If you want to travel with a smaller group, have the coolest / boutique type of travel experience, then you must look at Escape to Shape. www.escapetoshape.com. The owners are a wonderful couple who organize trips all over the world (and they are in Asia during Jan-March) with a fitness component to it. I went with them to Istanbul, and it was amazing. We had our own tour guide, every meal was served Italian style (all healthy, delicious food that was carefully curated and you could get your own off the menu if you really wanted to. Alcohol is allowed). There was yoga every day, but I don't do yoga so I would just either nap or do my own thing. The group was all women (just how it worked out) but they were incredible - 30s and 40s, all very successful and mostly from NYC, SF, and LA. Many of the women have gone on other E2S trips and no one ever has a bad word to say. The owners choose really special and unique excursions and put so much thought and detail into every single day of each trip. I also did a trip with them to upstate NY called "Destination Detox" where we spent the days hiking, doing pilates, nutrition counseling, all fresh cooking from a wonderful chef...lost six pounds in a week and chopped off 14 more when I got home! It's really an amazing group to travel with and I can't wait for my next trip with them!

Hi mim_la

Sorry for the delay. I'm going with The Flash Pack to Vietnam in November. Did you book? Maybe see you there?!

I think their prices seem a bit higher as everything is all inclusive and they use decent 3-4* hotels. From what I've researched other tour companies just include basic accommodation and a guide then you have to fork out for all the activities and food. So probably end up paying the same amount.

Just got back from a group tour to Vietnam with The Flash Pack ( theflashpack.co.uk )

Have to say it was amazing. I did a lot of research before booking and loved their concept. The group was really small, just 8 of us. All in our 30-40s, professional people with the same style of travel - wanting adventure but grateful for a boutique hotel at the end of the day! There was lots of freedom and minimal mollycoddling.

The Flash Pack also organised off the beaten path stuff, like trekking the remote parts of Sapa, which many companies don't offer. We hardly saw tourists and had cool little experiences like visiting a local villager and chatting over a few glasses of rice wine. The itinerary was packed full of street food tours, markets, cooking classes, trekking, kayaking, fishing and city tours. Everything was pretty much included so I didn't spend much money except on having clothes made in Hoi An and wine. :)

I couldn't recommend them enough. Sincerely. They did a sterling job and I'm a total raving fan now.

Their customer service is really good too.

Just got back from a group tour to Vietnam with The Flash Pack https://www.theflashpack.co.uk/

Have to say it was amazing. I did a lot of research before booking and loved their concept. The group was really small, just 8 of us. All in our 30-40s, professional people with the same style of travel - wanting adventure but grateful for a boutique hotel at the end of the day! There was lots of freedom and minimal mollycoddling.

The Flash Pack also organised off the beaten path stuff, like trekking the remote parts of Sapa, which many companies don't offer. We hardly saw tourists and had cool little experiences like visiting a local villager and chatting over a few glasses of rice wine. The itinerary was packed full of street food tours, markets, cooking classes, trekking, kayaking, fishing and city tours. Everything was pretty much included so I didn't spend much money except on having clothes made in Hoi An and wine. :)

I couldn't recommend them enough. Sincerely. They did a sterling job and I'm a total raving fan now.

Their customer service is really good too.

Hello there!

Jane I read you interest... Are you still traveling? I'm also in my thirties interested in traveling with a group my age. Would be nice to travel with adventurous likeminded individuals like myself. I just really want to get out there and continue exploring what this life has to offer you know ;)

Cindy~

Welcome to Fodors MissCin:

>>Jane I read you interest... Are you still traveling?<<

Jane_london only posted on Fodors a handful of times and not since last November.

@MissCin

Hey Cindy - yes I've been travelling a lot! Just been to Iceland and planning a trip to Asia again too. Where are you planning on going?

welcome back.

I'm in my 30's and interested in traveling with likeminded individuals like myself. I very much enjoy the outdoor life, hiking etc. if only I knew how to contact people on here individually... But I don't think it's possible. I don't know, I'm knew on this site.

Oh my I just realized you messaged me back last month. I don't think I got alerted. I figured you might not be in this site anymore or moved on etc.
I'm interesting in going anymore the wind blows me. Lol. I'm single, no kids, no husband... I was engaged, but that's another story. I just want to live a little, enjoy and explore!! I've never been to Asia!! But would love to go!!
I'm not rich... Unfortunately, but I try and save $$ and time at work to get out as much as I can.

I would like to hike the machu pichu in Peru. And I want to go glazier trekking in Patagonia.

>>I don't think I got alerted.<<

One isn't (ever) alerted on Fodors. You need to check back to see if there is activity on any threads that interest you..

Hi,

I know this thread is old but hoping people are stumbling across it searching for the topic like I did.

Jane, I am not sure if you are checking this anymore...but if you are or if anyone else might know of any groups that are similar to the Flash Pack that travels South East Asia?

I too am an early something 30 year old and I want to do something fun but definitely am past the 18-20 year old drinking habits. That said I am not looking for a "lets go to bed at 9 and have half a glass of wine" kind of group either...so kind of a mix.

So if any one knows of anything similar to the Flash Pack please let me know...can't go with them as their Vietnam dates don't align with another trip I am adding onto this with friends, which has exact dates. Also, ideally hoping for an American or Australian based company...I live in South Africa and want to avoid those pounds or euros!! :)

Thanks!
Katie

Not familiar with Glash Pack, but you might look at Intrepid.

I feel sure that the <i>women</i> on this site, young or otherwise, have more sense than to respond to a one-off post from a complete stranger who can't even fill in their profile.

Aamanda...really " young ladies" who talks like that ...so not interested in young men...just ladies..lol

People have been on forums long enough to see a fishing line.

I'm looking to take a tour of Ireland during the summer and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with tour companies there. Same deal as the thread above...single guy (37) and want a group that avoids the 18 year old party scene but allows for some going out and having fun.

Did you have any luck finding a group to travel with?

Welcome to Fodors X_travel_bug. This thread is nearly 4 years old and the OP has not been on the forums in ages.

If you have questions about group tours, it would be better if you start a new topic of your own.