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Partner: Yemenia Airways |
Partner: Cestovní agentura Al Hudhud |
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 Al Hudhud TravelVydáno dne 24. 08. 2007 (3732 přečtení) Al Hudhud symbolizes legendary bird (hoopoe) which brought the news about flourishing kingdom Saba of the Queen Belkees to the King Solomon. We are now bringing you the news about country of Yemen which you can discover with us. About us | Programs| Contact us |  English
                         About usYemen is becoming an attractive destination particularly for individual tourists who discovered that using local travel agency proves to be cost effective and efficient. Tourists may plan their own program, chose the hotel and flexibly decide how long time they will spend in different destinations. This way will significantly reduce the price of your trip by as much as almost fifty per cent when compared to the prices of travel agents in Europe.Al Hudhud Travel is here to provide quality service to tourists without agents middlemen. We have been operating in Yemen for the last three years without any complaints about bad quality of service. Personal approach, reliable team and good value for money are the criteria we have followed from the very beginning. - we are up to date on latest travel regulations in Yemen - the crucial factors during your trips are the drivers and guides with whom you spend most of your time and therefore we only use our qualified and reliable team, we never hire unknown staff. Our drivers guarantee good technical condition of their regularly inspected cars and the guides are our friends who know what level of service we require. - you may consult us with the duration and destinations of your program but eventually it is always your choice. You also decide who will be your fellow traveller and there are no limitations to number of participants. - you pay at the very moment you are boarding your car there are no middlemen or agents and therefore you pay the lowest price available. There are no risks of cancellation fees, etc.
Basic servicesRent of Toyota Landcruiser off-roads (models 1985-2000) with drivers and fuel. On extremely rough roads or long drives we charge double the normal price (e.g. drive from Marib to Seyun)
Professional multilingual local guides speaking English, French, German. We also offer specialized trekking guides and Bedouin guides in the desert, including camel treks.
Hotel booking of all categories however outside big cities there are only local “funduqs” available. For trekkers we provide full camping gear. Special offer:Arabic language lessons – individual teaching by university studentsDiving and fishing packages – Socotra island, Red Sea islands Paragliding from mountain tops - 3000 m above sea level Beach holidays in Socotra and ecotourism Entomological expeditions – studying insects in such unique locations as park Bura'a, Wadi Zabid, Al Hawf, etc. Comprehensive service for companies and businessmen. ProgramsYemen is fascinating by its geological, climatical and social diversity. Generally each region keeps its specific traditions, habits, clothing, cuisine and human physiognomy. As for landscapes there are various types of mountains up to 3000 m above sea level, volcanoes, extensive desert inhabited by Bedouin tribes, sky reaching sheep walks and terrace fields. Two sea coasts, the one along Red Sea show African influence and the southern one along Arabian Sea has been affected by Indian culture. Thus there are lots to see, learn and experience while cruising around Yemen.
Following programs will motivate you to organize your own itinerary. You can combine them extend them or cut them short. If you can’t be bothered just send us an e-mail specifying duration of your stay and preferred destinations. Brief description of main destinations: Shibam-Kawkaban, Zakati, Bokur, Mahweet, Hadjjarah, Hadjjah, Al Shahil, Atur, Al Chushm, At Taweela, Thulla, Hababa, Shahara- picturesque mountain villages with fascinating views ancient architecture usually having water cistern for cumulating rain water. Aden – former capital of South Yemen, significant port and free trade zone by south coast. The old city called “Crater” lies in a crater of a dead volcano. The oldest constructions perhaps from the Sabean period are the Aden Tanks at the southern edge of the crater. There is evident British colonial architecture and tolerance towards night clubs and alcohol sale. Aden is rapidly expanding destination for regional tourism. (South-west coast) Amran– The old city is surrounded by ancient wall and an engraved stone with Sabean inscription is placed above the main city gate. Many mud houses built on stone bases. (north of Sana’a) Bir Ali– These days only a lagoon with snow-white beach and simple shelters for camping. In the 15th cent. BC this was the start of the famous “Frankincense route” from Qana port. (South-east coast) Bura’a– – Bura’a Natural Protected Park covers the south-western slopes of Mountain Bura’a and represents an exceptional example of natural, dense and resistant jungle. Apart from acacia, myrrh and dessert rose trees, the jungle also contain a stunning fauna of migratory birds and butterflies, hyenas and large troops of baboon monkeys. (East Yemen) Jibbla – 1067-1138 AD capital of Queen Arwa from the dynasty of Suleyhis. Well preserved old city, mosques from the Queen’s period and a local museum. (South Yemen) Hodeida – The biggest port in the Red Sea as well as the biggest fish market in the region. Fresh delicious fish available which you can have roasted in the tanoors alongside by the beach. (West coast) Hutaib – In the 16th cent. AD home of Hatim Al Hamdani preacher of the Ismaili Shi’i sect whose followers come as pilgrims to pray at the tomb of the preacher from India. There is a small mosque on the top of the rock with fascinating view. (Haraz Mountains, West Yemen) Chocha – Laid back Red Sea resort with apparent African influence. Simple bungalows but relaxing beach with palm trees and coral reefs. (West coast)
Marib Sada – This is the whole northern area close to Saudi-Arabian border. The Sada city is surrounded by ancient walls there is The Great Mosque and fortress of the Imams on central hill. There is a mountain 10 km north from Sada with remains of ancient castle “Ummu Leila” (Mother of the Night) on its top. Further north of Sada is another Mountain Munaba which is home to the Flower people who wear wreaths of knitted flowers around their heads.
Sana’a– Today’s capital which according to a legend was established by Shem the son of Noah however the first records mentioning this city are dated to 1st cent. AD. Completely preserved old city with parts of walls has been added to UNESCO list in the mid 70’s. Unique atmosphere of the old market with hostels for traders and their animals (Samsarat), original Turkish baths, large gardens but particularly 14 000 houses of exceptional architecture, some of them 9 floors high. The central Great Mosque was built during the life of Prophet Mohamed in 6th cent. AD. You may also visit the National and University Museum with an exhibition of mummies. Socotra – Island south east of Yemeni coast east of Somalia in Arabian Sea. It’s called the Galapagos of Indian Ocean since most of its fauna and flora is endemic, there are some species that survived since the Mesozoic period. Most famous are the Dragon’s Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari), bottle trees, desert roses, myrrh trees, etc. Bird watchers can observe 7 species and 11 subspecies of endemic birds. The true paradise for eco tourists. Socotra is unreachable from May to September due to seasonal monsoons. Shibam-Hadramawt – Eight floors high mud houses the first skyscrapers of the world in the middle of Hadramawt Valley dating back to 3rd cent. AD. Those 500 houses prove the exceptional skills of those early builders and the city was added to the UNESCO’s list in 1982. (East Yemen, Hadramawt Valley) Tarim– Once important centre of Islamic teachings and extensive library of Islamic literature. There are some 300 mosques from which the most known is 50 m high Mudhdar mosque. (East Yemen, Hadramawt Valley) Ta’iz– Until 1962 it was the capital of Yemen and the headquarters of Imam Ahmed. Remains of the city walls with bastions from 13th cent. AD at the bottom of Saber Mountain from which you may observe the whole city. Nearby hill is topped by Al Qahira fortress build during Rasulid dynasty. Al Mozafar mosque near Ta’iz whose minaret collapsed and Al Ashrafia with twin minarets belong to the most beautiful mosques in Yemen. (South Yemen) Zabid– It was the most famous and the biggest Islamic University in fact a system of schools at each of the 80 mosques build already during the life of Prophet Mohamed. Zabid was in the early times huge city, today we can see just the ancient market with unique prehistoric atmosphere, houses of white burnt bricks and Al Nasser palace from the 14th cent. AD. Zabid is on the list of UNESCO.
Trekking in Haraz Mountains – 5 daysDay 1 - Transfer from San’a to the picturesque village in the Haraz Mountains. Accommodation in a hotel where you can watch the performance of local singings and dance.Day 2-3 – One day treks over the hills and valleys of Haraz.. Day 4 – Trip to the Bura Preserved Natural Park. Camping in the park. Day 5 – Return to Sana’a North and west Yemen – 13 daysDay 1 – Full day excursion of Sana’aDay 2 - Sana’a, Amran, Hadjjah Day 3 - Hadjja, trek to the mountain village Al Shahil, camping Day 4 - Al Shahil, Atur, Al Chushm, Hodeida. Passing mountain tops to the Hodeida port on the Red Sea Day 5 - Hodeida, Zabid, Chocha. Day 6 – Crossing the land of Mukha coffee to Ta’iz. Day 7 – Excursion of Ta’iz - Suq Al Dhabab, Saber Mountain, Al Qahira fortress and Al Janad mosque. Day 8 - Jibbla, 1000 years old capital of Queen Arwa with famous mosques, Ibb (The Green City), Sana‘a. Day 9 - Sana’a, Thulla, Hababa, Shibam trek up to Kawkaban village Day 10 - Zakati, Bokur, At Taweela, Mahweet, unique mountain settlements and terrace fields Day 11 - Mahweet, Saria Valley, Hadjjarah in Haraz Mountains Day 12 - Al Hutaib, Hadjjarah, trekking in Haraz Day 13 – Return to Sana'a Great round trip with Socotra – 21 daysDay 1 – Full day excursion of Sana´aDay 2 - Sana´a, Wadi Dahr (the Rock Palace), Thulla, Hababa, trek up to Kawkaban village. Day 3 - Kawkaban, At Taweela, Mahweet (short trek) Day 4 - Mahweet, Saria Valley, Hadjjarah Day 5 - Hadjjarah, Al Hutaib (3 hours trek), Sana´a Day 6 - (Friday) 5: 00 am departure to Socotra, 7:45 am arriving Socotra, afternoon trip Day 7.-12 – one day trips around the island’s nature accommodation in a hotel or camping. Diving and snorkeling gear available for rent Day 13 – (Friday) 8:45am departure from Socotra arriving Mukalla at 9: 45 am. Entering Wadi Doan, Churaiba, short trek, camping Day 14 – Wadi Doan’s villages - Badah, Sif, Hajjarein, Al Mashad, Seyun Day 15 - Seyun, Tarim, Shibam (Manhattan of the desert) Day 16 – 7:50 am departing Seyun arriving Sana´a at 8:45, shopping in old city Day 17 - Sana´a, Ibb, Jibbla (Queen Arwa), Ta’iz Day 18 – Excursion of Ta’iz, crossing the land of Mukha coffee to Chocha, Day 19 – Free day in Chocha, swimming in the Red Sea, fishing boats and snorkeling gear available for rent Day 20 - Chocha, Zabid (UNESCO), Hodeida Day 21- Hodeida (fish market), Natural Park Bura, Sana´a Contact us
Nabeel Al Sharafi – General Manager
Patrik Marschal – Tourism & Marketing
Ali Al Sharafi – Public Relations
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