By type
Women-only retreats for solo travellers
Around 64% of the wellness retreat market is women, and roughly a fifth of solo female travellers book women-only trips specifically. What actually changes on a women-only week is not the activity list; it is that nobody is performing, and first-timer questions get answered rather than judged. Half our Alentejo group has never travelled alone before.
- Departure type
- Women only, 6 to 12 guests
- First-timers
- About half of each group
- Price
- $1,690 for six nights, own room included
- Safety
- Vetted licensed transfers, 24/7 named local contact
The route we run
Questions people ask
Why choose a women-only retreat?
Most people say the same thing afterwards: it removed a low-level self-consciousness they had not consciously noticed. Practically, it also makes shared spaces, early mornings and open conversation easier for first-time solo travellers.
How do you check it is actually safe?
Seven checks before anything goes live: named host met on video, liability insurance and operating licence verified, licensed transfer drivers, a 24/7 contact who answers, emergency arrangements confirmed, real room photos, and honest availability.
Will I be the oldest or the youngest?
Unlikely to be either. Groups typically run 30 to 55 with an average around 42, and everyone booked alone.
Not sure which one?
Six questions, sixty seconds, and a match out of eight countries. Or check any retreat's price against our benchmarks first.