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Solo travel is incredible —
but what if it could be even better?
You know you can do it.
You’ve booked the flights, figured out the local transportation, eaten dinner alone with confidence.
But sometimes…
You crave real connection.
You want more than just sightseeing and selfies.
You’re tired of juggling Google Maps, figuring out where to eat, or hoping someone cool is in your hostel dorm.
And traditional group tours?
They’re too rigid, have no solo time, or filled with couples and families.
There’s a better way.
One-Of-A-Kind Experiences
Paint the Streets, Light the Skies
Holi throws color at your face. Diwali sets off fireworks in your soul. And the street food? Basically a religious experience. You won’t ease into India. You’ll cannonball in. And that’s the point.
Party with Ghosts in Romania
Dance in Dracula’s Castle on Halloween, then explore haunted forests and enchanted villages that feel pulled from folklore. This one’s for the witches.
Go back in Time in Mongolia
In the remote mountains, eagles soar, drums echo, and ancient traditions come alive. The Golden Eagle Festival isn’t just a spectacle—it’s a portal to another world.
Bullet train by day. Geisha by night
Slurp ramen in a neon alley, soak in an onsen, then step into centuries-old rituals you didn’t even know you craved. In Japan, precision meets poetry. Bring your curiosity and stretchy pants.
Luxury tents under star-splashed skies.
Camels at golden hour. Tagine that tastes like it’s been simmering for centuries. You'll laugh, cry, dance, and come home with sand in your shoes and stories in your bones. Therapy could never.
Kenyan Safari, But Make It Cinematic
Watch wildebeest thunder across the plains, sip sundowners as zebras stroll by, and experience Kenya’s raw, majestic magic—like a nature doc, but you’re in it.
Trips that change your life—
and give you stories worth retelling.
What you’ll find on a SoFe trip
- Small groups of women who feel like instant friends
- Thoughtfully curated itineraries that balance exploration + ease
- Cultural experiences that go beyond tourist spots
- A safe space to be curious, bold, and completely yourself
This is more than travel.
It’s perspective-shifting, soul-expanding, woman-powered adventure.
What's inside every tour
- Iconic, elevated accommodations
- Intimate groups of 8-14 women
- All women aged 20-80
- Dedicated solo time
- Sustainable, responsible tourism
- Local women partnerships
- 99% solo travelers
New! Vietnam + Cambodia
Lantern-lit streets. Floating villages. Speedboats to hidden tunnels.
This isn’t a tour—it’s a front-row seat to two of Southeast Asia’s most captivating countries. Packed with flavor, history, and beauty that sneaks up on you.
Travel by Speedboat, Bamboo Boat, Cyclo, and More
This isn’t a bus tour. One day you’re skimming down the Saigon River by speedboat to secret war tunnels. The next, you’re pedaling through rice paddies or floating in a round bamboo coracle trying ancient fishing techniques. We keep it local, fun, and never boring.
Do the Things Most Travelers Don’t Even Know Exist
From harvesting herbs in a chef’s garden before cooking a full Vietnamese meal, to sipping off-menu cocktails in hidden bars, this trip goes way beyond the tourist track. It’s immersive, it’s interactive, and every moment is rooted in real life, not staged sightseeing.
Meet the Women Making a Difference—And Be One of Them
Meet the people shaping Vietnam and Cambodia’s future—like Ms. Hanh, who’s leading the charge on sustainable farming, or artisans keeping century-old traditions alive. This trip isn’t about watching culture from a distance—it’s about being invited into it.
📍December 10 – 21, 2025 | 👯♀️ Limited Space
What Our Travelers Say
Almost Sold Out: Tanzania
Crater rims at sunrise. Elephants in the road. Sundowners in the Serengeti.
This isn’t just a safari—it’s a front-row seat to one of Earth’s last truly wild places. Raw, majestic, and unforgettable in every direction.
Stay where the wild things are
From luxe tented camps to crater-view lodges, your stays are remote, unforgettable, and completely surrounded by nature. Stars overhead, zebras nearby, wine ready. You’re not just visiting—you’re in it.
Classic safaris, elevated
There’s a reason it’s iconic. But what makes this safari stand out isn’t just the wildlife—it’s how you experience it. Wide-open landscapes without the crowds, expert local guides who actually love what they do, and golden hour drives that feel like a dream you get to live out loud.
End in barefoot paradise
After the thrill of safari, fly to Zanzibar and spend your final days barefoot on white sand beaches, cruising on a traditional dhow at sunset, and soaking in that salty air.
📍November 10-19, 2025 | 👯♀️ 3 SPOTS LEFT
THE “SOFE” WAY TO TRAVEL
Off the Beaten Track
You can't find the experiences we have in any guide book. Intentional choices about where we stay and who we work with— give us a unique “locals” experience immersed in authentic culture, traditions and ceremonies for women.
Adventurous Days, Luxurious Stays
We’re big on exploration, but we also like ease. Every tour includes unique accommodations handpicked for the perfect combination of comfort, design, location, views – and let’s not forget – instagrammable moments.
Same But Different
Solo travel is a mindset that requires courage, curiosity, kindness, and a thirst for adventure – and all of our travelers have this in common. Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends.
Hassle Free
Intentionally created solo time – but add an epic itinerary. We deal with the hotels, expeditions, transportation, guides, dining and logistics – you just bring good vibes.
Women Supporting Women
Every single part of SoFe Travel is about supporting women. From empowering our travelers to live out their wildest dreams – to the staff and guides we work with. Every single place we can, we handpick women owned hotels, businesses and partners.
Handmatched Besties
We partnered with a specialized psychologist to create our bespoke, roommate matching process. If you opt for a shared room, we will pair you with your most compatible match on the tour, from lifestyle to interests to sleep schedules.
SOFE TRAVEL
All SoFe tours are unique
in their own way
…but what’s not unique is the level of care, curation and community we bring to everything we do.
Our expertise is curating once-in-a-lifetime adventures through handcrafted experiences and accommodations – anchored with intentional partnerships with women-owned-businesses around the world.
When we say we’re ‘women supporting women’ – we really mean it.
TRAVEL STORIES
WOMEN OF SOFE TRAVEL
Women-owned.
Community-powered. 7 years strong.
I’m Amanda, founder of SoFe — and a long-time solo female traveler myself. I started this company in 2018 because I knew firsthand how powerful, beautiful, and sometimes lonely solo travel can be.
I wanted more than just logistics and sightseeing. I wanted connection. Depth. Women who just got it.
SoFe was built for women like you — independent, curious, and ready for something meaningful.
Since then, we’ve taken thousands of women on unforgettable trips across the world — from weekend retreats to once-in-a-lifetime adventures — and built a global community that spans 100+ countries.
Whether it’s your first solo trip or your fifteenth, you’ll be in good company here.
Tini, our tour guide in Bali
Let us introduce you to Tini, she is hilarious, brilliant and incredibly kind. Tini has been leading our tours in Bali for quite some time now. With her infectious energy and wealth of knowledge about Bali, she brightens up every excursion with her presence.
Tini is more than just a guide; she's a ray of sunshine. Whether you're curious about the local culture, seeking recommendations for the best photo spots, or simply looking for a good laugh, Tini is there with her endless patience and genuine warmth.
Come to Bali With Us!
Fatma, our driver in Turkey
Say 'merhaba' to Fatma, everyone's favorite grandma and a pioneer for women in Turkey. Her career as a driver started when she became the very first ambulance driver the country had ever seen. As her life slowed down, she switched to the tourist track, showing SoFe girls an insider look at Turkey from the best hidden fruit stands and gozleme stops, where to buy the most colorful embroidery (since she is super talented in this art as well, passed down to her from her mother), and supplying endless smiles, coffee stops, and spontaneous road trip dance parties. Come to Turkey with us!
COMMUNITY
Get involved!
We are the world’s largest community for solo female travelers. And it only works because of women like you. Whether you’re dropping into our Facebook groups, showing up to virtual hangouts in your pajamas, stalking us on Instagram (no shame), or hopping on a plane for a meetup tour—you’re part of something big. So go ahead, get involved. Lurk less, connect more. We’re cooler when you’re here.
FREE TRAVEL RESOURCES
SOFE RESOURCES + STORIES
How do visas work? What happens when I get lonely? Do I really need travel insurance?
Our Free travel resources are the answers to our travelers top questions (and a couple of stories in between).
What Our Travelers Say
“This was my third tour with SoFe, and I would rate this tour a 10/10. The group of Goddess I was with were AWESOMENESS. We all interacted together like we were friends for years.”
AIYEEHA
“My SoFe Tour felt like just a bunch of girlfriends out on an adventure. Is there anything better?”
JORDYNN
“It’s hard to put into words how incredible my experience with SoFe in Morocco was…to see life in Morocco through a female’s eyes was unique and something I will never forget.”
ANNA
SO WHAT IS ‘SOFE’?
It started with a bad travel experience – and turned into a lifelong passion combining travel, adventure, connection and community.
After 10 years of traveling on her own, founder Amanda Black started a facebook group called ‘The Solo Female Traveler Network’ to connect women around the world.
One wildly successful 10 day girls trip to Bali later – today 600,000 + women fondly call our network “SoFe.”
SoFe: [sew-fee]
- the Solo Female Traveler Network
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
But how is it “solo” if you’re together?
Can I bring a friend, mom / daughter?
Is everything included?
How old are your travelers?
Most of our solo travelers are 30-55, bold, excited and ready for adventure. But, we have had travelers as young as 18 and as old as 70!
Sidenote: while we do enjoy a couple of cocktails at sunset, we are not a big party tour – we are here for incredible, quality experiences that we’ll remember forever.
Is travel insurance included? How do I get it?
Travel insurance is not included – but it’s really easy to get set up. You can refer here for our recommendations. It IS mandatory to have travel insurance before you arrive.
What do I do before departure day of a tour?
What’s your cancellation policy?
Unless specified differently, all of our tours are refundable up until 90 days before departure, with the exception of your $550 deposit.
What is the activity level of your tours?
Our activities can be handled by most women, but the ‘level of difficulty’ is specified on each page for each tour. If you have specific questions, please contact us here.
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