Sisterhood Travels FAQs

Sisterhood Travels is committed to providing women with inspiring, safe, culturally rich travel experiences. Our mission is to curate journeys that celebrate diversity, encourage personal growth, and build lasting friendships, making every trip a step towards global understanding and self-discovery. Meet the Sisterhood is a great video to watch for getting to know us a little better. Read more about our entire mission, vision and values here.

Sisterhood Travels was founded in 2018 by Stacey Ray, inspired by her experiences and the adventures she shared with her late husband, Mike. After his passing, Stacey transformed her passion for travel and her profound understanding of female travelers’ unique needs into a dedicated company. She recognized that many women, especially those without a travel companion, seek the safety and camaraderie of others. This insight led to the creation of Sisterhood Travels, specifically catering to women looking to explore the world in a supportive, female environment. Check out our video on How it all Started

Sisterhood Travels welcomes all women who are intellectually curious and seek adventure. Most of our travelers are solo female travelers aged 45 plus, looking for a unique, culturally immersive experience. Our community includes women who are single, divorced, widowed or have partners who are not keen on traveling.

We offer curated, women-only trips that foster lasting friendships and exceed standard group travel itineraries. Our tours are crafted to ensure cultural immersion, exclusive adventures, and fun, catering to various activity levels from easy to challenging. The activity level for each trip is listed at the bottom of its respective webpage.

A team of all-female Group Leaders runs Sisterhood Travels tours. These leaders are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. They work closely with the Tour Director to manage all aspects of the trip. Their primary role involves providing support and guidance throughout the journey. To ensure everyone is prepared and connected, Group Leaders communicate with travelers via a private Facebook group before the trip and WhatsApp during the trip, working to ensure a fun and safe experience.

The age range of our Sisters is generally between 55 and 70. However, we welcome women aged 18 and older, who are enthusiastic about traveling and exploring new cultures. We are proud of our diverse appeal, with participants ranging in age from 35 to 85, all enjoying enriching travel experiences together.

Sisterhood Travels specializes in adult-only tours, which provide a culturally immersive and supportive environment tailored to the interests of female travelers.

Food and drink inclusion in Sisterhood Travels’ packages vary by tour. Each trip’s webpage specifies the number of included meals and indicates when drinks are part of an all-inclusive package in the Trip Inclusions section. More details can be found by visiting the “Our Tours” page

Most Sisterhood Travels package prices include transfers from the specified airport(s) to our arrival hotel on the first day of the tour, and from our departure hotel to the specified airport(s) on the last day. Specific details for arrival and departure transfers, including designated airports, can be found in the Important Information section on each trip’s webpage.

Sisterhood Travels includes high-quality accommodations as part of our travel packages. We carefully select hotels based on location and excellence, ensuring they meet a minimum standard of 4 stars, often up to 4.5 and 5-star properties. Our chosen hotels are equipped with amenities that we know are important to our Sisters, providing comfort and convenience that enhance the overall experience. Please note that star ratings are based on the destination country’s rating system.

Our trips are classified into seven (7) activity levels. These levels help travelers choose a journey that aligns with their comfort and fitness levels, from relaxing beach getaways to adventurous treks.

• Easy: This level involves easy-paced itineraries with minimal physical effort, such as leisurely walks and plenty of relaxation time.
• Leisurely: Leisurely trips include cultural sightseeing with some free time and may involve early starts or walking over uneven terrain, suitable for guests with reasonable health and mobility.
• Moderate: Moderately paced itineraries include longer days filled with more activities, requiring early hotel departures and the ability to join walking tours lasting one to two (1-2) hours, possibly over uneven terrain.
• Busy: Busy trips have a robust schedule filled with long, active days, including several early starts and long journeys, requiring good health and mobility to manage multiple activities.
• Active: Active itineraries are packed with long days, early departures, and long journeys involving multiple modes of non-traditional travel and activities that require good physical condition and fitness.
• Challenging: Challenging trips are designed for physically active travelers, involving long, vigorous days with demanding walks over uneven, rugged terrain, and are suitable for those with a high level of fitness and experience in trekking.
• Tough: This itinerary is designed for adventurers in excellent physical condition. It involves multiple long and active days, early departures, and travel by non-traditional means, with accommodation in authentic homestays, camping or rural hotels. It also requires walking more than eight (8) miles daily on uneven and difficult terrain, including hills or mountains.

The specific immunizations or shots you need for your trip can vary greatly depending on your destination, travel itinerary, and personal medical history. Due to liability issues, Sisterhood Travels cannot provide specific advice on what immunizations or medications you may need.

Your personal physician is the best resource for this information. They can provide guidance based on your individual health history and the specifics of your travel plans. It’s always a good idea to consult with them well in advance of your departure.

Yes! We recommend visiting the CDC’s travel health website, which is continuously updated with the latest information on recommended and required immunizations for different countries.