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Considered a destination from a fairy tale by all travelers, Yemen is the Mecca for intrepid adventurers, the one destination that has always awed each and every visitor for its rawness and untouched culture, combined with a jaw-dropping architecture and mesmerizing valleys.
Years of an unfortunate war, however, have isolated Yemen even more, making it a nearly impossible destination to reach. Until now.
Against the Compass is offering group expeditions to the Yemeni mainland, more specifically, to the eastern region of Hadramut, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shibam, among many other wonders.
Yemen is the most legendary Arab country.
October 10th to 16th, 2024
€2950
6 days
Lead by Joan Torres
Note that we always keep the itinerary flexible, and it may be subject to change, depending on the political situation.
Day 1 – Seiyun & Shibam
Day 2 – Mukallah
Day 3 – Wadi Doa’n
Day 4 – Shibam & Wadi Doa’n
Day 5 – Seiyun & Tarim
Day 6 – Departure
Visa processing and respective fees
Security clearance and permits
Armed escorts
Transportation and driver around Yemen (3 to 4 person per car)
English-speaking Yemeni guide & assistant
International tour leader
Airport transfers
5 nights of accommodation (twin shared) in hotels mentioned in FAQ
All meals
Entrance fees.
International flights to and from Seiyun (€900 round-trip)
Local clothes
Single supplement. Having your own private room costs €350.
Travel insurance
October 10th to 16th, 2024
€2950
6 days
Lead by Joan Torres
The price of the tour includes accommodation in a twin room.
If you are a solo traveler, you will share the room with another like-minded traveler from the group. We always try to group people of same gender and age but note that this won’t always be the case.
If you want a single room, you will have to pay an additional 350€
We will take care of that, don’t worry.
You don’t need to visit the embassy, everything will be arranged via email and all you’ll need to do is send us a passport copy, a passport photo, and a filled-out form.
Twice a week, there is a flight operated by Yemenia Airways that goes from Cairo to Seiyun.
The flight must be booked via a tour agent based in Cairo, and we will take care of that.
More information will be shared upon booking your spot on the tour.
All nationalities, and that includes US citizens too.
Yes, women can join these tours, of course, but hijab and abaya are required at all times, from the moment you land at Seiyun International Airport.
You can buy an abaya and a hijab at any bazaar in Cairo, or even from Amazon in your home country.
In some specific villages, a niqab will be required, and you may buy one on day 1 in Seiyun for a few $.
This tour focuses on the region of Hadramut, which is the most stable and safest area in all Yemen and actually, the only area you can visit.
Moreover, we will travel with armed escorts and expert local fixers.
We will limit it to a maximum of 12 people.
To secure your spot on the tour, we require a deposit.
All details will be shared upon booking your spot.
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.
Get a quote here to claim your discount
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