Ten unusual places to visit as a solo traveller

This up-and-coming destination is perfect for solo travellers looking for something different, all with the reassurance of travelling with a small group and the knowledge of a local guide. Explore the fascinating Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bokhara and Khiva on our Wonders of the Silk Road tour.  The dazzlingly colourful palaces and madrasahs of Uzbekistan are like nowhere else.

For a country full of variety, look no further than Colombia and our Contrasts of Colombia trip. Not only do we visit the Caribbean coast and the lush, green coffee region, but we contrast the modern city of Medellin with the more traditional Andean culture found in Bogota. The food is a definite highlight of Colombia, and you'll get plenty of opportunity to try it, from Bandeja Paisa, the national dish, to pandebono, a traditional bread made with cheese, frequently served with guava paste. You'll even get to have a go at cooking it yourself with a cookery class in a traditional hacienda. 

Explore the hidden gem of Central America, with its impressive volcanoes and crater lakes, delicious food and scenic colonial villages. Take a boat trip through the mangrove canals with a local biologist to monitor hawksbill turtles and visit an ex-guerilla community in the rainforest village of La Cinquera.

Jordan is a popular destination right now, but why not explore it in a different way? Our Jordan cycling trip is ideal for solo travellers looking for an active holiday that combines moderate cycling with history and culture. Descend by bike down towards Petra, where we spend three nights, giving ample time to explore the vast site. Once you've walked through the deep and narrow gorge at the entrance you'll be met by a guide for a tour of all the key parts of this astounding 'Rose City'. 

Head to the Balkans for spectacular scenery, delicious food and warm hospitality. Get to see the little-known gems of Bosnia and its neighbour by bike on our Cycle Bosnia and Montenegro tour. Cycle through deciduous forests, mountain farmlands and a remarkable gorge of the Drina Valley before crossing into Montenegro, where we'll stay in an eco village. The chalets have great views over the valley and lake below, and we'll get to try the traditional Montenegrin fare for dinner.