Seek Sophie

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Michelle Chew

Oct 2025

Seek Sophie showed me a different side of travel, one that’s slower, meaningful, and rooted in real experiences. We met locals, visited places that weren’t overrun with tourists, and learned the stories behind them. It felt like exploring with heart, not just checking off a travel checklist.

Martin F

Jun 2025

We’ve used Seek Sophie so many times now and it’s just so easy. Like dangerously easy. One minute you’re thinking “maybe we should do something fun this weekend,” and next thing you know, you’ve booked a sunrise volcano hike or a boat to Komodo. No stress, no dodgy WhatsApp chains—just simple, clear info and solid options.It always feels really local too, which we love. Nothing ever feels mass-touristy or generic. And the whole vibe of the site is so chill—I genuinely thought there was a lucky duck named Sophie just out there living her best life and trying cool stuff for us to try too.We haven’t been steered wrong once. Every trip has been a hit. Can’t recommend it enough if you like things that are easy, fun, and not a complete rip-off.

Response from Seek Sophie

Hello Martin, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind and insightful review. We are so delighted to hear that we have successfully brought you to a few off the beaten path adventures. And we'll be trying more cool stuff to make sure we keep delivering these adventures for you in the future!

Christina Lim

Oct 2025

I had such a wonderful experience with Seek Sophie! Everything was well planned from start to finish, and the place we visited was absolutely amazing ,somewhere I’ve never been before and truly unforgettable. A special thanks to Fern from Seek Sophie, who took great care of everyone throughout the trip. She made sure we were all happy, comfortable, and enjoying ourselves every step of the way. It’s rare to find a travel experience that’s this smooth and thoughtful. I’ll definitely be joining them again for my future adventures!

Response from Seek Sophie

Dear Christina,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. It warms our hearts to know that you really enjoyed this journey and were able to see places you've never been before. It's a true compliment for us.

Fern had put in a lot of time preparing for this trip, so we are delighted to hear that it has paid off in making your experience unforgettable.

We hope to see you on another Seek Sophie trip in the near future!

Seek Sophie Team

Olivia Alim

Sep 2025

Booking with Seek Sophie is the best decision we have made. They are responsive with the queries, therefore they are trustworthy. Nothing but good words for this company.

Peggy

Aug 2025

Travel becomes truly meaningful when it goes beyond sightseeing — when it nurtures the soul and leaves a gentle impact on the communities we visit. As a mother, I want my little boy to grow up knowing this truth: that every journey can be a chance to connect, to care, and to contribute. That’s why experiences like this matter — because they shape not just our memories, but our values.So thank you seek Sophie for being that platform that helps us do this 🙏

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi Peggy, your words mean the world to us! It warms our heart when we hear from fellow travellers that they resonate with and live our mission. Wishing you and your boys the most meaningful of travels ahead!

Matthew Fredrickson

Apr 2024

As someone who has traveled independently to more places than I deserve to, including once alone and without a guidebook around the world in 1990, I’ve experienced the way travel has changed over the decades. But good things never change, and the immediate communication with Michelle and her quick facts to help me decide this crucial part of my daughter’s and I trip is very reassuring. I refer to these kind of helpers that you come across on your trips as “Travel Angels.” Michelle is definitely one of these, and God bless all the rest.

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi Matthew, thank you for such a kind review. We are glad that we can be a part of your lifelong travel journey 🥰

Ash B

Dec 2025

I’ve booked a few tours with seek Sophie and all have exceeded my expectations. Off the beaten path, no tourist traps, awesome Local experiences with local guides.

Kelly Pang

Jun 2025

Seek Sophie captures the soul of each destination and its experiences with their carefully-curated workshops and tours. They work with locals on the ground to offer the road less-travelled by tourists whilst supporting the local economy. I had a smooth booking experience with them and a great experience at the workshop.

Response from Seek Sophie

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review, Kelly. We are so glad to know that we've been able to deliver to you experiences that show off the soul of the place. Your words inspire us to keep doing what we do!

Mich

Jan 2026

Go to platform for sustainable, ethical and one of a kind experiences. Highly recommend if you’re looking to plan unique getaways both locally or abroad.

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi Mich, thank you so much! Sustainable, ethical, one-of-a-kind — that's the trifecta we always work towards. Team Seek Sophie 💛

Sammy B

Sep 2025

Seek Sophie is an excellent portal through which to book distant travel packages. Having asked around my hotel and some of the other tour operators, the prices they quote are competitive, so you can be assured that you get a decent deal every time, and it is clear form speaking to the locals that they receive the bulk of the money that you pay, which is reassuring. Their tours are carefully selected from the better tour operators, so you should get a decent tour when in situ. A fantastic way to book tours in advance and save your precious holiday time for exploring, rather than shopping around the hundreds of vendors!

J Kwa

Nov 2025

I often book experiences with Seek Sophie because they offer really unique ones which you don’t usually see on other platforms, such as Klook. The booking process is fuss-free and it’s easy to look up the experiences on their platform as well.I also see that the Seek Sophie team appreciates their users - they recently sent a birthday cake for an experience I booked to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Little acts like this are what truly capture the hearts of their users :)

John Yeo

Apr 2023

Extremely helpful from miss Rina. Manage to plan out my 4D3N Surabaya trip within a day with her coordination. Price is reasonable compared to individual purchase on Klook. Can’t wait for the trip coming May.

Response from Seek Sophie

Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us a review, John! We are glad to hear that your planning experience was pleasant. Enjoy your trip!

Sophie Lenz

Sep 2025

I am really, really, really not a fan of group tours, and yet there are so many things on my bucket list that simply can't be done individually. When I found out about Seek Sophie, the underlying concept sounded too good to be true - but I gave it a shot and booked a river cruise in Sabah, Borneo...and I loved everything about it.No streamlined, generic programme, no pressure to socialize or party. Just a tour that focussed on the activities, the wildlife, and sharing the guides' expertise. I honestly wish I could give them at least 6 stars 🤩

Sara Martin Sanchez

Aug 2019

100% recommended! I would give them more starts if would be possible! Seek Shopie is a company that helps you organizing your trips without trying to sell you something that is not what you are looking for. They care about you, they listen, they recommend and they finally organize everything in a personal , economic and safe way. I got their contact by chance and I can honestly say that I feel so greatful about it. They organized my Sipadan diving trip with only 2 days notice, and wooow! Best diving ever! Súper profesional, Excellent equipment and incredibly knowledgeable and respectful dive masters. I also booked a snorkeling tour with them and everything was excellent, but if I need to highlight something, is the treatment from Charmaine, she is just amazing and I feel really lucky having her giving me tips and recommendations.

Jay

Sep 2025

Seek Sophie is my go to website for tours around Asia. Our guides are always so kind and knowledgeable. I wish nothing but the best for the company and those who they work alongside to provide the tours. If I could give them 6 stars … I would.

Denise Lim

May 2025

I discovered a Bali cycling tour through Seek Sophie, and I must say—they truly live up to their mission of helping travelers experience authentic local culture while avoiding tourist traps. Seek Sophie did an excellent job curating this tour!

Response from Seek Sophie

Thanks so much for the review, Denise :) We really appreciate your kind words.

Shefali Prasad

Nov 2025

I love Seek Sophie's picks and the approach towards traveling, the emphasis of ethical tourism, being respectful while interacting with nature, inclusiveness in building a community, etc. and the best part are the people! Shoutout to Olivia for helping me plan for Vietnam and being super accommodating, kind and easy to speak to!

Response from Seek Sophie

Thanks so much for your kind review, Shefali! It means a lot to us that you recongise our curation and approach to traveling. And we're happy to hear that Olivia was able to help with your Vietnam trip. Hope to see you on another Seek Sophie trip soon!

Quint Simon

May 2019

I loved my experience with Seek Sophie. It really has it all: a bold and inspiring mission, an easy-to-use platform, and carefully curated experiences that result in wonderfully memorable trips. I knew before I went on my trip to climb Mount Kinabalu in 2018 that Seek Sophie really takes pride in finding local guides who are passionate about sharing their local environments and care about providing positive experiences for tourists. But I was ABSOLUTELY blown away by what a difference that can make in practice. Our guides on Mount Kinabalu were absolute life-savers; they made sure our whole group of different levels of fitness were cared for and felt safe and comfortable. When my legs gave up about halfway down the mountain, one of our guides basically carried me down the rest of the way.Now, whenever I am taking a trip to Southeast Asia, I always check first if I can book through Seek Sophie as I know I will be in good hands and have an amazing experience.

Michelle Okonkwo

Aug 2025

SeekSophie has been my go-to platform for booking activities during my one-month stay in Bali. Everything has been well-organized, reliable, and easy to arrange. What I love most is that the experiences are run by local families and small businesses, often in places far away from the usual tourist crowds. It’s been such a great way to discover the real Bali.

Response from Seek Sophie

So happy to hear that, Michelle! We are so happy we could make your stay in Bali a little more meaningful :)

Michał Łątkowski

May 2026

The website is clear, trips fairly price and carefully handpicked. I had a huge pleasure on going on one trip booked through this company, but I had to cancel another one. The support I got from the Seek Sophie when I asked for a refund was stellar. They could simply have said the trip is non-refundable (it was clearly stated) but they immediately started looking for (and succeeded in finding) a replacement guest. The whole team, especially Rina, has been extremely nice and helpful.

D G (Dietlinde)

May 2026

Seek Sophie helped us a lot to get a great wildlife tour at Kinabatangan, Borneo, Malaysia. And tried to find the best solution in a short time. Thx Seek Sophie.

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi!

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a kind review. We're so glad we're able to help you find a great wildlife experience in Kinabatangan. It's actually one of our fave places to spot wildlife in Asia - and it's also one of the places where tourism is directly protecting wildlife habitat. So just by being there, your trip is helping protect the pygmy elephants, orangutans, proboscis monkeys, amazing birdlife etc! Hope you have an amazing time! :)

Best
Jacinta
Co-founder, Seek Sophie

Zaya Chuuka

May 2026

Truly one of the most joyful, thoughtful, and human trips I’ve ever joined. What made this Komodo trip special was not only the beautiful places, manta rays, sunsets, pink beaches, and Komodo dragons, but the people behind the experience. The whole trip felt genuinely thoughtful and community driven rather than commercial or transactional. I really appreciated how the itinerary went beyond typical tourist spots and created meaningful connections with local communities, conservation efforts, local food culture, and even activities supporting local children and coral restoration. Winna and Putri were absolutely amazing throughout the trip. They are warm, caring, organized, and full of energy. You could genuinely feel how much heart they put into making everyone feel comfortable and connected. The Navali boat crew was incredible as well. Everyone made us feel so cared for every single day, and honestly the food felt like dining in a floating 5-star Michelin restaurant. Roy was such a thoughtful and genuine guide, while Amir captured so many beautiful moments naturally through his photography. By the end of the trip, a group of strangers somehow felt like a little family. One of the most memorable travel experiences I’ve had in years.

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi Zaya

Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review, and for your email to our team. It's incredibly thoughtful of you and really means the world to us.

We all read your email multiple times, and it really moved us. Notes like yours keep us going and remind us why we do what we do, especially because so much of this trip was built with a ton of love and care.

We created our Komodo Community Trips because we’ve been to Komodo over 25 times, and we wanted travellers to experience it the way we’ve come to love it - not just the beautiful islands, manta rays, pink beaches and dragons, but the people, stories and local heroes behind the place.

This trip took us around 6 months to plan and pull together, from finding the right boat and crew, to working with local conservationists, community projects, food makers and guides who care deeply about Komodo. So it really touches us to hear that the trip felt thoughtful, human and community-driven. That's exactly what we hoped it would be.

We’re so happy that Winna, Putri, Roy, Amir and the Navali crew made you feel so cared for. They all put so much heart into what they do, and we’ll definitely share your words with them.

Thank you again for joining us, and for being part of such a special little Komodo family. We’re so grateful you came with us ❤️

Best
Jacinta
Co-founder, Seek Sophier

Ylee

May 2026

I found this place by google search and booked a private class for my husband and I. A young lady gave us a nice tour of the surrounding including bakery and cooking class room, spice planting, chicken and geese keeping, honey and insects, etc. it’s quite fun to see different of plants and herbs. My booking class allows me to do 3 different types of pizza from dough to oven cooking. Very detailed processions were introduced by the instructor Candice. And we enjoy eating our own pizzas when get done cookings.

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi!

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a kind review. We're so glad you enjoyed your pizza making class - it's such a special hidden gem in Singapore in the middle of the forest :) And your handmade pizzas look amazing!! Hope to see you on another Seek Sophie adventure soon :)

Best
Jacinta
Co-founder, Seek Sophie

rich games

May 2026

Fantastic service in the booking process. Rina was really helpful making everything go smoothly

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi Rich

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a kind review! We’re really happy to hear that Rina helped make the booking process smooth. We’re travellers ourselves, so we know how important it is for things to feel clear and easy before a trip. Really appreciate you taking the time to leave this - it means a lot to us :)

Best
Jacinta
Co-founder, Seek Sophie

seththewonder

May 2026

I booked a Ha Long Bay cruise and had too add an extra person, I contacted Fern at Seek Sophie and she sorted everything out really quickly. Very friendly helpful. Many thanks Neil

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi Neil!

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review :) We’re really glad Fern could get that sorted quickly for you. We know travel plans can shift, especially when you’re booking for a group, so we always try to make those changes as smooth as possible. Hope you have a wonderful time in Ha Long Bay!

Best
Jacinta
Co-founder, Seek Sophie

Guramrit Guron

May 2026

Seek Sophie have been an incredibly useful tour operator to go through, so so helpful! A huge thank you to Rina, who has answered every question so promptly and and is so succinct, which has made booking all our tours and complicated itinerary so much easier to manage! 100% would recommend!

Response from Seek Sophie

Hi Guramit

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a kind review, this means a lot to us! We’re so happy Rina could help make everything feel easier, especially with a more complicated itinerary. We’re travellers ourselves, so we know how much it matters to have someone responsive and clear when you’re trying to pull a trip together. Thanks again for trusting us with your travels. We really appreciate the recommendation! :)

Best
Jacinta
Co-founder, Seek Sophie

Andrew Calder

May 2026

Had an amazing time on board the Carnaby boat, Roberto and the crew couldn’t do enough for us. Food was great, boat was clean and catered for our needs. The places we visited are unforgettable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bahry

May 2026

Thank you Seek Sophie for arranging such a wonderful local tour experience — honestly on par with experiences I’ve booked through Trip.com. Everything was smooth, well-organized, and memorable from start to finish.

Response from Seek Sophie

Thanks, Bahry! Glad you had a smooth journey with us.

Ashley Still

May 2026

Seek Sophie helped me find a unique hiking experience in Bali. The process of booking the tour was simple and the people I met that helped with the tour were amazing to be with. I will definitely use Seek Sophie again.

Response from Seek Sophie

Thank you for the review, Ashley! So glad we could help you find the right hiking experience in Bali - a place so beautiful and yet at times hard to navigate with all the touristy offers. Hope to see you for another trip soon!

Matthew Kb

May 2026

Great day out! Our guide had deep historical knowledge on the area and the info and stories Kyle shared about the war made the trip unforgettable. Also got to shoot an AK-47!

Response from Seek Sophie

Thank you for the review, Matthew.

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