For anyone unfamiliar, the “Solo-ish” trips are standard group tours except every traveler joins solo. No couples or groups of friends. I joined the China itinerary, which covered major highlights like Shanghai, Xi’an, the Terracotta Army, the Great Wall, and Beijing.
The overall group dynamic was honestly great. Since everyone arrived alone, there were no pre-formed cliques at the start and people were very open to socializing. It was easy to find people to grab food, drinks, or explore with. Toward the end of the trip, smaller groups naturally formed, mostly based on personalities and energy levels, but it still felt very inclusive overall.
The group itself was pretty diverse with a wide age range and several different nationalities represented. The tour leaned heavily female, which apparently is common for these trips. G Adventures also uses female guides for the Solo-ish tours. Our guide had a huge personality and kept the energy high the entire trip.
As for the itinerary, it was very fast-paced. We covered a lot of ground in a relatively short amount of time, which meant long days with lots of walking, transport, and scheduled activities. There was not much downtime unless you intentionally skipped things. Great for seeing as much as possible, but probably tiring if you prefer slower travel.
Overall, I thought the Solo-ish format worked really well. Having a group made entirely of solo travelers definitely created a more social and open atmosphere compared to regular tours.
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