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Expeditions

Four ways across Socotra

Every route is fully supported, Socotri-led and limited to three guests per vehicle. Choose one of our three set departures, or have us design a private expedition entirely around you.

Socotra in Full

Classic expedition | 8 days / 7 nights

Socotra in Full

The 8-day classic expedition

From Detwah's tidal lagoon to dragon blood forests, southern dunes and the caves of the east, this is the complete first journey through Socotra - designed for travellers who want range without rushing the island.

Starting price
From $899 per person
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Expedition style
Full-island 4x4 journey with guided walks
Activity
Moderate - regular walks, swimming and optional dune climbs
Mountains to Sea

Active expedition | 8 days / 7 nights

Mountains to Sea

The 8-day active expedition

A more physical route for travellers who want to earn the view: a summit day in the Hajhir Mountains, nights beside remote beaches, dragon blood forest, limestone canyons, caves and reef.

Starting price
From $899 per person
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Expedition style
Active 4x4 and camping journey with two substantial hikes
Activity
Moderate to challenging - good fitness and sure-footedness required
Trekking across the mountains

Trekking expedition | 11 days / 10 nights

Trekking across the mountains

The 11-day trekking expedition

A three-day mountain traverse with camel support, followed by a wide island circuit. This is Socotra at walking pace - through granite wadis, high camps, dragon blood forest, lagoons, dunes and the eastern coast.

Starting price
From $1,399 per person
Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Expedition style
Three-day supported mountain trek followed by a 4x4 island circuit
Activity
Challenging - consecutive mountain days and additional day hikes
Private Expedition

Private expedition | Fully tailored

Private Expedition

Your Socotra, designed around you

A completely customizable expedition built around your dates, your pace and the places you most want to reach. Same Socotri team, same camps and same standard of care - only the route is yours.

Starting price
Quoted per itinerary
Duration
From 5 days upwards
Expedition style
Private 4x4, boat and trekking in any combination
Activity
Set by you - from gentle coastal days to hard mountain terrain

Not sure which route fits your group?