You have decided to go. The destination is calling, and nobody in your life can come with you right now. So the real question is not whether to travel, but how. Here is an honest look at the three ways most women travel on their own, and who each one suits best.
Option 1: Traveling Completely Solo
Planning everything yourself gives you total freedom. You choose every hotel, every route and every lazy morning. Many women love it, and it can be deeply empowering.
The trade-offs are real, though. You handle all the logistics, from airport transfers to safety research. Single rooms and private transport cost more when nobody shares them. Some moments, like dinners in a new city or long travel days, can feel lonely. And in some destinations, a woman on her own gets more attention than she would like.
Best for: experienced travelers who enjoy planning and feel comfortable alone in unfamiliar places.
Option 2: A Mixed Group Tour
Large mixed group tours take care of the logistics and are often good value. You get a guide, a set itinerary and company at the table.
But groups of 20 to 40 people move slowly, and an itinerary built for everyone rarely fits anyone perfectly. Women who join alone often find themselves among couples and friends who arrived together, and making real connections takes more effort.
Best for: travelers who want a simple, guided trip and do not mind a bigger group.
Option 3: A Women-Only Small Group Trip
A women-only small group trip sits between the two. Someone else plans the route, books the transport and knows the destination well, but the group is small enough to feel personal. Because most women join on their own, nobody is the odd one out. Conversations open up quickly, and by the second or third day the group usually feels like a circle of friends.
Many women also feel more relaxed. It is easier to say yes to a night market, a dance class or a long dinner when you are with women who want the same thing.
Best for: women who want freedom from logistics, a sense of safety and real connection, without giving up comfort or depth.
A Quick Comparison
Planning: traveling solo, you plan everything. On a mixed tour or a women-only trip, it is done for you.
Group size: solo, it is just you. Mixed tours often have 20 to 40 people. Women-only small groups usually have 6 to 16.
Connection: solo, it depends entirely on you. On mixed tours, it depends on who else books. Women-only trips are designed around it.
Feeling safe: solo travel asks for the most research and alertness. Group trips share that load, with local guides and arranged transport.
Cost: solo can be cheapest on a tight budget, but single rooms and private transfers add up. Group trips share many of those costs.
Questions to Ask Yourself
Do I enjoy planning, or does it stress me out?
Would I rather have dinner alone with a book, or share it with others?
How do I feel about arriving alone in an unfamiliar city at night?
Do I want to come home with photos, or with friends?
Your answers will usually point you to the right choice. There is no wrong one.
How We Do It at Her Getaway Club
Our journeys are small-group trips for women only, with 6 to 14 women per trip and no age limit. Every trip includes handpicked accommodations, private transportation, private airport transfers, experienced local English-speaking guides, and tips, and our team accompanies the group throughout the journey. You reserve your place with a $600 deposit, and if you prefer your own space, a single room is available as a supplement.
Quick Answers
Is a women-only tour safer than traveling solo?
For most women it feels safer, because transport is arranged, guides know the area and you are rarely alone in unfamiliar places at night. Common sense still matters on any trip.
Can I join a women-only group trip on my own?
Yes. Most women on our trips join alone. That is exactly what they are designed for.
Will I have time to myself?
Yes. Good small group itineraries include free time to rest, wander or explore at your own pace.
See our 2027 trips, read How Small-Group Travel Works When You Join Alone, or book a free call and ask us anything.