program for 10 days

Duration

3 Days – 2 Nights

Group Size

2-18

Duration

4 Days -4 Nights

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Cost Includes
  • Full time English speaking experienced guide with local knowledge of plant and animals
  • Full camping equipment (tents, mattresses, blankets, etc…)
  • Transport with 4WD vehicle
  • 1 Double room in hotels
  • 2 boat rides Shoub and Dihamri
  • Full board
  • Local eco-fees
Cost Includes
  • Soft drinks
  • Personal insurance
  • Tips for the driver and guide (definitely optional)
Accomodation

2 Star Hotel

Wifi

Availabe

Language

English

Transportation

car + driver

Activities

Swimming, Water Sports

tent equipment

Availabe

Meeting Point

airports

Meals

Breakfast/Lunch/
Dinner

Itinerary

On arrival at Socotra airport, we will visit the Socotra Ecotourism Society visitor information centre at the airport. We will then transfer to the hotel in Hadibo to acclimatise and have lunch. The afternoon activity is a visit to Deleisha coast which consists of pristine white sand, relaxing swimming both in the sea and also in a freshwater lagoon, all with a beautiful mountainous background. There is also the possibility of witnessing a fabulous sunset from Deleisha. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day program includes: Visit Qarya lagoon – the largest lagoon on the island with occasional flamingos
Drive to Homhil Protected area – the land of frankincense, Visit Frankincense forest – the ancient forest of Arabic gum, Visit Homhil viewpoint – over look the eastern coast amongst the dragon bloods, Overnight at Homhil, camp

Day program includes: Drive Wadi Areher – fresh water originating from the caves, Swim at Arher beach – the fresh water bath right in the sea, Visit Areher fresh water stream, Overnight at Areher, camp

Day program includes: Walk to Hoq cave – 2.5 km of underground history, Explore Hoq cave, Continue to Dihamri coast which is  marine protected area, which is home to one of the richest coral reefs of the archipelago. The many marine animals to be seen whilst swimming/snorkelling include: Parrotfish, Moray eel, Rays, Sea urchins, etc. We would like to remind people not to touch the corals in the marine protected area as this would cause irreversible damage.. Dinner and overnight in Dihamri

Explore Dihamri protected area, the coral reef spot, Swim and snorkeland boat trip at Dihamri, returning to Hadibo, Hotel Socotra

After breakfast, we will make our way by 4×4 vehicle to Dixsam plateau and Shebahon viewpoint. This area is renowned for the native Dragon Blood trees, the resin of which is collected, used and traded by the people of Socotra . The area is also home to the endemic and rare Socotra Bunting (estimated at 1,000 pairs). The Shebahon viewpoint gives a fabulous vista overlooking Daerhu canyon where we will see unusual yet beautiful rock formations. We will then make our way down to the wadi in the canyon for lunch and an easy-going walk and maybe also to swim in the freshwater pools in the wadi.. Dinner and overnight  in Darho village

Day program includes: Drive through the Defsha Mountains – the strange dragon blood trees and old Socotri villages, Visit Degub cave, Visit the great sand dunes of Hayf and Zahek, Arrive at the Nojed coast at Amak beach – gorgeous sand beaches as far as you can see, Overnight at Amak, camp

From Amak  we drive early morning to Qalansyia to look around this charming and picturesque fishing town with its traditional houses and narrow alleyways. We then go to the protected area of Detwah lagoon, which is renowned for its spectacular landscape. Sting rays can be seen in the lagoon, so take care when swimming. There is also a large array of sea birds to be seen at this location. Dinner and camping in Qalansyia at Detwah lagoon

Day program includes: Boat ride to Shu’ab mangrove – a trip in the Arabian sea
Swim and snorkel in Shu’ab – enjoy a virgin sea, Drive back to Detwah watch the sunset dinner and overnight at Detwah Lagoon

After an early breakfast, we will transfer to Socotra airport before the flight.
Have a happy flight!

7 days programme

$1200 / 1 person

$1200 / 3 person

$1200 / 4 person

$1200 / 4 person

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