Our tours in Yemen focus on the captivating Hadramout region and the natural wonder of Socotra Island. Explore the ancient mud-brick city of Shibam, known as the “Manhattan of the Desert,” the stunning Wadi Dawan desert valley, and visit the historical port city of Al Mukalla. In Socotra, discover the island’s unique flora and fauna, with its dragon’s blood trees and pristine beaches offering a truly otherworldly experience.
Yemen is rich in history and tradition, offering travelers a chance to explore the deep-rooted culture of Yemen. The UNESCO-listed city of Shibam and the historical significance of Hadramout’s ancient trade routes make this area a cultural treasure. Socotra, known for its biodiversity, adds a natural wonder to this historically rich destination.
Our Yemen tours are designed to provide a rare glimpse into both the historical and natural wonders of this region. Whether you’re exploring the ancient streets of Shibam or the untouched beauty of Socotra, our Yemen tours promise a unique and unforgettable experience.
Yemen tours operating in 2024/2025/2026
Yes, our trips are available for both Hadhramaut region and Socotra Island.
✅ All packages commence in Seiyun or Socotra.
✅ Personalized airport meet & greet.
✅ Experienced English-speaking local guides.
✅ Year-round trips from January to December.
✅ Visa and travel permits included.
Map and Quick FAQ
Yemen
What to Visit?
Visit the Wadi Dawan desert valley, historical cities, the Yemen UNESCO site of Shibam, religious sites, Al Mukalla, Haid Al Jazeel, Beit Bukshan, and Socotra Island
Visa on Arrival?
Literally every single nationality needs a visa to enter Yemen. Our reliable Yemen visa services are included in the package.
Availability?
We offer monthly group expeditions on set dates, but we can also organize private trips for you at any time, year-round, from January to December.
Is Yemen safe?
The Hadramout region can be safely visited as an Arab military army coalition controls the whole region, directly managed by the United Arab Emirates.
What is Included?
Visa to Yemen and all tourist taxes, airport transfers and Meet and Greet, transportation with fuel and road taxes, admission fees to museums and monuments, Yemen English-speaking guide, all-inclusive tour package with meals, and accommodation in 3-star hotels with en-suite bathrooms.
Yemen is a country located on the Arabian Peninsula. Choosing and booking a tour of Yemen can be complicated because most people don’t understand the geography of Yemen.
Join one of our travel packages and explore the region safely with our expertise. Our excursions have one option for departure. You can choose the city of Seiyun as your arrival city for our trips.
7 interesting facts about Yemen:
Yemen is home to the ancient city of Shibam, known as the “Manhattan of the Desert” – Located in the Hadramaut region, Shibam is famous for its towering mud-brick skyscrapers, some of which date back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest examples of urban high-rise architecture.
The island of Socotra is known for its unique biodiversity – Socotra is often referred to as the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean” due to its extraordinary plant and animal life. The island is home to the iconic dragon’s blood tree and many other species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.
Yemen has an ancient coffee tradition – The port city of Mocha gave its name to the world-famous coffee. Yemen has a long history of coffee cultivation, and the country’s distinctive beans are still highly regarded for their unique flavor.
Yemen is one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Arab world – It was the site of several ancient kingdoms, such as the Sabaean Kingdom, which is believed to be the home of the legendary Queen of Sheba.
The Old City of Sana’a is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Sana’a, the capital, has been continuously inhabited for over 2,500 years. Its distinctive architecture includes ancient houses made of rammed earth and brick, with elaborately decorated facades.
Yemen’s Socotra Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – In addition to its ecological significance, Socotra’s isolation has allowed it to develop a unique natural environment, which is protected under UNESCO for its remarkable biodiversity.
Yemen’s architecture is world-famous for its mud-brick skyscrapers – The architecture of cities like Shibam and the Old City of Sana’a is renowned for its impressive multi-story buildings made from mud bricks, showcasing traditional techniques adapted to desert environments.
As a Yemen travel agency, we guarantee that your trip is trouble-free. Our Yemen tour package options are extensive since the country is full of historical sites, cultural heritage, and natural beauty, particularly in Socotra and Hadramaut.
The opportunity of being a Yemen tour operator gives us great joy since we’re very proud of promoting this unique and fascinating destination.
Practical information
Population: 30 million people.
Area: 214,000 sq. km. 2.16 times the size of the U.K.
Land borders: Saudi Arabia (1,458 km or 906 mi), Oman (288 km or 179 mi).
Length of coastline: 1,906 km.
Capital city: Sanaa (3.5 million people).
Languages: Arabic (official).
Electricity/Plug Type: 230 V / 50 Hz / plug types: A, D, G.
Day 1: Seyun afternoon arrival » Airport Meet & Greet » Private Transfer to Your Hotel
Arrival at Seiyun Airport at 3:15 PM. Upon your arrival, our team will warmly greet you for a smooth Meet & Greet service. Assistance will be provided with your luggage, followed by a private transfer to Al Ahqaf Tourist Hotel. After checking in and freshening up, you will embark on a Seiyun city tour, visiting key historical and cultural landmarks. Dinner will be served at the hotel, where you can unwind and enjoy a restful overnight stay.
Day 2: Seiyun » Nabi Hud Shrine » Tarim » Seiyun
After breakfast, we will set out across the desert to the Nabi Hud Shrine (Qabr Hud), one of Yemen’s major pilgrimage sites. A climb to the top offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. Next, we will visit Tarim, exploring the Al-Muhdhar Mosque and the local qat market. The day concludes with a return to Seiyun and another overnight at Al Ahqaf Tourist Hotel.
Day 3: Seiyun » Qabr Ahmad al Habashi » Shibam » Seiyun
Begin the day with a visit to the Qabr Ahmad al Habashi, a revered Yemeni mausoleum, before continuing to Shibam—often referred to as the “Manhattan of the Desert.” Shibam is famed for its towering mud-brick buildings, making it one of the highlights of the tour. After exploring the city, we return to Seiyun for a night at Al Ahqaf Tourist Hotel.
Day 4: Seiyun » Al Hajjrarein » Beit Bukshan » Haed Al Jazeel
Today, we journey to the picturesque Wadi Dawan Desert Valley, renowned for its beautiful desert landscapes and mud-brick villages. Explore the towns of Al-Hajarayn and Sif, known for their traditional architecture and friendly locals. Overnight stay at the scenic Hayd Aljazeel Resort, offering stunning views of the surrounding villages and a relaxing swimming pool.
Day 5: Haed Al Jazeel » Al-Mukalla
After breakfast, head to Al Mukalla, Yemen’s largest eastern city, historically a fishing settlement founded in 1035. Explore the city’s Waterfront, Al-Ghwayzi Fort, and Mae’en Sultan’s Palace (now a museum). You will spend the night at the Grand Yemen Tourist Hotel.
Day 6: Al-Mukalla » Sif » Seiyun
Following a brief city tour of Al Mukalla, travel back to Seiyun, passing through the city of Sif along the way. The route offers breathtaking views of rocky mountains, wild camel herds, and traditional mud villages. Arrive back in Seiyun and enjoy a restful night at the Al Ahqaf Tourist Hotel.
Day 7: Airport transfer » Seiyun departure // End of our services
Your final day starts with a 5:00 AM transfer from your hotel to Seiyun Airport. Our team will assist with your luggage and any last-minute needs. At 7:00 AM, you will depart from Seiyun to Cairo, marking the end of our services. We hope you had a memorable experience and look forward to welcoming you again.
Customer Reviews About Our Tours to Yemen
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Yemen Group Tours from Seiyun
Our group trips are designed with set dates and itineraries, making it easy for you to join fellow travelers and discover this incredible country together. Our small group tours, ideal for solo adventurers, typically have no more than 12 participants. With guaranteed departures, you’ll never be left behind.
Our private trips are flexible and tailored to your schedule. Let us know your preferred dates, the number of travelers, and the tour that excites you, and we’ll take care of every detail to make it happen.
As a premier travel agency in Yemen, we ensure your journey is seamless and worry-free, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this fascinating country.
Are these trips private tours?
Most Yemen tour packages are designed to offer a private experience for you, your family, and your friends. You won’t be traveling with strangers, though we also offer small group trips if that’s something you’re interested in.
When planning your trip, you may wonder about the difference between private and group expeditions. The main distinction is whether you’ll be sharing transportation with others or keeping the journey private within your own group.
For example, if you book a private tour to Yemen for your family, you’ll have exclusive transportation and a dedicated guide throughout the trip. The cost of the tour depends on how many days you plan to stay and the level of accommodation you prefer. Staying at 3-star or 4-star hotels is more budget-friendly, while a luxury experience at 5-star hotels offers a more upscale option. The overall cost decreases as more people join, since transportation expenses are shared.
Alternatively, if you choose to join one of our guaranteed group departures, you’ll be traveling alongside other like-minded adventurers, sharing the same transportation. These group tours are scheduled on specific dates and have limited availability, making them a convenient and cost-effective option for solo travelers exploring Yemen.
As a trusted Yemen tour operator, we offer a variety of themed packages that highlight the country’s desert landscapes, ancient architecture, cultural experiences, photography, and natural beauty. Our experienced guides will ensure that your itinerary runs smoothly, creating a memorable and fulfilling adventure.
Exploring Yemen is an exceptional way to spend your next holiday, offering a unique combination of rich history, diverse culture, and breathtaking scenery in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.
How much is the price of monument tickets in Yemen?
Considering that you’re interested in one of our tours, the prices of monument and museum entrances in Yemen are not really relevant. All our tours include entrance tickets for the most famous attractions. So you don’t have to worry about this matter.
What is the best way to fly in and out of Yemen?
Our tours in mainland Yemen only start in Salalah city. So, the best way to fly to Yemen is through Oman. It is crucial to have an early hotel or airport pick-up so that we have a decent time to drive to the border, make all necessary border formalities, and drive all the way to Seiyun before dark. We will pick you up at your hotel at 6 am or directly at the airport if your flight arrives before that and you are ready to leave early.
How much will the flight tickets for this tour cost?
Prices vary depending on the time of the year and how much you purchase your tickets in advance. But usually, we can say that a round-trip ticket from most European cities to Oman will cost around 500 Euros up to 800 Euros, depending on the season. You can also try to fly to Dubai and, from there, get another airplane straight to Salalah.
What is the capital city of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa, with a population of approximately 2.5 million people. Sanaa is still not safe enough for a visit. But the Hadramout region can be visited.
Is Yemen a country that is safe to travel to?
Our destination manager was in Yemen recently preparing this tour, so you can safely enjoy your holidays in Yemen. This way, we know what to expect and guarantee the best service with reliable, updated knowledge. Is Yemen a safe country to travel is essential to fully understand this prime adventure holiday destination.
Many parts of Yemen are relatively safe, while other parts of Yemen are not safe to travel to. The itinerary might change due to last-minute arrangements or security warnings. Always follow the guide’s instructions, and above all, be flexible with plan changes.
Obvsislouy, our Yemen tour packages are limited to the safe controlled regions of Hadhramaut. Hadhramaut Governorate in Yemen is safe to visit, yet the country is unstable, and you have to be open to changing your itinerary. Following the lead of our private tour guide is crucial to travel safely.
Our adventure travel company aims to ensure the best service with maximum safety standards. During your tour in Yemen, you will always be accompanied by an English-speaking professional guide who will also be your driver.
Conclusion: Within the Hadhramaut Governorate government-controlled regions, the country is safe to visit except for some specific regions you will not visit during this trip.
Is Yemen a tourist country?
Yemen is one of the world’s most unique countries regarding historical, natural, and cultural heritage. Being at the junction of different cultures, the country possesses a rich history reflecting the number of Yemen tourist attractions and monuments spread throughout the nation’s massive size within its region.
While you visit Yemen, you can indulge in thousand-year-old ancient monuments of all types and shapes.
There are 4 properties inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in Yemen: the Old Walled City of Shibam, the Old City of Sana’a, the Historic Town of Zabid, Socotra Archipelago.
In addition to its inscribed UNESCO sites in Yemen, there is a list of more than 10 properties on its tentative list: The archaeological site of Marib, the Historic city of Saada, The Historic City of Thula, The Madrasa Amiriya of Rada, Jibla and its surroundings, Jabal Haraz, Jabal Bura, Balhaf/Burum coastal area, The Hawf Area, Sharma/Jethmun coastal area. The perfect example of Azerbaijan’s history can be seen when choosing your itinerary.
As Yemen tour operators, we fully design our packages to fulfill all your needs. We know the country by heart and provide the best services, partners, guides, and accommodations we personally visited and examined.
How to get a Yemen tourist visa?
When you book our Yemen tours, please consider that it takes two weeks for us to order your visa to Yemen. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Our driver for the transfer, Salalah-Seiyun will guide you and help you with all these simple procedures.
Why do our tours start in Salalah, Oman?
After operating in Yemen for a while, we decided only to sell and provide trips departing from the Omani city of Salalah. We share our thoughts about the trip taking into account this trip’s detail.
1- The unreliability of the flights from Cairo-Seyun-Cairo. Although there are five weekly flights between Cairo and Seyun, the situation on the ground is that if they don’t have enough passengers, they postpone the flights to the next one, the next one, and the next one. We cannot afford to have clients stuck on the ground because of uncertain flight departures.
2- We understand that the way from Salalah to Seyun is almost a one-day lost feeling, yet, enjoy the ride and live it as it is. You’re in Yemen. After crossing the border, our guide will make sure you go to the local qat market, and you will enjoy a local restaurant before heading to the hotel and rest, preparing yourself for the next day.
3- Don’t book a flight out of Oman on the day of arrival from Yemen. You must ensure you get your flight and can afford a few-hour delay to arrive in Salalah. Book a hotel in Salalah in advance.
4- Consequently, the Yemeni visa (included in the tour package) that we negotiated with the local authorities reflects our decision, and it works as a border-crossing visa.
How are the hotels in Yemen?
Hotel standards in Yemen will possibly not be the best in terms of Western standards,m but our tour tries to offer you the best in terms of security, staff, and service. Check our page about Hotels in Yemen.
Yemen Tourist Attractions
Images of Yemen with the most important tourist attractions.
Highlights of the most Beautiful Places in Yemen: Socotra Island, Seiyun, Shibam, Nabi Hud Shrine, Qabr Ahmad al Habashi, Tarim, Wadi Dawan, Al Hajjrarein, Saif, Haid Al Jazeel, Beit Bukshan, Mukalla, Al-Ghaydah, Shahan, Hababah Water Cistern, Brick Buildings of Zabid, Shaharah, Dar al-Hajar, Cisterns of Tawila, Queen Arwa Mosque, Bayt Baws, Minaret of Al-Muhdhar Mosque, Tower of Silence.