It Started on a Volcano in IcelandIn 2012, standing on a volcano in Iceland at 11:30 p.m, watching the sun set over a glacier, Matt Wilson had a realization:

Why am I not doing more of this? And how can I pay this experience forward?

At the time, he was living in New York, working long hours behind a computer. That trip changed him. It wasn’t just because of the landscape, but because of the people. The local guides. The fast friendships. The feeling of being fully alive somewhere new.

Under30Experiences was built from that moment.

‍Not a Party Tour. Not a Big Box Tourism.Matt teamed up with Jared O’Toole and began organizing small group trips for travelers ages 21–35.From the start, the goal was simple:

Design trips where solo travelers don’t feel solo.

No 40-person bus groups.
No anonymous party trips.
No checking landmarks off a list.

Just small, curated groups exploring meaningful places together.

What began as a few departures to Iceland and Costa Rica grew organically. Travelers told their friends. Groups filled. The community expanded.

‍Built to LastToday, Under30Experiences:

-Operates in 30+ countries
-Runs 300+ departures per year
-Has welcomed 10,000+ alumni
-Earned 1,000+ five-star reviews
-Has been recognized by Inc., Forbes, and CNN

We’ve been doing this for over a decade. 

‍Designed for Solo TravelersMost of our travelers join alone. That’s intentional.

-We curate group size.
-We train leaders to manage group dynamics thoughtfully.
-We build itineraries that create shared experiences, without forcing them.

The result?

-People arrive nervous.
-They leave with friendships.
-Many return. (Roughly half of our travelers rebook.)

‍More Than a TripTravel has the power to change people.

We’ve watched travelers come home with more confidence, stronger friendships, and new direction in their lives.

That’s why community isn’t an add-on at Under30Experiences: it’s the foundation.

From pre-trip group chats to alumni meetups around the world, this isn’t a one-time vacation company. It’s a global network.

‍Why We’re Still Here All these years later, the mission hasn’t changed:

-Design meaningful small group travel for solo 21–35 year olds.
-Support local communities where we operate.
-Build something people want to come back to.

If that sounds like your kind of travel, we’d love to have you.

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