At Del Sol Retreats, we don’t just travel — we spiral inward. Guided by the ancient ammonite — a symbol of time, transformation, and soul evolution — our retreats invite you to peel back the layers, reconnect with your inner self, and return home to who you truly are. We gather in places where earth still speaks: elemental landscapes like deserts, oceans, and ancient islands that hold echoes of lost wisdom. These spaces are not random — they are portals.
At Del Sol Retreats, we believe that meaningful travel begins with deep respect—for the land, its people, and the cultural stories that shape each place. That’s why we exclusively partner with locally owned agencies and guides in every destination. These collaborations are rooted in reciprocity, cultural awareness, and community empowerment.Rather than approaching travel as spectators, we arrive as thoughtful participants. Our retreats are designed to foster authentic connection, cultural learning, and personal transformation.
Hi! I’m Arielle Spring — your host for this unforgettable journey to Socotra. With over 50 countries explored, a professional background rooted in hospitality, and a passion for soul-stirring adventure, I specialize in curating travel experiences that are as transformative as they are awe-inspiring.
My love for hosting began early — I grew up helping run a surf camp in Santa Cruz, where I learned firsthand the art of creating unforgettable experiences, building community, and holding space for people from all walks of life. Since then, I’ve turned that lifelong foundation into a career centered around immersive group travel and storytelling.
This will be my second group tour to Socotra and my fourth international retreat overall, each one designed with deep care, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to authenticity. I’ve partnered with Tour Socotra, the island’s most trusted local experts, to ensure you have a seamless, safe, and meaningful experience from start to finish.
Socotra is a place that defies logic — it’s wild, untouched, and alive with a kind of magic you can’t quite put into words. I’m here to guide you through it all — not just as a host, but as someone who believes in travel as a catalyst for connection, wonder, and personal expansion.
Let’s experience the impossible, together.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter tourism. Our retreats offer rare, soul-rich immersion—more Anthony Bourdain than all-inclusive resort. Every experience is intentionally crafted to be honest, raw, and alive with meaning. You come as you are, and leave as who you’re becoming.
We design every retreat as a transformative spiral inward. Beyond curated experiences, our journeys are invitations to descend into truth, shadow, and wonder—then rise renewed. Through elemental landscapes, dreamwork, and sacred connection, we guide participants through their own profound unfolding.
We walk with the land, not over it. Each journey is rooted in respect—for the earth, its people, and the stories carried in place. We collaborate directly with local guides and agencies to ensure our presence uplifts the communities we enter, honoring ancestral wisdom and deep cultural exchange