A journey to the heart of Hadhramaut: Seiyun's palace and the city of Tarim, Shibam, the "Manhattan of the Desert", and the villages of Wadi Doan perched on the rocks.
We built this program for travelers who dream of seeing the real Yemen: towering mud-brick cities built centuries ago, white palaces, traditional markets, green valleys between the cliffs and the famous hospitality of Hadhramaut.
The program starts every Saturday with a welcome at Seiyun airport and ends on Thursday with a farewell at the airport. It includes accommodation, three meals a day, transport, a local guide and all visits. The price does not include flights or the visa.
The program starts every Saturday with a welcome at Seiyun International Airport and ends on Thursday. Next dates:
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Welcome to Hadhramaut. You land at Seiyun International Airport, where our local team meets you and helps with arrival formalities, then we drive to Hawta Palace Hotel, built in the style of Hadhrami mud-brick palaces.
The rest of the day is free to rest after the flight and take in the calm of the valley. Dinner and overnight at Hawta Palace Hotel.
After breakfast we start in old Seiyun with its historic gate and walk through the traditional Al-Handhal Market, then stop at the white mud-brick Sultan Al-Kathiri Palace, the symbol of the city, for exterior photos, followed by the local fruit and vegetable market and the historic Al-Fals Palace.
We drive to Tarim, the city of scholars and mosques, for a traditional Hadhrami lunch, then visit the historic Sufi shrines of Aynat. Back in Tarim we see Asha Palace, stroll through the small market and admire the famous white minaret of Al-Mihdhar Mosque. Dinner and overnight at Hawta Palace Hotel.
After breakfast we drive to Shibam Hadhramaut, the UNESCO-listed walled city known as the "Manhattan of the Desert", and explore its old town of tall mud-brick tower houses built centuries ago.
We continue into Wadi Doan, stopping at scenic villages such as Al-Hajarayn and Sif, and reach Hayd Al Jazeel, a village perched on a huge rock in the heart of the valley. After check-in we visit Buqshan village and its colourful palaces. Dinner and overnight at Hayd Al Jazeel.
A full day in Wadi Doan, one of the most beautiful valleys of Hadhramaut. We visit the traditional Rabat market (on its market days), head towards Qarah Bahumaysh village with photo stops at villages clinging to the valley walls and palm groves, and visit the Qalat Musaina area.
We stop at the Rahab viewpoint, one of the finest in Wadi Doan, and visit Qarn Majid village and other scenic spots before returning to the hotel for lunch and rest. In the afternoon we visit nearby Hawfah village, then enjoy the sunset over the valley. Dinner and overnight at Hayd Al Jazeel.
After breakfast we leave Wadi Doan and drive back towards Seiyun, stopping at beautiful villages along the way and visiting Sif town and the historic Al-Amoodi Fort.
We reach Hawta and check in at Hawta Palace Hotel. In the late afternoon we go up to a viewpoint overlooking Shibam Hadhramaut to watch the sunset over the historic mud-brick city, one of the most beautiful sights in Yemen. Dinner and overnight at Hawta Palace Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Seiyun International Airport according to your flight schedule. End of the program, with memories of Hadhramaut to take home.
5 nights at Hawta Palace Hotel and Hayd Al Jazeel Hotel in a double room, with breakfast, lunch and dinner every day and drinking water throughout.
All ground transport from arrival at Seiyun airport until departure, with an English-speaking local guide and every visit listed in the program.
Security clearances and escort where required, and help with the tourist visa procedure, with a copy of your visa sent in advance.
One clear price covering everything you need on the ground in Hadhramaut.
Every Saturday to Thursday, 6 days and 5 nights, with welcome and farewell at Seiyun International Airport.
US$1,500 per person in a double room, including accommodation, three meals a day, transport, guide and all visits.
No. International flights and the Yemen tourist visa fee are not included, but we help you with the visa procedure.
We handle the visa procedure with our local partner. We need a clear passport copy at least 35 days before the tour and send you a copy of the visa before you travel.
The tour runs in Wadi Hadhramaut and Wadi Doan, with security clearances and escort where required and an experienced local team. We also recommend checking your government's travel advice.
Hawta Palace Hotel near Seiyun (3 nights) and Hayd Al Jazeel Hotel in Wadi Doan (2 nights), in double rooms.
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