Why female travelers choose guided trips for women
Here’s why so many female travel besties, mother-daughter duos, and more love guided travel for women—and what the women in our travel community say about their own life-changing trips.
Brave, wanderlust-filled—the women in our travel community are truly something. We wanted to celebrate the inspiring ways our female travelers show up in the world, so we’ve crafted dedicated EF Go Ahead Tours for Women! Want to get away with your girlfriends in Greece, make mother-daughter memories in the Andes, or soak up solo moments alongside other inspiring women at an Italian cooking class? Check out some of the many reasons to love guided travel for women.
You can discover more about yourself
Here’s one thing we’ve always found to be true: Women are limitless, both in life and on our tours, and traveling allows them to tap into every side of themselves. Whether you’re interested in solo female travel or senior women travel groups, transformative “Aha!” moments are waiting for you, too.
“I booked the Grand Tour of Spain as a solo traveler and felt like I had done the impossible,” said traveler Caroline. “It was exhilarating and freeing, and I found my voice as Caroline, and not someone’s mom or wife. I made friends. On each subsequent Go Ahead Tour, it’s been easy to make friends—I’ve always said the nicest people travel with Go Ahead … Go Ahead has given me the confidence to do more, go further, be more.”
New possibilities will open up for you
Those moments you’re dreaming of? They’re out there, waiting for you to reach for them. If you want to find out exactly what you’re capable of, EF Go Ahead Tours for Women are just the ticket.
“There’s a lot to be said for making things happen in your life instead of sitting back waiting for the right moment,” said traveler Karen, who fell in love with solo travel for women on our Lake Como, the Italian Riviera & Venice tour. “I’ve taken lessons from wonderful Italian artists and painted on the streets of Venice. I took a watercolor workshop in Giverny, France; I never dreamed I’d be painting in Monet’s garden. The whole world opens up to you if you’re not afraid to put yourself out there.”
You can bond over shared life experiences
You’ll not only see your destination through the lens of artisans, farmers, and other female luminaries on our intentionally crafted, woman-led itineraries—you’ll see it alongside fellow mothers, sisters, professionals, and more who are curious about the world. Sharing your stories while sharing a life-changing trip makes for heart-expanding moments of connection.
Just ask traveler Serena. After losing her husband and not traveling for 17 years, she found a fresh start (and cherished connections!) on tour in Greece. “There were two other widows on the trip,” she said. “We were able to sit, and connect, and share, and cry, and it was just wonderful.”
You can focus on fun while our experts handle the details
Guided travel for women is full of let-your-hair-down moments, and traveler Cheryl knows this firsthand. She’s confidently arrived on all of her Go Ahead trips knowing exactly who would be there for her: our experts.
“I knew that when I took my luggage off that turnstile and walked down into the foyer of the airport, my fabulous Tour Director would be standing there smiling, waiting to whisk me and the other excited travelers off to a new adventure,” she said. On EF Go Ahead Tours for Women, all you need to worry about is being in the moment—we’ll take care of all the details.
You’ll get the chance to witness women’s lived experiences
Our EF Go Ahead Tours for Women hinge on connections with yourself, your fellow female travelers, and the women who live and work in the destinations you visit. Stepping into the homes, businesses, and histories of local women is as inspiring as it is illuminating—there’s so much that women share, even across cultures.
You may find yourself thinking of your own family as you make Bolognese ragu at Podere San Guiliano, an Italian agriturismo that chef Federica founded with her grandmother. Or, you may feel awed—but not surprised—as you meet groundbreaking female monks at the Songdhammakalyani Monastery, Thailand’s first all-female monastery. Stories of resilience and passion make for profound moments of female connection.
You can create your own magic during solo moments
We’ve intentionally crafted our Tours for Women to include free time that you can fill in ways that light you up. Go from laughing with new friends and chatting and cheers-ing over shared meals to seeking out your own inspiration during just-for-you moments.
“I like the security and ease of going on a group tour with a company like Go Ahead that handles all the details, but then I also like making the most of my free time,” said traveler Kathy after her tour of Italy. “I had a wonderful time just walking around solo, and stopped to rest on bench in a little neighborhood park. An older lady came along and sat on the bench with me. She couldn’t speak English and I couldn’t speak Italian, but we communicated with smiles. Suddenly, she started singing a song. It was beautiful, whatever it was. Then she smiled and indicated it was my turn. I sang ‘Amazing Grace’ to her. Such a wonderful sharing between two strangers that never would have happened if I hadn’t been by myself.”
If you’re seeking self-empowerment, you’ll find it
Want to go on one of our Tours for Women because you’re looking to get away, have fun, and share belly laughs with your best friends? (We don’t blame you, it makes us smile just thinking of it!) But, taking that leap is also the quickest way to connect with your I-can-do-anything energy. Go on your dream trip for you, and come away feeling like you can take on the world—because you can.
“Female solo travelers should go on guided tours with Go Ahead because the company provides me with a tangible and secure opportunity for self-discovery that leads to a wonderful sense of self-empowerment,” said solo traveler Jessica. “As a female, there’s no greater feeling than learning what I’m capable of by accomplishing my personal goals to see the world without anything or anyone standing in my way.”
It was Jamie’s homestay in Germany that made her fall in love with travel (and her studies in Florence that really sealed the deal). When she’s not writing and sharing the magic of seeing the world with others, she’s usually on the lookout for her new favorite memoir, testing out recipes at home, or visiting her family on Cape Cod.
