AFRICA
Zanzibar
Dates: 13–23 March 2027
from £849
Come Solo. Travel Together. – Group holidays for solo travellers from the UK
We get it
We get it
We live in the UK and know the rhythm well. Work, commitments, the odd trip to see family, a quick catch-up with old friends, and then it's back to the daily routine. And when your annual leave finally comes round, it often turns out that there's no one to go on holiday with.
That's why we run solo group holidays – small group holidays for solo travellers from the UK, which you can join entirely on your own. We take care of the organising, you get to relax. Ready?
How does it work?
How does it work?
Choose a holiday, book your place and join a small group of people who, just like you, want to unwind, see somewhere new and enjoy good company.
Choose your holiday
Choose your holiday
Pick the destination and dates that suit you.
We plan our holidays well in advance, so you can book your time off with ease.
Secure your place with a £300 deposit. The balance is paid before you travel.
We plan our holidays well in advance, so you can book your time off with ease.
Secure your place with a £300 deposit. The balance is paid before you travel.
Join the group
Join the group
Come solo.
New friends are waiting when you arrive.
New friends are waiting when you arrive.
Travel together
and meet new people
Travel together
and meet new people
We take care of the organising.
You simply enjoy the trip.
You simply enjoy the trip.
Upcoming Holidays
Upcoming Holidays
Choose the holiday that's right for you.
SPAIN
Lloret de Mar
Dates: 28 May – 3 June 2027
£749
Why travel with us?
You don't need to know anyone
You can come entirely on your own. That's exactly who our holidays are designed for.
Small groups
We focus on atmosphere, quality and meeting people naturally – not impersonal mass-market tours.
Flights from the UK
Each holiday comes with a recommended flight from the UK, so the group can meet at the airport and fly out together. Arrive on that flight and an organised transfer to the hotel is included in the price. If you choose a different flight, the airport transfer is charged separately or you can make your own way – we're happy to help.
Flexible accommodation
As standard, you share a twin room with another traveller of the same sex. A single room is available for a supplement, where the hotel can offer one.
No pressure
Join in with group activities as much as you like – nothing is forced. We help, we don't push.
Experience since 2012
HolidayMates is run by Olimp Tour Ltd, a travel organiser with many years' experience in the UK market.
We've been organising trips from the UK since 2012.
More than 8,000 people have already travelled with us on our holiday camps, activity camps and educational trips.
Customer payments are protected by Protected Trust Services (PTS 5457).
FAQ – frequently asked questions
Yes – these holidays are designed for exactly that. You don't need to know anyone before you go. Most of the programme is planned so that nobody ends up alone at the dinner table, on the beach or on an excursion.
No. Our solo holidays are for adults and we don't split groups by age – it's your outlook that counts, not your date of birth. People of all ages come along to relax, see somewhere new and enjoy good company.
It depends on the holiday you choose.
- Zanzibar: as standard, we offer spacious rooms with a large double bed for sole occupancy. You can also share a room with someone you're travelling with, at a lower price.
- Spain: twin rooms are standard. A single room is available for a supplement, subject to availability.
When you book, you fill in a short form about your habits and preferences – for example, whether you're an early bird or a night owl, whether snoring bothers you and what your sleep routine is like. This helps us pair up people with similar lifestyles.
Please note: each holiday has its own accommodation arrangements and price options. Please check the room details for your chosen holiday before booking.
On our current holidays, flights are not included – you book your own. Each holiday lists a recommended flight from the UK that the whole group takes. Please only buy your ticket once we've confirmed to you in writing that the minimum group size has been reached and the holiday is going ahead.
For every holiday, you pay a £300 deposit by bank transfer to OLIMP TOUR LTD within 24 hours of booking. We'll email you the bank details once you've booked. The balance is paid before you travel.
Yes. Holiday payments are protected by Protected Trust Services (PTS 5457) – your money is held in a secure trust account until your holiday takes place. We also hold ATOL licence 12444: if your holiday includes a flight sold by us as part of a package, it is ATOL protected. Flights you book yourself are not covered by ATOL protection.