Single and Ready to Travel: The Top 8 Divorce Vacations for Every Mood

Want something so freakin’ amazing that your divorce will seem like child’s play compared to the magnificence all around you??

Yeah, that’s gorilla trekking baby.

Join our 10-day women’s active Uganda Gorilla trekking, hiking, and Safari Adventure that will change your soul. This tour features untouched Uganda, with gorgeous mountains, dense forests, and hazy savannas. You’ll have an intimate visit with one of the most isolated mountain tribes in Africa and explore the Kidepo Valley National Park to see the most spectacular creatures you’ve only seen in zoos.

The trip also includes hiking through the Rwenzori Mountains and walking amongst chimps in the Kyambura Gorge. You’ll also have the chance to track lions, leopards, and hyenas, as well as cruise the Kazinga Channel, which contains the world’s largest concentrations of hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffalo, elephants, and all kinds of birds.

The crown jewel of the trip is the Bwindi gorilla trekking encounter that will make your ovaries explode.

So what makes this the post-relationship vacation of your dreams?

It’s organized by women, for women, in support of women.

Explorer Chick also supports the local women of Ride 4 a Woman—where 50% of your lodging costs go directly to domestic abuse survivors. You’ll stay with the organization leaders and help support job creation, clean water, and teaching women new skills.

Talk about women supporting women. Get yours on this Uganda gorilla trekking, hiking, and safari adventure.

If you’re looking for something so jolting to the system, so badass that your divorce will seem like the training ground to get there, then climb glaciers and soak in hot springs. There is nothing like feeling like you can conquer the world and then soaking in a mineral bath afterward like the queen that you are.

This 7-day women’s-only adventure tour of Iceland promises an action-packed itinerary featuring hiking, ice climbing, ATV biking, and hot spring-hopping. Your journey will take you through Southern Iceland’s Golden Circle as you explore the best of what this rugged terrain has to offer. Admire stunning waterfalls such as Gulfoss and Skógafoss, see Strokkur’s steamy water geyser, and walk along the black sands of Diamond Beach.

Experience the thrill of ice climbing on the biggest glaciers and traverse black sand beaches on an ATV to search for the famous plane wreck. You’ll also have the opportunity to soak in natural hot springs with locals at Secret Lagoon and Sky Lagoon.

Exhaust your body during the day and soak in hot springs in the afternoon. Say cheers to other adventure-hungry women and enter this new era of your life with your new girl gang!

Talk about perspective: this trip is so ancient that it will take you back to another time and place altogether, making it easy to forget all the drama in present day for a little while.

The Ultimate Jordan and Petra Tour is an 8-day women-only adventure that includes hiking, camel riding, and camping under the desert stars.

The highlights?

• • Explore the Lost City of Petra and the narrow slot canyons before going on a super-secret hike with stunning views known only by the locals.
  • Relax under the stars at an authentic Bedouin camp in a comfortable glamping site with a bed and mattress.
  • Catch your last sunset in Wadi Rum on the back of a camel as you enjoy a bucket-list desert experience.
  • Visit the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea, and float, slather on some “magical” mineral mud, and wonder how you got to be so brave.

• • Feast on traditional Jordanian cuisine, and you’ll help prepare it under the leadership of a Jordanian culinary school that is women-owned and operated.

The Ultimate Jordan and Petra Tour is an unforgettable adventure that will allow you to explore the best of Jordan AND of yourself. ????

Looking for a Vegas vacation that’s more than just clubbing and casinos? Pack your sequins and sports bras and get ready for a trip that combines the glamour of the strip with the true grit of the surrounding desert landscape.

We like to get a little wild on our Explorer Chick trips (um, hello, our tagline is SHE-nanigans) so we kick things off with a high-end hotel ON THE STRIP.

Think: cocktails, bath robes, juicy steaks, and the lap-of-luxury that soothe those post-divorce vibes.

We’ll also escape the crowds for a full day of rock climbing and exploring the sandstone walls of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. We go kayaking, soak in hot springs, climb the slot canyons, and even camp on the shore, snort-laughing under the stars.

Just a quick step out of Las Vegas is the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, where you can mend a broken heart using the healing power of Mother Nature. Climb, camp, kayak and hike your heartache away and emerge a stronger, happier woman.

There’s a reason tropical vacations are so damn popular: they usually come with rum!

And lots of sweating, which is like the ultimate form of healing and transformation.

Get away from everyday life with a jungle holiday in Belize where Tarzan is frankly not required. Your new friends will help you make the most of ALL the water sports on a tropical island adventure with heart pumping activities helping you feel alive in lush jungle surroundings. Move over Indiana Jones. This gal has got this.

Explore Mayan ruins, navigate caves with ancient artifacts, and immerse yourself in the Belizean Jungle, embarking on new adventures each day. Descend 250 feet from the top of a waterfall, zip-line 2.5 miles through the jungle canopy, and explore the archaeological grounds of Xunantunich.

Explore the clear turquoise waters and coral reefs while snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and fishing with local Belizean guides. Stay in Pinterest-worthy tent-walled cabanas with actual beds, wooden floors, and an ocean view right outside your screened door.

The best part?

Belize is a short flight away, making this a LITERAL escape when you need it most.

Looking for an adventure that combines your love of animals and staying active on vacation? The Galapagos islands are one of the best divorce vacations possible. It’s the perfect place to glow up your life with cute and quirky wildlife.

Snorkel in the same water as penguins, seals and a whole host of colorful fish. Marvel at the furry, scaly and feathered inhabitants of the Galapagos area and feel free to snigger with your new friends every time you see Boobies—the birds, I mean.

Relax on black lava and white sand beaches. Hike to an active volcano and maybe fantasize about who you might like to tip into boiling lava.

Over the course of 9 days, visit three different islands and experience incredible animal encounters with tortoises, sea lions, iguanas, penguins, boobies, and even reef sharks. This is Planet Earth in real life, and you get to narrate your own nature film!

And when the adventure-filled days are done, relax in 4-star boutique hotels with rooftop terraces and harbor views, and even squeeze in some white sandy beach time. This is the ultimate multi-sport adventure that checks off everything on your vacation bucket list.

So channel your inner Darwin and join us for a Galapagos Islands Tour and Multisport Adventure that will leave you feeling exhilarated and empowered.

All the majesty of nature is on show at the Lofoten Islands in Norway, which offers an untamed wilderness that gifts outdoor enthusiasts with its rugged beauty. Hike to the summits of Reinebringen, Mount Ryten, and Festvågtind for panoramic views of fjords, beaches, and vibrant villages. Refuel with traditional and locally sourced meals every day, featuring lots of fish—the foundation of Lofoten’s civilization.

I’m not gonna lie—leg day in the gym is easy compared to hiking here. You will curse your puny muscles hiking Norwegian summits. Just keep thinking about how darn good that hot tub is going to feel at the end of the day.

You’ll get the chance to stay in the authentic rorbu cabins hanging over the sea, where you might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights if the skies cooperate.

The scenery is spectacular enough to soothe the soul. You’ll hike steep trails to iconic summits, sleep in colorful fishermen cabins and coastal hotels, kayak deep into the heart of a fjord, and spend hours at sea catching the freshest dinner of your life.

This women’s hiking tour is the perfect adventure for those with a post-relationship status seeking a thrilling and immersive experience in Norway’s stunning natural landscape.

Celebrate your divorce in style by booking a private trip with Explorer Chick! Gather your closest friends, family, or whoever makes your cheer squad, and embark on a personalized journey tailored just for you.

Whether it’s a serene escape, an adrenaline-pumping adventure, or a cultural immersion, we’re here to make it happen. Choose one of our trips, but know we’re flexible with duration, route, and excursions —  your private trip is customizable.