Planning Your Socotra Expedition: What to Arrange Before You Travel

Start with your departure date

A trip to Socotra needs coordination between your expedition dates, flights and travel documents

Our 2026–2027 expedition season runs from October to early May, with two departures per week — each trip lasts 8 days and 7 nights

Start by checking the available departures in our expedition programme and booking options

Coordinate flights before purchasing tickets

International travel arrangements and the flight to Socotra need to fit your selected departure

Confirm the flight schedule and expedition availability with our team before buying tickets, particularly if your journey involves connections or an overnight stop

Flights are separate from the expedition price — allow for them when planning your overall budget

Prepare your travel documents

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and travel arrangements

Contact our team early to confirm the documents needed for your booking and the applicable visa process — check the entry and transit requirements for any other countries on your journey separately

Understand the camping experience

This is a nature, hiking and camping expedition

Our team prepares the camps and provides single or double tents with sleeping mattresses, pillows and blankets — a kitchen team travels with a fully equipped kitchen in a dedicated vehicle

An optional hotel stay on the final night is available at an additional charge, with options and prices shown during booking

Read our camping guide to understand the facilities and daily arrangements before you travel

Pack for time outdoors

Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a reusable water bottle, a headlamp and a light warm layer for cooler evenings

Choose practical clothing and luggage suited to travelling between locations — confirm baggage allowances with the airline before packing

Tell our team about relevant dietary requirements or mobility needs in advance so we can confirm what can be accommodated

Review your booking before payment

Check the selected dates, traveler details, inclusions, extras and cancellation terms before completing payment

For a clearer picture of the budget, read our guide to Socotra trip costs, then choose your departure through our expedition page