Tucked in the Indian Ocean like a myth washed ashore, Socotra is not just a place you visit — it’s a place that visits you. Its alien-yet-ancient beauty calls to something deep and wordless: towering dragon’s blood trees, crystalline coves, lunar-like limestone caves, and skies that feel like time has stopped. But this journey is not about escape. It’s about return — to rhythm, reverence, and the part of you that still remembers how to listen. At Del Sol Retreats, our ethos is shaped by the sacred spiral — a symbol of evolution, descent, and return. In this spirit, we partner directly with the most respected local guides and community-led agencies in Socotra to ensure that your experience is rooted in cultural integrity, ecological respect, and deep reciprocity. Here, you’re not a tourist collecting landscapes. You’re a traveler being initiated by them. Our Socotra retreat is a convergence of desert mysticism, oceanic dreaming, and ancient earth wisdom — curated for those ready to be transformed. Expect evenings under starlit skies, guided dreamwork, elemental rituals, wild hikes, and quiet moments of awe. This is the pilgrimage of the future: earth-rooted, spirit-led, community-aligned. Welcome to the journey your soul has been whispering about
What: 8 day/7 night wild Socotra camping group tour
When: April 7-14, 2026
Where: Socotra - an island of the Republic of Yemen located in the Indian Ocean in the Middle East
Who: 12 spots available (18+)
Tour Cost: $2,200 + $980 RT flight from Abu Dhabi to Socotra and $170 visa = $3,350 (RT flights to/from Abu Dhabi not included)
In order to book, a $600 non-refundable security deposit must be sent via Zelle through my full name and email (Natasha Perez info@delsolretreats.com - no m). In addition to the signed and returned Terms and Conditions and a photocopy of your passport***. This is crucial to reserve your flight from Abu Dhabi to Socotra as flights are limited and there are two flights a week (one on Tuesdays and one on Fridays).
After, there is a 6-part payment plan (tour cost must be paid in full 45 days before start of tour).
Socotra Awakening: A Transformational Desert Island Experience
January 2026 | 8 days | Limited spots
Let the untouched beauty of Socotra transform you.
Guided by soul, shaped by the elements, rooted in presence.
This is not a standard group tour.
It’s for wild souls, sensitive spirits, and creators craving something sacred.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, dulled, or creatively blocked — Socotra will change you.
Socotra Island — a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean.
Currently run by the UAE.
Up to 10 individuals (18+)
Moderate
$3,870 USD
$2,500 Tour cost
+ $1,000 Roundtrip flights from Abu Dhabi to Socotra
+ $70 Visa fee
International flights to/from Abu Dhabi not included
Roundtrip flights from Abu Dhabi to Socotra
Entry Visa to Socotra
Luxury camping accommodations — 1 night in a local hotel
3 nourishing, gourmet meals a day (prepared by a private chef)
Professional English-speaking local guide born and raised in Socotra
Personal driver + transportation across the island (4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser)
All bedding essentials (mattress, sheets, blanket, comfy pillow)
Coffee, soft drinks, and purified drinking water
Permit fees + protected area access
Snorkeling equipment + reef exploration
Portable toilet & shower
Starlink WiFi (when available)
Local-led hikes, ocean dips, and sacred cave explorations
Snorkeling with reef fish and wild dolphins
Night sky ceremony + desert meditation practice
Goodie bags with journals for personal reflection
Optional photography (for those who wish to create content — no pressure)
A $1,000 deposit is required to secure your roundtrip flight from Abu Dhabi to Socotra.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Spaces are extremely limited and filling quickly!
Fly to Abu Dhabi or Dubai, then connect on a direct flight to Socotra (organized by Del Sol and local tour agency - included in trip cost)
January graces Socotra with near-perfect weather — golden days around 82 °F (28 °C) and soft ocean evenings near 72 °F (22 °C). The skies stay mostly clear, the air calm and warm, and the sea a gentle 78 °F (26 °C) — inviting you to swim, snorkel, and float beneath coral cliffs and starlit skies. This is the island at its best: the dry season, when the winds quiet, the water glows turquoise, and the landscapes open wide in their most serene, cinematic light — ideal for exploration, photography, and soulful connection with nature.
Nov–Apr
UTC -3
Spanish
Argentine Peso
Our dedicated team of travel experts is ready to help you tailor this journey to your exact preferences and needs.
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