Ten unusual places to visit as a solo traveller

This up-and-coming destination is perfect for solo travellers looking for alterantive places to discover, 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. Discover more highlights of Central Asia here.

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, El Salvador, with its impressive volcanoes and crater lakes, delicious food and scenic 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 solo travel 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 with ample time to explore the vast ancient 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 Croatia for spectacular scenery, delicious food and warm hospitality. Get to see the little-known gems of the beautiful Dalmatian Coast by bike on our Cycling the Dalmation Coast tour. Pedal your way from Split to Dubrovnik and island-hope Croatia's stunning coast, taking in ancient sites, centuries-old towns and charming fishing villages.