SevenTravel (seventravel.co.uk), a positive-impact, luxury travel company, specialising in tailor-made milestone trips, has unveiled brand new Singlemoon itineraries to offer lone explorers the ultimate solo holiday adventure for the year ahead.
In 2022, Google Trend Data indicated that solo travel searches had risen by an astronomical 761%. To meet the need, SevenTravel’s Singlemoon itineraries, designed with the single traveller in mind, are set to deliver maximum wow factor with minimal impact on the environment.
Whether it be an epic safari experience in the South African bush, a solo dip in the lagoons of Iceland, or a cultural foodie tour through the local streets of Hanoi, solo travellers are guaranteed the perfect Singlemoon.
SevenTravel’s top three Singlemoon itineraries include:
Solo Sojourn in South Africa
Solo travellers can look after number one on a saunter through South Africa by learning about the country’s culinary prowess in Cape Town, winding down in the Winelands and twinning wildlife-spotting with spa treatments at two of South Africa’s finest safari lodges. Not only will they uncover the Cape Peninsula’s best highlights but also Cape Town’s secret food hotspots, before lapping up the genteel atmosphere of the Winelands (with a wine tasting or two thrown in for good measure). Travellers will finish at a pair of safari retreats which not only deliver excellent bush moments but also feature sumptuous spas, allowing them to mix their wild encounters with melt-worthy massages.
Top solo experiences include:
- An early rise in Cape Town for a guided silent dance or yoga session at sunrise in a secret destination – it could be on a beach, on a rooftop or even on Table Mountain.
- A fun cooking lesson to cook like a real Cape Malay ‘auntie’ in Cape Town’s colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. Travellers can learn about the district’s rich history on a walking tour before mixing their very own masala for your own Cape Malay curry.
- Admiring Cape Peninsula’s top sights, including Boulder’s Beach with its resident African penguins and the sprawling grounds of Kirstensbosch National Botanic Gardens.
- A day exploring the three historic Winelands towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, with a local guide who will unravel their history and heritage. Guests will have full control over the individual wine estates they visit during the day and, of course, all visits will include tastings!
- A stay at not one, but two safari lodges that boast revitalising spas. Kapama Karula Lodge has four treatment rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, so that travellers can enjoy treatments with unparalleled views of the bush, while Londolozi Founders Camp’s Healing House is built upon ancient healing techniques honed in the bush across generations.
This SevenTravel trip is priced from £15,495 per person (excluding flights)
Me, Myself and Iceland
Few places offer such raw connections with nature like Iceland. This is the land of fire and ice, where tundra covers the country like a frozen blanket and this intimate meeting between man and Mother Nature makes Iceland ideal for a solo adventure. Travellers will see a mix of classic icons like the Golden Circle, the Blue Lagoon and the northern lights with some of the country’s lesser-known gems like the geothermal grandeur of the Reykjanes Peninsula and the soot-black beaches and waterfalls of Iceland’s secret southern coast. Foodies will delight in the opportunity to explore the culinary undercurrent of Reykjavik to enjoying a steaming bowl of soup at Fridheimar tomato farm.
Top solo experiences include:
- A wander through Reykjavik on a guided tour, learning about some of its most fascinating landmarks like is iconic Hallgrímskirkja church, Kolaportid flea market and the colourful architecture dotted around its neighbourhoods. Travellers can experience the capital’s cool café culture that turn into busy restaurants after dark and sample some of its world-class Icelandic cuisine and tapas-style dishes.
- A mesmerising visit to Iceland’s legendary Golden Circle, with the chance to see the raw, untamed Thingvellir National Park and the steaming Geysir, spluttering Strokkur and gushing Gulfoss. Travellers can crown their Golden Circle tour with a visit to the family-run Fridheimar Farm, with the opportunity to sample one of their delicious tomato soups.
- An exploration of the natural drama of the ice-carved Hvalfjörður before wine-tasting under the dancing northern lights beside the fjord’s lake.
- A guided tour of Iceland’s southern coast, encompassing the foamy waters of Seljalandsfoss and the midnight-black sands of Reynisfjara, before finishing with a group glacier hike on the toothpaste-blue ice of Sólheimajökull, spying ice caves, water cauldrons and crevasses.
- Travellers can enjoy a well-deserved day at the Blue Lagoon, where in-water treatments promise to sooth mind, body and soul.
This SevenTravel trip is priced from £10,995 per person (excluding flights)
Vietnam: Through the Eyes of a Local
With some of the friendliest people on the planet, mouth-watering food and an enthralling treasure trove of culture, there aren’t many countries that welcome solo travellers with open arms like Vietnam. But on this trip, travellers will never feel alone with the opportunity to meet plenty of locals as they traverse the country from top to toe, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City. Travellers can savour the street food of the two cities, gain insight into remote village traditions and witness locals’ mastery with handicrafts. Every day is packed with experiences that aim to peel back Vietnam’s skin and expose its authentic beating heart.
Top solo experiences include:
- A morning walking tour of Hanoi, passing through the bustling Long Bien market before finding zen with a tai chi class. In the afternoon, travellers can taste their way around some of Hanoi’s best street food like egg coffee, rice paddy crab and herbal rice liquor, meeting locals as they go.
- A three-day luxury cruise around Halong Bay with see travellerspaddle to hidden caves, explore a local village on Cat Ba Island and enjoy dinners on the sundeck surrounded by the serenity of Halong Bay.
- An array of several wellness activities in Hue including a leisurely pedal through villages and yoga sessions – all before breakfast. Travellers can also choose to go hiking in the mountains which surround Hue for a forest bathing experience, creating a raw connection with nature.
- A wander through the old-world streets of Hoi An on a guided tour of its sleepy shophouses, merchant houses and traditions that have endured for two hundred years, before sampling myriad street eats from its food stalls and carts.
- A leisurely cycle through the countryside which surrounds Hoi An, passing through picturesque villages where artisanal culture still burns bright. Travellers will visit a wood-carving workshop and a boat building yard where unique woven boats are crafted.
- A zip through Ho Chi Minh City on a Vespa, observing how it comes to life following the working day. Travellers can hop off to eat their way through its sizzling street food stalls, before toasting your Vietnamese adventure with some drinks and music in a café only locals know about.
This SevenTravel trip is priced from £3,495 per person (excluding flights)
Whatever type of holiday and whichever destination chosen, those seeking a seamless, bucket-list solo holiday need look no further than SevenTravel. Specialising in bespoke travel experiences and offering an array of exciting individual and group experiences, SevenTravel will work closely with guests to ensure they come away from their holiday with unforgettable experiences and stories to share with friends and family upon their return.
Responsible, sustainable travel is the foundation of this and is enshrined in SevenTravel’s operations as it seeks to reduce the carbon footprint of its client’s luxury travels and ensure each client has a positive, lasting impact every time they travel.
