by Andy Khong Hoq Cave (كهف هوق) is a natural cave located near the village of Saqra in north-east Socotra Island, which is part of Yemen. The cave is known for its unique geological features and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Exterior view of Hoq Cave. To reach the cave, visitors must hike along […]

One of the first stops on our tours to Socotra, Delisha beach is simultaneously a tropical paradise, whilst also epitomizing why Socotra gets #TheMostAlienPlaceOnEarth hashtag. To read why Socotra is a haven from the War in Yemen click here. Getting to Delisha Beach From Socotra Airport to Delisha beach wold take about an hour, while […]

What is it like flying Air Arabia to Socotra, how long does it take, what is the schedule and how do you get tickets? This is the YPT Guide! To read about Socotra Airport click here Air Arabia to Socotra Schedule Technically the schedule has Air Arabia leaving Abu Dhabi every Tuesday and returning every […]

Is Socotra a country, or does Socotra count as visiting Yemen? The short answer is that it is not a country and does count as visiting Yemen, but there are caveats and of course much more to this story! To read our article on counting countries click here What is the Socotra story? Technically part […]

When you do a Socotra Tour your first might is spent in the capital of Hadibu and with YPT at least the Diamond Hotel Socotra. Not exactly the Hilton, but centrally located, has enough amenities and certainly a change from camping. What is Hadibu like? Where Socotra to leave the Republic of Yemen and even […]

Socotra is one of the most biodiverse parts of the planet and is an island located in the Indian Ocean that is dejure part of the Republic of Yemen, but now has a slightly more complex political nature. Known as a haven from the Yemeni Civil War it is now proving s hugely popular tourist […]

Join our Socotra Island Yemen December Tour as we will be taking advantage of chartering a flight direct from Abu Dhabi (UAE) to Hadibu, Socotra. Suffering civil war, coups, revolutions and bombings in recent years, the Republic of Yemen is generally off the radar for tourists. Unless, that is, you know about the island of […]

Join our Socotra Island Yemen November Tour as we will be taking advantage of chartering a flight direct from Abu Dhabi (UAE) to Hadibu, Socotra. Suffering civil war, coups, revolutions and bombings in recent years, the Republic of Yemen is generally off the radar for tourists. Unless, that is, you know about the island of […]

Is it safe for females to travel to Socotra, in short yes it is, but there are precautions that should be taken, as well as cultural norms that should be followed.  To read if it safe for females to travel to Sudan click here. What is the backstory to Socotra An island off of the […]

Can you drink in Socotra? The short answer is that yes you can, but you will need  to bring it in yourself, a vestige of its Muslim nature, as well as its very unique status. To read about Socotra being a haven from the Yemeni Civil War clock here. What is the story with Socotra? […]