About us

THE COMPANY:

Socotra.rafatours Company is an eco-tourism agency based in Hadibo, the capital of Socotra, offering a number of services in a wide range of destinations on the island. It organizes customized tours for independent travelers, as well as packaged holidays for small and big groups. It can also act as an agent for the major travel companies or tour operators from Yemen and even from other Countries. In addition to regular tour services, Socotra guides offers complete outfitting of camping equipment and cooking gears for adventurous people fancying a true exploration of the beautiful Socotra. This agency is fully qualified to assist in the organization of holidays: accommodation (hotel and camping suggestions), transport (4×4 cars, boats, camels), a grant of protected areas. permits, maps, activities (snorkeling, diving, fishing, hiking, trekking, riding camels, exploring caves or just relaxing on uncontaminated beaches), logistics support for guided trips and more if required

According to eco-tourism criteria, people working are local men, most well-trained professionals, with extensive knowledge of the nature and culture of the island. Their mother language is Socotri and they also speak Arabic. Correct communication and relationships between tourists and locals are provided by speaking English guides, cultural-linguistic mediators who facilitate the placement of foreigners into the Socotri social context. In addition, some friendly guides and drivers enjoy to share and improve their basic knowledge of Italian, Spanish, French, German.

THE MISSION:

The mission of Socotra.rafatours eco-tours Company is to provide you with the holiday you want: relax in wonderful beaches, enjoy the sea by snorkeling, diving, and fishing, explore the nature on the mountains or try more adventure activities. The island has limited infrastructures and is almost new to international tourism, but meticulous planning allows the team to make any arrangement necessary to ensure clients have an enjoyable holiday and encourage them to come back again in future. Socotra guides provides highly competitive quality services at the best price. Rates are reasonable and as eco-tourism agency, some of the money you spend will directly and positively affect people at the village level. We offer responsible sustainable tourism services to visitors.