Ranging from hardcore outdoor adventures to luxe glamping-style getaways, these trips have a no-guys-allowed policy.
Girls just want to have fun in the wilderness, that is.
That’s the idea behind thesetravel groupsfor women and nonbinary adventurers.
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Adventures include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, camping on the Sea of Cortez, and kayaking in Greenland.
You might opt to go alone and meet new friends or treat your mom to one of itsmother-daughter trips.
Tours range from moderate to active, high-energy, and challenging.
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Balanced Rock
Balanced Rockhosts groups of women in Yosemite National Park.
The nonprofit runs a variety of programs throughout the year, including annual Women of Color retreats.
Offerings include high-energy adventures and self-discovery workshops alike.
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The groups are kept small (12 maximum), making for an intimate experience.
Destinations range from Uganda to Patagonia to Croatia, among many others.
Women of all ages are welcome as long as they’re physically capable of the itinerary.
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The only demographics this group discriminates against are “mean girls” and “Debbie Downers.”
Fitness opportunities might include a surf lesson, a glacier hike, or yoga in the desert.
You won’t need a passport for any of them.
One major selling point of anREI Women’s Adventure?
Members get a discounted price.
These itineraries are for women who want to climb mountains.
Tours are also offered in Patagonia, Antarctica, Peru, and more.
Some trips, billed as WHOA Plus, are just for “curvy” or plus-sized women.
On these expeditions, visitors get the chance to support female employment opportunities and women-owned businesses.
