Looking for sisterhood? Here are 7 women-only trips to book now

Women-only tours are a booming sector. Alongside providing safety and companionship, these single-sex holidays allow travellers to bond over shared experiences and venture into spaces that would otherwise be off-limits, such as certain beach resorts in the Middle East. Many also create positive impact by making a point of supporting female-owned businesses. There are endless options to choose from, be it tackling the highest peaks in Wales with a supportive group of likeminded women or mingling with female changemakers in Cuba. Here are some of the best to consider.

(Report: How women-only tours are reshaping the way we travel.)

1. Paddle the Norwegian fjords

Gutsy Girls has a three-night Kayaking and Hiking Adventure tour that’s perfect for beginners. You’ll stay in a cosy cabin right on the water, from which you can nip out for wild swimming at sunrise or sunset. Paddling the breathtaking Lysefjord is a highlight, but you’ll also learn map-reading and navigation on a mountain hike. Prices start from £850 per person and include accommodation, all meals and airport transfers. Excludes flights.

2. Take on Eryri (Snowdonia)

For those looking to test their mettle, the 14 Peaks Experience from Adventure Tours UK offers the chance to hike the 14 highest peaks in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) over three days. You’ll be accompanied by an experienced local mountain guide as you tackle rugged inclines and trek past serene lakes. Groups are capped at eight people and prices start from £785 per person, including four nights’ accommodation and some meals.

3. Dive into Cuban history

Responsible Travel’s women-only tour to Cuba is an eight-day romp through the country. After flying into Havana, you’ll visit Viñales for outdoor adventures, Cienfuegos with its Parisian-style boulevards, and Trinidad, known for its cobblestone streets. There’s also the option to join additional tours to meet Cuba’s female entrepreneurs, artists and change-makers. Prices start from £547 per person, and include accommodation in women-owned B&Bs. Flights and meals are extra.

4. Morocco in luxury

The Treasures of Morocco tour from Insight Vacations is an 11-day trip covering the highlights of the country. Among the highlights are a stop for tea with Amazigh people, a visit to Rabat to see the royal palace and a chance to try haggling in the souks of Marrakech. Prices start from £3,825 per person and include accommodation in four- and five-star hotels and all meals. Flights cost extra.

5. Sail Turkey’s Turquoise Coast

WalkingWomen’s seven-night Turkey cruise is pitched at keen walkers with a decent level of fitness. You’ll sail between the cities of Marmaris and Fethiye in the country’s south west on board a gulet (traditional wooden sailboat), along a gorgeous stretch known as the Turquoise Coast. There are guided walks along rural trails on most days, but also plenty of time to relax and swim. Prices start from £1,995 per person, including all meals and set transfers. Flights not included.

(Photo story: tombs, turquoise seas and trekking along Turkey’s Lycian Way.)

6. Go Greek island-hopping

Solos Holidays offers a women-only, 10-night Greece: Ancient Wonders & Island Hopping tour. You’ll enjoy a couple of days in Athens to see landmarks like the Acropolis before spending the rest of your trip hopping between the islands of Mykonos, Delos, Naxos and Paros. Prices start from £4,799 per person, including flights, some meals and activities such as pottery-making.

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 7. Tour southern Thailand

On Travel Queen’s Thailand Adventure tour, you’ll spend 13 days exploring the coastal enclaves and islands of the country’s tropical south. Activities range from a guided hike to viewpoints in the Koh Phi Phi archipelago to snorkelling off the coast of Koh Yao Yai island. There’s also a pre-tour virtual meet up so you can get to know all the women you’ll be travelling with. Prices start from £2,295 per person, including accommodation, transfers and activities. Flights and meals aren’t included.