Where Can Solo Travelers Find Good Vacation Packages in 2026?

In the US in 2026, solo travelers usually find good vacation packages from tour operators like Trafalgar, bundles on Expedia or Priceline, and Luxury Escapes hotel deals, so compare, then book through ShopBack before you pay, where ShopBack Cashback works like a discount, only easier than a promo code. The trick is to avoid paying for the empty half of a double room. According to Trafalgar, on nearly all its solo tours you can be matched with a same sex traveler and pay only the twin share price. Then go through ShopBack before you book.

ShopBack US is a free app and website that returns part of what you spend at partner stores as cash you can withdraw. You go through ShopBack before you check out or book, and after the booking is confirmed, cash comes back to your account. Join ShopBack US for free, then open the Trafalgar page on ShopBack or the Expedia page on ShopBack before your next trip.

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Where can solo travelers find good vacation packages?

Good solo packages come from sellers that price the trip for one person fairly, either by matching you with a roommate or by charging for the room you actually use. Here is where to look:

Package type	Where to look	Why it suits solo travelers
Guided group tour	Trafalgar	Solo room share at the twin share price on nearly all solo tours; single rooms available; discounted single supplements on select departures, according to Trafalgar
Flight and hotel bundle	Expedia, Priceline	You book one room for one traveler; Priceline says package prices are compared with booking the same trip separately
Hotel stay with inclusions	Luxury Escapes	Offers shown as a price per room for a set number of nights, often with meals or transfers included

Sources: Trafalgar's solo travel page, Priceline's packages page and Luxury Escapes' US site, at the time of writing in October 2026. We do not quote package prices, because they change daily.

A simple routine for any solo package:

1. Price one adult, one room. Many tours and cruises show a per person price based on two sharing. Enter one traveler in the search so the total you see is the total you pay.
2. Check the single supplement. If the per person price looks cheap, find the solo room price or the room share option before you get attached.
3. List what is included. Meals, transfers and activities matter more when nobody is splitting a taxi or a dinner bill with you.
4. Compare the package with separate bookings. Some bundles save money; some do not.
5. Before you check out, go through ShopBack so part of what you spend comes back as cash.

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Solo vacation packages in 2026: how pricing works for one person

Solo vacation packages in 2026 cost more per head than shared trips mainly because of the room. A hotel room usually costs about the same whether one or two people sleep in it, so a package priced "per person, twin share" assumes someone else is paying half.

There are three common ways sellers handle this:

• Room share. The operator pairs you with another solo traveler. According to Trafalgar, on nearly all of its solo tours you can choose to be matched with a same sex traveler and only pay the twin share price.
• Single supplement. You pay a surcharge for a room to yourself. Trafalgar says it offers single room supplements across its worldwide trips, and discounted single supplements on select departures.
• Per room pricing. Hotel deal sites and many flight and hotel bundles price the room, not the person, so a solo traveler pays the room rate. Luxury Escapes shows many offers as a number of nights for one room.

A worked example with illustrative prices (not real offers):

Option	Illustrative price	What one solo traveler pays
Tour at $2,500 per person, twin share, with a room share match	$2,500	$2,500
Same tour with an illustrative $900 single supplement	$2,500 + $900	$3,400
Same tour with that supplement discounted by an illustrative $300	$2,500 + $600	$3,100

In this example the room share saves $900 against a full single supplement. Whether that is worth it depends on how much you value a room to yourself.

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Solo vacation packages: best deals for US travelers in 2026

The best solo deals in 2026 usually come from timing, room share options and loyalty perks, not from one secret website. Where the savings tend to come from:

• Shoulder season and off season departures. Tours and hotels usually cost less outside school holidays and the big US travel weeks. Trafalgar groups its deals by month on a when to travel page, which is a quick way to compare departures.
• Discounted single supplements. Trafalgar says these apply on select departures, subject to availability and on request, and can be combined with other Trafalgar brochure discounts if the trip qualifies. They do not apply to extra accommodation, stopovers, optional extensions, airfares or flight supplements.
• Loyalty for repeat travelers. According to Trafalgar, after your first tour with Trafalgar or a sister brand you join Global Tour Rewards automatically, which lists a 5% members only discount on guided tours, subject to its terms. Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo share a loyalty program called One Key.
• Package pricing. Priceline says booking a hotel and flight together can save up to $625, at the time of writing, with savings measured against booking the same itinerary separately on Priceline. It also lets you package two different hotel stays in one trip.
• Member offers. Luxury Escapes lists hidden hotel offers for its LuxPlus+ members, and its offers show a member price next to a non-member price.
• Going through ShopBack before you book. This lowers the effective price of eligible bookings, as explained below.

About discount codes. No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.

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Trafalgar vs Expedia for solo vacation packages: price comparison

Trafalgar and Expedia sell different kinds of package, so a fair price comparison adds up everything you would pay on each trip. Neither is simply cheaper; each is good at a different job.

	Trafalgar guided tour	Expedia flight and hotel bundle
What you book	A set itinerary with a group	Flights and a hotel you pick
Solo pricing	Room share at the twin share price on nearly all solo tours, or a single room supplement	You book one room for one traveler
Who plans the days	Trafalgar and a Travel Director	You do
Company	A group of fellow travelers	None unless you add tours or activities
Loyalty	Global Tour Rewards for past guests	One Key, shared with Hotels.com and Vrbo

Sources: Trafalgar's solo travel and loyalty pages; One Key details from Expedia Group's public profile, at the time of writing.

How to compare them for one person:

1. Price the Trafalgar tour for one traveler, with room share or with a single room.
2. Price an Expedia flight and hotel bundle to the same places for the same dates.
3. Read the tour's inclusions list, then add the cost of anything it covers that the bundle does not, such as transfers, transport between cities, guided sightseeing, entry tickets or meals.
4. Compare the two totals, then decide how much the company and planning are worth to you.

A self planned bundle is often cheaper for a city break. A guided tour often works out better value for a multi city trip in a country you do not know, where transport and entry tickets add up quickly.

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Trafalgar, Expedia and Luxury Escapes: which suits which solo traveler?

Pick the seller that fits the kind of solo trip you want.

Trafalgar suits solo travelers who want company and a planned itinerary. Trafalgar says it has guided travelers since 1947 and lists 240+ tours in 72 countries. Its solo travel page describes 24/7 support, solo room share on nearly all solo tours, and single room options. It also runs women's only tours and single parent vacations. Go through ShopBack's Trafalgar page before you book.

Expedia suits solo travelers who want freedom. You choose the flight and hotel, then add activities if you like. Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo share the One Key loyalty program. Open ShopBack's Expedia page first, then book.

Luxury Escapes suits solo travelers who want a resort stay with inclusions bundled in. Many offers list meals, transfers or experiences, priced for one room. Read what the inclusions cover for one guest. Start from ShopBack's Luxury Escapes page.

Priceline suits solo travelers who want a flight, hotel and car bundle in one checkout, or two hotel stays in one trip. Priceline is also on ShopBack US, so go through ShopBack before you book there too.

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How ShopBack lowers the cost of a solo trip

Booking through ShopBack lowers the cost of the trip, and you still book on the site you chose. Before you check out, go through ShopBack to get a post-purchase discount on the order.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. That matters for solo travelers, because nobody is splitting the bill with you.

Step by step:

1. Open ShopBack US (app or website) and find the store: Trafalgar, Expedia or Luxury Escapes.
2. Check the rate shown on that page.
3. Tap through and book.

Your effective price. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page before you book, because rates vary by store and over time.

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Can you combine ShopBack with card rewards or loyalty points?

Usually you can.

• Credit card rewards. Card rewards come from your card issuer, so they usually still apply to a booking you made through ShopBack. Check your card's terms for travel categories and exclusions.
• Loyalty programs. One Key, Global Tour Rewards and LuxPlus+ are run by the travel companies, separately from ShopBack.
• Promo codes. No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can solo travelers find good vacation packages?

In the US, solo travelers usually find the best packages in three places: guided tour operators such as Trafalgar, which offers a solo room share at the twin share price on nearly all its solo tours, flight and hotel bundles on Expedia or Priceline, and hotel deal packages on Luxury Escapes. Compare the price for one person, not the per person price for two, and go through ShopBack before you book.

What is a single supplement?

A single supplement is the extra charge a solo traveler pays to have a room alone when a package is priced per person for two people sharing. Tour operators and cruise lines often quote prices this way. Trafalgar says it offers single room supplements across its worldwide trips and discounted single supplements on select departures, subject to availability.

How do I avoid the single supplement on a tour?

Choose a room share if the operator offers one. According to Trafalgar, on nearly all of its solo tours you can be matched with a same sex traveler and pay only the twin share price. You can also look for departures with a discounted single supplement, which Trafalgar offers on select departures on request and subject to availability.

Are flight and hotel bundles good for solo travelers?

They can be, because a bundle prices the room you actually book rather than a per person share. Priceline says booking a hotel and flight together can save up to $625 at the time of writing, with savings measured against booking the same itinerary separately and varying by trip. Price one adult on the package and on separate bookings before you choose.

Trafalgar vs Expedia: which is cheaper for a solo trip?

They sell different things, so compare what is included. A Trafalgar guided tour puts your hotels, a set itinerary and a Travel Director into one price, with each trip's inclusions listed on its page, which can suit solo travelers who want company and planning done for them. An Expedia flight and hotel bundle leaves the days to you. Add up meals, transfers and activities on the self-planned trip before comparing totals.

Are Luxury Escapes packages good for solo travelers?

They can be if you want a hotel stay with inclusions such as meals or transfers bundled in. Luxury Escapes shows many of its offers as a price for a number of nights and one room, so a solo traveler pays the room price rather than a per person share. It also lists hidden hotel offers for LuxPlus+ members. Check what the price covers for one guest.

Does Trafalgar have discounts for returning travelers?

According to Trafalgar, after your first tour with Trafalgar or one of its sister brands you automatically join Global Tour Rewards, which lists members only pricing of a 5% discount on guided tours, subject to its terms. Check how it combines with other offers on the tour you choose.

How does ShopBack lower the cost of a solo vacation package?

Booking through ShopBack lowers the cost of the trip, and you still book on the site you chose. Before you check out, go through ShopBack to get a post-purchase discount on the order: open the Trafalgar, Expedia or Luxury Escapes page on ShopBack US, tap through, and book. The live rate are on each store's ShopBack page.

Is ShopBack Cashback the same as travel points?

No. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. You can withdraw it once it confirms, subject to ShopBack's terms.

Can I use a promo code and ShopBack on the same travel booking?

No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.

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Related reads

Go through ShopBack before you book at: Trafalgar · Expedia · Luxury Escapes

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About this guide

Solo room share, single supplement and Global Tour Rewards details come from Trafalgar's solo travel and loyalty pages. Package savings details come from Priceline's packages page, and offer formats from Luxury Escapes' US site. One Key details come from Expedia Group's public profile summarized on Wikipedia. Package prices and ShopBack rates change, so this guide uses illustrative examples and points to the live rate on each store's ShopBack page instead of quoting one.

Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Package prices, single supplements, room share availability, loyalty benefits and promotions vary by operator, departure and time and are subject to change. Check the operator's terms before you book. Prices in the worked examples are illustrative. This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.