You want to travel solo but hate planning. You've googled "solo travel packages" more times than you care to admit this month. Here's what we've learned after trying dozens of options: the best solo travel packages focus on one activity in one amazing place.

Instead of rushing through 15 countries, the packages that actually create friendships are the ones where everyone's there for the same reason. Here are the solo travel options that deliver real adventures with people you'll actually want to hang out with.

What Makes a Solo Travel Package Actually Good

After testing group travel options around the world, here's what separates the memorable trips from the forgettable ones:

• Single activity focus: When everyone's there to surf or dive, you instantly have common ground
• Stay in one place: You actually get to know the destination and each other
• Small groups: 8-12 people create better connections than 40-person tours
• Age-appropriate: Traveling with people in your life stage makes everything better
• Real activities: Learn something new instead of just ticking boxes

Creator-Led Adventure Packages (The Best-Kept Secret)

Your Friends Are Boring (YFAB) runs some of the most thoughtfully designed solo travel packages out there. Their approach is refreshingly simple: pick one incredible destination, focus on one activity, and give you time to actually experience both.

Take their Taghazout surf trip in Morocco at $950 (early bird pricing). You spend 7 days learning to surf with other 25-34 year olds in one of the world's best beginner surf spots. Everyone chose adventure over sightseeing, so you're surrounded by like-minded travelers from day one.

Compare that to multi-city tours where you're constantly packing and unpacking, never quite settling into the rhythm of a place or forming deeper connections with your group.

Scuba Diving Packages for Real Ocean Lovers

Most dive packages fall into two camps: overwhelming liveaboards or basic resort courses. YFAB's Moalboal diving trip in the Philippines finds the perfect middle ground.

At $1190, you get accommodation, meals, boat trips, and diving with the famous sardine runs that create underwater tornadoes of silver fish. Not certified yet? Add $200 for your Open Water course. You'll dive the same sites multiple times, getting comfortable underwater and spotting marine life you missed on your first descent.

The beauty of staying in one diving destination is that you become a temporary local, knowing which sites have the best coral, where to spot turtles, and which dive shops have the friendliest crews.

Surf Packages That Actually Improve Your Surfing

Surf camps exist everywhere, but most are either party hostels or expensive resorts. Finding surf packages with people your age who want to actually improve? That's the challenge.

YFAB's Costa Rica surf trip in Tamarindo costs $1690 early bird. The higher price reflects Costa Rica's costs, but includes accommodation steps from the beach, daily surf sessions, all meals, and transfers.

The magic happens when you surf the same breaks daily. You learn how different tides affect the waves, which sections are best for beginners, and by day seven, you're paddling out with confidence instead of just surviving your first wave.

How Do These Compare to Other Solo Travel Options?

Hostels: Great for meeting people and budget-friendly, but you're responsible for organizing activities and finding travel companions for adventures.

Traditional group tours: Companies like Contiki and Topdeck offer comprehensive trips but tend to focus on younger crowds (18-35) and packed itineraries with limited time in each destination.

Adventure specialists: G Adventures and Intrepid Travel offer excellent small group experiences with broader age ranges (18-65) and diverse itineraries covering multiple destinations.

Premium group travel: FlashPack caters to 30s and 40s travelers with comfortable accommodations and well-planned itineraries, typically at higher price points.

Creator-led trips: YFAB focuses on single destinations with single activities, attracting specific age groups (25-34) in small groups (8-12 people). The shared interest creates instant connections.

What's Actually Included (Transparent Pricing)

YFAB trips include everything except flights and alcohol, which means:

• Accommodation (private rooms in local guesthouses)
• All meals (authentic local cuisine)
• Daily activities (surf lessons or dive trips)
• Equipment rental
• Airport transfers
• Experienced trip leader

You book your trip, arrange flights, and everything else is handled. No hidden costs, no surprise fees, no decisions to make once you arrive.

Which Solo Travel Package Matches Your Goals?

For learning to surf with fellow adventure seekers: Morocco at $950 offers incredible value, while Costa Rica at $1690 provides a premium tropical experience.

For scuba diving in world-class waters: Philippines at $1190 (or $1390 with certification) combines affordability with incredible marine biodiversity.

For comprehensive group touring: FlashPack offers comfort-focused trips, G Adventures provides budget-friendly options, and Contiki specializes in social experiences for younger travelers.

The beauty of activity-focused solo travel packages is that everyone's there for the same reason. Whether you're catching your first wave or exploring coral gardens, you're surrounded by people who chose adventure over comfort zones.

Ready to trade planning stress for actual adventure? Check out Your Friends Are Boring's upcoming trips for surf and scuba experiences designed for solo travelers who want real connections. Your solo adventure is just one booking away from becoming a group adventure.