Socotra individual
Private tours & Expeditions
Price BASIC & TREK & VIP Tour
The final price depends on the number of travelers, flight availability, the selected tour and services.
Please contact us for a personalized quotation:
E-mail: info@socotraexclusive.com
Website : http://www.socotraexclusivetours.com
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Visa fee: USD 185 per person
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Round-trip flight (JED – SCT – JED): from USD 1,000 per person (subject to availability and fare change )
Ticket - Flight Shedule
Direct flights Jeddah – Socotra - Jeddah (Yemenia Airways)
Frequency: 1× weekly on Tuesday
Frequency: 1× weekly on Tuesday
JEDDAH → SOKOTRA Flight no. IY 525 | JED 11:00 – SCT 14:00
SOKOTRA → JEDDAH Flight no. IY 526 | SCT 14:45 – JED 19:10
Transfer at Jeddah Airport
Most international flights arrive at Terminal 1 of Jeddah Airport.
Most international flights arrive at Terminal 1 of Jeddah Airport.
Flights to Socotra depart from the North Terminal (old airport) - there is a shuttle bus between the terminals every 30 minutes.
VISA Formalities
- Visa applications fee/185USD/person - We will take care of the entire process of obtaining a visa for you, it takes a few days and you just need to send a copy of your passport.
- Formalities regarding the permission to enter Socotra can be administered only by an licensed agency situated in Socotra.
- Please contact us and we will help you with all processes and requirements.
- Be aware that your passport must not contain Israel visa or Israel entry/exit stamp!
- Visa cannot be arranged “on arrival”; i.e. after arriving to Socotra.
One week BASIC / TREK / VIP Tour - Ask for your detailed itinerary.
- 8 days/7 nights on Socotra , the intensive program includes a visit to the most interesting places that the island can offer!
- Light treks into the interior of the island with swimming in the wadis
- Unique endemic fauna and flora
- Ascents and explorations into unexplored caves
- Swimming and boat trip to the most beautiful beaches of the island
- Snorkeling (diving) in the national reserve
- You will get to know and visit places that other companies do not offer in the program/itinerary
- Visiting villages/meeting with local people
- The program is complete including full service/ quality full board/ new 4x4 cars/ drivers/ local guides/ rental of all camping equipment, tents, mattresses, blankets, pillows/ unlimited water/ soft drinks
Why should you go to Socotra with us?
We have over 15 years of experience organizing and guiding tours in Socotra.
We focus on quality, not group size, and operate as a licensed eco-tourism agency supporting local communities, culture, and environmental protection. Our tours are designed for travelers who want to discover Socotra in depth — with exclusive itineraries, carefully selected accommodation, and high-quality service at fair prices. We know every corner of the island and aim to deliver unique experiences that most operators do not offer.
You can expect:
- Experienced local drivers, guides, and cooks
- Access to hidden and less-visited locations
- Camping and swimming in the most beautiful and private spots of the island
- Authentic local food and cultural experiences with local families
- Small groups with maximum comfort (usually max. 3 travelers per 4x4 vehicle)
- Comfortable transport in high-quality 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles
- Chilled drinks and two hot meals per day on most tour days
What can you do in Socotra?
- observe diverse, unique and endemic fauna and flora
- walk, trek / hiking or trekking with camels
- relax on the beaches, sunbathe, snorkel
- explore caves
- camping, swimming in wadis and observing the stars of the milky way
- conquer the dunes
- take a boat trip to the most remote and inaccessible places on the island of Socotra
- take photos (even professionally) and you can fly a drone * the fee for using and registering a drone is $100, payable upon arrival at the airport
- observe or swim with dolphins, sharks or among stingrays
- get to know local families and culture
- fishing or special GT fishing on Socotra
- Dive
Recommendations:
- plan your trip well in advance / ideally several months in advance, especially if you are a group
- connection with Socotra is only once a week / currently every Tuesday JED - SCT - JED
- you love adventure, camping, nature, mountains, trekking and learning, this is the right choice for you
- you love beautiful beaches and just want to relax and visit the most beautiful places of Socotra, this is the right choice for you
- Prefer more comfort than camping? Stay at our family-owned hotel in Hadibo and discover the beauty of Socotra in comfort with our VIP Tour. Enjoy personalized service, comfortable accommodation, and unforgettable experiences while exploring the island at your own pace.
- if you are looking for first-class hotels, restaurants, comfort and service, find another destination
Map of the Socotra Island



