OPENEXTREME

Socotra – Extreme Isolation

Yemen · Socotra Island

Middle East

Duration

9 days

Price per person

$4,900 / pers.

Intensity

Extreme

Sessions

1 date

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Overview

9-day expedition across Socotra including Dixam plateau, dragon blood forests, canyons, dunes of Hayf & Zahek, wild coastline, caves and total off-grid isolation experience.

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Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival Socotra

Flight to Socotra. Security brief. Setup base camp near Hadibo.

Day 2

Dixam Plateau

Trek to Dixam plateau. Dragon blood tree forests. Overnight wild camp.

Day 3

Canyon descent

Canyon progression. Natural pools. Limestone formations.

Day 4

Dunes of Hayf

Sand dunes crossing. Coastal approach. Beach bivouac.

Day 5

Zahek sand dunes

Remote dune system exploration. Full off-grid day.

Day 6

Wild coastline

Coastline trek. Isolated beaches. Cave exploration.

Day 7

Interior mountains

Mountain traverse. Endemic flora observation. High camp.

Day 8

Final exploration

Last remote zone. Return to Hadibo area.

Day 9

Departure

End of expedition. Flight out.

Included

All meals
All drinks (water and soft drinks)
All ground transport
English-speaking local tour guide
Ligne Rouge Tours tour leader
Visa support documents
All entry fees to sites
Airport transfers

Not Included

Round-trip airfare
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money

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