Located in the Arabian Sea, Socotra is an isolated island that has always kept safe and attracted visitors, despite belonging to war-torn Yemen.
Home to around 60,000 people, Socotra is also rich in a very unique flora and fauna that made it become a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008.
Dragon trees, white sandy beaches, unique cultural heritage and a wide range of endemic species, Socotra is a very different destination from anywhere you’ve seen in the Middle East.
February 21st to 28th, 2025
€1690
8 days
Tour leader to be confirmed
Note that we always keep the itinerary flexible, and it may be subject to change, depending on the political situation.
Day 1 – Arrival to Socotra, Dihamari Marine Protected Area
Day 2 – Homhil PA, Wadi Kalisan
Day 3 – Hoq Cave/ Arher freshwater creek and beach
Day 4 – Amak sandy beach, Dagub Cave, Hayf and Zahaq Sand dunes
Day 5 – Dixsam Plateau
Day 6 – Qalansyia, the Golden Beach of Shuab
Day 7 – Delisha beach
Day 8 – Departure from Socotra
Visa processing and respective fees
Transportation and driver around Socotra
English-speaking Socotri guide
International tour leader
Airport transfers
1 night of accommodation at Adeeb eco-lodge and camping gear for the remaining nights
All meals and water
Entrance fees to all places listed in the itinerary
International flights to Socotra from Abu Dhabi (around $950)
Single supplement. 1 night in Hadiboh (€50).
Tips. In Socotra, the local team will expect tips.
Snorkel and diving gear. All equipment hire is extra.
Travel insurance (from €38)
February 21st to 28th, 2025
€1690
8 days
Tour leader to be confirmed
This is a full camping trip, except for the last night, where we’ll stay in a lodge named Adeeb eco-lodge.
Each participant will have their own tent.
On the last night, we will stay in a hotel. The price of the tour is based on staying in a twin room for the last night. If you wanted to have your own room, that costs an additional €60.
You can fly in and out from Abu Dhabi.
However, flights can’t be booked online, but we will book them for you through a local agent based in Abu Dhabi.
We will arrange it for you, no worries, and all we’ll require is a copy of your passport.
All nationalities, and that includes US citizens too.
We will limit it to a maximum of 12-13 people.
Yes, you can. Flights from Socotra to Mukallah depart every Monday.
To secure your spot on the tour, we require a deposit.
More details will be shared upon booking.
Yes, if you want to join any of our expeditions, you must purchase travel insurance, this is non-negotiable, and it must be with IATI.
Why do we have to book it with IATI?
Against the Compass has been a partner with IATI for a very long time. We know their CEO, the marketing team and we do a lot of collaborations together so in the unlikely case something happened, we’d know what to do.
Moreover, IATI Insurance covers all the countries where the FCDO advises against all travel.
You may also benefit from a 5% discount if purchasing it from the below link.
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