Top Culture Trip Adventures for Singles
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Don’t put exploring the world on hold until your soulmate comes along – our small-group trips are perfect for the singleton traveller.
Yes, discovering new places with your loved one is a special experience, but it’s also liberating to live your travel dreams on your own terms. So don’t feel like you need to wait for a partner to justify your trip-of-a-lifetime. Book now, immerse yourself in the places you’ve always wanted to go and, who knows, you might meet some like-minded travellers along the way…
Dazzling Brazil
Breaking the ice with your brand new travel companions is easy when its done with a caipirinha in hand and the sun shining above, and Brazil is as welcoming as it is inspiring. Our nine-day trip charts the coastal route from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro. After a few days exploring the country’s most populous city, we’ll head out to the countryside of Paraty Bay. We’ll boat, barbecue and bathe in the region’s crystalline waters before returning to the buzz of city life in Rio. Take part in a Carnaval experience – you might even learn a samba move or two – ascend to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, and spend plenty of time hitting the famous beaches of Ipanema and the Copacabana.
From US$2099
Next available from 8th Dec 2023
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Sao Paulo, Brazil
ENDS AT
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Volcanic Iceland
Are you craving real adventure? Join a small group of fellow explorers as we tackle the frozen expanses of Iceland. In just five days you’ll get to see all three highlights of the Golden Circle – Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area and Thingvellir National Park – soak in natural hot springs and explore thundering waterfalls and surreal black sand beaches on the southern coast. Then there’s snowmobiling across glaciers, hiking across the frozen tongue of Sólheimajökull and, hopefully, gazing at the Northern Lights in full regalia. Cap it all off with a soothing soak in the Blue Lagoon before flying home.
From US$2369
Next available from 21st Oct 2023
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Reykjavik, Iceland
ENDS AT
Reykjavik, Iceland
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Japan by Train: The Grand Tour
Japan is so vast in culture and landscape, that going solo is a daunting thought, which is why our expertly curated, locally led itinerary is perfect for Japanophiles who cannot wait any longer to explore the Land of the Rising Sun. Our 12-day Rail Trip utilises the country’s amazing train network to visit Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hakone and Tokyo, not to mention the rural delights of Miyajima Island, Arashiyama bamboo forest, Lake Ashi and the Japanese Alps. Along the way you’ll sample sake, meet geishas, learn how to roll sushi and watch sumo wrestlers train, as well spending plenty of time with a mic in your hand in neon-lit karaoke bars.
From US$2774
Next available from 12th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Osaka, Japan
ENDS AT
Tokyo, Japan
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Vibrant Vietnam
Join a small-group trip to Vietnam, and you’ll quickly make travel companions for life. This 12-day experience is fast-paced with rural adventures and Pho bowls aplenty. After exploring Hanoi, tour through the rice fields and countryside of Northern Vietnam, marvel at the karst limestone scenery of Lan Ha Bay, then bed down on the sleeper train to Hue, where you’ll join street food tours of the Imperial City, before leaving the group in the foodie-haven of Hoi An.
From US$1204
Next available from 5th Dec 2023
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STARTS AT
Hanoi, Vietnam
ENDS AT
Hoi An, Vietnam
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Blissful Bali
Bali has long been a favourite destination for solo travellers – the laid-back island life all but guarantees new friendships and spontaneous shared experiences. But if you’d rather cut out the small talk – and the hassle out of travel planning – sign up for our small-group tour of Bali. This 12-day adventure takes you to the summit of Mount Batur for an epic sunrise, then onto the Gili Islands to snorkel with sea turtles and underwater statues. Along the way, you stop for Balinese cooking classes, aerial yoga, e-bike tours and much more, before the tour ends in the surfing and digital nomad town of Canggu.
From US$1350
Next available from 7th Oct 2023
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Bali, Indonesia
ENDS AT
Bali, Indonesia
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
This is an updated version of an article originally contributed to by Richard Collett and Nick Dauk.
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meet our Local Insider
Hanna
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A GUIDE?
2 years.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
It's the personal contact, the personal experiences. I love meeting people from all over the world... I really like getting to know everyone and feeling like I'm traveling with a group of friends.
WHAT DESTINATION IS ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET-LIST?
I have so many places on my list, but I would really lobe to go to Africa. I consider myself an “adventure girl” and Africa feels like the ULTIMATE adventure!
Every CULTURE TRIP Small-group adventure is led by a Local Insider just like Hanna.
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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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