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Solo Travel

We’re seeing more and more travellers choosing to explore the world, especially India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, on their own, and we love designing these journeys.

Whether you’re young and independent, embracing a solo chapter in life, or simply prefer the freedom of travelling alone, we’re here to ensure your trip is seamless and deeply rewarding.

Solo travel can be both liberating and enriching, and these destinations offer the perfect balance of culture, nature and relaxation. With trusted drivers, carefully selected accommodation, and experiences tailored to your pace and interests, we make sure you feel supported every step of the way, without ever compromising the independence that makes solo travel so special.

Solo travel in

India

Solo traveller overlooking historic Jaipur architecture

Explore India entirely at your own pace, with a private driver, carefully matched guides and boutique stays chosen around you. You keep the freedom of travelling alone while our teams take care of every detail.

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Homestays and Havelis in India

For solo travellers, staying in a homestay or traditional haveli can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the journey. These accommodations are typically clean, comfortable, and rich in local character, offering a sense of warmth and connection larger hotels often lack.

Homestays, in particular, open a window into everyday life: sharing meals with your hosts, learning regional recipes, or simply enjoying conversation after a day of exploring can bring meaningful depth to your travels. For those seeking cultural insight along with a sense of safety and belonging, these stays offer an ideal balance of connection and comfort.

The Pekoe Trail

Trekking a section of The Pekoe Trail with a local guide offers a truly special glimpse into Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes and lesser-seen cultural stories. Walking with your own guide adds depth and connection, turning a beautiful route into an unforgettable experience.

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Our approach

Why travel with Red Dot?

Ultra Personalised

We create trips that are designed just for you - your exact interests, your unique tastes, your perfect adventure. Everything is built from scratch, which means we can push boundaries and create something truly special.

Support at every turn

With offices in Sri Lanka, India and the UK, we're always here to help, in your time zone. You'll never feel like you're travelling alone.

Unlike other tour operators, the majority of our team are based in South Asia and this means you get better value for money and crucially more of that money goes in to the local economy.

Drivers and Guides

Our drivers and guides don't just get you from place to place - they make your entire journey. It's our carefully selected relationships that set us apart. Just check our reviews and you'll see what we mean!

Curated Stays

We're passionate about beautiful, unique places that tell a story. Our recommendations come from years of experience and honest feedback, and we'll always encourage you to choose the small, characterful hotels over the big chains - trust us, you'll thank us later.

Value

Exceptional doesn't have to mean expensive. We take value seriously because we want you to feel confident that every pound is well spent and every experience is worth it.

Santani

Digana, Sri Lanka

Santani Wellness Resort & Spa is one of Sri Lanka’s most serene and restorative retreats, designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul amidst the lush mountains of Digana.

Fort Bazaar

Galle, Sri Lanka

Fort Bazaar, which enjoys a prime position in Galle Fort, is a seriously stylish 18-room boutique hotel that was once a merchant's house.

Tekanda Lodge

Ahangama, Sri Lanka

Tekanda Lodge is a beautiful small six-roomed property perched on a plantation, just in land from Sri Lanka's Southern Coast. It's one of most authentic and exciting openings in recent years on the island and we love the…

Dera Mandawa

Jaipur, India

Dera Mandawa is pretty homestay property that’s been in the Singh family for five generations and is a firm favourite of ours.

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What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.

Roy Wood (February 2026)

Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.

Alie C (February 2026)

I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

Daisy Stanton (February 2026)

My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!

Andrew S (February 2026)

Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.

Martin Thomas (February 2026)

Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference

Sandra Nicholson (February 2026)

We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.

Jayant Banerji (February 2026)

A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.

Phil Blair ( February 2026)