VIP Private Socotra Tour
Socotra,Just for You
The classic 8-day route as a private expedition for your group only. Fully furnished bell tents with a mobile shower move with you, a Land Cruiser with driver for every two guests, seafood every day, a dolphin boat trip and a farewell night
From $2,500 per person · solo traveller $4,200
8 Days · 7 Nights · Private Group · Up to 10 Travellers
Flights and visa not included
The Days
Seven Nights ThatReveal The IslandSlowly
There is no rush built into this itinerary. Each day brings together places that sit close to each other, so you see more of the island without long drives between stops.
01
Arrival & ArherWhere the Island Begins
Pickup at Socotra International Airport, then the 4×4 road along the eastern coast. By late afternoon Arher's 200-metre dune rises straight from the sea, and camp is set before sunset.
02
Hoq Cave & Ras EriselTwo Thousand Years, Underground
A morning walk up to Hoq Cave and its limestone formations, with the coast opening below. Then on to Ras Erisel at the island's eastern tip, and back for a second night at Arher.
03
Dihamri, Homhil & Dhaida'aFrom Reef to Highlands
Time in the water at Dihamri Marine Reserve, then up to Homhil for its dragon's blood trees and natural pool. A cooler night at the highland camp in Dhaida'a.
04
Kalisan, Zahek & OmaqWadi, Dunes and Shore
The freshwater pools of Wadi Kalisan, the Zahek dunes and the southern coast — three landscapes in a single day, ending at camp on Omaq Beach.
05
Dijoub, Diksam & FirmihinInto the Ancient Grove
Through Dijoub and up onto the Diksam Plateau, then a walk among the dragon's blood trees of Firmihin Forest. A highland camp near Firmihin.
06
Qalansiya & DetwahWhere the Sea Comes Inland
West to the fishing village of Qalansiya and a walk beside the tidal lagoon at Detwah, with wildlife in the shallows before sunset. Camp at Detwah Lagoon.
07
Shuab & DalishaA Beach Reached Only by Boat
By boat along the western coast to Shuab Beach for swimming, then on to Dalisha for the final night. Boat activities depend on sea conditions.
08
DepartureNothing Left to Rush
A final breakfast on Socotra, then the transfer to Socotra International Airport.
Chapter Five / The Stay
Where You SleepBecomes PartOf The Memory
Your own private camp moves with you along the route. Bell tents are fully furnished with full bedding, and a mobile shower travels with the camp. Starlink internet is available at no extra charge, subject to signal and operating conditions.
Select Your Expedition
VIP Private Expedition
What you'll do
A private 8-day, 7-night expedition on the classic route, just for your group. Fully furnished bell tents with a mobile shower move with you, a Land Cruiser with driver for every two guests, fresh seafood every day, a dolphin boat trip and a farewell night. Departs any Tuesday or Thursday with the flights.
A private expedition just for your group, on the classic east-to-west route
Fully furnished bell tents with a mobile shower, moving with you
A Land Cruiser with driver for every two guests
Fresh seafood every day
Dolphin boat trip
Farewell night
Expert Socotri guide
What's included
Private Land Cruisers with drivers, one for every two guests
Expert Socotri guide speaking Arabic and English
Fully furnished bell tents, full bedding and a mobile shower
All meals during the trip, with fresh seafood daily
Drinking water throughout
Dolphin boat trip and farewell night
National park entrance fees
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Flights to/from Socotra — bookable through us as an Authorized Yemenia Airways Sales Agent
Yemen/Socotra entry visa (available as add-on)
Travel insurance (not mandatory, but strongly recommended)
Personal items and gratuities
The Route
Eight Days Across The Island
From the coral shallows of the east coast to the far-western beaches reached only by boat, the expedition traces Socotra end to end. Follow the line, day by day — each marker opens the story of where you'll wake, what you'll walk into, and why it stays with you.
Arrival & Arher
The airport is a formality. What matters starts the moment the vehicle turns onto the coast road, and the flat modern world falls away behind it. By the time Arher's dune rises ahead — a wall of sand climbing straight out of the sea — the transition is already complete. Camp is set before the light goes.
What you’ll do
- Pickup from Socotra International Airport
- 4x4 transfer along the eastern coast
- First look at the Arher dune system
- Settling into camp before sunset
Journey highlights
- The moment the airport gives way to open coastline
- A 200-metre dune rising straight from the shore
- A gentle first night to settle into island time
Departure dates
Upcoming departures
Explore our upcoming departures to Socotra and choose the dates that suit you best. Flights are booked separately.