Previous Tours

It all started on a couch in Mexico in 2016. Our founder, Amanda, was sipping a cerveza around the corner when someone broke into her room and stole all her stuff. Everything … except her dirty clothes. Stranded in Mexico with no money, no contacts, and suspicious hostel staff, she vowed that no other solo female traveler should ever feel as vulnerable as she did in that moment.

So, she created a global network and Meetup Tours around the world for solo women travelers to have a place to turn for community, inspiration, and support. Since 2016, SoFe Travel has run Meetup Tours in countless countries on all 7 continents. We take pride in offering unique experiences that connect women to the destination, giving them a sense of safety and community.

Curious about the tours we’ve taken? Keep scrolling to see photos, testimonials, and our members’ favorite moments from previous Meetup Tours.

Egypt Past Tours

As our longest running Meetup Tour, we have lots of experience in Egypt! This was one of the first destinations that SoFe Travel visited, and we haven’t stopped going back since. The Egypt Meetup Tour is one of our flagship tours and we are proud to offer departures multiple times per year. You can go behind the scenes of this tour with our Instagram Story Highlights. You’ll get to see what is really like to be on one of our Egypt Meetup Tours through the eyes of our solo female travelers!

What Our Travelers Say About Egypt

This Egypt tour was my first group travel experience. I normally travel solo. I was so nervous about it, but it ended up being absolutely amazing. The 6 of us women got along so well! A true sisterhood. It made the trip so enjoyable. My favorite activities were the pyramids, the cooking class in Cairo, the optional Abu Simbel excursion, staying in the Nubian Village and exploring the Valley and Kings& Queens. I believe that SoFe truly cares about each traveler's experience, and is very responsive to travelers. Plus I love that it is female owned and run!

I was a little scared to sign up for this Meetup Tour because I didn't know what to expect. I never traveled internationally alone before. I thought to myself why not push myself out of my comfort zone & go on an adventure. My Egypt trip was amazing!! I met 12 amazing women on this trip that looked out for each other. I made some new friends from all over the world by going on one trip! I keep in touch with some of them and hope them again. I would recommend taking a SoFe trip if you are looking for some adventure, relaxation, knowledge, and like minded women to travel with!

SoFe brings together like minded adventurers from all over the world, and every lady there was a badass with her own story to tell. LOVED IT. I thought the Egypt itinerary itself was very well done. A group tour was the right way to see Egypt without a doubt. I was a bit hesitant to tackle this country on my own and after being there, I know I made the right decision. I felt safe with the Egyptologists guide who was always with us, helping us navigate respectfully the local customs/culture. Without the backstories and details they brought to the table, I fear the monuments and temples would have fallen just a little flat. They brought the whole thing to life with their obvious passion.

This was my third tour with SoFe, and I would rate this tour a 10/10. When going on a solo group adventure you must understand that there will be a lot of different personalities and everyone may not click, yet the group of Goddess I was with were AWESOMENESS. We all interacted together like we were friends for years. We did so much and I saw so much, yet I was not overwhelmed. If you are open minded and have no expectations walking in, you will have the time of you life. This tour was a great mixture of everything for me and I loved it so much!

The Sites

Prepare to have your mind blown away by the pyramids and temples that were built almost 4,000 years ago! We visit the Pyramids of Giza, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple and many more famous sites in Egypt! You will learn about ancient Egyptian life, including God’s and Goddesses, Kings and Queens, and everything in between. Egypt’s history is some of the best history in the world!

The Food

Where mediterranean and middle eastern cuisine meet, the food in Egypt is every foodie travelers dream. Imagine warm falafel while while sailing toward an ancient Egyptian temple or a Nubian feast cooked on a wood fire stove by a local Nubian woman. The food in Egypt can only be described as downright delicious, and we chase the best of it all!

The People

You will be welcomed with a smile and open arms by our hosts in each hotel or excursion. Each tour gets a look inside modern Egyptian life as we stay in the countryside of Luxor, eat in a locals home, and walk through the streets of a Nubian village. We take pride in our relationship with the locals where we visit, and they are always excited to welcome our travelers with warm Egyptian hospitality.

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Bali Past Tours

Bali was SoFe’s first ever Meetup Tour, so it holds a special place in our hearts. Bali is an incredible destination for women. This is one of our flagship tours and we are proud to offer a Meetup Tour in Bali multiple times per year. One of our travelers, Christine de la Fuente, wrote all about her Bali experience for our blog, sharing the nitty gritty details of the tour and what to expect on this itinerary.

What Our Travelers Say About Bali

As cliché as it sounds, Bali was a life-altering trip The itinerary had a good balance of cultural, touristy, educational, and local experiences. The authentic local events that SoFe was able to organize for us to experience was really special. I even enjoyed the low-key activity options like waking up at dawn to visit the village farmer's market where I bought homemade desserts and palm sugar to take home. Another nice thing about this trip was there was a lot of free time built in and none of us felt pressured to attend any of the excursions if we didn't feel up to it. Beyond the amazing sites and experiences, the fast friends I made are the most treasured things of my Bali tour.

My first SoFe trip was to Bali and the local guides were so sweet. It was obvious that SoFe had a really good relationship with them, which made me feel confident. I was really nervous going on a trip with a small company with a bunch of strangers, but I am so glad I did. In Bali, we also got to go inside a family temple and learn how to make offerings and what they mean with a group of local women. The tables were covered in fresh flowers and we dressed in the traditional clothes before going inside the temple. We were all asked to be quiet and give our offerings to the alter that spoke to us most. A lot of us cried. It was such a beautiful moment with the women of this family that I won't forget.

I used to travel solo more but have had to put my travels on hold for awhile. The Meetup Tour to Bali was a perfect way for me to return to traveling at a time when I don’t want to travel completely independently! I had nothing to fear with the Solo Female Traveler Network, because they organized everything SO WELL. The accommodations were beyond my expectations, food was amazing and the balance of activities fit my needs perfectly. I was impressed with the balance of cultural and relaxation activities that were built into the tour. I particularly loved the visits to the temples with the guides and the cooking class - AMAZING!

My experience traveling with SoFe to Bali was phenomenal and I’m so glad I invested in it. I felt well taken care of and safe, which is so important as a female traveler. I enjoyed the diversity of the group, hanging out with the same people as you can get boring, and I’d never thought I’d be dancing at a beach club in Canggu with women of all ages. I really liked the cultural part and having an insight in the balinese culture. Everything was very well organized.

Cooking Class with Locals

Take a casual cooking class with a local family where you’ll learn about a variety of ingredients found in traditional Balinese dishes. Prepare different parts of the meal such as de-seeding the chili, finely chopping them, and cooking the meat. At the end of the class, we all sat together, enjoyed the feast that we all prepared and delved into deep conversations and laughter all through the night.