Travelling alone
Travelling on your own
Plenty of our guests travel on their own. Here is how to join a small group day tour, how our private tours and journeys work for one, and what to ask us.
Day tours and journeys
Can I join a small group day tour on my own?
Yes. Travelling solo, you join a departure that other guests have already booked. Tell us your date and the tour you would like, and we will tell you which departures are running. Our answer on travelling alone explains what happens if your date has no other guests yet.
The booking calendar will not take one guest. What do I do?
Send us an email or call us instead, with your date and the tour you would like, and we will place you on a departure that is running. Our small group day tours are capped at eight guests, so a seat on a running departure is the easiest way to join one.
Can I take a private tour or a journey on my own?
Yes. Our private day tours and multi-day journeys run for a single traveller too, with your own guide and vehicle and the day shaped around you. How the price works for one is in our answer on travelling alone.
Where to stay
Can you book my accommodation?
Yes, if you would like us to. Accommodation isn't included in any of our prices. Most guests book their own, and we recommend places on the route and plan each day around where you stay. If you would rather we booked it, a room for one included, we can arrange it as part of your journey. How accommodation works.
Still have a question?
Our questions and answers page answers the questions guests ask most. Or tell us who is travelling and when, and we will come back to you with ideas.
Or call us on +64 3 384 6148, or email info@trails.co.nz.
Updated November 2026
