history and traditions of Scotland. When time permitted we stopped at monuments and scenic overlooks and Ronnie would share his knowledge of what had transpired at each place. He was patient when we asked questions (I am a retired university professor so I ask a great many questions) and flexible when we wanted to see or do something reasonable "off agenda." He's even answered my questions via email long after our trip had concluded. Also common to all three trips was John, the owner of Scholarly Sojourns, who assumed the role of Director/Coordinator on each of the three tours I attended. John made sure that all of our needs were addressed (for example, at my request he stocked Diet Coke for me on our coach) and that the effects of unforeseen events (they happen on all tours) did not significantly disrupt our time in Scotland. He handled issues resulting from bad weather (it is Scotland after all and weather can be a challenge), accommodation preferences/requirements of the tour participants at our hotels (for example, I have some trouble negotiating stairs and requested and received ground floor rooms when available), health issues of one or more participants, and just about everything else you can imagine with a calm and reassuring professionalism. Finally, our drivers were always friendly (some were even entertaining) and professional. They loaded our luggage and stood watch over our valuables when we ventured away from the coach. All of my experiences with Scholarly Sojourns have been very positive and worth every pound/dollar I have spent with them. I have told John that when his "Whisky on Water" tour has its inaugral voyage that my wife and I will be there. If you are a novice to the the world of scotch then "Scotch Whisky in Depth" will be perfect for you. If you are a bit more advanced and want to taste some truly superb whiskies -- some at distilleries not open to the public (thank you Ronnie), then I recommend the "Scotch Whisky Commoisseur" tour for you. Please note, while the accommodations on the "Scotch in Depth" tour were nice -- clean, comfortable, and often quaint or stately, they did not compare to the accommodations of the "Connoisseur" trips. For those two trips we stayed in castles, castle hotels. or magnificent inns/hotels with spectacular views. I cannot speak to the non-scotch tours run by Scholarly Sojourns; however, from my expereinces with Scholarly Sojourns I can say with confidence that their scotch tours will not disappoint. Bob K.

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• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

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• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

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From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

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According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

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Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

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Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

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Unpack your bags just once and then kick back and relax in the cozy comfort of your floating home for an incredible adventure on the Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge tour! This trip is about exploring Holland and Belgium’s stunning cities while cruising along picturesque waterways. It’s a relatively easy-rated trip, suitable for cyclists of all levels.

Bike and Barge in The Netherlands for Tulip Season

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This incredible bike and barge trip starts and ends in Amsterdam and takes you through the provinces of South and North Holland while spring flowers bloom. You will spend time in the historical cities of Haarlem, Leiden, Gouda, and Alkmaar, visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the world-famous Aalsmeer flower auction, and the hamlet of the Zaanse Schans’ with its windmills, cheese farm, and picturesque wooden houses.

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On this tour you take in some of Moscow's most important and highly decorated stations. Carrying up to 7 million passengers a day and covering almost the entire city, the Moscow Metro is one of the most extensive mass transit systems in the world. It's famous for the fine examples of social-realism which decorate many of its stations.

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Travel firms dole out 'weekend deals' to encourage voters during Lok Sabha polls

From special discounts to lucrative offers, tour operators have stepped in to curb the negative impact of the long weekend on the voter turnout..

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• Second phase of Lok Sabha elections coincides with long weekend
• Tour operators offer discounts to encourage voting
• Second phase of voting on April 26 in 13 states across 89 constituencies

Who doesn't fancy a free cold beverage or an ice cream on a hot summer noon when the mercury is unrelenting and the sun shows no mercy? But the maxim that there's no free lunch always holds true. As the country gears up for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections that will see voting in 89 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories, tour operators have doled out special offers to encourage people to vote as the day coincides with the long weekend.

From special discounts to lucrative offers, tour operators have stepped in to curb the negative impact of the long weekend on the voter turnout. According to tour firms, many people have been planning mini vacations on the long weekend, and the special offers are aimed at encouraging them to vote first. This initiative could play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of the long weekend on the voter turnout. This becomes especially important as this phase will see constituencies expecting a close fight and every vote would matter.

Global tour, travel and holidays company Wowidays has appealed to voters to take part in the polling and offered a discount of 10 per cent to those who plan their travel after exercising their electoral franchise. Raghu Chowdhary, CEO of Wowidays, told India Today, "Those who cast their votes will get 5 to 10 per cent discount on future tours through all our bookings. To encourage first-time voters, Wowidays has decided to give a 10 per cent discount and free stay for a 'Yuva' (youth) within family tours".

Meanwhile, in Indore, another unique offer has been rolled out across food markets to encourage people to vote. Apart from special discounts, a customised food menu has also been prepared for those who take part in the festival of democracy. Voters will be treated to free soft beverages, ice creams, poha-jalebi and other food items -- the only condition: They must vote.

Daniel D'souza, President and Country Head – Holidays, SOTC Travel told India Today, "We continue to see strong momentum for pilgrimage and spiritual sojourns. This is reflected in our consumer insights for the extended election weekend for Noida-Ghaziabad. In addition to the spirituality of Amritsar's Golden Temple, we are seeing an interest of over 12-15 per cent for destinations such as Mathura, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Ayodhya, Vaishno Devi, and Amritsar. Drive-cations are also on the rise, with travelers seeking relaxation at serene getaways conveniently located near Noida-Ghaziabad, such as Lansdowne and Rishikesh. While customers embrace this opportunity for leisure, we reiterate the importance of prioritising civic duty, ensuring that they cast their votes before setting off on a break".

Rajeev Kale, President and country head, Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, "Travel has become a non-negotiable element for Indians, and they are availing every opportunity, including an election holiday. As we want to ensure that our customers prioritise casting their vote over a well-deserved long weekend break, we are designing their itineraries post voting. "He added, "Our data indicates a 15 to 20 per cent increase in demand for cooler places like Kashmir, Himachal and Uttarakhand. Jungle safaris are also high on consideration - be it experiencing the wilderness of Jim Corbett National Park, or relaxing at wellness resorts in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, Dehradun and Chandigarh. We take pride in facilitating journeys that respect the values of democratic participation while offer opportunities for rejuvenation and exploration of India".

Apart from these, several campaigns have also been conducted across social media, newspapers and radio spots through celebrity endorsements to urge citizens to take part in polling. Authorities have also taken steps such as providing advance polling options and extending polling hours to make voting more convenient. Moreover, online voting options are also being explored and expanded to accommodate those who may not be able to physically reach the polling stations on the voting day.

Long weekend voters can significantly contribute to the final election outcome. The participation or the lack of it can be the deciding factor in closely-fought constituencies.

The second phase of voting for the general election 2024 is scheduled on April 26 where people from 13 states will vote across 89 constituencies. In these areas, schools are likely to be closed from Thursday to be used as polling stations and several teachers would be on election duty. Published By: Sahil Sinha Published On: Apr 24, 2024 ALSO READ | Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2: Voting date, full schedule, and number of seats