Trip leader
Moath Al-Ansari
Travel date
28 Jan 2027
Departure date
4 Feb 2027
Website
Socotra, Yemen
Trip duration
8 day - 7 nights
Our next trip takes us to Socotra Island, one of the most unique and extraordinary islands in the world: unspoiled nature, enchanting beaches, mountains and valleys, and rare trees you will hardly see anywhere else. We begin by exploring the island's best-known landmarks, from the Homhil Protected Area and its dragon's blood and frankincense trees, to its natural pools and striking viewpoints. We then visit Arher, with its white sand dunes that meet the sea directly, and continue to Ras Irsil, where the Arabian Sea meets the Indian Ocean. We go on through Socotra's valleys and natural waters, and visit Hoq Cave, one of the island's most famous caves, along with its beaches and natural sites that make Socotra feel like a world apart from the rest of the Earth. We will stay in a hotel throughout the trip, with a different experience for just one night: camping in the heart of Socotra's nature, to enjoy the atmosphere of the island and its sky, far from the cities.
Flights will be direct from Jeddah Airport to Socotra Island on Yemenia Airways. Departure: 28 January | Return: 4 February. Tickets are booked exclusively through approved travel agents (Travel Agents) in Socotra. Economy class: USD 1,080 (baggage allowance 30 kg) Business class: USD 1,200 (baggage allowance 40 kg) Once you register for the trip, the trip organiser will make the ticket booking arrangements for participants. The cost of the tickets is paid separately from the trip price.
Please check all matters relating to visas and flights yourself, as they are not our responsibility. Weather: warm, subtropical, dry and mild, and one of the best times to visit. Temperatures are around 22–28° by day and by night, and may be slightly cooler in the highlands. Visa: not required for citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. A guide to the clothing and equipment needed for the trip will be sent well before the travel date.
Full refund of the amount paid, except for 90 KWD.
Amounts paid are not fully refundable, in accordance with the refund policies of the contracted hotels, travel companies and transport providers.
Full refund except for 90 KWD if another person from the waiting list takes the place of the participant who withdraws, provided the full number of participants for the trip is met.
We will make every effort to recover whatever amounts are possible from hotels and service providers, or to postpone the booking to a later date, with no guarantee of a full refund or postponement.
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Contact with the participant, signing the contract, and paying a deposit of 300 KWD to confirm the booking. Total cost (for 7 or more participants): 930 KWD per person in a single room, 870 KWD per person in a shared room.
