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Our holidays introduce you to walking with like-minded folk who share a love for the great outdoors. Whether you’re heading out on guided walks as part of a group of fellow solo travellers or simply socialising in the bar, it’s easy to see how friendships are forged. But equally, when you feel like stepping away and having a quiet moment to yourself, there's the space to do just that.

Here’s more information on our holidays specifically for solos.  

We appreciate just how frustrating it can be having to pay more when you’re a woman travelling by herself. But if you join one of our walking or special interest holidays at our UK country houses, we won’t charge you a single supplement (unlike other tour operators).

Our HF Holidays Leaders are recruited for their experience and passion about local areas, so you're always in safe hands. They will make sure you visit the best places a region has to offer and bring destinations to life with their insider knowledge.

We design our holidays in a way that makes it easy to strike up conversations with strangers. Walking and talking go hand in hand as you traverse some of the world’s most striking landscapes. Stays at our country houses include communal dining and evening entertainment – both of which are excellent icebreakers.

It’s a big step if you’re a woman who has never travelled solo before. But our holidays present the opportunity to try the things you wouldn’t do in your normal life. Things as simple as ordering something in a restaurant, shopping at a local market, or taking a taxi and chatting to the driver in their native tongue will offer you new perspectives.

By the end of your holiday, you’ll have discovered things about yourself you may not have realised at the start. Self-reflection is often an integral part of the experience and you’ll soon gauge what interests you as an individual. This is your chance to take charge of your holiday, with nobody to answer to but yourself. 

Travelling solo means you get to travel your way. You don’t have to sacrifice anything, appease others, or miss out on the things you really want to do. Our guided walking holidays offer a choice of up to three walks each day so you can choose the walk that best suits your fitness and ability level. 

Holidays for solo travellers tend to be more cost effective. You can aim to save money at every step; from booking off-season for the best deals to planning your meals. If you are not dependant on anyone else’s diary, you can book whenever (and however many times) you like.

Fully immersing yourself in a different culture is key to an exceptional travel experience on our Europe and worldwide holidays. You’ll be pushed out of your comfort zone and overcome any fears relating to new environments. You’ll have time to strengthen language skills and discover what interests you about a place be it history, gastronomy, culture, architecture, or otherwise.

Our teams are experienced in answering any queries you might have relating to solo travel for women. They’ll happily give recommendations and guidance, pointing you in the right direction. Call us on 020 3974 8865 for more information.

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