Touring solo

A growing trend in the touring market has to be touring solo. Striking the perfect balance between independence and the safety of travelling in a group, solo travellers can join tours and enjoy the organisation of small group led tours and the comfort of their own space with a small supplement.

What better feeling than knowing you went out and seized the day, with experiences such as world-renowned hikes in Peru, cross-state adventures through America’s national parks and the delights of New Zealand’s Māori lands. You can set your wanderlust free as all the finer travel details such as transport, accommodation and activities are already planned for you. Plus you’ll get free time to explore solo or maybe kick back with some friends you’ve made along the way.

Touring Fact

Quite the opposite. Travelling solo can be daunting but by joining a tour you will be with a group of like-minded travellers – the perfect opportunity to make friends for life. If you’re quite comfortable travelling solo and want that extra space to yourself you can opt for the single suppplement giving you the option of your own room to kick back after your days of discovery.

Kia Ora New Zealand

Itinerary: Auckland; Bay of Islands; Rotorua; Wellington; Picton; Christchurch; Omarama; Dunedin; Te Anau; Queenstown; Franz Josef

One of the most popular destinations for solo travellers has to be the magical Māori lands of New Zealand. Venturing across the globe on a solo journey is an adventure in itself, with this tour you can condense the highlights of the North and South Islands in one. With the aid of a specialist team you’ll make the most memorable experiences, from a Māori cultural performance to a journey aboard the TranzAlpine train.

Begin in Auckland and meet fellow travellers over drinks, then journey through the North Island, an adventure filled with natural wonders, thermal springs and Maori traditions. Next up, the South Island brings stunning glaciers, high-octane thrills and wondrous wildlife. Your epic adventure ends in Christchurch.

Incredible moments

•Explore the waterfront precincts of Auckland at leisure

•Discover the dramatic Bay of Islands

•Waikato River and Cave tour

•Delve into Māori culture and traditions at Te Puia

•Enjoy panoramic views aboard the iconic TranzAlpine train

•Enjoy the art-lined streets of Dunedin

•Visit Fiordland National Park and cruise of Milford Sound

Include

•1 night pre-tour at the 3* Ibis Styles Auckland

•16 nights tour accommodation

•16 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 dinners

•Specialist Travel Director and Driver

•Entrance to Fiordland National Park

•Transport by air conditioned Motorcoach

•Selected tours and sightseeing

•Return flights from chosen UK airport

In the know AAT Kings’ Optional Experiences allow you choose tours which interest you, from wine tours to helicopter flights and Lord of the Rings tours to jet boats.