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OUR APPROACH TO SOCOTRA

Nestled in the Arabian Sea, the island of Socotra stands as a beacon of natural wonder, offering a unique blend of biodiversity and cultural heritage. Known for its surreal landscapes and endemic flora and fauna, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just a travel destination but an opportunity for visitors to engage with nature in a profound and sustainable way.

We invite travelers to experience Socotra through the lens of regenerative travel. With us, visitors become active participants in a movement that prioritizes preserving and enriching Socotra's natural and cultural treasures through sustainable tourism practices and financially supporting local conservation initiatives. This approach ensures that your visit contributes positively to the local ecology and communities, creating a travel experience that is both unforgettable and impactful.

UPCOMING MICRO GROUP TRIPS

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SOCOTRA: 11-Day Full Island Expedition & MAINLAND YEMEN Optional Extension
Oct 14
SOCOTRA: 11-Day Full Island Expedition & MAINLAND YEMEN Optional Extension
SOCOTRA: 11-Day Full Island Biodiversity Highlights <a href="https://www.inertianetwork.com/by-date/ye11sct01-241008">and Hajhir Mountains Mini Trek</a>
Mar 11
SOCOTRA: 11-Day Full Island Biodiversity Highlights and Hajhir Mountains Mini Trek

This 11-day trip explores Socotra's diverse coastlines and mountains, combining both swimming and hiking activities while camping throughout. The itinerary focuses on covering all of the island’s natural highlights over six days and then incorporates a spectacular separate four-day camel trek in the magnificent Hajhir Mountains.

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TAKING ECOTOURISM ONE STEP FURTHER ON THE ISLAND OF SOCOTRA

SOCOTRA ARTICLES

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Updated: How to Get to Socotra Island
Updated: How to Get to Socotra Island

With weekly flight options from Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Aden and Mukalla, getting to Socotra is not exactly easy, but it’s certainly possible,

Socotra: Ecological Paradise in the Crosshairs of Conflict
Socotra: Ecological Paradise in the Crosshairs of Conflict

While the island of Socotra is a peaceful ecological paradise, the country’s civil war along with threats from foreign encroachment are putting a strain on their most treasured resource— its natural beauty.

Poop Stories on the Island of Socotra
Poop Stories on the Island of Socotra

The island of Socotra in the middle of the Arabian Sea is a world like no other. With a third of the species here endemic to the island, vast sand dunes, a still-spoken ancient language and healthy turquoise waters, what’s not to fall in love with?

Socotra Switches Hands in a Bloodless Coup
Socotra Switches Hands in a Bloodless Coup
When is the Best Time to Visit to Socotra?
When is the Best Time to Visit to Socotra?
The Ultimate Packing and Preparing Guide for Socotra
The Ultimate Packing and Preparing Guide for Socotra
Is it Safe to Travel to Socotra?
Is it Safe to Travel to Socotra?
20 Photos that Will Make You Fall in Love with Socotra
20 Photos that Will Make You Fall in Love with Socotra
What?! Socotra is Open Again
What?! Socotra is Open Again

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SOCOTRA ITINERARIES

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SOCOTRA: Full Island Biodiversity Highlights and Hajhir Mountain Mini Trek (11 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Full Island Biodiversity Highlights and Hajhir Mountain Mini Trek (11 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA

An 11-day trip that covers all of Socotra’s main natural highlights, from the beaches and coastlines to the plateaus and valleys, as well as an epic 4-day point-to-point trek through the Hajhir Mountains.

YEMEN, SOCOTRA
MAINLAND YEMEN + SOCOTRA: Overlanding Remote Regions (14 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA
MAINLAND YEMEN + SOCOTRA: Overlanding Remote Regions (14 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA

A 2-week trip that takes you overland from Oman, through the coastal regions of southern Yemen, to the culturally-rich Hadhramaut, and finally to the otherworldly island of Socotra.

YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Outlying Islands and Hajhir Mountains Off the Beaten Path Expedition (15 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Outlying Islands and Hajhir Mountains Off the Beaten Path Expedition (15 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA

A two-week expedition to the most off-the-beaten-path places in the Socotra Archipelago, including the remote outlying islands of Abd Al Kuri, Samha and Darsah.

YEMEN, SOCOTRA
MAINLAND YEMEN + SOCOTRA: Culture and Biodiversity (13 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA
MAINLAND YEMEN + SOCOTRA: Culture and Biodiversity (13 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA

A 13-day trip that covers both the culturally and architecturally-rich Hadhramaut region of Mainland Yemen and the otherworldly island of Socotra.

YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Island Highlights with Hajhir Mountains Mini Trek (8 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Island Highlights with Hajhir Mountains Mini Trek (8 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA

8-day exploration of Socotra island, including a 3-day mini trek through the fabled Hajhir Mountains.

YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Biodiversity Highlights Camping Trip (8 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Biodiversity Highlights Camping Trip (8 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA

An 8-day trip that covers all of Socotra’s main natural highlights, from the beaches and coastlines to the plateaus and valleys of this otherworldly island.

YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: 2-week Highlights and Hajhir Mountains Trek (15 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: 2-week Highlights and Hajhir Mountains Trek (15 days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA

A two-week Socotra expedition covering just about every spot on the island, from trekking the Hajhir mountains to all three coastlines.

YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Hajhir Mountains Full Trekking Route (8 Days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA
SOCOTRA: Hajhir Mountains Full Trekking Route (8 Days)
YEMEN, SOCOTRA

8-day off-the-beaten-path trekking journey through the fabled Hajhir Mountains on the island of Socotra. Perfect for those who want to hike, or those looking to extend their normal Socotra tour.

YEMEN, SOCOTRA

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