As more travellers seek the freedom of independent travel paired with meaningful connection, the travel company MT Sobek reports that nearly 30% of its guests now join trips on their own.
For 2026, MT Sobek is spotlighting what makes its journeys appealing to solo travellers: small, active groups where shared challenges and discoveries can spark camaraderie.
“From the first trailhead to the final celebration dinner, guests travel with like-minded adventurers who value active adventure, exploration, and cultural immersion,” the company said.
“Adventure is simply more fun when it’s shared,” said Anne Wood, senior program director at MT Sobek.
“Our solo travellers quickly find themselves part of a welcoming community—swapping stories on the trail, cheering each other on, and often forming friendships that last well beyond the trip.”
MT Sobek’s intentionally small groups and local guides remove the stress of planning while creating space for authentic connection. Many departures also feature low or free single supplements, helping solo travellers feel more included from the start.
The company highlighted several of its small-group adventures for solo travellers, such as its Japan Kumano Kodo Walking & Hiking trip, which features ancient trails through forests and past age-old shrines, with cultural immersion at a mindful, scaled-back pace.
The Utah National Parks Hiking trip explores dramatic canyons, arches, and desert vistas, with opportunities to bond over big skies, shared hikes, and evenings under the stars.
Other trips include The Alps Village to Village Hiking, the Costa Rica Rainforest & Rivers Multi-Adventure, and New Zealand South Island Hiking.
The company said guest feedback underscores the appeal, with many reporting arriving solo and leaving with new friends—and plans for their next adventure together.
