Elite Socotra Tours
WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR?
AN EXPERIENCE THAT OFFERS COMFORT AND PRIVACY
Prepared For A Unique Experience
Never Offered on the Island until Now
Get There Faster
We will fly to our destinations each day by helicopter, saving hours of travel on the rugged roads in unsafe vehicles.
Waste Management
We have developed processes to keep our tours as eco friendly as possible. No single use plastics, no wild toilets, and disposal of the group waste with our own sustainable procedures.
Be there alone
We won’t see the same places on the ‘usual’ itinerary. We have kept the best places to visit and found places close by to them for similar views, but no crowds.
Activities suited to your fitness level
Each itinerary will suit different fitness levels and abilities. Active is more hiking and more swimming, snorkeling, canyoning The relaxing tour will be visiting natural, cultural and geological sites without as much walking.
Travel by Helicopter
By saving driving time, we also get to go to unique places not reachable by SUV at all. We will take you to places that nobody else even knows about that no other tourists have seen!
Eat Clean, Fresh, and Safe
Our industrial kitchens are fixed facilities. We have trained our chefs to maintain a high standard, and our food is grown locally by organic farmers that supply us daily. Nothing canned or packaged. All fresh.
No camping- ever
We have beach bungalows on both sides of the island. Stay in a comfortable safe and clean surroundings that can be managed better and offer comforts that a campsite cannot equal.
Experience TRUE VIP
Our aim is to raise the standard of tourism and curate a truly VIP experience for people coming from around the world. By raising the standards we can ensure that the island ecosystem is sustainable for the long term.
For those lucky few tourists that were able to reach Socotra, they were able to explore the beauty and incredible nature of the island but without any comforts of the modern world. Socotra has been a place where ‘roughing it’ was the norm. Staying in small tents with a blanket and a pillow, and driving across semi-paved roads in cars that were had not been repaired for years.
Until now, a tour of Socotra as accepted for whatever was available without any expectation for more.
Until now, tourists accepted low expectations of a rugged and wild experience of camping with no toilets or comforts as the cost they had to pay for being able to experience the natural beauty of the island.
Socotra Elite Tours will change that perception.
See the island safely
Experience Socotra in comfort and safety with our fleet of modified, upgraded SUVs imported directly from the UAE. Our modern vehicles are specifically designed for the island's rugged roads, ensuring a reliable journey without the risk of breakdowns.
Each SUV is equipped with air conditioning and seatbelts, providing both comfort and safety throughout your adventure. Our onsite maintenance team keeps the vehicles in top condition, so you can explore the island with peace of mind, knowing you're in the best hands.
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At Elite Tours Socotra, we raise the standards for exploring this extraordinary island. You will experience the island's exotic and idyllic landscapes like never before, with unique activities designed.
Our modernized facilities ensure that your comfort and convenience are always prioritized, providing a seamless blend of adventure and luxury. With Elite Tours Socotra, every aspect of your journey is elevated, offering an unparalleled travel experience.
Best Times to Visit Socotra
October - December- expect cooler temperatures and some rough seas, winds and rain which are common during the rainy season. It won’t rain hard, but the clouds and wind can interrupt and alter your itinerary slightly. If you are a sun-seeker, this may cause disappointment. If you are coming for the nature you have nothing to worry about. All destinations are still reachable with a slight drizzle.
January-March - Expect calm seas and settled winds, with less clouds and perfect swimming and snorkeling weather. It will be perfect for hiking, swimming, and enjoying the island despite occasional rain. These are the driest months, with minimal rain, pleasant temperatures, and vibrant flower blooms.
April - May - stable weather, but hotter temperatures. We also have longer days but will make an earlier start to the morning if we are planning to hike to take advantage of the cool temps in the morning hours.
Given Socotra's unpredictable weather, flexible itineraries and responsive tour operators are crucial. Guides may adjust activities based on conditions, so a flexible attitude is essential. Weather can also impact flights; flexible tickets back to your home country and travel insurance are necessary to handle any disruptions.
Weather: When to Visit Socotra – and what to expect
Visiting Socotra can be challenging due to its weather patterns. Tours don’t operate during the windy monsoon period in the summer, as strong winds and high temperatures make for an uncomfortable visit.
The winter months, especially November and December, bring unpredictable rainfall that can make roads dangerous. However, traveling during the rainy monsoon offers the chance to see the island's wadis, trees, and landscapes at their greenest and most lush.
Yemeni Visas
A Yemeni visa is required for nearly all nationalities wishing to visit Socotra.
Elite Socotra Tours will get your visa for you easily after you submit a copy of your passport and paying a deposit. The visa fees are included as part of your tour, and are not refundable if you decide to cancel. The visa will be valid for 1 month. So, if you decide to change your dates, you will need to pay $100 for a new visa to suit your new travel dates.
Once issued, the visa is on a piece of paper and is not a sticker placed in your passport. You have to print out two copies of your visa— one will be collected by Yemenia (Yemen Airways) when boarding the flight to Socotra in Cairo, Egypt. You will need to show the other copy when you arrive in Socotra at the immigration counter. Officials will detach and stamp the bottom part of the visa, and if requested they may stamp your passport as well.
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Decide when you want to come
Go to our calendar and choose your Socotra tour dates.
Socotra tours originate from Abu Dhabi every week starting November 1st through March 31. Some weeks have a ‘theme’ and some are ‘open’. We have 20 tour weeks available for the season 2022-2023.
Click on the dates that suit you.
Each tour is limited to 12 participants.
All international tours are 10 days and include the night of your arrival from outside of UAE and a day/night upon return. The international arrivals are picked up from the airport from their flight arriving to Dubai or Abu Dhabi and taken to the hotel for the night before for dinner, a short briefing and pickup early the next morning for departure from the local airport.
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Click on Book Now
Using your credit card through our secure gateway, you will pay 50% of the tour fees upon booking and 50% 45 days prior to departure. At that time, you will be sent a separate payment link by email in order to make the payment.When your payment is received you will receive a registration form by email where you will complete your registration details which include a liability waiver, upload of your passport copy, and client information form.You will also be advised at this time of reputable travel insurance companies that will provide insurance for your trip to Yemen as not all companies will include this country in their policies
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Book your International Flight to Dubai OR Abu Dhabi – We do the rest!
Book your flight to either Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Send us your flight details and we will make the arrangements for your pickup from the airport and your hotel stay the night before the trip.
Your departing trip should be the day after we return just in case of delays, especially if you are arriving in the months of November – January where rain and storms can cause delays of your flight back from Socotra.
Mysterious - isolated - unique - wild
Places on Our Itinerary
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SOCOTRA ISLAND BEACH RESORT
The first of its kind
10 Double Bungalows, attached toilets and showers
Pool
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Shu'ab - (No) Niet Beach
Make friends with dolphins on the beaches of Neet.
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Hoq Cave
Explore ancient caves in Hoq which extend more than 3km full of stalactite’s and stalagmites, pools of mineral water and wonders you can’t imagine!
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Dunes of Nuged (Close to Amok)
Nuged Resort is on the South Side of the island.
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HELICOPTER TO ALL SITES ON THE ISLAND
Fly over the island in a HELICOPTER to experience the staggering beauty of the island from above. Save time, see more places, privately!
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Camel Trek
Sunrise Camel Trek from Nuged to Amok
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Fresh, organic, local food
Eat professionally, safely catered food freshly delivered daily from our organic farmers grown locally. Seafood caught daily.
Booking Process
Elite Socotra Tours simplifies the entire process.
No other tour operator can equal the services we offer.