Why ladies-only tours are exploding in 2026
Female-led group tours grew 178% YoY. Here is how Kerala Tour Mart designs them — and what to look for in any women-only operator.
The number of women travelling without male companions has more than doubled since 2022. Here is why ladies-only tours are exploding — and exactly what Kerala Tour Mart does to make them work.
Why women are choosing ladies-only tours
Safer travel experiences
Women-focused itineraries provide vetted accommodation, female-led ground teams and culturally sensitive routing — particularly important in unfamiliar destinations.
Like-minded communities
Group departures help solo women travellers connect. Many of our repeat groups have become lifelong friends — some now travel together annually as a tradition.
Customised experiences
Itineraries focused on what women actually want: wellness retreats, cooking classes, artisan visits, photography workshops, beach holidays and gentle adventure escapes.
What we do differently
- Female tour leader on every departure
- Women-friendly hotels / homestays (verified annually for safety)
- Small groups of 12-20 women for intimate bonding
- Female-driver requests honoured wherever available
- WhatsApp group with all travellers pre-departure
- Period-friendly itinerary buffer + wellness consult before travel
2026's most-booked ladies-only departures
- Kerala wellness retreat — Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey + ayurveda
- Vietnam — Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An (lanterns, cooking, culture)
- Bali — Ubud yoga + Seminyak beach + Uluwatu temple
- Japan — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka (cherry blossom and autumn departures)
- Turkey — Istanbul, Cappadocia balloons, Pamukkale, hammam spa
Solo women welcome
Solo women can join any group departure — no single supplement on twin-sharing. Or we can build a fully private solo itinerary with the same safety net.
Explore upcoming ladies-only departures or speak to our women's tourism desk.