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.
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.
A 10-day overland loop around eastern and central Yemen’s Hadhramaut and Al Mahrah region, from the coast to the valleys to the deserts.
8-day exploration of Socotra island, including a 3-day mini trek through the fabled Hajhir Mountains.
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.
A two-week Socotra expedition covering just about every spot on the island, from trekking the Hajhir mountains to all three coastlines.
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.
A 6-day fly-in-fly-out exploration of Southern Yemen’s Hadharmaut region, including Shibam, Tarim, Seiyun, and Wadi Do’an.
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My name is Kais Al Qalisi and I am a Yemeni travel company owner, guide, fixer, and documentary filmmaker from Sana’a. I have been organizing trips in Yemen for the past twenty years throughout all regions of the country. I currently reside in Sana'a with my wife and three daughters, but I travel regularly to Hadhramaut and Mahrah in southern Yemen to organize tours to these regions, as the politics of today will still not allow for travel in northern Yemen. At home, I help organize charitable projects, especially geared at supporting women and families in Sana'a.
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I’ve run over a dozen trips since 2019 when I first visited Yemen and can speak about the safety and security over there, how to stay safe, and where it is generally okay to go.
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