For women to go solo, together.
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Welcome to SoFe Travel! Our women-only itineraries support local women and lead you to places most tours miss, like dawn-lit bakeries, courtyard studios, hillside hamlets. It’s effortless, intentional travel for women who crave more than ticking boxes.
Experience it alongside fellow solo female travelers, and connection happens fast. Bus-ride jokes, market meanders, and midnight rooftop toasts turn strangers at check-in into genuine travel friends.
From vetted guides to behind the scenes support, someone always has your back from baggage claim to back‑alley bazaars.
You may start as strangers, but after sharing stories over street-noodle and golden-hour photos, you’ll be travel besties by dusk.
We've got it covered from logistics and seamless transfers to secret spots locals whisper about. You show up; we stage the magic.
Up to 14 women share long tables, laughter, clinks with glasses while swapping stories, passing plates, stacking memories.
We’re the largest community of women travelers on the planet, and we’ve turned those connections into life-changing adventures.
AND GIVE YOU STORIES WORTH RETELLING.
Holi throws color at your face. Home-cooked feasts, sacred rituals, and streets alive with centuries of tradition. India doesn't ease you in, it transforms you.
Dance in Dracula’s Castle on Halloween, then explore haunted forests and enchanted villages pulled from folklore. This one’s for the witches.
In the remote Altai Mountains, eagle hunters, drumming hooves, and ancient traditions pull you back through centuries.
Slurp ramen in a neon alley, soak in an onsen, then step into centuries-old rituals you didn’t even know you craved. Bring your curiosity and stretchy pants.
Camels at sunset. Bread baked by hand in village ovens. Morocco moves to a rhythm older than memory, and you'll dance to it without even trying.
Trade traffic jams for feluccas and sunsets that deserve their own soundtrack. Float down the Nile with your travel besties, mint tea in hand, and that “yep, I’m really here” grin plastered on your face.
These are perfect for first-timers.
One morning you’re gliding over Cappadocia in a hot air balloon. The next, you’re hiking hidden valleys, boating on the Bosphorus, or sipping tea in an ancient caravanserai. We keep it grounded, local, and full of moments you’ll never find from behind a bus window.
Learn the art of Turkish cooking from women who’ve perfected recipes over generations. Visit private homes, wander artisan workshops, and explore sacred spaces where most travelers don’t have access. This journey brings you past the postcard and into the real Turkey — where hospitality is a way of life.
Visit a village where women earn a living through the art of traditional dollmaking — preserving crafts passed down through generations. Dine at a female-run NGO restaurant where your meal helps support women’s empowerment programs. Here, every experience brings you closer to the stories, skills, and strength of Turkey’s women.
Every two years, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan come alive with a spectacle of horseback battles, eagle hunting, wrestling, music, dance, and fire-lit celebrations.
Together we’ll roll noodles by hand in a family kitchen, visit a women’s cooperative keeping ancient crafts alive, and learn to build a yurt just as their ancestors did centuries ago.
You’ll sleep beneath a blanket of stars in traditional nomadic camps, ride through meadows bursting with wildflowers, and hike along turquoise lakes.
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.
We believe you can chase adventure and sleep well. Expect boutique hotels, historic homes, desert camps, and locally-owned guesthouses — places chosen for soul, design, location, and the kind of sunrise view that will stay with you forever.
It takes courage to step off the easy path. Our travelers come solo but arrive with a shared mindset: curiosity, connection, a little grit, and a hunger for something deeper than sightseeing. You’ll come as strangers — and leave as part of something rare.
Solo travel doesn’t have to mean stressful travel. We take care of the logistics — from flights on tiny riverboats to rooftop dinners — so you can focus on being present, open, and ready for whatever the world has waiting.
From the women who guide our tours to the local artisans who share their stories, we intentionally weave women's empowerment into every trip. We seek out women-owned hotels, family-run businesses, and cultural initiatives that make a difference — because when women support women, the whole world opens up.
Opting to share a room? We don’t leave it to chance. Our bespoke matching system — created with a specialized psychologist — pairs you with a roommate whose lifestyle, energy, and rhythms align with yours, setting the stage for a trip (and maybe a friendship) to remember.
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.
After one wildly successful 10 day girls trip to Bali – today 600,000 + women fondly call our network “SoFe.”
SoFe: [sew-fee]
- the Solo Female Traveler Network
Every SoFe trip is handcrafted — not mass-produced.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter itineraries or tourist traps.
We believe in journeys designed for women who want more: deeper culture, authentic connection, and memories you can’t find on a map.
Our adventures are built around local women — their homes, their stories, their traditions — creating a ripple effect that empowers communities everywhere we go.
I created SoFe to blend the best of both solo travel and traditional group travel.
The independence and transformation of traveling on your own terms, plus the depth, laughter, and meaning that happens when you experience those moments with other incredible women.
For me, this company began with a simple idea:
What if women could have both: the freedom of solo travel and the power of community without having to choose one or the other?
Since 2018, we’ve traveled across continents with thousands of women. No matter the destination, the real magic is always the same: the way shared experiences amplify everything.
The bravery feels bigger. The joy lasts longer. The stories get better. And the connections become the highlight of every place we visit.
Whether it’s your first adventure or your fifteenth, if you want to see the world in a way that expands you and connects you, SoFe is that place.
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!
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!
We’re not just a Facebook group.
We’re the world’s largest community of solo female travelers — and now, we’re going deeper.
SoFe was built by women who crave connection, not just travel tips.
We host virtual meetups, destination matchmaking, and real-world adventures — and now, with our new membership, you can access even more: insider experiences, early tour access, and a space to meet your future travel besties long before the plane takes off.
Whether you’re brand new or five trips in, you’re part of something big — and it’s better when you show up.
Our tours take you off the beaten path — but membership takes you even further.
As a SoFe Member, you’ll get early access to new tours, first dibs on limited spots, insider-only experiences, and the chance to shape your journey before it even begins.
In some destinations, you’ll unlock hidden bonuses — like private cultural workshops or extra experiences designed just for members.
If you’re serious about traveling deeper, connecting sooner, and claiming your next adventure before anyone else — this is where you belong.
“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.”
“My SoFe Tour felt like just a bunch of girlfriends out on an adventure. Is there anything better?”
“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.”
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.
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.
Unless specified differently, all of our tours are refundable up until 90 days before departure, with the exception of your $550 deposit.
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.
