Solo traveller in 7-day group trip to Switzerland

Basically this comes down to whether you have a tendency to encounter people you find super weird, or otherwise difficult to tolerate, in situations like work or social activities. If you do then there is a good chance you will find some or all of these traveling companions to be weird or intolerable as well. I find that most people can be tolerated for a week, especially the type of people who would embark upon a solo traveling adventure such as this. Most will try to be on their best behavior to avoid the awkwardness of conflict with others. There are always exceptions but I believe they are rare.

I traveled with an overland group through South America for six weeks in my early thirties. I consider myself average in terms of socialness and weirdness but I found the whole experience to be very rewarding and one of my best travel memories from my pre-marriage days. I would have done it more except that I was getting a little old to fit in with the demographic of that particular form of travel.

$2500 does not seem very expensive at all for a week in Switzerland non-inclusive of flights, with accommodations and meals and experiences all included.

I recommend you go for it, as it is much more likely that you will enjoy it than not.

I'm a person who don't like such guided (and hearded!) group tours. Maybe because I had to go on such tours as a child, as we could only go on such bus tours with our parents, and it always was unnerving.
As for the price: I think it is very expensive. But maybe you could give us the link (if it is allowed in the forum); so we can have a look what is included. Of course. Switzerland is much more expensive then mayby Austria or Italy, whith almost the same mountains.

As my younger self, I would do it although I don't really try to have "authentic" experiences as I don't think that in reality, there is any such thing or at least not that you could get on a tour.

I tend to get along with most people and am generally a friendly person, but I haven't been on a bus tour as a solo person. I've done a cruise by myself, and I have traveled in Europe by train by myself but I haven't done a bus trip that way. And I have never done a solo trip when I was looking to hook up with other people. My solo trips have all been as a happily married woman.

So my only caveat would be whether there was the kind of vibe which indicated that people were looking for connections to other people more than 'authentic" experience.

Hi!

Happy New Year!

"What happen if the people from the group are super weird?"

Unless they are dangerous just ignore them. Bring some ear plugs and something to read when in transit. I have been reading books my whole life even in transit, I can tune out most interruptions. You may end up part of a smaller group grousing about some of the other people in your group.

You could do some of this stuff on your own without being part of huge tour group. Book your hotel for arrival and perhaps same hotel for night before departure. Plan your moves before time. Research train or buses available for your connections. Some hotels may have a tour desk or can refer you to a nearby travel agency for a day tour if needed. Off the beaten path is okay is okay if you already have looked over the easy to get to stuff that is routine but since this is your first visit everything will be new!


Got your passport yet? Don't travel with a single debit or credit card. Unless you have limited time you could stay another day or two on your own and see what happens.

Totally up to you.

Happy New Year to you too! If the group turns out to be super weird but not dangerous, it’s best to focus on your own enjoyment—earplugs, a good book, or headphones can be lifesavers. You could also break away for parts of the trip to explore on your own; pre-planning your transit and accommodations makes this easier. Keep your itinerary flexible, so you can add extra days if you want to experience more at your own pace. And don’t forget to pack essentials like a backup credit card and your passport for a smooth journey!