If you are thinking about giving up everything and going on a detox tour, taking a break from social networks in nature in the company of yourself, then you need to find a place where you can enjoy independence and adventure. An ideal country for traveling alone should be safe for people of any nationality, gender and race. Another important criterion is developed tourist infrastructure and transport accessibility.
We have compiled a list of 8 countries suitable for traveling alone. We selected all destinations based on the World Risk Index safety rating and the Global Peace Index peace rating, and also took into account transport accessibility to attractions.
Monaco
Entry rules
Russians will need a passport with a Schengen or national French visa. Now France is considered one of the most loyal European countries in terms of document requirements. The application fee is 80 euros for an adult (about 5,800 rubles*).
How to get there
There is no airport in the principality; the most convenient way to get here is by train from France. The nearest airport is in Nice. You can fly there from Moscow with one transfer in Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) – a one-way ticket costs from 34,000 rubles*. There is a train from Nice to Monte Carlo – a ticket costs from four euros (about 320 rubles*), the ride takes about 20 minutes.
Where to stay
Ambassador-Monaco (rating 7.4) – price for one night from 24,000 rubles*.
Hôtel Columbus Monte Carlo (rating 8.9) – price per night from 37,000 rubles*.
Monaco is located on the French Riviera. The city is famous for its Mediterranean coastline, the Prince’s Palace, the Oceanographic Museum and the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.
This is a safe and calm country with a low crime rate. Thanks to its small size, Monaco is easy to get around by public transport, bicycle and even on foot.
Singapore
Entry rules
If you plan to stay in the country for more than four days, you must have a tourist visa. It is issued in 3-4 days and is valid for 9 weeks from the date of issue, but you can stay in the country for no longer than 30 days in total. The application fee is 30 SGD (about 1,850 rubles*).
How to get there
From Moscow to Singapore you can fly with one transfer in Shanghai (China Eastern Airlines), Doha (Qatar Airways) and Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) – a one-way ticket costs from 33,000 rubles*.
Where to stay
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (rating 9.2) — price for one night from 44,000 rubles*.
Marina Bay Sands (SG Clean) (rating 9.2) – price per night from 52,500 rubles*.
This Asian metropolis is famous for its skyscrapers, a hotel with a rooftop pool, temples and even an artificial beach. With the Singapore City Card, you can travel around the city for free on public transport and visit more than 35 attractions for two to five days.
Singapore is considered one of the safest countries due to its strict laws – you can be fined for even throwing chewing gum on the ground.
Slovakia
Entry rules
Tourists will need a Schengen visa. Currently, Slovakia does not issue tourist visas to Russian citizens, but you can enter the country using the Schengen visa of other EU countries.
How to get there
EgyptAir flies from Moscow to Bratislava with two transfers in Hurghada and Cairo. A one-way ticket costs from 48,000 rubles*. You can fly cheaper to Vienna with a transfer in Istanbul, Ankara or Antalya (Turkish Airlines) – a one-way ticket costs from 24,000 rubles*. There are trains and buses from Austria to Slovakia – for a 45-minute trip you will pay from 6 euros (about 500 rubles*).
Where to stay
Marrol’s Boutique Hotel (score 9.4) — price per night from 10,800 rubles*.
Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Bratislava (score 9.2) – price for one night from 13,500 rubles*.
A quiet European country that will appeal to both backpackers and less extreme tourists. The Tatra Mountains and the natural massif Slovak Paradise await you here, where you can climb the stairs along the waterfalls. Solo travelers will be comfortable on a hike: you can get to natural attractions by train or bus, you won’t have to rent a car.
For cultural heritage, it is worth going to the Spiš region – there are a large number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Also not far from Bratislava is one of the most beautiful castles in Slovakia, Bojnický zámok, and the village of Čičmany with painted wooden houses.
Slovakia is ideal for solo travelers due to its location: from Bratislava you can travel by train to Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary in 1-2 hours and continue your journey across Europe.
Switzerland
Entry rules
Russians will need a passport with a Schengen visa. Now you cannot apply for a tourist visa at the embassy of this country. However, you can enter the country with a Schengen visa from other countries. The cost of the visa application is 80 euros for an adult (about 5,800 rubles*).
How to get there
From Moscow to Zurich you can fly with a transfer in Istanbul or Ankara (Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines) – a one-way ticket costs from 30,000 rubles*.
Where to stay
Hotel Savoy (score 9.1) – price per night from 19,000 rubles*.
Hotel Glockenhof Zürich (rating 9.2) – price for one night from 32,500 rubles*.
With a very low crime rate and excellent infrastructure, Switzerland is ideal for solo travelers. The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats and allows you to see stunning waterfalls, forests and lakes. People also come to the country of the Alps to visit medieval castles and taste local wine and milk chocolate.
Denmark
Entry rules
Russians will need a Schengen visa. Now you cannot apply for a tourist visa at the embassy of this country, but you can enter Denmark using the Schengen visa of other EU countries.
How to get there
From Moscow to Copenhagen there are flights with transfers in Istanbul, Bodrum or Antalya (Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines) – a one-way ticket costs from 37,000 rubles*.
Where to stay
CityHub Copenhagen (score 9.0) – price per night from 7,500 rubles*.
71 Nyhavn Hotel (rating 9.1) – price for one night from 23,000 rubles*.
Denmark is named a country with one of the best quality of life indicators. Digital security is well developed here, and there are almost no cars in the cities – local residents get around on bicycles.
You can start your walk around the capital from the Nyhavn area to see the wooden ships and colorful townhouses along the canal. Tivoli Gardens with an amusement park, a zoo, ancient palaces and historical monuments are also popular.
Qatar
Entry rules
Russians will need a foreign passport. No visa is required for travel up to 90 days.
How to get there
Qatar Airways has direct flights from Moscow to Doha. A one-way ticket costs from 48,000 rubles*. You can fly cheaper with one transfer in Istanbul (Pegasus Airlines), Muharraq (Gulf Air) and Muscat (Oman Air) – a one-way ticket will cost at least 34,000 rubles*.
Where to stay
Oryx Rotana(score 9.0) – price per night from 9,500 rubles*.
DoubleTree by Hilton Doha Downtown (rating 10.0) – price per night from 11,000 rubles*.
Qatar is a unique place where you can see the past and the future at the same time. On the one hand, the country is known for skyscrapers, modernization, luxurious lifestyle, luxury boutiques, expensive hotels and restaurants. On the other hand, Qatar honors its architectural heritage: the Arab Museum of Modern Art, the private Sheikh Faisal Museum in Al Samriya and the cave paintings in the Al Jassasiya cave.
And for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar has prepared one of the most fascinating innovative stadiums, which is worth seeing even for those who are indifferent to football. If you’re looking for adventure, you can find almost everything here, from skydiving over the Persian Gulf to snorkeling and diving, from sand dune climbing to desert safaris in Qatar. And the natural attractions worth visiting here are the Khawr al Udayd inland sea, the rock formations of Ras Abrouq, the Al Thakhira mangroves and the Dahl Al Misfir cave.
New Zealand
Entry rules
Russians will need a visitor visa. It is not pasted into the passport – it is a separate document that needs to be printed before the trip. The cost of the application starts from 246 NZD (about 12,500 rubles*).
How to get there
From Moscow to Auckland you can fly with a transfer in Shanghai (China Eastern Airlines) or Beijing (Air China). A one-way ticket costs from 51,000 rubles*.
Where to stay
Hotel Grand Windsor MGallery by Sofitel (score 9.0) – price per night from 14,000 rubles*.
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group (rating 9.1) – price per night from 15,300 rubles*.
The Global Peace Index places New Zealand in a respectable second place. The land of fjords and hobbits is ideal for solo travelers who plan to spend more time outdoors.
New Zealand has tourist locations recognized throughout the world. For example, the rainforest with Milford Sound waterfalls, the Tongariro mountain pass, the glowing Waitomo caves, the whale watching point in the Bay of Plenty, Waiheke Island, the real Hobbit world – Hobbiton Movie Set, as well as hiking trails of any difficulty level and beautiful scenery at each step.
Japan
Entry rules
Russians will need a foreign passport and a tourist visa. It is usually done in four days. If you apply through the consulate, it will be free. At the visa center, the service fee will range from 1,100 to 2,200 rubles*.
How to get there
You can get from Moscow to Tokyo with a transfer in Shanghai (China Eastern Airlines), Beijing (Air China) and Doha (Qatar Airways). A one-way ticket costs from 34,000 rubles*.
Where to stay
Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba (rating 9.0) – price per night from 11,500 rubles*.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro (rating 8.6) – price per night from 12,000 rubles*.
Japan is a safe country with strict rules of silence in public places and a reverent attitude towards order and cleanliness. Here you can see cherry blossoms, visit the sacred Mount Fuji, take the high-speed train to Kyoto and explore local traditional gardens and temples. In Tokyo, it is worth visiting the luxurious Ginza district and climbing to the top of one of the tallest towers in the world. The Land of the Rising Sun has a well-developed public transport system, so a solo traveler will be comfortable getting to attractions.
*Prices are current at the time of publication.
